“Camp Sign at Brighton Park Community Center” for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing in Chicago

Monday, July 27, 2026, 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Youth who are deaf or hard of hearing, ages 6 to 13, can  enjoy a summer filled with fun and adventure! Join the Chicago Park...

Virtual – Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois

Tuesday, July 28, 2026, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Free virtual monthly support group for families and caregivers of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois' virtual Family Support...

“Your Child, Your Voice: Summer Webinar Series – Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence”

Wednesday, July 29, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

A free summer webinar series to help families gain tools, confidence and knowledge for navigating the special education system Join the Office for Students with...

“Your Child, Your Voice: Special Education Advocacy Series – Effective Communication and Advocacy: Partnering with Your Child’s School”

Thursday, July 30, 2026, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Find the tools, confidence and knowledge needed to navigate the special education system successfully in this free webinar series for parents and caregivers of children...

Webinar Series – “Student-Centered Transitions: The FMPTIC Learning Series”

Thursday, July 30, 2026, 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

A free, six-part webinar series providing practical tools, implementation strategies and systems-level knowledge for teachers, professionals and family members supporting students with disabilities navigating transition...

District 186 “Community Back-to-School Event” in Springfield

Thursday, July 30, 2026, 4:30 pm - 7:00 pm

A free, one-stop destination for District 186 staff, students, their families, and community members to connect with resources and prepare for the upcoming school year...

Mental Resilience Fair and Free Backpack Giveaway in Hanover Park

Friday, July 31, 2026, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

A free family-focused event featuring mental resilience resources, medical screenings, information about community services and more The Centro de Información in Hanover Park will host...

Back‑to‑School Health Fair in Kankakee

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Free school physicals, vision screenings and more at this free event to help children and their families get a healthy start to the new school...

Cash Cares Back-to-School Bash in Springfield

Saturday, August 1, 2026, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

A free event featuring clothing, shoes and community resources Join Made Wright INC. for the "Cash Cares Back-to-School Bash" on Aug. 1 from 10 a.m....

Free Virtual and In-Person Family Sign Language Classes in Chicago

Monday, August 3, 2026, All Day

Free virtual and in-person sign language classes in English and Spanish will begin in August The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) will provide Family American Sign...