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Illinois students with autism can apply for the 2025 Evolving Heroes Education Scholarship through June 30 The Autism Hero Project is accepting applications for the [...]

Calling all explorers ages 5 to 17 with or without a disability for a unique theme each week and the ultimate in fun! Easterseals Timber [...]

Enjoy learning about resources, collaborating and connecting at this free event tailored to Spanish-speaking families with loved ones with intellectual and developmental disabilities Join the [...]

A free webinar giving a deep dive into how children with intellectual disabilities experience and cope with loss The Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (S.I.B.S.) [...]

A free summer camp for children and youth with a variety of complex medical conditions and disabilities Remember just being a carefree kid at camp? [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

Enjoy listening to music and relaxing in the park at the Friday night concerts at the carillon The Springfield Park District's Thomas Rees Memorial Carillon [...]

A traditional overnight camp experience for teens ages 14 to 19 with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities Make a lifetime of memories at YMCA [...]

An overnight camp featuring a unique theme each week and the ultimate in fun for campers with a disability ages 18 and older Easterseals Timber [...]

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 [...]

Inclusive summer day camp opportunities for children and youth throughout the Chicagoland area The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago offers a wide variety of inclusive summer [...]

A free overnight summer camp experience for children and young adults ages 7 to 21 with serious illnesses and conditions Flying Horse Farms (FHF) is [...]

A summer day camp filled with fun, education and adaptive programming for children with disabilities ages 5 to 12 Join the Springfield Park District for [...]

A summer day camp for teens and adults ages 13 to 29 with disabilities Join the Springfield Park District for Camp L.E.A.P. (Learning Entirely Around [...]

Day camp featuring fun, friendship and field trips for teens with disabilities ages 11 to 22 The Rockford Park District Therapeutic Recreation Team and Northlands [...]

Calling all explorers ages 5 to 17 with or without a disability for a unique theme each week and the ultimate in fun! Easterseals Timber [...]

A free summer camp for children and youth with a variety of complex medical conditions and disabilities Remember just being a carefree kid at camp? [...]

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 [...]

Learn more about the services and supports from the Centers for Independent Living located throughout Illinois in this free webinar The Arc of Illinois' Family [...]

Una serie de entrenamientos virtuales gratuita en español para familias y profesionales Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (RCADD) for "Comprendiendo el [...]

Free webinar celebrating the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and how technology is shaping the future of accessibility The Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) [...]

Fun, online American Sign Language pop-up classes for elementary and middle school students The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) will host monthly "Pop-Up Youth Sign Language [...]

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 [...]

A free webinar for caregivers navigating the complexities of taking care of a loved one with post-traumatic stress disorder The Caregiver Action Network (CAN) will [...]

Illinois Low Protein Camp for individuals with PKU and inborn errors of metabolism and their families. Join the Phenylketonuria (PKU) Organization of Illinois & Allied [...]

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) [...]

Free event featuring car seat safety checks, kids' activities and more! Join the Family Service Center (FSC) for a "Back to School Event and Car [...]

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 overnight camp focusing on work-based learning, college and job exploration for youth who are deaf, deaf-blind or hard of hearing Southern Illinois University Edwardsville's [...]

A free overnight bereavement camp for youth ages 6 to 17 who are grieving the loss of a significant loved one Camp Erin Chicago is [...]

Celebrate disability pride night by browsing art from local artists with disabilities, learning about resources, cheering on your favorite Cornbelters' baseball teams and more! Lifelong [...]

An opportunity for college-bound high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing to explore career options in business, computer science, engineering and more! [...]

Wear your Hawaiian shirt and head to the tropical bowling celebration for people with disabilities and their families at Poplar Creek Bowling Alley Schaumburg Township [...]

Join the Stage Company for an American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation performance of "The Outsiders" on July 12 from 7:30  to 9 p.m. The Outsiders [...]

A fun camp experience for youth ages 7 to 17 who are deaf or hard of hearing Camp Lions of Illinois is hosting a week [...]

A traditional overnight camp experience for children ages 7 to 13 with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities Make a lifetime of memories at YMCA [...]

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 [...]

An inclusive splash party for people with autism and disabilities and their siblings, family and friends! Chicagoland Autism Connection (CAC) will host the "18th Annual [...]

Children with disabilities can gain confidence and independence by learning to ride a bike in just one week! Join SPARC, Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society [...]

Calling all explorers ages 5 to 17 with or without a disability for a unique theme each week and the ultimate in fun! Easterseals Timber [...]

A theatre day camp for youth on the autism spectrum ages 8 to 22 Join the Chicago Children's Theatre for "Camp Red Kite 2025." Camp [...]

Show your kids the wonder of the Butterfly House at this sensory- and family-friendly event! Join Easterseals Midwest at the Sophia M. Sachs Butterfly House [...]

A free virtual summer camp offering a safe and supportive environment for youth ages 13 to 18 living with chronic pain Join Creative Healing for [...]

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, interactive webinar providing practical tools and strategies for supporting youth with developmental disabilities as they navigate puberty Family Matters Parent Training and Information [...]

A free overnight summer camp experience for children and young adults ages 7 to 21 with serious illnesses and conditions Flying Horse Farms (FHF) is [...]

