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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 webinar for young adults and their parents/caregivers on using apps and other tools to support independent living Join the PACER Center on Zoom for [...]

An online, interactive opportunity for families and caregivers of children with medical complexity to explore "care mapping" and how it can help The Pediatric Palliative [...]

A free webinar providing strategies to use at home and in the classroom to build academic, social and leisure goals for children with autism or [...]

Have fun all summer long at playdates for all abilities at parks throughout Chicagoland Join C.I.T.Y. of Support for the all abilities "Summer in the [...]

Virtual opportunity for families and their loved ones who are deafblind to connect and share with others on a similar journey Family-to-Family Communities (F2FC) is [...]

Youth and teens with hearing loss can explore 3D printing for free! The Chicago Park District’s Deaf & Hard of Hearing Programs invites youth and [...]

Este chat virtual para padres de regreso a clases es una valiosa oportunidad para conectarse y compartir ideas con otros padres Únase al Family Resource [...]

Virtual meetings for families with children in early intervention to share experiences, ask questions and make suggestions for improvement The Illinois Department of Human Services' [...]

Virtual back-to-school check-in and chat for parents of children with disabilities The Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) is hosting an informal "Back to School [...]

Free virtual workshop for parents and caregivers on understanding and building your child's Individualized Education Program (IEP) The Chicago Autism Network will host "Everything You [...]

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 webinar series for parents, caregivers and professionals exploring dispute resolution, partnering with your Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, mediation and more Join Family Matters [...]

A free overnight camp for children ages 10 to 16 with Type 1 diabetes Camp BETA will be on Sept. 7 - 8. Campers will [...]

Learn how self-determination can lead to independence, problem solving and self-advocacy at this free workshop for youth ages 14 to 18 with hearing loss Kids [...]

Free back-to-school physicals for students in Sangamon County entering pre-k, kindergarten, sixth or ninth grade Compass for Kids, Springfield Clinic and the Sangamon County Department [...]

A resource fair with workshops and resources for families with children with developmental differences The Chicago non-profit  Neighborhood Parents Network is hosting the 13th Annual Developmental [...]

Learn about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the transition to adulthood in this free webinar for youth with disabilities, their families and caregivers The transition [...]

Fun and free game night for people of all abilities ages 16 and older The Schaumburg Township District Central Library is hosting "Game Night for [...]

Free webinar on understanding behavior and implementing at-home strategies for success for families with children with disabilities Join STAR NET Region V for "A Family [...]

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, monthly opportunity for neurodivergent young adults to hang out, have fun and connect with friends old and new Join Autism Support of Central Illinois [...]

Free community health fair featuring wellness resources, giveaways and free screenings The Aetna Community Health Council will host a "Community Health Fair" on Sept. 12 [...]

Enjoy a day of baseball at Busch Stadium with Easterseals Midwest! Join Easterseals Midwest for Easterseals Day at the Ballpark on Sept. 12. The game [...]

HFS invites families to participate in listening sessions to share feedback on HealthChoice Illinois managed care The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) [...]

A free webinar in Spanish providing tips and tools for home and school for parents/caregivers and professionals of children with autism and learning differences The [...]

Free webinar series for parents, caregivers and professionals exploring dispute resolution, partnering with your Individualized Education Program team, mediation and more Join Family Matters Parent [...]

Learn the basics of American Sign Language (ASL) for free! The Oklahoma School for the Deaf (OSD) is hosting online ASL Community Classes. The free [...]

A virtual conference for people with disabilities, their caregivers and professionals covering Illinois healthcare coverage options, important services and benefits The Arc of Illinois Family-to-Family [...]

HFS invites families to participate in listening sessions to share feedback on HealthChoice Illinois managed care The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) [...]

Free virtual technology club introducing teens with disabilities to the fundamentals of coding Join PACER Center on Zoom for "Tech for Teens Club: Intro to [...]

Free opportunity to explore museum exhibits in a quieter, less crowded and welcoming environment for people with disabilities Join the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum of [...]

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

Free resource fair for the entire Coles County community featuring housing, youth transition services for students with disabilities, senior services and more Join Soyland Access [...]

A free event offering a wide range of transition workshops and resources for students with disabilities and their families in Madison, Randolph and St. Clair [...]

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

Free webinar series for parents, caregivers and professionals exploring dispute resolution, partnering with your Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, mediation and more Family Matters educational [...]

An adaptive duathlon (a modified run-bike-run race) for children and young adults ages 4 to 22 with developmental delays and disabilities, their families and friends [...]

Celebrate the fusion of culture and wellness at this free, family-friendly event Join the Healthy Southern Illinois Delta Network, Southern Illinois Health and Shawnee Health [...]

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 [...]

This free in-person training will take place Sept. 24-25 at UIC’s Simulation and Integrative Learning Center in Chicago. A special in-person training program for the [...]

Free virtual opportunity to learn from sickle cell disease warriors, providers, faith-based leaders and others working to advance care, research and quality of life Join [...]

After-school musical theatre workshop for children ages 10 to 15 on the autism spectrum Chicago Children's Theatre (CCT) will host the Red Kite Workshop: Musical [...]

Free virtual technology club introducing teens with disabilities to the fundamentals of coding for the internet Join PACER Center on Zoom for "Tech for Teens [...]

Free virtual event featuring fun at-home activities that families with children with disabilities can do together to spark communication, connection and a love of reading! [...]

Learn about the latest advances and developments in improving care for sickle cell patients across Chicagoland at this free virtual summit for patients, caregivers and [...]

Find information and help with health care, housing, insurance, employment and more at the free Hidden Resources event Join Carbondale United for its Hidden Resources [...]

Free webinar in Spanish providing resources and tips for effective advocacy for parents and caregivers of children with disabilities Join the Family Resource Center on [...]

Free webinar series for parents, caregivers and professionals exploring dispute resolution, partnering with your Individualized Education Program (IEP) team, mediation and more Join Family Matters [...]

A free virtual training on special education legal rights for parents, caregivers and professionals working with children who have hearing and/or vision concerns and their [...]

Free fall event featuring fun and community for families and their children who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing Join the Chicago Hearing Society [...]

Free 30-minutes message providing strategies for preparing for parent teacher conferences Join the Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center (FMPTIC) for this 30-minute message “Preparing [...]

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) [...]

Learn how self-determination can lead to independence, problem solving and self-advocacy at this free workshop for youth ages 14 to 18 with hearing loss Kids [...]

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 [...]

Fun, interactive creative drama class for youth on the autism spectrum ages 4 to 7 and a participating grown-up Join the Chicago Children's Theatre for [...]