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

Join DEAR Week and help children and youth who are deaf, deafblind or hard of hearing discover the joy of reading! Join the Chicago Hearing [...]

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) offers monthly social, educational and caregiver support groups. The “Caregiver Support Group” meets on the first Tuesday of [...]

La Coalición para el Rediseño del Sistema de Discapacidades Intelectuales y del Desarrollo (IDD) quiere que USTEDES —personas con discapacidades y familiares— ayuden a dar [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s in-person support group in [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s epilepsy support group in [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s in-person epilepsy support group [...]

A listening session for individuals, families and professionals to help shape the future of services in Illinois for people with medical complexity and intellectual and [...]

Free virtual resource fair featuring programs and services for people with disabilities in Chicago Join the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) for a [...]

Parents, providers, students and children can explore and learn about the Clearinghouse at this free event! The Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse will host its annual [...]

Free visit with Santa for children of all ages with disabilities and their families Special Kids Day is hosting a "Visit With Santa" event on [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s in-person support group in [...]

Children with phenylketonuria (PKU) and their families can spend time together and enjoy winter sports for free at Camp Sunshine in Maine Camp Sunshine provides [...]

A free orthopedic assessment clinic for children and youth up to age 18 in Mt. Vernon The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation is sponsoring a [...]

Free in-person monthly support group for anyone providing care and support for a loved one Join Culberton Memorial Hospital's Caregiver Support Group. The group meets [...]

Enjoy an inclusive, sensory-friendly holiday event for all ages at the Brookfield Zoo The Brookfield Zoo Chicago and KultureCity will host "Sensory Friendly Holiday Magic" [...]

A free virtual support group for people with epilepsy, their caregivers and community members who want to learn more about supporting them Join the Epilepsy [...]

A free orthopedic assessment clinic for children and youth with bone and joint development concerns The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation's free podiatry clinic for [...]

A sensory-friendly experience for individuals of all ages Blackberry Farm will host a magical and memorable "Sensory-Friendly Holiday Express" on Dec. 5 from 5 to [...]

Free holiday for area families featuring the lighting of the tree, Santa's cottage, children's activities and more Join the City of Murphysboro for the Hometown [...]

A free evening of inclusive holiday fun and dancing for all ages Join the Springfield Park District Special Recreation for its fun and festive "Holiday [...]

A free photo experience with Santa in a sensory-friendly environment. The Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) Center for Pediatric Therapy will host "Santa at the [...]

A free, sensory-friendly opportunity for families to enjoy museum exhibits, the art studio and other activities Join the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) for [...]

An inclusive magical holiday trolley ride experience for children ages 14 and under and their families Join Rising Lights Project for its "Holiday Jamboree" on [...]

Jingle, giggle and celebrate at this joyful sensory-friendly holiday event Join Autism Support of Central Illinois (ASCI) for a "Sensory Friendly Meet and Greet with [...]

Meet Santa and enjoy some holiday cheer at this family-friendly event for all ages and abilities Join Easterseals Midwest for "Milk and Cookies with Santa" [...]

Enjoy some holiday cheer, family fun and a light-filled parade in Carbondale! The Carbondale Lights Fantastic Parade and activities will be on Dec. 6 in [...]

People of all ages and abilities can enjoy sensory-friendly Santa magic! Join Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks for Santa Cares events at shopping centers [...]

A free holiday party for people with Down syndrome and their families! Join the Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society (LLDSS) for its annual Christmas Party [...]

An event featuring Mr. and Mrs. Deaf Santa Claus for children and families with all types of hearing loss The Chicago Park District Deaf and [...]

Connect and have fun at this free winter party for people of all ages and abilities The Plainfield Township Abilities Team will host the "Abilities [...]

Free laundry day offers support for substance use disorders and clean clothes Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Treatment (SI SUPRT) will host a [...]

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) offers monthly social, educational and caregiver support groups. The “Recreational Support Group” meets on the second Tuesday of [...]

Discover how the City of Evanston is fostering partnerships among behavioral health professionals, first responders, and community organizations to develop safer and more compassionate responses [...]

Free virtual monthly meetup for adults 18 and older affected by phenylketonuria (PKU) Join the Alliance of Phenylketonuria (PKU) Families' virtual "PKU 18+ Round Table" [...]

Learn strategies to help you and your teen with phenylketonuria (PKU) or other allied disorders navigate changes and build independence. Join The National PKU Alliance [...]

Free webinar providing tips and tricks for a merry holiday season for families with loved ones with autism The Autism Research Institute (ARI) will host [...]

Free sensory-friendly event with fun activities, snacks and time for families and their children with autism and other disabilities to meet with Santa The Taylorville [...]

A free orthopedic assessment clinic for children and youth with bone and joint development concerns The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation and Sarah Bush Lincoln [...]

Free event for area families featuring holiday cheer, community connection and local resources to help during the holidays and beyond Join the City of Carbondale [...]

