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Free virtual support group for families and caregivers of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois' virtual Family Support Group [...]

Free monthly meetups for families seeking support and conversation Join Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford's Family Support Services for its Parent Support Group. The [...]

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 [...]

Free online monthly bereavement support group for families who have lost a loved one to congenital heart disease Join Conquering Congenital Heart Disease (Conquering CHD) [...]

The "Stepping Stones of Transition" conference shares services and resources to prepare youth and young adults with special healthcare needs and other disabilities for success [...]

Free month-long webinar series to support caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome during National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October October is National Down Syndrome [...]

A free virtual, monthly opportunity to learn, share and build connections for caregivers of individuals with PKU The National Phenylketonuria (PKU) Alliance hosts monthly Community [...]

A free fall family camp experience for children and young adults ages 7 to 21 with serious illnesses and conditions and their families Flying Horse [...]

Free babysitting clinic for junior and high school students and refresher class for caregivers on first aid and CPR for children Join the Menard County [...]

An inclusive, sensory-friendly opportunity to explore the museum The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) will host "Abe for All: Sensory Friendly Sunday" on [...]

A free event for families of children with neuro differences and disabilities to explore, learn and build memories The Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago [...]

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 [...]

A peer-led caregiver support group for caregivers supporting children with disabilities Join the Stress & Trauma Treatment Center at its new peer-led support group for [...]

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 [...]

Learn more about how to use the Find Food IL map from the University of Illinois Extension The Find Food IL map helps residents find [...]

A free family-focused webinar providing practical strategies for using visual support to promote learning for children ages 3 to 5 with disabilities STAR NET Region [...]

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 [...]

Join two mornings of virtual learning, sharing and gaining a better understanding of autism spectrum disorders Easterseals Midwest will host its "Virtual Autism Summit 2025" [...]

A virtual forum for all families of children with special healthcare needs and disabilities to share their feedback and experiences Family input is important to [...]

A virtual conference exploring symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, and resources for people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health challenges Join The Arc [...]

A free workshop exploring practical, research-based communication strategies that strengthen collaboration between families and schools for caregivers and professionals who support students with disabilities Join [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Fun, interactive creative drama class for youth on the autism spectrum ages 4 to 7 and a participating grown-up The Chicago Children's Theatre will host [...]

Illinois families with a child with autism can apply for the 2025 Medical Insurance Grant The Autism Hero Project is accepting applications for the "2025 [...]

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 [...]

A free virtual, monthly opportunity to learn, share and build connections for caregivers of individuals with PKU The National Phenylketonuria (PKU) Alliance hosts monthly Community [...]

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 [...]

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" [...]

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) [...]

Master the basics of using and creating social stories at this free webinar for parents and educators Join STARNET Region IV and STARNET Region V [...]

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. [...]

A free in-person monthly support group for adults with a loved one who has experienced symptoms of a mental health condition Join the National Alliance [...]

A free fall family camp experience for children and young adults ages 7 to 21 with serious illnesses and conditions and their families Flying Horse [...]

Enjoy an evening filled with inclusive, family-friendly fun! Join Best Buddies in Central Illinois for its Annual Fall Fest on Nov. 14 from 5 to [...]

A free conference dedicated to supporting and celebrating students of all abilities and their families Springfield Public Schools and a supportive community of advocates will [...]

An event featuring speakers, panel discussions, vendors and more for families living with phenylketonuria (PKU) and other allied inborn error of metabolism disorders Join PKU [...]

An opportunity to connect, share and celebrate the season with other brothers or sisters supporting someone with a disability Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (S.I.B.S.) [...]

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 [...]

A free event to equip parents and caregivers with an understanding of specific learning disabilities (SLD) and strategies for supporting students with learning differences The [...]

Parents and professionals will learn how to empower young autistic learners with visual supports for social-emotional growth! Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental [...]

A free training for caregivers and professionals to strengthen Individualized Education Program (IEP) meeting teamwork, student-centered planning and outcomes Family Matters Parent Training and Information [...]

Find community and support at the free Care Cafe for caregivers of loved ones with sickle cell disease The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois [...]

Free virtual support group for families and caregivers of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois' virtual Family Support Group [...]

Free monthly meetups for families seeking support and conversation Join Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford's Family Support Services for its Parent Support Group. The [...]

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 [...]

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 DeKalb. [...]

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 [...]