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Spend time with friends on Mondays at the Gompers Park Social Club for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Chicago Park [...]

Free opportunity to have fun and play games on Mondays for youth ages 13 or older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District [...]

Free event providing crafting, chatting and support for caregivers with children receiving mental, emotional, and behavioral health services in Kankakee County Project SUN invites you [...]

Free weekly Zoom sessions for adults ages 18 and older with spina bifida Join the Illinois Spina Bifida Association for weekly Zoom sessions for adults [...]

Free fall fun on Tuesdays at Dvorak Park for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Free webinar on using inclusive extracurricular activities to help with transition planning and developing important skills for children with disabilities Family Matters Parent Training and [...]

Free music and movement time on Tuesdays for children ages 3 to 7 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Release some energy and have fun at this quieter jumping experience for children with sensory sensitivities and other disabilities Join Elevate Trampoline Park for "Sensory [...]

Enjoy golfing fun and a special holiday guest at this free sensory-friendly event for the family! Join the Hoffman Estates Park District for Sensory-Friendly TopTracer [...]

A quieter jumping experience for children with disabilities and sensory-sensitivities Join Elevate Trampoline Park for Sensory Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. Get some energy [...]

Spend time with friends on Mondays at the Gompers Park Social Club for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Chicago Park [...]

A virtual opportunity to gain valuable local resources, make family connections and learn about CEDA energy services! Our Mokena Regional Office will host its next [...]

Free opportunity to have fun and play games on Mondays for youth ages 13 or older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District [...]

Free opportunity for families and their children to visit with Santa Join the African American Museum of Southern Illinois for the 22nd annual "Santa in [...]

Free weekly Zoom sessions for adults ages 18 and older with spina bifida Join the Illinois Spina Bifida Association for weekly Zoom sessions for adults [...]

Learn how to protect yourself and loved ones from scams, tax related identity theft and more during National Tax Security Awareness Week The Internal Revenue [...]

Free fall fun on Tuesdays at Dvorak Park for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Free music and movement time on Tuesdays for children ages 3 to 7 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Gain skills to help children foster self-regulation through positive relationships and play at this free webinar for families and professionals Join STAR NET Region IV [...]

Celebrate the holidays and enjoy a sensory-friendly evening filled with lights and beauty The Morton Arboretum will host "Illumination 2024 - Sensory Friendly Night" on [...]

Free opportunity for families and their children to visit with Santa Join the African American Museum of Southern Illinois for the 22nd annual "Santa in [...]

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 [...]

Free visit with Santa for children of all ages with special needs and their families Special Kids Day is hosting a "Visit With Santa" on [...]

A sensory-friendly version of Lincoln Park Zoo's ZooLights event Enjoy a sensory-friendly evening at ZooLights on Dec. 4 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Stroll through [...]

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 [...]

Free opportunity for families and their children to visit with Santa Join the African American Museum of Southern Illinois for the 22nd annual "Santa in [...]

A free webinar for parents and childcare professionals eager to learn how play can increase learning for children with autism The Chicago Autism Network will [...]

A free webinar on planning for the transition to adulthood for parents and caregivers of youth with autism ages 14 to 22 Autism Speaks will [...]

A magical experience for individuals of all ages with sensory sensitivities Blackberry Farm will host a magical and memorable "Sensory-Friendly Holiday Express" on Dec. 6 [...]

A free evening of inclusive holiday fun and dancing for all ages Join the Springfield Park District Special Recreation for its fun and festive "Holiday [...]

Deaf Drama Productions is bringing reality TV to the stage! Join the Hinsdale South High School Deaf Drama Club for "Deaf Drama Does Reality TV" [...]

Enjoy breakfast, making crafts and spending time with Signing Santa and Mrs. Claus! Join DEAF, Inc. for "Breakfast with Signing Santa" on Dec. 7 from [...]

Accessible performances in December for children with disabilities and their families at the Chicago Children’s Theatre Pritzker Family Studio Join the Chicago Children’s Theatre for [...]

A special morning of play for families with children with disabilities The Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) invites children with disabilities and their families to "Play [...]

Meet and greet Santa at this free, sensory-friendly opportunity for children with disabilities Autism Support of Central Illinois invites you to its “Meet and Greet [...]

Meet Santa and enjoy some holiday cheer at this sensory-friendly event for people of all ages Join Easterseals Midwest for "Milk and Cookies with Santa" [...]

People of all ages and abilities can enjoy some sensory-friendly Santa magic! Join Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks for Santa Cares events at shopping [...]

Free, sensory-friendly opportunity for families to enjoy museum activities and making art Join the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) for "Mañanas en el museo" [...]

A quieter jumping experience for children with disabilities and sensory-sensitivities Join Elevate Trampoline Park for Sensory Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. Get some energy [...]

Free laundry day offers substance use disorders support and clean clothes Join Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Treatment (SI SUPRT) and the Egyptian [...]

