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Webinar – WISE Event to Learn About the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar – WISE Event to Learn About the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program
Family Support Services’ Parent Support Group in Freeport - _12HSTARTTIME - Family Support Services’ Parent Support Group in Freeport
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Virtual Listening Session for Medicaid Managed Care for Current and Former Youth in Care - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Listening Session for Medicaid Managed Care for Current and Former Youth in Care
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Webinar – “Kids’ Vaccines: The When, Why and What to Expect” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar – “Kids’ Vaccines: The When, Why and What to Expect”
Webinar Series on Transition to Adulthood – “Key Questions Families Should Ask in Secondary Transition Planning” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series on Transition to Adulthood – “Key Questions Families Should Ask in Secondary Transition Planning”
IDD System Redesign Coalition Listening Session in Vernon Hills - _12HSTARTTIME - IDD System Redesign Coalition Listening Session in Vernon Hills
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Virtual “Together From Anywhere” Event to Support Families and Providers of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual “Together From Anywhere” Event to Support Families and Providers of Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
People In Need Forum 2026 in Crystal Lake - _12HSTARTTIME - People In Need Forum 2026 in Crystal Lake
Paratriathlon Multisport Clinic in Peoria - _12HSTARTTIME - Paratriathlon Multisport Clinic in Peoria
Bowling with Friends/Boliche Con Amigos Party for Children With Hearing Loss and Their Families in Chicago - _12HSTARTTIME - Bowling with Friends/Boliche Con Amigos Party for Children With Hearing Loss and Their Families in Chicago
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Virtual Book Study Series – “Organized and Engaged: Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Executive Function” - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Book Study Series – “Organized and Engaged: Simple and Effective Strategies to Support Executive Function”
“College Information Night” for Students With Disabilities in Oswego - _12HSTARTTIME - "College Information Night" for Students With Disabilities in Oswego
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Webinar Series on Transition to Adulthood – “Introduction to PUNS” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series on Transition to Adulthood - "Introduction to PUNS”
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“Family Fun Day” for Siblings of Children With Disabilities and Their Families in Oregon, Ill. - _12HSTARTTIME - “Family Fun Day” for Siblings of Children With Disabilities and Their Families in Oregon, Ill.
Candlelight Bowl for Adults, Children and Families Living With Spina Bifida in Bloomington - _12HSTARTTIME - Candlelight Bowl for Adults, Children and Families Living With Spina Bifida in Bloomington
Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association Family Dance Party in Morton - _12HSTARTTIME - Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome Association Family Dance Party in Morton
ASL Performance of “A Little Princess” in Carbondale - _12HSTARTTIME - ASL Performance of "A Little Princess" in Carbondale
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Play for All Adaptive Sports Experience at Chicago Children’s Museum - _12HSTARTTIME - Play for All Adaptive Sports Experience at Chicago Children's Museum
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West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) Summer Camp Lottery Opens - _12HSTARTTIME - West Suburban Special Recreation Association (WSSRA) Summer Camp Lottery Opens
Webinar – “Understanding Your Child’s IEP Document” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Understanding Your Child's IEP Document"
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Webinar – “Secondary Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities in Illinois” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Secondary Transition Planning for Students with Disabilities in Illinois"
“In the Room” Webinars – “Unlocking Answers: What Every Parent Should Know About Genetic Testing” - _12HSTARTTIME - “In the Room” Webinars – “Unlocking Answers: What Every Parent Should Know About Genetic Testing”
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Webinar – WISE Event to Learn About the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar – WISE Event to Learn About the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program
Virtual Meeting – “Getting to Know You/Conociéndolo a usted” for Families of Children With Hearing Loss - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Meeting - “Getting to Know You/Conociéndolo a usted” for Families of Children With Hearing Loss
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Virtual – “Charting My Course: Youth Advocacy Group” - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - "Charting My Course: Youth Advocacy Group"
“Healthy Horizons – Prediabetes and Diabetes Lifestyle Program” in Herrin - _12HSTARTTIME - "Healthy Horizons - Prediabetes and Diabetes Lifestyle Program" in Herrin
Family Valentine Dance in Carbondale - _12HSTARTTIME - Family Valentine Dance in Carbondale
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Webinar Series on Transition to Adulthood – “Creative Secondary Transition Planning Using Charting the LifeCourse Tools” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series on Transition to Adulthood - “Creative Secondary Transition Planning Using Charting the LifeCourse Tools”
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“Fun for Everyone – Valentine’s Day” for Children With Disabilities and Their Families in Rockford - _12HSTARTTIME - "Fun for Everyone - Valentine's Day" for Children With Disabilities and Their Families in Rockford
“Red Kite Prom” for Teens on the Autism Spectrum in Chicago - _12HSTARTTIME - "Red Kite Prom" for Teens on the Autism Spectrum in Chicago
