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Illinois Assistive Technology Program Open House and Resource Fair in Springfield - _12HSTARTTIME - Illinois Assistive Technology Program Open House and Resource Fair in Springfield
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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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Understanding Medicaid Managed Care Webinar Series – “National Trends in Medicaid Managed Care for Individuals with IDD” - _12HSTARTTIME - Understanding Medicaid Managed Care Webinar Series - "National Trends in Medicaid Managed Care for Individuals with IDD"
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Monster Mash Halloween Dance for People with Disabilities in Springfield - _12HSTARTTIME - Monster Mash Halloween Dance for People with Disabilities in Springfield
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Webinar Series – “Building What’s Next: A Five-Part Virtual Transition Planning Series” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - "Building What’s Next: A Five-Part Virtual Transition Planning Series"
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Webinar Series – “Building Strong Family-School Relationships: Strategies for Families” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - "Building Strong Family-School Relationships: Strategies for Families"
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Understanding Medicaid Managed Care Webinar Series – “Medicaid Managed Care Updates” - _12HSTARTTIME - Understanding Medicaid Managed Care Webinar Series - "Medicaid Managed Care Updates"
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21st Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference in Lisle - _12HSTARTTIME - 21st Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference in Lisle
Canceled: DSCC Family Advisory Council Open Forum - _12HSTARTTIME - Canceled: DSCC Family Advisory Council Open Forum
Webinar – “Holiday Traditions, Low Protein Creations” for People With Phenylketonuria (PKU) and Allied Conditions - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Holiday Traditions, Low Protein Creations" for People With Phenylketonuria (PKU) and Allied Conditions
Webinar – “Fall Into the IEPs: Four-Part Family Lunch and Learn Series” Session 4 - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Fall Into the IEPs: Four-Part Family Lunch and Learn Series" Session 4
Funtopia Play Event for Families With Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Glenview - _12HSTARTTIME - Funtopia Play Event for Families With Children Who Are Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Glenview
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Mañanas en el Museo / Mornings at the Museum in Chicago - _12HSTARTTIME - Mañanas en el Museo / Mornings at the Museum in Chicago
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“Everyone at Play” at Kohl Children’s Museum of Greater Chicago in Glenview - _12HSTARTTIME - "Everyone at Play" at Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago in Glenview
Webinar – “Let’s Connect!” Virtual Sibling Gathering - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Let's Connect!" Virtual Sibling Gathering
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Webinar Series – “Building What’s Next: A Five-Part Virtual Transition Planning Series” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - "Building What’s Next: A Five-Part Virtual Transition Planning Series"
Free Laundry Day in Harrisburg - _12HSTARTTIME - Free Laundry Day in Harrisburg
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Understanding Medicaid Managed Care Webinar Series – “Deon Health and Community Supported Care Partners of Illinois” - _12HSTARTTIME - Understanding Medicaid Managed Care Webinar Series - "Deon Health and Community Supported Care Partners of Illinois"
Webinar – “Emergency Preparedness and Interacting with Police” for People with Disabilities - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Emergency Preparedness and Interacting with Police" for People with Disabilities
Inclusive Game Night in La Grange - _12HSTARTTIME - Inclusive Game Night in La Grange
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El seminario web – “Programa de Abogacía para Familias – Conoce Tus Opciones” - _12HSTARTTIME - El seminario web - "Programa de Abogacía para Familias – Conoce Tus Opciones"
Webinar – “Visual Supports for Social Emotional Learning” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Visual Supports for Social Emotional Learning"
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Virtual – Advocate Children’s Hospital Sibshops for Teens - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - Advocate Children's Hospital Sibshops for Teens
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Webinar Series – “Building What’s Next: A Five-Part Virtual Transition Planning Series” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - "Building What’s Next: A Five-Part Virtual Transition Planning Series"
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Virtual Conference – “IDD and Mental Health Summit 2026” - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Conference - "IDD and Mental Health Summit 2026"
Free Laundry Day in Carmi - _12HSTARTTIME - Free Laundry Day in Carmi
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El seminario web – “¡Conoce Tus Opciones!” - _12HSTARTTIME - El seminario web - "¡Conoce Tus Opciones!"
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Sensory-Friendly Polar Express Train Rides at St. Louis Union Station - _12HSTARTTIME - Sensory-Friendly Polar Express Train Rides at St. Louis Union Station
Webinar Series – “Building What’s Next: A Five-Part Virtual Transition Planning Series” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - "Building What’s Next: A Five-Part Virtual Transition Planning Series"
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Virtual – “Charting My Course: My Life, My Voice, Building an Interdependent Life” Self-Advocacy Series - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - "Charting My Course: My Life, My Voice, Building an Interdependent Life" Self-Advocacy Series
Virtual – Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - Family Support Group from The Arc of Illinois
Sensory-Friendly ZooLights in Chicago - _12HSTARTTIME - Sensory-Friendly ZooLights in Chicago
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Webinar Series – “Building What’s Next: A Five-Part Virtual Transition Planning Series” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - "Building What’s Next: A Five-Part Virtual Transition Planning Series"
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Inclusive Game Night in La Grange - _12HSTARTTIME - Inclusive Game Night in La Grange
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“Sensory-Sensitive Christmas in the Barn” in Potomac - _12HSTARTTIME - "Sensory-Sensitive Christmas in the Barn" in Potomac
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“Santa Cares” Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa in Illinois - _12HSTARTTIME - "Santa Cares" Sensory-Friendly Photos with Santa in Illinois
26 Oct
Monday, October 26, 2026    
All Day
A free open house event to learn about the wide array of assistive technology, services and programs available to Illinois residents. The Illinois Assistive Technology [...]
27 Oct
Tuesday, October 27, 2026    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Free virtual monthly support group for families and caregivers of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois' virtual Family Support [...]