A sensory-friendly evening at the St. Louis Zoo Wild Lights event for people of all ages with sensory sensitivities. Join the St. Louis Zoo for [...]

Free weekly Zoom sessions for adults ages 18 and older with spina bifida Join the Illinois Spina Bifida Association for weekly Zoom sessions for adults [...]

Free, in-home visit from Santa for families with children who are medically fragile The Secret Sleigh Project coordinates volunteers nationwide to provide home visits with [...]

A free webinar for families, caregivers, educators and other professionals on writing and using social narratives Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays [...]

A free webinar for caregivers on the importance of mental health and developing a self-care plan Join The Arc of Illinois' Family-to-Family Health Information Center [...]

Explore the guardianship application process and transition out of pediatric-based services for a child with medical complexity from a parent's point of view Join this [...]

Parents, providers, students and children can explore and learn about the Clearinghouse at this free event! The Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse will host its annual [...]

Make memories at this free event for people with disabilities and their families featuring carriage rides, photos with Santa and more! Join LaSalle/Putnam Educational Alliance [...]

A free virtual opportunity for families to learn about preventing bullying and keeping your child safe Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center (FMPTIC) is [...]

Experience the game of Candyland in a unique and fun way! The Carbondale Public Library will host "Giant Candyland Family Game Night" on Dec. 12 [...]

A free, inclusive winter celebration for Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) participants based at our Mokena Regional Office Our Mokena Regional Office is [...]

A holiday party for teens in eighth grade through high school who are deaf or hard of hearing The Chicago Park District's Deaf and Hard [...]

Get on your holiday pj's and dance the night away at this festive party for people with disabilities Join Special Connections of Grundy County for [...]

Accessible performances for children with disabilities and their families at the Chicago Children’s Theatre Pritzker Family Studio Join the Chicago Children’s Theatre for "The Beatrix [...]

Enjoy some holiday cheer and see Santa at this free event for children with autism and developmental disabilities and their families The Autism Program (TAP) [...]

Free sensitive Santa event for area families with children with autism and other sensory differences The Autism Society of Southern Illinois will host "Meet and [...]

A free Sensory Santa experience for children with disabilities and sensory sensitivities The Rockford Wellness Collective will host Sensory Santa Claus on Dec. 14 from [...]

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 [...]

A quieter jumping experience for children with disabilities and sensory-sensitivities Join Elevate Trampoline Park for Sensory Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. Get some energy [...]

An inclusive holiday celebration for families of individuals with disabilities Join Lincolnway Special Recreation Association (LWSRA) for a "Day With the Grinch" on Dec. 15 [...]

A sensory-friendly holiday event featuring Santa and other activities for children with disabilities and their families Join Lighthouse Autism Center for “Sensory Hour Sweets With [...]

Free weekly Zoom sessions for adults ages 18 and older with spina bifida Join the Illinois Spina Bifida Association for weekly Zoom sessions for adults [...]

Free in-person training for families, teachers, healthcare providers and individuals with mental illness Join the Regional Office of Education 21 (ROE 21) for Youth Mental [...]

Learn about special education abbreviations and key terms in this free, 30-minute webinar! Join Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center's 30-minute message on "Decoding [...]

Free monthly, in-person epilepsy support and learning opportunity for families, individuals, caregivers and professionals The Epilepsy Advocacy Network will host the next "Brain Buddies" epilepsy [...]

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 webinar providing practical tips for helping children with developmental disabilities navigate puberty Join Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center on Zoom for "Navigating [...]

Accessible performances in December for children with disabilities and their families at the Chicago Children’s Theatre Pritzker Family Studio Join the Chicago Children’s Theatre for [...]

Have fun dancing, snacking, competing in the holiday wear contest and more at this festive event for people with disabilities ages 8 and up Join [...]

A quieter jumping experience for children with disabilities and sensory-sensitivities Join Elevate Trampoline Park for Sensory Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. Get some energy [...]

Stroll the accessible path and enjoy a free sensory-friendly holiday lights display The Champaign Park District will host "Prairie Farm Holiday Lights Sensory Sundays" on [...]

An evening of fun, celebration and a visit from Santa for people with sickle cell disease The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois will host [...]

Enjoy some holiday fun seeing the animals and beautiful lights Join Henson Robinson Zoo for Zoo Lights through Dec. 23 from 5 to 9 p.m. [...]

Free event providing crafting, chatting and support for caregivers with children receiving mental, emotional, and behavioral health services in Kankakee County Project SUN invites you [...]

A quieter jumping experience for children with disabilities and sensory-sensitivities Join Elevate Trampoline Park for Sensory Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. Get some energy [...]

Experience a holiday classic in a relaxed, sensory-friendly theater environment for people of all ages with autism and other sensory sensitivities Join the Goodman Theatre [...]

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 quieter jumping experience for children with disabilities and sensory-sensitivities Join Elevate Trampoline Park for Sensory Sunday from 9 to 10 a.m. Get some energy [...]