Webinar-“How to Read IEP Progress Reports”

Thursday, October 2, 2025, 10:00 am - 10:30 am

Get help understanding what Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals really mean and the questions to ask when reports don’t add up in this free webinar...

Webinar – “National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Caregiver Resources”

Thursday, October 2, 2025, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Free month-long webinar series to support caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome during National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October October is National Down Syndrome...

Caregiver Support Group in Rushville

Thursday, October 2, 2025, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Free in-person monthly support group for anyone providing care and support for a loved one Join Culberton Memorial Hospital's Caregiver Support Group. The group meets...

Epilepsy Evening Virtual Support Group

Thursday, October 2, 2025, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

A free virtual support group for people with epilepsy, their caregivers and community members who want to learn more about supporting them Join the Epilepsy...

Special Needs Resource Fair and Fall Festival/Trunk or Treat at Laremont School in Gages Lake

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Free event featuring games, resources, sensory-friendly trunk or treating and more for families of children with disabilities Laremont School will host the "Special Needs Resource...

“Celebration of Special Recreation” in Bolingbrook

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Make connections and learn about community resources, disability services and adaptive recreation opportunities! Join the Bolingbrook Arts Council, Northern Will County Special Recreation Association (NWCSRA),...

Special Needs Superheroes Event in Mount Vernon

Saturday, October 4, 2025, 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm

A free event featuring superheroes, face painting, live entertainment, food and fun for children and adults with disabilities and their families Superheroes will unite at...

“Calm Waters” Event for People with Disabilities and Veterans at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

Sunday, October 5, 2025, 9:00 am - 11:00 am

An opportunity for people with disabilities and veterans to experience the Shedd Aquarium in a calmer and welcoming environment Shedd Aquarium will host "Calm Waters"...

Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing Family Day at Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago

Sunday, October 5, 2025, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

A free day of fun and learning about the zoo animals for families of children who are deaf and hard of hearing Join the Chicago...

Red Kite Storyhoppers-Session 1 for Children on the Autism Spectrum in Chicago

Sunday, October 5, 2025, 10:30 am - 11:15 am

Fun, interactive creative drama class for youth on the autism spectrum ages 4 to 7 and a participating grown-up The Chicago Children's Theatre will host...