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Seminario Web – “Planificación de la transición secundaria para estudiantes con discapacidades en Illinois” - _12HSTARTTIME - Seminario Web - "Planificación de la transición secundaria para estudiantes con discapacidades en Illinois"
Webinar – “Tips and Tools for Homes and Schools” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar – “Tips and Tools for Homes and Schools”
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Webinar – “Transitioning from School to Adulthood: A Guide for Families and Caregivers” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Transitioning from School to Adulthood: A Guide for Families and Caregivers"
IDD System Redesign Coalition Listening Session in Mount Prospect - _12HSTARTTIME - IDD System Redesign Coalition Listening Session in Mount Prospect
Webinar – “Los programas del Depto de Servicios de Rehabilitacion (DRS) Programas de Exencion de Medicaid” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Los programas del Depto de Servicios de Rehabilitacion (DRS) Programas de Exencion de Medicaid"
Webinar – “Fueling the Warrior: The Power of the Plate” Illinois Statewide Sickle Cell Support - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Fueling the Warrior: The Power of the Plate" Illinois Statewide Sickle Cell Support
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Webinar Series on Transition to Adulthood – “Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver Services” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series on Transition to Adulthood - “Medicaid Home and Community-Based Waiver Services”
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Sibshops for Siblings of Children with Disabilities in Elgin - _12HSTARTTIME - Sibshops for Siblings of Children with Disabilities in Elgin
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Red Kite Storyhoppers-Session 2/Winter 2026 for Children on the Autism Spectrum and a Caregiver in Chicago - _12HSTARTTIME - Red Kite Storyhoppers-Session 2/Winter 2026 for Children on the Autism Spectrum and a Caregiver in Chicago
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Virtual – Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois
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2026 GoBabyGo Custom, Electric Ride-On Car Workshop for Illinois Children in Winnetka and Northfield - _12HSTARTTIME - 2026 GoBabyGo Custom, Electric Ride-On Car Workshop for Illinois Children in Winnetka and Northfield
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“2026 Rising Moms Caregivers Retreat” in Lake Geneva, Wis. - _12HSTARTTIME - “2026 Rising Moms Caregivers Retreat” in Lake Geneva, Wis.
Webinar – WISE Event to Learn About the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar – WISE Event to Learn About the Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Program
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Virtual – Advocate Children’s Hospital Sibshops for Children - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - Advocate Children's Hospital Sibshops for Children
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27 Jan
Tuesday, January 27, 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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 [...]
27 Jan
Tuesday, January 27, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Share parenting experiences, resources and uplift one another at this free support group for parents of children with autism and other disabilities Hope Wins and [...]
28 Jan
Wednesday, January 28, 2026    
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
An opportunity for current and former youth in care, and those who support them, to provide feedback and suggestions regarding Medicaid managed care (currently YouthCare) [...]
30 Jan
Friday, January 30, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free webinar to help families learn about routine childhood immunizations and make informed, confident choices for their kids Join HealthyChildren.org for “Kids’ Vaccines: The [...]
30 Jan
Friday, January 30, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free, four-part webinar series for families and educators providing practical tools and resources for strengthening transition planning for youth with disabilities in Illinois Join [...]
30 Jan
Friday, January 30, 2026    
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
An in-person listening session for individuals, families and professionals to help shape the future of services in Illinois for people with medical complexity and intellectual [...]
31 Jan
Saturday, January 31, 2026    
8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Free virtual webinars exploring strategies, tools and techniques to support children who are deaf or hard of hearing and the providers who work with them [...]
31 Jan
Saturday, January 31, 2026    
8:30 am - 1:00 pm
Free community event featuring workshops, over 30 exhibitors and a diverse range of community resources and support Join McHenry County College and other sponsors for [...]
31 Jan
Saturday, January 31, 2026    
11:30 am - 5:00 pm
A multisport clinic for youth and adults with physical disabilities or visual impairments to train, network and experience a variety of adaptive sports Join Prairieland [...]
31 Jan
Saturday, January 31, 2026    
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Let the good times roll at this free bowling party for kids ages 4 and older who are living with hearing loss and their families! [...]
05 Feb
Thursday, February 5, 2026    
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Free virtual three-part book study providing in-depth information on children’s executive function skills and strategies for supporting them in the classroom and throughout the day [...]
05 Feb
Thursday, February 5, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Free event for junior high and high school students with disabilities to learn about transition to adulthood and college options, financial aid and community resources [...]
06 Feb
Friday, February 6, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free, four-part webinar series for families and educators providing practical tools and resources for strengthening transition planning for youth with disabilities in Illinois Join [...]