28 Oct
Wednesday, October 28, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A free, three-part webinar series on understanding Medicaid managed care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families The Arc of Illinois is [...]
30 Oct
Friday, October 30, 2026    
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Spend a spooky good time at the free "Monster Mash Halloween Dance" for people with disabilities of all ages Join the Springfield Park District Special [...]
02 Nov
Monday, November 2, 2026    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
A free, five-part webinar series to help families of children with disabilities strengthen their knowledge of transition services and explore options for the future Join [...]
03 Nov
Tuesday, November 3, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free two-part webinar series for families and professionals providing insight into what healthy family-school relationships really look like and how to build them Family Matters [...]
04 Nov
Wednesday, November 4, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A free, three-part webinar series on understanding Medicaid managed care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families The Arc of Illinois' Understanding [...]
05 Nov
Thursday, November 5, 2026 - Friday, November 6, 2026    
All Day
The "Stepping Stones of Transition" conference shares services and resources to prepare youth and young adults with special healthcare needs and other disabilities for success [...]
Canceled: DSCC Family Advisory Council Open Forum
Thursday, November 5, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
PLEASE NOTE: Our Family Advisory Council open forum meeting on Nov. 5 has been canceled. We're sorry to share that our Family Advisory Council (FAC) [...]
05 Nov
Thursday, November 5, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Enjoy a free PKUniversity holiday-themed cooking demonstration and live question-and-answer session for people with phenylketonuria (PKU) and allied conditions The National Phenylketonuria (PKU) Alliance (NPKUA) [...]
05 Nov
Thursday, November 5, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free, four-part webinar series to help families better understand their child’s IEP and participate confidently in the special education process Family Matters Parent Training [...]
05 Nov
Thursday, November 5, 2026    
4:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Play, connect and meet Chicago Hearing Society staff members at this inclusive event Join the Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) and Funtopia for a Deaf family [...]
07 Nov
Saturday, November 7, 2026    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
A free, sensory-friendly opportunity for families to enjoy museum exhibits, the art studio and other activities Join the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) for [...]
08 Nov
Sunday, November 8, 2026    
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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 [...]
08 Nov
Sunday, November 8, 2026    
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Free virtual gathering filled with conversation, connections and brainstorming to help plan future in-person events to support siblings in their role as a brother or [...]
09 Nov
Monday, November 9, 2026    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
A free, five-part webinar series to help families of children with disabilities strengthen their knowledge of transition services and explore options for the future Join [...]
09 Nov
Monday, November 9, 2026    
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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 [...]
10 Nov
Tuesday, November 10, 2026    
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
A free, three-part webinar series on understanding Medicaid managed care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families The Arc of Illinois will [...]
10 Nov
Tuesday, November 10, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free webinar providing information on preparing for a natural disaster and other emergencies and interacting with police for people with disabilities Join The Arc of [...]
10 Nov
Tuesday, November 10, 2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Enjoy an hour of friendship, fun and inclusion at this game night for youth ages 11 to 21 of all abilities and neurotypes Join the [...]
11 Nov
Wednesday, November 11, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación temprana o una carta de selección de PUNS? Únase al Programa de Abogacía para Familias de The Arc of [...]
11 Nov
Wednesday, November 11, 2026    
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
Parents and professionals will learn how to empower young autistic learners with visual supports for social-emotional growth! Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental [...]
13 Nov
Friday, November 13, 2026    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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 Join [...]
16 Nov
Monday, November 16, 2026    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
A free, five-part webinar series to help families of children with disabilities strengthen their knowledge of transition services and explore options for the future Join [...]
17 Nov
Tuesday, November 17, 2026    
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
A virtual conference exploring practical information, valuable resources and conversations supporting individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities (IDD) and mental health challenges Join The Arc [...]
17 Nov
Tuesday, November 17, 2026    
2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
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 [...]
18 Nov
Wednesday, November 18, 2026    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación temprana o una carta de selección de PUNS? Únase al Programa de Abogacía para Familias de The Arc of Illinois para “¡Conoce [...]
23 Nov
Monday, November 23, 2026    
All Day
The Polar Express train ride at St. Louis Union Station will provide two days of sensory-friendly fun this holiday season Head to the North Pole [...]
23 Nov
Monday, November 23, 2026    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
A free, five-part webinar series to help families of children with disabilities strengthen their knowledge of transition services and explore options for the future Join [...]
24 Nov
Tuesday, November 24, 2026    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
A free monthly self-advocacy series empowering youth and young adults ages 14 to 22 to build confidence, make informed choices, communicate their needs and plan [...]
24 Nov
Tuesday, November 24, 2026    
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Free virtual monthly support group for families and caregivers of loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois' virtual Family Support [...]
24 Nov
Tuesday, November 24, 2026    
4:30 pm - 9:00 pm
A sensory-friendly version of Lincoln Park Zoo's ZooLights event Enjoy a sensory-friendly evening at ZooLights on Nov. 24 from 4:30 to 9 p.m. Stroll through [...]
30 Nov
Monday, November 30, 2026    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
A free, five-part webinar series to help families of children with disabilities strengthen their knowledge of transition services and explore options for the future Join [...]
01 Dec
Tuesday, December 1, 2026    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Enjoy an hour of friendship, fun and inclusion at this game night for youth ages 11 to 21 of all abilities and neurotypes Join the [...]
05 Dec
Saturday, December 5, 2026    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Experience the hope, joy and peace of the season at this free event for families with children with sensory sensitivities and disabilities Join Gateway Family [...]
06 Dec
Sunday, December 6, 2026    
All Day
People of all ages and abilities can enjoy sensory-friendly Santa magic! Join Cherry Hill Programs and Autism Speaks for Santa Cares events at shopping centers [...]
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