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A free webinar providing tools to help families and individuals remove barriers to achieving meaningful employment outcomes for people with disabilities across the lifespan Join [...]

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 [...]

Learn to cook with this hands-on, inclusive cooking class for individuals of all abilities! The Springfield Park District Special Recreation will host six inclusive cooking [...]

Young children in Illinois with spina bifida and/or mobility deficits are eligible to receive a free custom electric ride-on car The Illinois Spina Bifida Association [...]

A soul-nourishing weekend created for moms raising children with disabilities The Rising Lights Project will host the “2026 Rising Moms Caregivers Retreat” at Lodge Geneva [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar for caregivers providing strategies to help deal with guilt, regret and juggling the needs of the entire family when caring for a [...]

Learn about the benefits of DSCC's care coordination and how your family can access it at this free webinar for families with children with complex [...]

Provide your feedback to help guide future trainings, resources and supports for families with children with disabilities in Illinois Join Family Matters Parent Training and [...]

Children everywhere can enjoy a story in American Sign Language and meet Deaf Belle! Language First will host Deaf Belle on Zoom on March 7 [...]

A free conference for Spanish speakers to learn about epilepsy, connect with professionals and meet people of all ages with or taking care of a [...]

A free, family-friendly event full of interactive activities to learn about Monarch butterflies and their pollinator friends! Join the McKinley Foundation for the family-friendly "Monarch [...]

Get ready to roll at this roller skating party for children with hearing loss their families The Foundation for Hearing and Speech Resources (FHSR) will [...]

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 [...]

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 webinar to learn about the wide range of programs and services offered by the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office for people with disabilities [...]

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 [...]

Un seminario web gratuito para aprender sobre los hitos del desarrollo y explorar los servicios esenciales para niños pequeños desde el nacimiento hasta los cinco [...]

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 [...]

Free event for students with disabilities and their families to learn about self-advocacy, employment services, college and other transition options The Madison County Transition Planning [...]

A free webinar for Spanish speakers to learn about public library services and how they help the Latino community The Arc of Illinois will host [...]

A free event for caregivers of children with special needs to relax, recharge and connect The Little Friends Family Support Network will host a relaxing [...]

An opportunity for new parents to network with other families, registered dieticians and vendor representatives who support the PKU and allied disorder community Phenylketonuria (PKU) [...]

Free community event providing fun and area resources for improving your overall health The Lincoln Park District will host the "Elevate Your Wellness Expo" on [...]

Scholarship opportunity for individuals with inherited metabolic disorders who are pursuing post-secondary educational or vocational opportunities flok is accepting applications for the Guthrie-Koch Scholarship through [...]

Gain tools for stress management, family communication and collaboration with schools and care teams at this free four-week virtual training for parents and caregivers of [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar covering state guidelines and tips for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Join the Resource [...]

Learn about transition to adulthood services and resources at this free event for all school-aged students, caregivers and families, and teachers in Monroe, Randolph and [...]

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 [...]

Celebrate World Down Syndrome Day at this free, fun social! Join the Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society for the "World Down Syndrome Day Social" on [...]

A free sensory-friendly event featuring the Easter Bunny and activities for children of all ages with autism and other disabilities Join Autism Support of Central Illinois [...]

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 [...]

Sensory-friendly photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny for people of all ages with sensory sensitivities and disabilities Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks will host [...]

Get a sneak peek into the summer adventures awaiting overnight campers with spina bifida at Camp Independence! Join the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago for the [...]

A free online training providing strategies for increasing family strengths, enhancing child development and reducing the likelihood of child abuse and neglect Join Prevent Child [...]

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 [...]

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 stress management workshop providing tools, strategies and a supportive environment for understanding and managing chronic stress Join Southeastern Illinois College, Illinois Extension and other [...]

A virtual conference covering planning, policies and more for individuals with disabilities, their families and providers The Arc of Illinois' Family Support Network and Family [...]

Bring your "A" game and unlock new skills to level up your transition to adulthood at this free event for DSCC youth and their families [...]

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

Free sensory-friendly egg hunt for children and youth with disabilities ages 2 to 14 The Chicago Park District will host a Sensory Egg Hunt at [...]

Connect with resources and explore post-high school opportunities and transition services at this free event for students with disabilities, their families and community members SPEED [...]

Join this eggs-iting hunt around town to fill up your special egg cartons and meet the Easter Bunny! The Edwardsville Children's Museum (ECM) will host [...]

A free breakfast with the Easter Bunny for people with disabilities and their families The Township of Schaumburg will host the "Hippity Hop Breakfast Party" [...]

A free Easter egg trunk hunt for children who need a welcoming, calmer and  accessible environment Join the Bloomingdale Park District for its "Eggceptional Easter [...]

A sensory-friendly visit with the Easter Bunny and egg hunt The Park District of Oak Park and West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) will host [...]

Bring the whole family for a free "egg-citing" morning of fun for children with Down syndrome and their families! The Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society [...]

A free, special event for kids and families grieving the death of someone close Join Eluna's Camp Erin Online for a virtual family grief expression [...]

Enjoy a free egg hunt for children 12 and under and browse the vendor fair Join Rural Health, Inc. and the Village of Goreville for [...]

A free sensory egg hunt for children ages 2 to 14 to celebrate spring and enjoy family fun! Join Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) for its [...]

Join this free community celebration featuring an egg hunt, a sensory-friendly area and photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny The City of Arcola will host [...]

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: [...]

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 [...]