American Sign Language (ASL) Awareness Night With the Chicago Wolves in Rosemont

Wednesday, April 15, 2026, 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Celebrate National American Sign Language Day with an unforgettable night of hockey and inclusivity as the Chicago Wolves take on the Manitoba Moose! The Chicago...

Webinar – “It’s Go Time: Toilet Training for Children with Autism and Developmental Delays”

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

A free webinar for caregivers, educators, therapists and anyone involved in the life of a child with autism or developmental disabilities Join the Resource Center...

Webinar – “Charting the LifeCourse Monthly Lunch & Learn Series: Exploring Relationships with Mapping Relationships and Reciprocal Roles”

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm

Learn about Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC), a practical, family-centered framework for planning across the lifespan, in this free webinar series Family Matters Parent Training and...

Touch a Device (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Event in East Peoria

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm

A free event for caregivers and their children with developmental differences to hold, drop, try out and compare communication devices Midwest Children's Therapy in East...

Dino-Mite Dino Night in Edwardsville

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Enjoy dinosaurs galore at this event featuring dinosaur-themed games, crafts, sensory stations and fossil digging! Edwardsville Children's Museum will host "Dino-Mite Dino Night" on April...

Glow Wild Sensory-Friendly Night at Brookfield Zoo in Chicago

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A sensory-friendly opportunity to explore the zoo and wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired by wildlife, global traditions and mythical worlds Join Brookfield...

Webinar – “Planning for the Future of a Loved One With Special Needs Session One: Protecting Benefits and Legal Planning”

Thursday, April 16, 2026, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

A free two-part webinar series to help families plan for the care, financial stability and quality of life for loved ones with special needs Family...

Virtual – Advocate Children’s Hospital Sibshops for Teens

Friday, April 17, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Free, virtual educational and activity-based group for teens ages 12 and up who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate...

“Ready to Fly” Flight Simulation Event in Romeoville

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 9:00 am - 11:30 am

A free flight simulation event for children and youth with disabilities Do you have a child or adolescent with a disability who has never been...

Virtual – Advocate Children’s Hospital Sibshops for Children

Saturday, April 18, 2026, 10:00 am - 11:30 am

Free, virtual educational and activity-based group for children ages 6 to 11 who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Join...