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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 online bereavement support group for those who have lost someone to congenital heart disease (CHD) Join Conquering Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)'s Bereavement Support [...]

Free monthly support group for families with children with autism Join the Illinois Center for Autism's (ICA) Monthly Support Group Meeting featuring the Parent Teacher [...]

IDHS' Home Services Program will host important virtual town hall meetings in May for program families and providers The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), [...]

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 Mental Health Awareness Month webinar focusing on strategies for caregiver mental wellbeing and support. The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) will host "Caring for Caregivers: [...]

IDHS' Home Services Program will host important virtual town hall meetings in May for program families and providers The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), [...]

Free webinar in Spanish about the Consumer Stipend Program and how it can help people with disabilities and their families attend conferences Join The Arc [...]

Free event featuring board games and fun for the entire family! The Township of Schaumburg Disability and Senior Services will host "Family Fun Night" on [...]

Free webinar on recognizing signs of mental health challenges and identifying resources for support The Kane County Health Department will host "Breaking the Stigma: Understanding [...]

IDHS' Home Services Program will host important virtual town hall meetings in May for program families and providers The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), [...]

A free day camp with overnight options for individuals of any age with any disability and their families, friends and caregivers Camp Big Sky,  located [...]

Applications are open for the 2025 CSBG education and training scholarship through C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship is designed, [...]

Overnight summer camp featuring adventure and a unique theme each week for children and youth ages 7 to 17 with disabilities, neurodivergence and/or life-altering illnesses [...]

Free sensory-friendly science time for people who need a calmer and quieter opportunity to explore Join the St. Louis Science Center for "Sensory Friendly Science [...]

Free health fair for the Deaf, Deafblind, and hard-of-hearing communities featuring booths, workshops and kids' activities The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) will host "Cultivating Health, [...]

Inclusive summer day camp opportunities for children and youth throughout the Chicagoland area The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago offers a wide variety of inclusive summer [...]

A free overnight camp for children ages 6 to 10 who are grieving the death of a loved one Annie’s Hope - The Center for [...]

A summer day camp program for youth ages 6 to 22 with disabilities Join Belvidere Park District (BPD) Special Recreation for Camp Horizon, a summer [...]

A summer day camp filled with fun, education and adaptive programming for children with disabilities ages 5 to 12 Join the Springfield Park District for [...]

A summer day camp for teens and adults ages 13 to 29 with disabilities Join the Springfield Park District for Camp L.E.A.P. (Learning Entirely Around [...]

Calling all explorers ages 5 to 17 with or without a disability for a unique theme each week and the ultimate in fun! Easterseals Timber [...]

An opportunity for families of children with autism and other sensory-processing conditions to explore the Missouri Botanical Garden Join Easterseals Midwest at the Missouri Botanical [...]

A free week-long summer camp for children and youth with a variety of complex medical conditions and disabilities Remember just being a carefree kid at [...]

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 free webinar for parents, guardians, and caregivers of students with disabilities, educators, and anyone interested in smarter Individualized Education Program (IEP) advocacy Family Matters [...]

A free webinar for caregivers on new updates from the Social Security Administration Join The Arc of Illinois for "New Updates from The Social Security [...]

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 free, multi-day conference for parents and caregivers of children ages birth to 6 years old with vision loss The Illinois School for the Visually [...]

Free technology fair for people with vision loss, their family and friends, and anyone in the community who wants to learn more about vision and [...]

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 for educators, speech-language professionals and others looking to help students who are deaf and hard of hearing strengthen expressive skills to meet [...]

Find support and share experiences with other parents raising children with autism at this free monthly support group Join Easterseals Joliet Region's support group for [...]

Have fun cheering on the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes in a sensory-friendly environment! Join Hope for "Sensory Awareness Night" with the Springfield Lucky Horseshoes on June [...]

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 [...]

In-person and virtual family camps provide connection and learning opportunities for individuals affected by PKU (phenylketonuria) or any inherited metabolic disorder flok offers two in-person family [...]

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 [...]

Join this free picnic and community resource fair where everyone is welcome! Options & Advocacy for McHenry County will host its annual Community Picnic and [...]

A seven-day residential camp for children and teenagers ages 6 to 17 with epilepsy The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) is hosting Camp [...]

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 [...]

A special morning of play for children and families with disabilities Join the Chicago Children's Museum for "Play for All" on June 7 from 10 [...]

