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

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 01:00 PM

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...

Webinar – Assistive Technology Series: “The Team Agrees Assistive Technology Is a Need – Now What?”

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, 12:00 PM

Webinar

A free, two-part series for Illinois families with questions about using, learning and advocating for assistive technology for people with disabilities Join Family Matters Parent...

2026 #RAREis Scholarship Fund Deadline

Tuesday, April 28, 2026, All day

Education

Students with rare diseases, ages 17 and older, can apply through April 28 for the #RAREis Scholarship Fund award The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases'...

Autism Conference 2026 “Sharing Knowledge, Inspiring Action” in Normal

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, All day

Conference

A conference on autism inclusion, neurodiversity in the workplace and more for parents, caregivers and teachers The Autism Professional Learning and Universal Supports Project (A+),...

Hybrid Event – The Arc of Illinois 76th Annual Convention in Normal

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, All day

Conference

An in-person and online (hybrid) convention for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, their families and providers Join The Arc of Illinois for its 76th annual...

Virtual – “Autism 101” Event

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 05:30 PM

Webinar

Build understanding, confidence and practical skills for supporting children with autism at this free webinar for parents, caregivers and professionals Join The Autism Program (TAP)...

Webinar Series on Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Health Care: “Putting the Good in Goodbye: Acknowledging, Managing and Celebrating the Shift to Adult Care”

Wednesday, April 29, 2026, 11:00 AM

Webinar

Gain practical strategies, tools and resources in this free webinar series on transitioning from pediatric to adult health care for youth with complex medical needs...

Student-Centered Transitions FMPTIC Learning Series: “Student-Centered Transition Planning”

Thursday, April 30, 2026, 04:30 PM

Webinar

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 navigate transition...

Webinar – “Navigating the Illinois Dyslexia Handbook: Practical Support for Caregivers”

Tuesday, May 5, 2026, 06:00 PM

Education | Webinar

A free webinar for parents, caregivers and service providers on understanding and using the Illinois State Board of Education's Dyslexia Guide and Toolkit The Illinois...

DuPage Children’s Museum Adaptive Play Time in Naperville

Wednesday, May 6, 2026, 08:00 AM

Playdate | Special Event

An opportunity for families of children with disabilities to experience the museum with fewer guests and a less stimulating environment The DuPage Children's Museum (DCM)...