Virtual – Young Adult Writers Workshop in Chicago

Thursday, May 21, 2026, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

A free, six-week writers workshop via Zoom for young adults ages 18 and older with and without disabilities Tellin' Tales Theatre in Chicago will host...

2026 Sickle Cell Conference “Coping, Covered & Cur(A)Tive” in Chicago

Friday, May 22, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Gain community connections, resources and a deeper understanding of SCD and SCT management at the 2026 Sickle Cell Conference Join the Sickle Cell Disease Association...

Webinar – “Adiós pañales – Aprendiendo a Ir al Baño para Niño/as con Necesidades Especiales”

Friday, May 22, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:15 pm

A free webinar in Spanish for families and caregivers of children with autism and other disabilities Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays...

Webinar – “Get Ready to Open an IL ABLE Account”

Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

A free webinar providing steps and requirements for opening an IL ABLE account, a savings and investment account for people with disabilities Illinois ABLE (Achieving...

Webinar – “Benchmarks of Care: When Caring Hurts – Managing the Emotional Rollercoaster of Caregiving”

Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

A free webinar for caregivers navigating the complexities of taking care of a loved one with post-traumatic stress disorder The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) will...

In-Person and Virtual Beginner Sign Language Classes at Moraine Valley Community College

Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Free virtual and in-person beginner sign language classes for families with children who are Deaf and hard of hearing Join Moraine Valley Community College for...

Iroquois County Health and Resource Fair in Watseka

Thursday, May 28, 2026, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

A free event for Iroquois County residents featuring a wide range of community and health resources and giveaways Join the East Central Illinois Community Action...

Webinar – “Navigating Behavior”

Thursday, May 28, 2026, 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Explore practical ways to understand and respond to challenging behavior in this free webinar for family members and caregivers of people with Down syndrome The...

2026 Illinois School for the Visually Impaired Annual Parent Infant Institute in Jacksonville

Sunday, May 31, 2026, All Day

A free, multi-day conference for parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 6 years old with vision loss The Illinois School for the Visually...

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

Sunday, May 31, 2026, 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 in Chicago will host...