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Spend time with friends on Mondays at the Gompers Park Social Club for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Chicago Park [...]

Free opportunity to have fun and play games on Mondays for youth ages 13 or older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District [...]

Free fall fun on Tuesdays at Dvorak Park for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Free music and movement time on Tuesdays for children ages 3 to 7 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

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 [...]

Free program combining shopping with the joy of giving to others in need that's open to all children ages 3 to 17 Join the 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 [...]

Free fall fun and an opportunity to connect with representative from more than 45 organizations serving people with disabilities Join Laremont School (Special Education District [...]

Have a blast making connections and learning about community resources, disability services and adaptive recreation opportunities! Join the Bolingbrook Arts Council, Northern Will County Special [...]

A free event featuring a costume contest, hay rides, food and fun for children and adults with disabilities and their families Superheroes will unite at [...]

Free, sensory-friendly opportunity for families to enjoy museum activities and making art Join the National Museum of Mexican Art (NMMA) for "Mañanas en el museo" [...]

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 [...]

Spend time with friends on Mondays at the Gompers Park Social Club for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Chicago Park [...]

Free opportunity to have fun and play games on Mondays for youth ages 13 or older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District [...]

Free fall fun on Tuesdays at Dvorak Park for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Free music and movement time on Tuesdays for children ages 3 to 7 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

An event for families of students who are deaf, hard of hearing or visually impaired to receive a free book and spend time reading together [...]

October is Bullying Prevention Awareness Month and an opportunity to learn how you can help keep all students safe. Join Family Matters Parent Training and [...]

A free opportunity for parents and professionals to learn about key features of autism spectrum disorder The Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays (RCADD) [...]

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 workshop for parents of children ages 3 to 5 with disabilities on speaking up, building relationships and opening doors to inclusion STAR NET Region [...]

Free virtual opportunity to learn yoga exercises and how movement and meditation can help reduce stress and increase overall wellness Lincoln Prairie Behavioral Health Center [...]

Free webinar series focusing on mental health challenges impacting affecting individuals living with congenital heart disease and their caregivers Conquering Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)  and [...]

A free webinar in Spanish focusing on four strategies to help children with autism or children who learn differently decrease their frustration and improve their [...]

Free family night for exploring college and tech school opportunities for youth who are deaf or hard of hearing ages 12 and up Join DEAF, [...]

An in-person conference for students with Down syndrome for parents, caregivers and professionals on building a meaningful education experience for students with Down syndrome The [...]

Free program combining shopping with the joy of giving to others in need that's open to all children ages 3 to 17 Join the Kids' [...]

Carve some pumpkins and have fun at this free family-friendly event near the Carillon The Springfield Park District will host "Carve for the Carillon" on [...]

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 [...]

Spend time with friends on Mondays at the Gompers Park Social Club for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Chicago Park [...]

Free laundry day offers substance use disorders support and clean clothes Join Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Treatment (SI SUPRT) and the Egyptian [...]

Free opportunity to have fun and play games on Mondays for youth ages 13 or older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District [...]

Free fall fun on Tuesdays at Dvorak Park for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Free music and movement time on Tuesdays for children ages 3 to 7 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Seminario web gratuito sobre elegibilidad, la elegibilidad, el proceso, y el rol de la agencia de servicio de coordinación (ISC) Se habla mucho de “PUNs.” [...]

Free resource fair offering connections and information on employment and job skills, disability services, special programs, health services and more Join the Special Education Association [...]

Free monthly statewide virtual support group meeting for the sickle cell disease community Join the Sickle Cell Disease Association of Illinois (SCDAI) on Zoom for [...]

Free webinar on empowering and equipping students with disabilities to succeed in higher education Join the Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) and A Place [...]

A free, sensory-friendly event for families DSCC participants at our Mokena Regional Office. Calling Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) participants based at our [...]

Families and individuals can enjoy a sensory-friendly hour at this year's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at the carillon Join the Springfield Park District and the Thomas Rees [...]

A free inclusive event featuring Halloween-themed festivities for children who are deaf, hard of hearing, DeafBlind, children of deaf parents, and their siblings Join DEAF, [...]