Free event featuring crafts, games, fishing and community for youth who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing and their families Join the Chicago Hearing [...]

A free overnight summer camp experience for children and young adults ages 7 to 21 with serious illnesses and conditions Flying Horse Farms (FHF) is [...]

Overnight summer camp featuring adventure and a unique theme each week for children and youth ages 7 to 17 with disabilities, neurodivergence and/or life-altering illnesses [...]

Children with disabilities can gain confidence and independence by learning to ride a bike in just one week! Join the Children's Therapy Center of the [...]

A free overnight camp for youth ages 11 to 18 who are grieving the death of a loved one Annie’s Hope - The Center for [...]

Calling all explorers ages 5 to 17 with or without a disability for a unique theme each week and the ultimate in fun! Easterseals Timber [...]

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 program providing support and information for families of young children with hearing loss The Institute for Parents of Preschool Children Who Are Deaf [...]

Spark your inner leader, build your transition skills and have fun with Illinois students ages 9 to 19 who are blind and visually impaired The [...]

A free summer camp for children and youth with a variety of complex medical conditions and disabilities Remember just being a carefree kid at camp? [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar on driving requirements and readiness for self-advocates and families with a loved one with disabilities The Arc of Illinois' Family-to-Family Health Information [...]

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" [...]

Free carnival event for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families The Hamilton County Fair will host a free carnival event for children [...]

¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación temprana o una carta de selección de PUNS? Únase a The Arc of Illinois' Programa de Abogacía para Familias [...]

A free event for families featuring fun and connections to the support and services that the Birth-to-3 program and community offer Join Mattoon Community Unit [...]

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

Free support, connection and guidance for your family's healing journey. After experiencing the death of someone close to us, we often feel lost, alone and [...]

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 [...]

Have fun and learn about health and wellbeing resources at this free community event Join Community Health and Emergency Services (CHESI) and Healing Illinois for [...]

Students who are deaf or hard of hearing can head to camp to explore science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) majors and careers in the [...]

A free hockey camp for players who are deaf and hard of hearing with beginner through college-level ability Join the American Hearing Impaired Hockey Association [...]

Annual family-focused event dedicated to learning about resources and strengthening the cerebral palsy community Join the Washington University School of Medicine, Department of Neurology, for [...]

Talk with providers, try out prosthetic components and participate in a wide range of adaptive activities Join Springfield Clinic and Hanger Clinic for the "2025 [...]

Free day of the child event includes a costumed fun walk, activities, entertainment, health screenings and more.

Step back in time and celebrate 125 years of the Springfield Park District at this free event for all ages! The Springfield Park District will [...]

Overnight camp opportunities for children and young adults with intellectual disabilities ages 9 to 22 Special Camps is an overnight, all-volunteer-run camp for children and [...]

A traditional overnight camp experience for teens ages 14 to 19 with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities Make a lifetime of memories at YMCA [...]

Day camp featuring fun, friendship and field trips for teens with disabilities ages 11 to 22 The Rockford Park District Therapeutic Recreation Team and Northlands [...]

An inclusive day camp with multiple locations throughout Chicagoland Keshet and JCC Chicago work together to provide a fully inclusive camp experience for children with [...]

Summer camp fun for children and youth who are deaf or hard of hearing featuring field trips, sports, sign language and Deaf culture activities Join [...]

A free overnight summer camp experience for children and young adults ages 7 to 21 with serious illnesses and conditions Flying Horse Farms (FHF) is [...]

A free, half-day session for parents, guardians and educators on understanding key resources and the tools available to support students with disabilities in preparing for [...]

A free webinar to learn about the process for filing Medicaid appeals in Illinois Join Avisery and Legal Aid Chicago for "Illinois Medicaid Appeals" on [...]

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 [...]

Free webinar for students with phenylketonuria (PKU) and their parents featuring personal stories and tips for navigating the transition to college with PKU The National [...]

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 [...]

An inclusive shorter overnight camp experience for children and youth ages 6 to 12 with or without a disability Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center (TPOC) [...]

A free summer camp for children and youth with a variety of complex medical conditions and disabilities Remember just being a carefree kid at camp? [...]

Free, fun and engaging webinar series to help students ages 14 to 22 with disabilities build skills for success at school, work and social settings [...]

