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Free webinar in Spanish covering the general educational environment, inclusive education, educational placement and some of the options Join the Family Resource Center on Disabilities [...]

A two-day conference to empower both professionals and caregivers in the autism and intellectual and developmental disabilities community The Autism Program of Illinois and Hope [...]

Tour and learn more about a new garden providing people of all abilities more access to gardening Join Enos Park Neighborhood Gardens for the grand [...]

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 [...]

Join the Autism Professional Learning and Universal Supports Project (A+), Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project (ATTA), Autism McLean and Illinois State Board of Education [...]

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 [...]

Learn about state and local programs that can help with health and disability services, energy assistance, housing opportunities and more at this free community health [...]

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 [...]

An overnight training and retreat for mothers and caregivers of children with disabilities focusing on learning, laughing, networking and self-care Join STAR NET Region I [...]

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 [...]

Develop new skills and have fun fishing at this event for youth with disabilities ages 6 and up Capital City Fishing Has No Boundaries (FHNB) will [...]

Enjoy seeing a beloved story about dogs come to life on stage! Join the Chicago Children's Theatre for "Go Dog Go!/Ve Perro ¡Ve!" Access Performances [...]

A special morning of play for children and families with disabilities Join the Chicago Children's Museum for "Play for All" on May 3 from 10 [...]

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 [...]

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 outing at Lincoln Park Zoo for children, adults and families living with spina bifida The Illinois Spina Bifida Association will host an outing at Lincoln [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar focused on helping families fill their summer with fun and opportunities to help their children with disabilities work on life, academic and [...]

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 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 virtual forum for all families of children with special healthcare needs and disabilities to share their feedback and experiences Family input is important to [...]

A free event for students with disabilities and their families to learn about resources and find help for navigating the transition to adulthood Menta Academy [...]

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) [...]

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 [...]

Enjoy a free family-friendly event with a Wild West theme featuring community resources, games and a petting zoo "Saddle Up" with the Clay County Health [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Learn about college and employment opportunities, independent living, recreation programs, and more at this free resource and job fair for youth with disabilities and their [...]

A free webinar covering the discipline process for children receiving special education services and their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Join [...]

Free resource fair featuring car seat inspections, area resources, prizes and more for mothers-to-be and mothers of young infants in Johnson, Massac and Union counties [...]

Enjoy seeing a beloved story about dogs come to life on stage! Join the Chicago Children's Theatre for "Go Dog Go!/Ve Perro ¡Ve!"  Access Performance [...]

A free opportunity to play, learn and hang out with other youths who have a sibling with a disability Larkin's Place at Stephens YMCA will [...]

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 help Social Security Disability beneficiaries and their families/caregivers understand their options and successfully transition to work The Illinois Assistive Technology Program [...]

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 parents and families covering the basics of assistive technology, your child's rights and where to find reliable resources Infinitec and the [...]

A free webinar to help families with a loved one with disabilities prepare a legal and financial plan for the future The Arc of Illinois' [...]

Free community resource fair for people with disabilities of all ages and their families/caregivers and friends Join the Transition Planning Committee (TPC) of Boone, Ogle, [...]

The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) is hosting monthly "Pop-Up Youth Sign Language Classes" on Zoom through Dec. 9. Each session will feature a different topic. [...]

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

¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación temprana o una carta de selección de PUNS? Únase a The Arc of Illinois' Programa de Abogacía para Familias [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar on guardianship options for Spanish-speaking parents of children with disabilities The Arc of Illinois will host “La Tutela/Guardianship” on May 15 from [...]

An opportunity for families with children with autism and other sensory-processing conditions to explore the Ulysses S. Grant National Historic Site Join Easterseals Midwest at [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar on navigating the stages of long-term financial planning for a fully dependent child with complex medical needs and disability The Courageous Parents [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar covering the discipline process for children receiving special education services and their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Join [...]

Gather for a day of fun with friends, family and others in the community with phenylketonuria (PKU) Join the PKU of Illinois Organization for "Phenylketonuria [...]

Un evento gratuito que incluye un panel sobre discapacidades del desarrollo intelectual y una feria de recursos Acompáñenos en un evento informativo diseñado para animar [...]

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 Advocate [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

A free, monthly webinar series providing information and resources for the phenylketonuria (PKU) community The National Phenylketonuria (PKU) Alliance's PKUniversity Monthly Webinar Series will continue [...]

A virtual workshop offering intervention strategies for parents of children with disabilities who may be the target of bullying at school Join the Parent Educational [...]

Summer camping opportunities for families to share new experiences, spend quality time together and create lasting memories YMCA Chicago Family Camps offer a variety of [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

Summer camping opportunities for families to share new experiences, spend quality time together and create lasting memories YMCA Chicago Family Camps offer a variety of [...]

A free series of webinars in Spanish for families and caregivers of children with autism and other disabilities Join the Resource Center for Autism and [...]

A free webinar for parents and families covering the basics of assistive technology, your child's rights and where to find reliable resources Infinitec and Family [...]

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 online bereavement support group for those who have lost someone to congenital heart disease (CHD) Join Conquering Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)'s Bereavement Support [...]

Free monthly support group for families with children with autism Join the Illinois Center for Autism's (ICA) Monthly Support Group Meeting featuring the Parent Teacher [...]

IDHS' Home Services Program will host important virtual town hall meetings in May for program families and providers The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), [...]

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. [...]

Free Mental Health Awareness Month webinar focusing on strategies for caregiver mental wellbeing and support. The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) will host "Caring for Caregivers: [...]

IDHS' Home Services Program will host important virtual town hall meetings in May for program families and providers The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), [...]

Free webinar in Spanish about the Consumer Stipend Program and how it can help people with disabilities and their families attend conferences Join The Arc [...]

Free event featuring board games and fun for the entire family! The Township of Schaumburg Disability and Senior Services will host "Family Fun Night" on [...]

Free webinar on recognizing signs of mental health challenges and identifying resources for support The Kane County Health Department will host "Breaking the Stigma: Understanding [...]

IDHS' Home Services Program will host important virtual town hall meetings in May for program families and providers The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), [...]

A free day camp with overnight options for individuals of any age with any disability and their families, friends and caregivers Camp Big Sky,  located [...]

Applications are open for the 2025 CSBG education and training scholarship through C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship is designed, [...]

Overnight summer camp featuring adventure and a unique theme each week for children and youth ages 7 to 17 with disabilities, neurodivergence and/or life-altering illnesses [...]

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 [...]

Free health fair for the Deaf, Deafblind, and hard-of-hearing communities featuring booths, workshops and kids' activities The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) will host "Cultivating Health, [...]