Springfield - UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children

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

Monday, April 6, 2026, All day

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

Webinar – 2026 Camp Independence Virtual Open House

Monday, April 6, 2026, 06:00 PM

Camp | Webinar

Get a sneak peek into the summer adventures awaiting overnight campers with spina bifida at Camp Independence in Ingleside! Join the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago...

Webinar – Digital Literacy Series: “Frauds and Scams”

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 10:00 AM

Training | Webinar

A free, four-part webinar series to help individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), their parents and support workers build skills for today's digital world...

Webinar – “Self-Advocacy Skills: Empowering Individuals with Disabilities”

Tuesday, April 7, 2026, 10:00 AM

Webinar

Join this free webinar for caregivers to gain practical strategies to help your child with disabilities find their voice and use it with confidence Family...

2026 Transition Fair for Students with Disabilities in Springfield

Wednesday, April 8, 2026, 05:00 PM

Resource Fair | Transition Fair

Explore what comes next at this free resource fair for students with disabilities and their families Join the Sangamon County Transition Planning Committee (TPC) for...

Webinar Series on Transitioning From Pediatric to Adult Health Care: “Pap Camp: Your Health, Your Access, Your Power”

Wednesday, April 8, 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...

2026 Transition Fair and Open House in Normal

Thursday, April 9, 2026, 09:00 AM

Resource Fair | Transition Fair

Explore and learn at this free transition fair for high school juniors and seniors with disabilities through age 22 and their families The Transition Planning...

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...

Chuck E. Cheese “Sensory Sensitive Sundays” in Illinois

Sunday, April 12, 2026, 09:00 AM

Special Event

Enjoy a calm, sensory-sensitive morning for children with sensory sensitivities and their families Chuck E. Cheese will host the next "Sensory Sensitive Sundays" on April...

Virtual – “Family Voices Leadership Conference 2026” and Pre-Conference

Monday, April 13, 2026, All day

Conference | Webinar

Learn, network and gain skills to build strategic partnerships, strengthen family engagement and improve outcomes for families and the systems of care that serve them...