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A free virtual lunchtime webinar series empowering families and professionals to explore critical topics, connect and create inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities The 2025 [...]

A free webinar exploring the latest updates on the PUNS list, key statistics and trends The Arc of Illinois' Family Advocate Program and Family Support [...]

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 [...]

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 free webinar explaining Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for people with disabilities and their families Join Achieving Independence [...]

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. [...]

A monthly opportunity for families of young children with disabilities to find support, encouragement and learn from one another STAR NET Region IV hosts a [...]

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 [...]

Learn steps for engaging all learners and creating inclusive environments for young children at this free interactive workshop for educators, social workers and family members [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

Shop for baby, toddler, maternity items and more at the "Free Sale" for mothers and caregivers Shop the "Free Sale" at the Little Resource Center [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A free virtual lunchtime webinar series empowering families and professionals to explore critical topics, connect and create inclusive opportunities for individuals with disabilities The 2025 [...]

Network, have fun and learn about resources to support the well-being of youth at this free family bowling event in Carbondale Join Positive Youth Development [...]

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 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 support group in [...]

Free webinar series for families to learn about inclusion, least restrictive environment and how to advocate for your young child with disabilities Are you a [...]

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 [...]

Find support and share experiences with other Spanish speaking parents and caregivers raising children with autism Join Easterseals Joliet Region's support group for "Parents Raising [...]

Monthly playtime in a quieter, sensory-friendly environment for children with sensory and developmental needs KidsWork Children’s Museum of New Lenox will host "Sensory-Friendly Playtime" on [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar to help with navigating the diagnosis and management of cleft lip and palate Join myFace and the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association [...]

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 webinar series exploring neurodiversity and strategies for supporting struggling learners in education and education-related settings Join OneOp for this professional development webinar series [...]

Explore how reading can foster attachment and bonding for children with developmental differences and neurodiversity in this free webinar for families and providers Join the [...]

A free webinar for early childhood educators and parents to learn strategies for bringing measurement to life for young children STAR NET Regions I and [...]

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 [...]

Meet the camp directors and learn more about Apachi Day Camps in Chicagoland! Join JCC Chicago and Keshet at the Windy City Camp Fair at [...]

A free, fully inclusive performing arts program for kids and teens with and without disabilities ages 9 to 20 Variety the Children’s Charity of St. [...]

Free Chicago summer camp expo to help Chicagoland residents find the perfect summer camp experience Coast-to-Coast Camp Fairs will host the "Windy City Camp Fair" [...]

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

Get a sneak peek into the summer adventures awaiting campers of all abilities at YMCA Camp Duncan Join the YMCA of Metro Chicago 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 paint night focusing on self-care, creativity and fun for parents, caregivers and their children navigating the mental health system of care in Kankakee County. [...]

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 [...]

Learn about special recreation opportunities and KEEN Chicago in this free webinar The Arc of Illinois' Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2FHIC) and Illinois Life Span [...]

Free webinar series explaining Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Waiver Programs for Illinois Join the University of Illinois Chicago's Division of Specialized Care for Children [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

A free opportunity for parents of children with autism and developmental differences to meet other parents, connect with services and attend workshops The Chicago Autism [...]

Join siblings of people with disabilities for this virtual Midwest Sib Connection series and countdown to National Siblings Day! 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 webinar covering state guidelines and tips for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Join the Resource [...]

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 virtual and in-person advanced beginner sign language classes for families with children who are Deaf and hard of hearing Moraine Valley Community College will [...]

A free in-person and virtual presentation on transition to adulthood considerations for parents of a child with disabilities The Will-Grundy Transition Planning Committee (Will-Grundy TPC) [...]

Free virtual digital literacy class for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 18 and older Join The Arc of Illinois, AT&T and The Arc [...]

Free webinar series for families to learn about inclusion, least restrictive environment and how to advocate for your young child with disabilities Are you a [...]

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 training for family members of young children with disabilities on building self-regulation skills essential to learning and social behaviors. Join STAR NET Region IV [...]

A free webinar on using new options to personalize augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) systems to better reflect users' complete identities Join Infinitec (Infinite Potential [...]

A free webinar for parents and caregivers of teens and young adults with disabilities focusing on the Illinois education system and important steps to preparing [...]

