“Red Kite Workshop: Creating Characters Fall 2025” in Chicago

Sunday, October 5, 2025, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm

An introductory acting class for young people ages 10 to 15 on the autism spectrum The Chicago Children’s Theatre will host the "Red Kite Workshop:...

Epilepsy Support Group in Shelbyville

Monday, October 6, 2025, 6:00 pm

Join others to discuss epilepsy and make a fall-themed rug Join Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resources for its Epilepsy Support Group at 6 p.m. on...

Virtual Conference – “2025 Symposium: Uniting Healthcare, Advocacy, and Disability”

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 9:15 am - 4:00 pm

A virtual conference for people with disabilities and their caregivers covering Illinois healthcare coverage options, caregiver advocacy through storytelling and social media, Medicaid waivers, supporting...

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois Monthly Caregiver Support Group in Belleville

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) offers monthly social, educational and caregiver support groups. The “Caregiver Support Group” meets on the first Tuesday of...

Caregiver Network Virtual Support Group

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 10:00 am

A peer-led caregiver support group for caregivers supporting children with disabilities Join the Stress & Trauma Treatment Center at its new peer-led support group for...

Epilepsy Support Group in Decatur

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 10:00 am

Join others for a morning of epilepsy support and sweet treats Join Illinois Epilepsy Support and Resources for its Epilepsy Support Group at 10 a.m....

Webinar – “A Caregiver’s Guide to Supporting Career Development for Adults with Down Syndrome”

Tuesday, October 7, 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...

Epilepsy Advocacy Network Support Group in Urbana-Champaign

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s in-person support group in...

Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN) Support Group in Rockford

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s epilepsy support group in...

Epilepsy Advocacy Network Support Group in Peoria

Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s in-person epilepsy support group...