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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 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 [...]

Hey, batter, batter! Don't miss Deaf Inclusive Night at Wrigley Field! The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) is teaming up with the Chicago Cubs for Deaf [...]

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 training to understand Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) and how they fit into special education eligibility for Illinois [...]

Free in-person monthly support group for anyone providing care and support for a loved one Join Culberton Memorial Hospital's Caregiver Support Group. The group meets [...]

Laugh, learn and fall in love with the language of sign! Join Illinois STAR NET Region V and STAR NET Region IV for "Sign Language [...]

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 [...]

A free overnight camp for children ages 10 to 16 with Type 1 diabetes Camp BETA will be on Sept. 6-7. Campers will arrive at [...]

A free four-part webinar series to help parents and caregivers of children with disabilities build confidence in supporting their child’s education The Family Resource Center [...]

Free in-person events for people of all ages to strengthen their American Sign Language (ASL) skills, build connections and support loved ones who are deaf or [...]

Enjoy a day filled with fun for the entire family! Prevent Child Abuse Illinois (PCA) is hosting the "Downtown Springfield Family FunFest" on Sept. 6 [...]

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 [...]

Free training for Illinois residents interested in becoming an Educational Surrogate Parent for children with disabilities Would you like to make a difference in 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 [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar for Illinois youth and families seeking behavioral and/or mental health resources and support The Arc of Illinois' Family-to-Family Health Information Center and [...]

Free virtual monthly meetup for adults 18 and older affected by phenylketonuria (PKU) Join the Alliance of Phenylketonuria (PKU) Families' virtual "PKU 18+ Round Table" [...]

Outreach clinics for students' physicals and immunizations are happening in every Macoupin County school district The Macoupin County Public Health Department (MCPHD) will provide outreach [...]

Enjoy a free music class designed for fun and supporting your child’s developmental milestones Join Crisis Nursery's Paving Pathways and the Champaign Park District for [...]

The Little Resource Center will provide free car seat safety checks on Sept. 10 and 11 from 1 to 3 p.m. Is your child's car [...]

A free, monthly webinar series for families and individuals who have received an early notification/were selected for PUNS (Prioritization for Urgency of Need for Services) [...]

Discover the keys to building strong, effective partnerships between families and schools in this free webinar Join Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (Family [...]

Families and individuals with sensory sensitivities can enjoy the children's farm with fewer crowds and less noise The Fox Valley Park District will host "Fall [...]

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. [...]

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, inclusive VIP event at Lincoln Park Zoo for families affected by chronic or severe illness Join Lincoln Park Zoo for "DreamNight" on Sept. 12 [...]

A free in-person conference at multiple Illinois sites for parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing Join the Illinois School for the [...]

A community event spreading awareness and making a difference for people living with epilepsy Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois for Sharon's Run [...]

A free webinar series to help parents and caregivers of children with disabilities build confidence in supporting their child’s education Join the Family Resource Center [...]

Free in-person, inclusive resource fair and virtual question-and-answer period for people with disabilities, families, caregivers and professionals Join Parents of Extraordinary Children to network, socialize [...]

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 [...]

Free beginner-friendly webinar introducing everyday assistive technology supports for people with disabilities Join the PACER Center for "Getting Started With Assistive Technology" on Zoom on [...]

A free webinar for healthcare providers, educators and families to learn how chronic pain can impact teens' school performance and strategies to use to build [...]

Join this free webinar to learn about smart home technology and options to help increase independence for people with disabilities The Administration for Community Living’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 epilepsy support group [...]

Join the library for a monthly inclusive and interactive storytime featuring songs, sensory play and socialization The Champaign Public Library will host Sensory-Friendly Storytime on [...]

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) [...]

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 [...]

Free webinar for families and professionals on recognizing signs of dysregulation in children and applying strategies to help Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center and the [...]

Free interactive webinar covering critical topics and resources for anyone supporting transition-age youth with disabilities Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (Family Matters PTIC) [...]

In-person and virtual family camps providing connection and learning opportunities for individuals affected by PKU (phenylketonuria) or any inherited metabolic disorder flok will host an [...]

A virtual opportunity to share your experiences, ask questions and voice your ideas for improving Early Intervention The Early Intervention (EI) Clearinghouse and the Illinois [...]

A free webinar to help families learn about the signs and prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants Join HealthyChildren.org for "RSV and Your [...]

A free conference at multiple Illinois sites for parents of children who are deaf and hard of hearing Join the Illinois School for the Deaf [...]

A free back-to-school webinar for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities beginning the journey of transition to adulthood in Illinois The Family Resource Center [...]

An adaptive duathlon (a modified run-bike-run race) for children and young adults ages 4 to 30 with developmental delays and disabilities, their families and friends [...]

A free event for families of children with neurodiversity and disabilities to explore, learn and build memories The Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago is [...]

A free webinar featuring parents of children with a serious illness or condition and professionals sharing tips for creating lasting memories together The Courageous Parents [...]

A free webinar focusing on assistive technology and building math skills for all ages, levels and abilities The PACER Center will host "Assistive Technology for [...]

Free online monthly bereavement support group for families who have lost a loved one to congenital heart disease Join Conquering Congenital Heart Disease (Conquering CHD) [...]

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 monthly support group for people with epilepsy, caregivers, family, friends and community members Join the Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN)'s support group for the [...]

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 [...]

Expand your understanding of autism and best practices at the 2025 Autism Conference in Carbondale Join the Autism Society Southern Illinois for the 2025 Autism [...]

Free "touch-a-truck" event featuring a quieter half-hour experience for people with sensory sensitivities and an afternoon hoedown filled with music and fun for all ages! [...]

Gain essential advocacy skills and confidence with this free webinar for families of children with disabilities Join the Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) for [...]

Learn about area resources, recreation opportunities, and try out adaptive equipment and activities at this free event for people with disabilities Join Prairieland Adaptive and [...]

Free, in-person retreat for parents and caregivers navigating the needs of their child in therapy, regardless of diagnosis Join C.I.T.Y. of Support for its annual [...]

Learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) for free! Build your American Sign Language (ASL) skills with the Oklahoma School for the Deaf (OSD). [...]

Free event for people who are deaf and hard of hearing to learn about President Lincoln’s legacy and celebrate International Day for the Deaf The [...]

A free event in Spanish providing information on new updates and online services from the Social Security Administration (SSA) Join The Arc of Illinois for [...]

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 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 month-long webinar series to support caregivers of individuals with Down syndrome during National Down Syndrome Awareness Month in October October is National Down Syndrome [...]

Free in-person monthly support group for anyone providing care and support for a loved one Join Culberton Memorial Hospital's Caregiver Support Group. The group meets [...]

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 [...]

Free event featuring games, resources, sensory-friendly trunk or treating and more for families of children with disabilities Laremont School will host the "Special Needs Resource [...]

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