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United Communities for Diverse Abilities Resource Fair in Chicago

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 12:00 PM

A free in-person, inclusive resource fair where people with disabilities, families, caregivers and professionals can meet, mingle and learn about resources Join Parents of Extraordinary...

Webinar – “Fall IDEA & Advocacy”

Saturday, September 26, 2026, 09:00 AM

Education | Training | Webinar

Free training for parents and professionals on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and advocating for your child The Illinois School for the Deaf...

Virtual – Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 04:30 PM

Support Group

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...

Webinar – “The Best Kept Secret – Programs and Policies Across States to Support Accessible Homes for Children with Disabilities”

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 01:00 PM

Gain insight into how different states help support accessible housing for children with complex needs and their families, as well as strategies for helping families...

Webinar – “Less Fluff, More Access: Plain Language Power Tools”

Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 12:00 PM

Webinar

A free webinar exploring plain language, why it's important and simple ways to make information easier to read, understand and use. The Arc of Illinois'...

Andrew Craig Memorial Scholarship for Individuals with Phenylketonuria (PKU) and Allied Disorders in Illinois

Wednesday, September 30, 2026, All day

Education

Eligible individuals with PKU or allied disorders can apply now for a scholarship to an accredited college, university or vocational school The PKU (phenylketonuria) Organization...

Virtual – Free American Sign Language Community Classes

Wednesday, September 30, 2026, All day

Class | Webinar

Learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) for free! Build your American Sign Language (ASL) skills with the Oklahoma School for the Deaf (OSD)....

Virtual Conference – The Arc of Illinois’ “Family-to-Family Fall Symposium: Uniting Healthcare, Advocacy, and Disability”

Thursday, October 1, 2026, 09:15 AM

Conference | Webinar

A virtual conference for people with disabilities and their caregivers covering Illinois disability programs, school services, emergency preparedness, family advocacy, Medicaid appeals and insurance denials,...

Webinar – “How to Handle More Than You Can Handle”

Thursday, October 1, 2026, 06:15 PM

Webinar

Gain insight into navigating life's most challenging seasons at this free workshop for families of children with disabilities Join STAR NET Regions II and VI...