A free summer camp for children and youth with a variety of complex medical conditions and disabilities Remember just being a carefree kid at camp? [...]

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 event featuring free school supplies, back-to-school vaccines, car seat checks and more! Join the Jackson County Health Department (JCHD)'s  Back to School Bash on [...]

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 opportunity for families and professionals to gain a better understanding of autism and the key characteristics of autism spectrum disorder Join the Resource [...]

A free webinar to empower and equip educators, families and students with strategies to support student-led Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings Join Family Matters Parent [...]

A free, inclusive summer celebration for DSCC participant families based out of our Mokena Regional Office Our Mokena Regional Office is hosting an "Under the [...]

A free webinar for parents, guardians and caregivers of students with disabilities, educators, and anyone interested in smarter Individualized Education Program (IEP) advocacy Family Matters [...]

Free touch-a-truck-style safety event featuring learning and fun for the whole family! Join Christie Clinic and chambanamoms.com for "Safety Night at Colbert Park" on July [...]

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 [...]

Learn how to read an audiogram at this free online event for families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing Illinois Hands & [...]

Join the Chicago Public Library throughout July for free events celebrating disability Pride Month The Chicago Public Library will host a "Sounds of Summer: Afternoon [...]

An opportunity for college-bound high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing to explore career options in business, computer science, engineering and more! [...]

An opportunity to explore advanced technical careers for high school students who are deaf or hard of hearing Join the Rochester Institute of Technology's National [...]

Free make-your-own comic class for youth who are Deaf, DeafBlind and hard of hearing and their siblings Join the Chicago Hearing Society for the "Make [...]

A fun camp experience for youth ages 7 to 17 who are blind or have low vision Camp Lions of Illinois is hosting a week [...]

A traditional overnight camp experience for adults aged 20 and older with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities Join YMCA Camp Independence for its overnight [...]

A free overnight camping experience for children with neuromuscular disease between the ages of 8 and 17 Campers can join the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) [...]

A free open house featuring food, fun, raffles and a performance by Shady Oaks' staff and campers! Join Shady Oaks Camp for their annual "Open [...]

Children with disabilities can gain confidence and independence by learning to ride a bike in just one week! Easterseals Central Illinois will host iCan Bike [...]

Day-long opportunities for having fun and experiencing the great outdoors for people with disabilities 20 and older Join the Rockford Park District Therapeutic Recreation team [...]

A free webinar providing real-life examples and tips for keeping your family safe during a disaster for parents with disabilities The National Research Center for [...]

A free virtual summer camp offering a safe and supportive environment for youth ages 13 to 18 living with chronic pain Join Creative Healing for [...]

A free summer camp for children and youth with a variety of complex medical conditions and disabilities Remember just being a carefree kid at camp? [...]

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 overnight summer camp experience for children and young adults ages 7 to 21 with serious illnesses and conditions Flying Horse Farms (FHF) is [...]

A swim-bike-run camp for youth between the ages of 6 and 21 who have a physical disability or visual impairment Dare2Tri will host "Kids Paratriathlon [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

A fun-filled weekend for campers ages 13 and up of all abilities Join the Southern Illinois University Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center for "Camp [...]

A week-long summer program for deaf or hard-of-hearing students entering seventh through ninth grade who are interested in science, technology, engineering and math Rochester Institute [...]

A parade celebrating diversity and pride in the way people think about and define “disability” Join the Disability Pride Parade Association for the 2025 Disability [...]

A free event focused on fun, learning and celebrating 35 years of the Americans with Disabilities Act Join the City of Joliet Committee on Citizens [...]

Learn about football and have fun at this free camp for students with disabilities, their parents and siblings The Watseka Warriors Football program will host [...]

Free summer camp for children and youth ages 7 to 17 who are blind, vision impaired, deaf or hard of hearing Join Camp Lions of [...]

An inclusive, sensory-friendly opportunity to explore the museum The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum (ALPLM) will host "Abe for All: Sensory Friendly Sunday" on [...]

A free summer family camp experience for children and young adults ages 7 to 21 with serious illnesses and conditions and their families Flying Horse [...]

A free summer camp for children and youth with a variety of complex medical conditions and disabilities Remember just being a carefree kid at camp? [...]

Make memories at the 2025 Sickle Cell Summer Camp in Chicago! The Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI) will host Sickle Cell Summer Camp [...]

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 [...]

Learn how to read, understand and apply information and data in this free webinar series for caregivers and families of young children with disabilities This [...]

Free district-wide back-to-school event for School District 186 students and their families Springfield Public Schools - District 186 will host the first-ever district-wide Back-to-School event [...]

A free two-part webinar series to help families, caregivers and youth with complex needs navigate the transition to adulthood Join the Division of Specialized Care [...]

Free back-to-school event offers resources, fun and everything needed to send your children back to school ready for success Association House of Chicago and its [...]

The annual "Backpack Attack" event for families in need is returning with new resources and three school supply pick-up sites Join the Decatur Family YMCA, [...]

A free back-to-school party featuring a book bag giveaway, a bouncy house, a DJ and fun for all ages Join the Chicago Park District for [...]

A traditional overnight camp experience for teens ages 14 to 19 with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities Make a lifetime of memories at YMCA [...]

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 [...]