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Events - 9 Dec 23

We share a variety of events of interest for children and young adults with special healthcare needs and their families. You can use the search box below or select a view type to see what’s happening across the state.

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Saturday, December 9, 2023, All Day

  A week of fun and learning for children and individuals who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing Join the Chicago Hearing Society  (CHS)...

Saturday, December 9, 2023, All Day

  Free, in-home visit from Santa for families with children who are medically fragile The Secret Sleigh Project coordinates volunteers to provide home visits with...

Saturday, December 9, 2023, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

A sensory-friendly event with Santa for children on the autism spectrum and their families Sensory sensitivity to noise, crowds, bright and flashing lights or strong...

Saturday, December 9, 2023, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

An opportunity to see Santa in a sensory-friendly environment The Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association (HISRA) invites families to its "Sensory Friendly Santa Experience"...

Saturday, December 9, 2023, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm

A free workshop exploring American Sign Language (ASL) for children and their families Join the Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) for "Learn Basic American Sign Language"...