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A spring break camp packed with outdoor games, arts and crafts, field trips and more for people with disabilities ages 5 to 30 Join the [...]

A free virtual learning series on Mondays in March for families and caregivers This free, virtual series, entitled "Family Leaders Collaborative Conference: Caring for the [...]

Learn about potential safety hazards and how to make things safer in and around your home in this free webinar Join HealthyChildren.org for “Household Hazards: [...]

Learn how the crisis nursery supports children and their families at this free open house and giveaway Join Brightpoint Bloomington Crisis Nursery for its Open [...]

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 [...]

A casual, in-person gathering for siblings of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities Supporting Illinois Brothers & Sisters (S.I.B.S.) will host a virtual adult sibling [...]

Day camp programs for kids, teens and young adults with disabilities ages 3 to 21. Western DuPage Special Recreation Association (WDSRA) day camps offer sports, games, crafts, [...]

A sensory-friendly egg hunt featuring colored eggs, non-food goodies and other allergen-free prizes Join the Glen Ellyn Park District for its Sensory-Friendly Egg Hunt on [...]

Free family event featuring the Easter Bunny, a sensory egg hunt, games, crafts and more! The Cortland Lions Club will host the annual Town of [...]

Enjoy a sensory-friendly egg hunt and more at the Williamson County Fairgrounds in Marion Join the Williamson County Fair Easter Egg Hunt and Car Show [...]

Celebrate accessibility, inclusion and egg hunting joy at this free event for families with children with disabilities Join Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford and [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

An opportunity for families of children with disabilities to experience the museum with fewer guests and a less stimulating environment The DuPage Children's Museum (DCM) [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A virtual opportunity for parents and caregivers to ask questions and learn about Illinois’ free summer camp for young burn survivors Join the Illinois Fire [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A special morning of play for children and families with disabilities Join the Chicago Children's Museum for its Play for All event on April 12 [...]

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 [...]

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 resource fair for grandparents and relatives raising children the second time around The Dewitt-Piatt Bi-County Health Department, Case Coordination LLC, East Central Illinois Area [...]

A free virtual program where families can come together to share their grief, learn and heal in a safe and supportive space The Child Neurology [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar to inform and empower self-advocates, family members and professionals to navigate essential supports for adults with autism with confidence The Arc of [...]

A free, two-part series for Illinois families with questions about using, learning and advocating for assistive technology for people with disabilities Join Family Matters Parent [...]

Celebrate #ABLEtoSave and Autism Acceptance Month, and empower your financial independence at this free webinar for people with disabilities The Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center [...]

Free webinar series covering SNAP benefits, estate and financial planning, and caregiver mental health Join the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) to learn [...]

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 [...]

Free resource fair featuring transition information and resources for students with disabilities and their families Join Huntley Community School District 158 for the Transition to [...]

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

Celebrate National American Sign Language Day with an unforgettable night of hockey and inclusivity as the Chicago Wolves take on the Manitoba Moose! The Chicago [...]

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 [...]

Learn about Charting the LifeCourse (CtLC), a practical, family-centered framework for planning across the lifespan, in this free webinar series Family Matters Parent Training and [...]

A free event for caregivers and their children with developmental differences to hold, drop, try out and compare communication devices Midwest Children's Therapy in East [...]

Enjoy dinosaurs galore at this event featuring dinosaur-themed games, crafts, sensory stations and fossil digging! Edwardsville Children's Museum will host "Dino-Mite Dino Night" on April [...]

A free two-part webinar series to help families plan for the care, financial stability and quality of life for loved ones with special needs Family [...]

A sensory-friendly opportunity to explore the zoo and wander illuminated pathways surrounded by handcrafted lanterns inspired by wildlife, global traditions and mythical worlds Join Brookfield [...]

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 [...]

A free flight simulation event for children and youth with disabilities Do you have a child or adolescent with a disability who has never been [...]