07 Feb
Saturday, February 7, 2026    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
A free event filled with family fun and an opportunity for siblings to make friends, share experiences and enjoy activities with other siblings of children [...]
07 Feb
Saturday, February 7, 2026    
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Have a blast bowling with family and friends in the spina bifida community The Illinois Spina Bifida Association (ISBA) will host the Central Illinois Candlelight [...]
07 Feb
Saturday, February 7, 2026    
6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
A free and inclusive event for all ages featuring dancing, fun and collecting food for the local pantry Join the Heart of Illinois Down Syndrome [...]
07 Feb
Saturday, February 7, 2026    
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Patrons with hearing impairments can enjoy an American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation of "A Little Princess" Join The Stage Company for an American Sign Language [...]
08 Feb
Sunday, February 8, 2026    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Children of all abilities are invited to discover the endless possibilities for athletes with disabilities Explore adaptive sports at the Chicago Children's Museum's "Play For [...]
09 Feb
Monday, February 9, 2026    
All Day
Registration will open on Feb. 9 for the day camp lottery for campers ages 3 to 21 with disabilities Enrollment for West Suburban Special Recreation [...]
09 Feb
Monday, February 9, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Strengthen understanding of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process and learn more about advocating for your child’s needs at this free webinar for parents and [...]
10 Feb
Tuesday, February 10, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
A free webinar for families and professionals to explore best practices, legal requirements and emerging trends to support students with disabilities with the transition to [...]
10 Feb
Tuesday, February 10, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A free webinar for caregivers, families and professionals discussing genetic testing, what it can and can’t tell you, and an update on ongoing efforts to [...]
11 Feb
Wednesday, February 11, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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 [...]
11 Feb
Wednesday, February 11, 2026    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
A virtual opportunity for Illinois families with children who have hearing loss to meet and connect Illinois Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side invites [...]
12 Feb
Thursday, February 12, 2026    
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
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 [...]
12 Feb
Thursday, February 12, 2026    
4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Free monthly program providing support, information and help with making lasting changes for individuals living with prediabetes or diabetes Join Southern Illinois Healthcare (SIH) for [...]
12 Feb
Thursday, February 12, 2026    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Bring the whole family and enjoy a free evening of of music, dancing and fun! Join Jackson County Positive Youth Development for its "Family Valentine [...]
13 Feb
Friday, February 13, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free, four-part webinar series for families and educators providing practical tools and resources for strengthening transition planning for youth with disabilities in Illinois Join [...]
14 Feb
Saturday, February 14, 2026    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
A free Valentine's Day event filled with fun for children with disabilities and their families Join the Discovery Center Museum in Rockford for "Fun for [...]
14 Feb
Saturday, February 14, 2026    
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Experience an inclusive and affirming prom at this Valentine's Day event for teens on the autism spectrum The Chicago Children’s Theatre will host the "Red [...]
17 Feb
Tuesday, February 17, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Un seminario web gratuito en español para educadores y familias con niños con discapacidades Al Centro de información y capacitación para padres de Family Matters [...]
17 Feb
Tuesday, February 17, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
A free webinar providing strategies to use at home and in the classroom to build academic, social and leisure goals for children with autism or [...]
19 Feb
Thursday, February 19, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Discover a free resource to help individuals with Down syndrome and their families navigate the shift from school to adulthood Join the National Down Syndrome [...]
19 Feb
Thursday, February 19, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
An in-person listening session for individuals, families and professionals to help shape the future of services in Illinois for people with medical complexity and intellectual [...]
19 Feb
Thursday, February 19, 2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
A free webinar for Spanish speakers to learn about the Department of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Medicaid Waiver Programs The Arc of Illinois will host "Los programas [...]
19 Feb
Thursday, February 19, 2026    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join this free Illinois Statewide Sickle Cell Support Group meeting to learn how plant-based nutrition can help manage sickle cell disease and trait The Sickle [...]
20 Feb
Friday, February 20, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free, four-part webinar series for families and educators providing practical tools and resources for strengthening transition planning for youth with disabilities in Illinois Join [...]
21 Feb
Saturday, February 21, 2026    
11:30 am - 1:30 pm
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 [...]
22 Feb
Sunday, February 22, 2026    
10:30 am - 11:15 am
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 [...]
24 Feb
Tuesday, February 24, 2026    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
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 [...]
26 Feb
Thursday, February 26, 2026    
All Day
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 [...]
27 Feb
Friday, February 27, 2026    
All Day
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 [...]
27 Feb
Friday, February 27, 2026    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
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 [...]
28 Feb
Saturday, February 28, 2026    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
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 [...]
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