A "spook-tacular" evening filled with dancing, games and more for young adults with disabilities ages 18 to 28 The Rockford Park District Therapeutic Recreation team will [...]

A community event spreading awareness and making a difference for people living with epilepsy Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois at the 2024 [...]

Free program combining shopping with the joy of giving to others in need that's open to all children ages 3 to 17 Join the Kids' [...]

Free Halloween event for children with autism and other sensory sensitivities and their families The Douglas County Autism Tribe will host its "Sensory-Friendly Trick or [...]

Have fun celebrating Halloween together at this event for teens with Down syndrome ages 13 to 17 and their families The Down Syndrome Association of [...]

Enjoy tricks, treats and fun at this free Halloween party for youth who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing and their families The Chicago [...]

Dash or distance, Special Olympic athletes ages 5 and up will have fun competing in snowshoe "winter track" Join Springfield Park District Special Recreation for [...]

Free family meetup and fun at the pumpkin patch for families of children with Down syndrome The Down Syndrome Association of Greater St. Louis (DSAGSL) [...]

Spend time with friends on Mondays at the Gompers Park Social Club for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Chicago Park [...]

Free opportunity to have fun and play games on Mondays for youth ages 13 or older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District [...]

A virtual conference for parents, students and guardians covering special education services, system navigation, conflict resolution and transition readiness Family Matters Parent Training and Information [...]

Free fall fun on Tuesdays at Dvorak Park for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Free music and movement time on Tuesdays for children ages 3 to 7 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Free drive-thru trunk or treat event in Hoffman Estates Join  Schaumburg Township's Drive-Thru Trunk or Treat event on Oct. 24 from 3 to 7 p.m.  [...]

Free monthly, in-person epilepsy support and learning opportunity for families, individuals, caregivers and professionals The Epilepsy Advocacy Network will host the next "Brain Buddies" epilepsy [...]

A free weekend retreat focusing on fun and finding resources for mothers, grandmothers and aunts of children with autism and other developmental disabilities Join Family [...]

A free webinar to help parents/caregivers learn about the signs and prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in infants Join HealthyChildren.org for "RSV 2024: Protecting [...]

A free, inclusive Halloween dance for individuals of all ages at Erin's Pavilion Springfield Park District Special Recreation is hosting its "Monster Mash Halloween Dance" [...]

Free program combining shopping with the joy of giving to others in need that's open to all children ages 3 to 17 Join the Kids' [...]

A free, family-friendly event providing fun, information and resources for people of all abilities in east-central Illinois You're invited to join the 2024 Disabilities Resource [...]

A free trunk or treat event for children with autism and other disabilities Join The Autism Program (TAP) at Easterseals and Easterseals Academy Machesney Park [...]

Fun family event featuring owls, games and exploring how animals adapt to the dark Join the Rockford Park District's Atwood Center staff for trunk or [...]

Free Halloween event for children over 12 and adults with developmental disabilities Join Special Kids Day for a Halloween Dance on Oct. 27 from 2 [...]

Spend time with friends on Mondays at the Gompers Park Social Club for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. The Chicago Park [...]

Free opportunity to have fun and play games on Mondays for youth ages 13 or older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District [...]

Free Halloween trunk or treat fun for the whole family! Midwest Youth Services will host a family-focused "Trunk or Treat" event on Oct. 28 from [...]

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 fall fun on Tuesdays at Dvorak Park for adults 18 and older with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

A free webinar covering the Illinois Secretary of State’s services for people with disabilities Join The Arc of Illinois' Family-to-Family Health Information Center (F2FHIC) and Illinois Life Span [...]

Free laundry day offers substance use disorders support and clean clothes Join Southeastern Illinois Substance Use Prevention and Recovery Treatment (SI SUPRT) and the Egyptian [...]

Free music and movement time on Tuesdays for children ages 3 to 7 with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities Join the Chicago Park District Special Recreation Programs [...]

Appointments are available in DuPage County for residents seeking financial assistance to help pay their gas and electric bills DuPage County and Township General Assistance [...]

Free program combining shopping with the joy of giving to others in need that's open to all children ages 3 to 17 Join the 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 [...]

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