Chicago Core and Central Events - UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children

Webinar – “Tips and Tools for Homes and Schools”

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 12:00 PM

A free webinar providing strategies to use at home and in the classroom to build academic, social and leisure goals for children with autism or...

Seminario Web – “Planificación de la transición secundaria para estudiantes con discapacidades en Illinois”

Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM

Webinar

Un seminario web gratuito en español para educadores y familias con niños con discapacidades Al Centro de información y capacitación para padres de Family Matters...

Webinar – “Los programas del Depto de Servicios de Rehabilitacion (DRS) Programas de Exencion de Medicaid”

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 05:30 PM

Webinar

A free webinar for Spanish speakers to learn about the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Medicaid Waiver Programs The Arc of Illinois will host "Los programas...

Webinar – “Fueling the Warrior: The Power of the Plate” Illinois Statewide Sickle Cell Support

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 06:00 PM

Support Group | Webinar

Join this free Illinois Statewide Sickle Cell Support Group meeting to learn how plant-based nutrition can help manage sickle cell disease and trait The Sickle...

Webinar – “Transitioning from School to Adulthood: A Guide for Families and Caregivers”

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 12:00 PM

Webinar

Discover a free resource to help individuals with Down syndrome and their families navigate the shift from school to adulthood Join the National Down Syndrome...

Webinar Series on Transition to Adulthood – “Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver Services”

Friday, February 20, 2026, 12:00 PM

Education | Webinar

A free, four-part webinar series for families and educators providing practical tools and resources for strengthening transition planning for youth with disabilities in Illinois Join...

Red Kite Storyhoppers-Session 2/Winter 2026 for Children on the Autism Spectrum and a Caregiver in Chicago

Sunday, February 22, 2026, 10:30 AM

Class | Workshop

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...

Virtual – Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois

Tuesday, February 24, 2026, 04:30 PM

Support Group

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

2026 GoBabyGo Custom, Electric Ride-On Car Workshop for Illinois Children in Winnetka and Northfield

Thursday, February 26, 2026, All day

Special Event | Workshop

Young children in Illinois with spina bifida and/or mobility deficits are eligible to receive a free custom electric ride-on car The Illinois Spina Bifida Association...

Webinar – WISE Event to Learn About the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program

Friday, February 27, 2026, 01:00 PM

Webinar

A free webinar to help Social Security Disability beneficiaries and their families/caregivers understand their options and successfully transition to work The Illinois Assistive Technology Program...