Olney Events - UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children

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

Thursday, February 19, 2026, 05:30 PM

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...

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...

Virtual – Meet Deaf Belle and Enjoy a Story in ASL

Saturday, March 7, 2026, 08:30 AM

Special Event | Webinar

Children everywhere can enjoy a story in American Sign Language and meet Deaf Belle! Language First will host Deaf Belle on Zoom on March 7...

Virtual – “Charting My Course: Youth Advocacy Group”

Thursday, March 12, 2026, 03:00 PM

Support Group | Webinar

A free monthly advocacy group where youth ages 14 to 22 will explore their transition plans and build confidence for life after high school Join...

Webinar – “Seven Considerations Of Autism: ASD and the IEP”

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM

Training | Webinar

A free webinar covering state guidelines and tips for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Join the Resource...

Virtual – “Charting My Course: Youth Advocacy Group”

Thursday, April 9, 2026, 03:00 PM

Support Group | Webinar

A free monthly advocacy group where youth ages 14 to 22 will explore their transition plans and build confidence for life after high school Join...