Free monthly virtual meeting for individuals seeking resources and support in their role as a brother or sister to someone with a disability Join Supporting [...]

Free, three-day event including workshops, resources, product demonstrations, adaptive activities and more The 2025 Abilities Expo Chicago will take place from June 20 to 22. [...]

Free, virtual educational and activity-based group for teens ages 12 and up who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate [...]

Enjoy listening to great music and relaxing in the park at free Friday night concerts at the Carillon The Springfield Park District's Thomas Rees Memorial [...]

Free, virtual educational and activity-based group for children ages 6 to 11 who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate [...]

Learn about life at college and experience Washington, D.C. at this summer camp for students entering grades 10 through 12 who are deaf or hard [...]

A free camp exploring the world of information technology and cybersecurity for high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing Gallaudet University is [...]

Free summer camp for children and youth ages 7 to 17 who are blind, vision impaired, deaf or hard of hearing Camp Lions of Illinois [...]

A traditional overnight camp experience for adults aged 20 and older with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities Join YMCA Camp Independence for its overnight [...]

Weeklong camp giving kids with Tourette syndrome ages 7 to 16 years old an unforgettable life-changing experience Join the Tourette Syndrome Camp Organization (TSCO) for [...]

A day camp for youth with disabilities ages 8 to 18 to learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle New Lenox School District 122 (NLSD) is [...]

Opportunity for college-bound students ages 14 to 19 who are deaf or hard of hearing to explore their career interest in science, technology, engineering and [...]

A free conference for families and professionals working with children who have hearing and/or vision concerns Illinois School for the Deaf Outreach invites you to [...]

A free summer camp for children and youth with a variety of complex medical conditions and disabilities Remember just being a carefree kid at camp? [...]

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 [...]

Free virtual support group for families and caregivers of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois for its new virtual [...]

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 online bereavement support group for those who have lost someone to congenital heart disease (CHD) Join Conquering Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)'s Bereavement Support [...]

Fine-tune your foundational wheelchair basketball skills at this camp for beginners and/or athletes ages 12 to 19 The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Wheelchair Basketball's [...]

A free overnight summer camp experience for children and young adults ages 7 to 21 with serious illnesses and conditions Flying Horse Farms (FHF) is [...]

A free webinar featuring parents of children with a serious illness or condition sharing real-life lessons from their medical decision-making journey The Courageous Parents Network [...]

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. [...]

Learn about new updates from the Social Security Administration at this free webinar in Spanish. Join the Arc of Illinois' Life Span Program for "New [...]

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

A free two-part webinar series to help families, caregivers and youth navigate the transition to adulthood Join the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) [...]

Free support, connection and guidance for your family's healing journey. After experiencing the death of someone close to us, we often feel lost, alone and [...]

A free week of fun and challenging activities for eligible adults 18 and older who have vision or hearing loss Camp Lions of Illinois will [...]

A wheelchair track camp for beginners and/or athletes ages 12 to 19 who want to develop their skills. Join the University of Illinois (U of [...]

A unique training environment for wheelchair basketball athletes who have collegiate and national team aspirations The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Wheelchair Basketball's Illini Premier Camp [...]

A traditional overnight camp experience for children ages 7 to 13 with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities Make a lifetime of memories at YMCA [...]

Overnight summer camp for adults 18 and older with disabilities, neurodivergence and/or life-altering illnesses Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center (TPOC) will host the "Ultimate Celebration" overnight [...]

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 [...]

Illinois students with autism can apply for the 2025 Evolving Heroes Education Scholarship through June 30 The Autism Hero Project is accepting applications for the [...]

Calling all explorers ages 5 to 17 with or without a disability for a unique theme each week and the ultimate in fun! Easterseals Timber [...]

A free webinar giving a deep dive into how children with intellectual disabilities experience and cope with loss The Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (S.I.B.S.) [...]

A free summer camp for children and youth with a variety of complex medical conditions and disabilities Remember just being a carefree kid at camp? [...]

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 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 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 [...]

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 [...]

A traditional overnight camp experience for teens ages 14 to 19 with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities Make a lifetime of memories at YMCA [...]

An overnight camp featuring a unique theme each week and the ultimate in fun for campers with a disability ages 18 and older Easterseals Timber [...]

Free sensory-friendly science time for people who need a calmer and quieter opportunity to explore Join the St. Louis Science Center for "Sensory Friendly Science [...]