A free, monthly webinar series for families and individuals who have received an early notification/were selected for PUNS (Prioritization for Urgency of Need for Services) [...]

A free webinar for caregivers, educators, therapists and anyone involved in the life of a child with autism or developmental disabilities Join the Resource Center [...]

A free webinar focusing on strategies for collaborative transition planning to help students with disabilities prepare for life after high school Join the University of Illinois [...]

A free webinar for caregivers and professionals providing a clear, practical look at understanding and supporting behavior in students with disabilities Join Family Matters Parent [...]

Spend time with Mr. and Mrs. Claus in a quiet, low-stimulation environment! The C.I.T.Y. of Support will host a "Gentle Greeting with Santa" event on [...]

Free monthly program providing support, information and help with making lasting changes for individuals living with prediabetes or diabetes Join Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) for [...]

A quieter setting to enjoy holiday lights at the zoo. The Miller Park Zoo will host WildLights Sensory-Friendly Night on Dec. 11 from 5 to [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s support group in LaSalle. [...]

Explore sources of stress, prevention strategies and in-the-moment support techniques for making the holidays more enjoyable STAR NET Region IV will host "How to Keep from [...]

A free, inclusive winter celebration for Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) participants based at our Mokena Regional Office Our Mokena Regional Office is [...]

A holiday party for teens in eighth grade through high school who are deaf or hard of hearing The Chicago Park District's Deaf and Hard [...]

Accessible performances for children with disabilities and their families at the Chicago Children’s Theatre Pritzker Family Studio Join the Chicago Children’s Theatre for "The Beatrix [...]

Free sensitive Santa event for area families with children with autism and other sensory differences The Autism Society of Southern Illinois (ASI) will host a  [...]

Celebrate with families affected by epilepsy at this free holiday party featuring food, fun and a visit from Santa Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater [...]

See Santa and spread some holiday cheer at this free event for children with autism and developmental disabilities and their families Join Easterseals Serving Chicagoland [...]

Enjoy cocoa, cookies and good company at this low-protein cookie exchange for individuals with PKU! The Phenylketonuria (PKU) Organization of Illinois will host a "Holiday [...]

Meet Santa and create holiday crafts at this free holiday open house Join the  Benton Public Library for its "Christmas Open House with Santa" on [...]

A quieter, low-sensory opportunity for guests to explore the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Chicago is hosting [...]

An inclusive holiday celebration for families of individuals with disabilities Join Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA) for a "Day With the Grinch" on Dec. 14 [...]

An evening of fun, celebration and a visit from Santa for people with sickle cell disease The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois will host [...]

A sensory-friendly holiday event featuring Santa and activities for children with disabilities and their families Lighthouse Autism Center is hosting “Sensory Hour Sweets With Santa” [...]

Learn about an important toolkit for elevating youth voices and building youth-adult ally partnerships for youth and young adults with disabilities RAISE Center (The National [...]

A free orthopedic assessment clinic for children and youth with bone and joint development concerns The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation is hosting a free [...]

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) offers monthly social, educational and caregiver support groups. The “Educational Support Group” meets on the third Tuesday of [...]

A free monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s in-person epilepsy support group [...]

Free inclusive and interactive storytime filled with stories, songs, sensory play and socialization! The Champaign Public Library will host "Sensory-Friendly Storytime" on Dec. 16 from [...]

A free webinar for parents and caregivers covering gaming, technology, age-appropriate usage and tips for reducing risks for children The Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center [...]

A free webinar for Spanish-speaking parents, caregivers and professionals on using visual aids to promote social and emotional learning for children with autism and other [...]

A free orthopedic assessment clinic for children and youth with bone and joint development concerns The Illinois Elks Children's Care Corporation's free orthopedic clinic will [...]

A free, 30-minute training for caregivers and school professionals on strengthening home-school collaboration and reinforcing new skills at home Join Family Matters Parent Training and [...]

A free webinar in Spanish for families and caregivers of children with autism and other disabilities Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays [...]

A free community event featuring pictures with Santa, carriage rides, children's activities and more! The Revive Vienna Committee will host "Christmas on the Square" on [...]

Join the "Frozen" sisters for a sing-along, photos and a hot cocoa party at Blackberry Farm Enjoy a hot cocoa party with the "Frozen" sisters, [...]

Many communities throughout Illinois are hosting spectacular light displays this holiday season. This list highlights a mix of drive-thru and outdoor displays lighting up communities [...]

Experience a holiday classic in a relaxed, sensory-friendly theater environment for people of all ages with autism and other sensory sensitivities Join the Goodman Theatre [...]

A free, safe and inclusive space where youth ages 13 to 24 can connect with peers who understand what it’s like to live with chronic [...]

Take in the lights and pose for photos at this free, sensory-friendly light display in Oak Brook The Oak Brook Park District will host "Winter [...]