A fun and free workshop for siblings of children with disabilities to converse, create and spend time in nature. STAR NET Regions I & III, [...]

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 Join [...]

Families and their children with disabilities can laugh, sing along and enjoy Disney characters at this free, sensory-friendly performance! Join the Children's Theatre of Elgin [...]

A free opportunity for siblings of children with disabilities to make friends and spend time with peers in a recreational setting Join the Northern Illinois [...]

A resource fair with workshops and resources for families with children with developmental differences The Chicago non-profit  Neighborhood Parents Network will host the Developmental Differences Resource [...]

Families and their children with hearing impairments will enjoy comedy, adventure and Disney characters in this ASL-interpreted performance of Disney's "The Descendants: The Musical" Join [...]

A free, peer-to-peer event for parents and caregivers to connect, share experiences and grow together Join Compass for Kids and Birth to Five Illinois for [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar providing steps and requirements for opening an IL ABLE account, a savings and investment account for people with disabilities Illinois ABLE (Achieving [...]

Free webinars for parents, caregivers and professionals providing guidance and support for the transition to adulthood for children with disabilities Join the Will-Grundy Transition Planning [...]

Get rooted in wellness at this free hands-on event offering community resources and gardening activities Hope Springs Apartments will host "Rooted in Wellness: A Community [...]

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 [...]

Free training for families and caregivers covering toilet training ideas, strategies and resources for children with disabilities STAR NET Region IV  and STAR NET Regions [...]

Find resources, learn and refresh at this free event for caregivers of adults with disabilities Kamp Kan will host a "Caregiver's Resource and Refresh" event [...]

Find encouragement and learn with others at this free virtual support group for families of young children with disabilities STAR NET Region IV's virtual support [...]

A free two-part webinar series designed to help families plan for the care, financial stability and quality of life for loved ones with special needs [...]

Learn American Sign Language online in these free, monthly, fun and functional classes for parents Join Language First for "American Sign Language (ASL) for Parents" [...]

A free webinar in Spanish providing tips and tools for home and school for parents/caregivers and professionals working with children with autism and learning differences [...]

Enjoy a free event for moms of children with Down syndrome to meet, relax and network with other moms Join the National Association for Down [...]

An overnight retreat for moms and female caregivers raising children of all ages who are deaf or hard of hearing Join Illinois Hands & Voices for [...]

A free morning of fun and adventure at the St. Louis Zoo for families with Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and CODA children Join DEAF [...]

Enjoy a beloved story about the humorous antics of a bunny going to bed come to life on stage! Join the Chicago Children's Theatre for [...]

A free community event for people of all ages and abilities to raise awareness and provide information about Autism Acceptance Month and Child Abuse Prevention [...]

Free opportunity for individuals with sensory sensitivities, disabilities, chronic illness or who are deaf and hard of hearing to experience the zoo Join Chicago's Lincoln [...]

An opportunity for people with disabilities and veterans to experience the Shedd Aquarium in a calmer and welcoming environment Shedd Aquarium in Chicago will host [...]

Browse the free Child Abuse Prevention Month Resource Fair and get your tickets for the Stage Company's performance of "Make Believe" The Stage Company will [...]

Celebrate Autism Awareness Month at this free event featuring support, resources, children's activities and more! Join Tiki Tots Learning Center and Birth to Five Illinois [...]

A free, two-part series for Illinois families with questions about using, learning and advocating for assistive technology for people with disabilities Join Family Matters Parent [...]

A free webinar to help Social Security Disability beneficiaries and their families/caregivers understand their options and successfully transition to work The Illinois Assistive Technology Program [...]

A conference on autism inclusion, neurodiversity in the workplace and more for parents, caregivers and teachers The Autism Professional Learning and Universal Supports Project (A+), [...]

An in-person and online (hybrid) convention for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, their families and providers Join The Arc of Illinois for its 76th annual [...]

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 [...]

A free opportunity for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities and their families to explore the airport and practice the boarding process alongside airline [...]