Join siblings of people with disabilities for this virtual Midwest Sib Connection series and countdown to National Siblings Day! Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (S.I.B.S.) [...]

A free webinar for families with a child with a serious illness or condition on understanding and preparing healthcare advance directives The Courageous Parents Network [...]

Children and youth with disabilities will have fun with the Chicago Bears Outreach Team practicing non-contact football drills and learning about healthy living at this [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar providing strategies for planning trips and making traveling with a child with autism enjoyable and rewarding Action Behavior Centers (ABC) will host [...]

Free training on IL ABLE ("Achieving a Better Life Experience") Accounts for individuals with disabilities and their families Do you have a child with complex [...]

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. [...]

A free webinar covering the Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services' resources to help adults with disabilities and their families navigate employment, education, independent living and [...]

A free, inclusive celebration of spring for DSCC participant families based at our Mokena Regional Office Join our Mokena Regional Office for a fun and [...]

A free webinar in Spanish covering Illinois respite options and programs Seminario Webinar en Espanol: El Programa de Respite (“Revelo”) 27 de marzo 5:30 a [...]

A monthly opportunity for families of young children with disabilities to find support, encouragement and learn from one another STAR NET Region IV hosts a [...]

Free webinar series for families to learn about inclusion, least restrictive environment and how to advocate for your young child with disabilities Are you a [...]

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 [...]

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 conference in Spanish covering topics about epilepsy The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is hosting the eighth annual Spanish Epilepsy Conference, “Empowering our Families," [...]

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

A free webinar focusing on skills for effective parent advocacy for families of children with disabilities Join the Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) for [...]

A free conference for people and families living with epilepsy, health career students and other community members who want to learn more about epilepsy The [...]

Scholarships are available for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties to build new skills and live independently The [...]

Registration for the 2025 spring season is open through April 1 The Miracle League of Joliet is a non-profit baseball league for children and young [...]

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 [...]

Learn about service systems and navigating adult disability services from parents and siblings who have lived experiences The Champaign County Transition Planning Committee will host [...]

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 [...]

Find support and share experiences with other Spanish speaking parents and caregivers raising children with autism Join Easterseals Joliet Region's support group for "Parents Raising [...]

Practice, build skills and make new friends playing adaptive t-ball this spring! Join the Chatham Baseball and Softball, Inc. (CBSI) and The KASE (Kind and [...]

Monthly playtime in a quieter, sensory-friendly environment for children with sensory and developmental needs KidsWork Children’s Museum of New Lenox will host "Sensory-Friendly Playtime" on [...]

Explore and learn at this free event for parents/caregivers of high school juniors and seniors with disabilities through age 22 The Transition Planning Committee for [...]

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 [...]

Join siblings of people with disabilities for this virtual Midwest Sib Connection series and countdown to National Siblings Day! Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (S.I.B.S.) [...]

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 [...]

Registration is open for family camps and an adult retreat for people with inherited metabolic disorders Learn more about flok's 2025 PKU Family Camps and [...]

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 [...]

Dress up, put on your dancing shoes and have a great time at this free dance party for people ages 8 and up of all [...]

Join passionate tech enthusiasts, connect with top companies and compete for awards in one exciting event! Join Code Your Dreams and Deaf Kids Code for [...]

A free breakfast with the Easter Bunny for people with disabilities and their families Save your seat for the Township of Schaumburg's "Bunny Hop" 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 [...]

Shop for baby, toddler, maternity items and more at the "Free Sale" for mothers and caregivers Shop the "Free Sale" at the Little Resource Center [...]

Celebrate neurodiversity and disabilities at this free egg hunt for children with visual, hearing, motor or cognitive needs and their siblings. Join the John A. [...]

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 [...]

A special morning of play for children and families with disabilities Join the Chicago Children's Museum for "Play for All" on April 5 from 10 [...]

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 [...]

A day for children ages 6 to 12 who have experienced the death of a loved one Staab Funeral Homes will host Kids Good Grief [...]

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 [...]

Tour Camp Duncan and learn about the adventures campers of all abilities will experience at this free virtual open-house Join the YMCA of Metro Chicago [...]

Enjoy meeting the Easter Bunny, hunting for eggs and having family fun at this inclusive event! GoRockford and its partners will host the "Easter Egg [...]