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Event for adults, seniors and children in need of dental care Make your appointment for the Effingham County Dental Trip to Lake Land College Dental [...]

  Free information sessions for homeowners applying for the Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund program The deadline to apply for help from the Illinois Emergency [...]

  A free webinar on the developmental pediatrician's unique role in caring for children and teens with developmental delays and learning difficulties The Arc of [...]

Event for adults, seniors and children in need of dental care Make your appointment for the Clay County Dental Trip to Lake Land College Dental [...]

  A free, virtual event for people with sickle cell disease, caregivers, researchers and health providers highlighting the latest successes and challenges of helping people [...]

  Free information sessions for homeowners applying for the Illinois Emergency Homeowner Assistance Fund program The deadline to apply for help from the Illinois Emergency [...]

  Therapy grant applications for eligible Chicagoland residents with children with autism are due Oct. 1. The Chicago Autism Network is accepting applications for its [...]

  A free virtual training series to help parents, guardians and interested community members understand and navigate the special education process in Illinois The Family [...]

You're invited to the free Deaf Latino Expo featuring exhibits, food and fun! The Illinois Deaf Latino Association (IDLA) is hosting the "Deaf Latino Expo" [...]

A quieter, low-sensory opportunity for guests to explore the Museum of Science and Industry The Museum of Science and Industry Chicago is hosting the next [...]

  A sensory-friendly opportunity for children with disabilities and neuro-differences to check out the Kidzeum. Explore the Kidzeum of Health and Science in a sensory-friendly [...]

Free series of classes for new mothers on childbirth, baby care and feeding options Join Clarity Women's Care for their "First-Time Mom Workshop" on Oct. 2 [...]

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois offers monthly social, educational and caregiver support groups. The "Caregiver Support Group" meets on the first Tuesday of [...]

A free health fair featuring local health organizations, giveaways and screenings Southeastern Illinois College is hosting the "SIC Health Fair" on Oct. 4 from 9 [...]

  A free webinar covering state guidelines and tips for developing an Individualized Education Program (IEP) for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) Join the [...]

  A free webinar to help parents/caregivers learn about the signs and prevention of respiratory syncytial virus (or RSV) Did you know that there are [...]

A free event providing workshops and community resources supporting mental health The Behavioral Health Workforce Center is hosting a free "Community Mental Health and Wellness [...]

A fun, in-person gathering for siblings ages 8 to 14 of kids with disabilities Options & Advocacy for McHenry County is hosting its next Sibshops [...]

Free series of classes for new mothers on childbirth, baby care and feeding options Join Clarity Women's Care for its "First-Time Mom Workshop" on Oct. 9 [...]

  Learn about bullying prevention and intervention for students with disabilities National Stop Bullying Day is on Oct. 11. Join Family Matters Parent Training & [...]

A free, regional event for families of students with disabilities to explore next steps and make connections York Community High School, in partnership with 20 [...]

A free in-person training focusing on advocacy for self-advocates, family members and professionals Join the Illinois Self-Advocacy Alliance (The Alliance) and The Arc of Illinois [...]

  A free webinar to learn about creating and using portfolios to help transition-age students Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center is hosting "Creating [...]

A free evening of food, fun and connecting with other families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing The Illinois Service Resource Center [...]

  A free webinar on trauma, its effects and supporting children through their education journey in a healthy manner Join the Family Matters Parent Training [...]

A free, in-person workshop providing parents/caregivers the steps to develop a customized Individualized Education Program (IEP) for your child with learning differences Join Family Matters [...]

A free and fun fall festival for families with children with hearing loss Illinois Hands & Voices/ Guide by Your Side (Manos & Voces de [...]

  A free, inclusive opportunity for young adults ages 18 to play games and build friendships If you like playing games and making friends, this [...]

See the dinosaurs in a quieter, sensory-friendly setting Jurassic Gardens hosts Sensory Sunday the third Sunday of each month from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. [...]

A free, in-person training for individuals interested in becoming an Educational Surrogate Parent for children with disabilities Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center is [...]

  Virtual storytime and signing fun for the family! The Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education invites you to "Stories, Signs & Snacks!" [...]

The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois offers monthly social, educational and caregiver support groups. The "Educational Support Group" is for individuals with epilepsy, their [...]

  A three-day online event spotlighting the role, impact and influence of Latinos in the disability community nationwide Join United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) for the [...]

A free resource fair in Morris for individuals and families in need We Care of Grundy County and the Grundy County Health Department invite you [...]

A free training opportunity focusing on advocacy and rights for self-advocates, family members and professionals Join the Illinois Self-Advocacy Alliance (The Alliance) and The Arc [...]

  A free webinar for families and individuals with disabilities to to learn more about the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab The Arc of Illinois' Illinois Life [...]

  A virtual opportunity for Illinois families with children who have hearing loss to meet and share Illinois Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side [...]

  A free opportunity for families to chat with a Spanish-speaking audiologist Illinois Hands and Voices Guide by Your Side invites families to chat with [...]

A free, in-person event for families, self-advocates, educators and other professionals to learn about AwakeLabs wearable-enabled supports for individuals with cognitive disabilities The Ray Graham [...]

  The Egyptian Health Department Local Area Network #2 invites you to the "Fall Family Festival" on Oct. 19 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. There's [...]

  A siblings support group for brothers and sisters of children with special needs Join Advocate Children’s Hospital Children’s Health Resource Center via Zoom for SibSensations [...]

An opportunity to enjoy the farm and pick pumpkins for families with children with autism and other sensory differences Join Autism Support of Central Illinois [...]

A free event for families of children with special needs to explore, learn and build memories The Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago is hosting [...]

Two days of free educational giveaways for parents and educators! The Center for Resource Literacy, which includes the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays [...]

  Celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) learning about inclusive employment and hearing success stories from individuals who have a combined hearing and vision [...]

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

  A free virtual adaptive fashion show to help celebrate World Spina Bifida Day Join the Spina Bifida Association of New York State (SBANYS) and [...]

A free training opportunity focusing on advocacy and rights for self-advocates, family members and professionals Join the Illinois Self-Advocacy Alliance (The Alliance) and The Arc [...]

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

Free, sensory-friendly trick-or-treating event for all ages! Join Easterseals Midwest for trick-or-treating and lots of sensory-friendly fun on Oct. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 8 [...]

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 [...]

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 2023 Disabilities Resource [...]

You're invited to a free, sensory-friendly and inclusive Halloween event! Celebrate Halloween trunk-or-treating with the Special Needs Mom Squad on Oct. 28 from 12 to [...]

Celebrate the Day of the Dead enjoying live music, performances and art activities! The National Museum of Mexican Art invites you to "Día de los [...]

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 [...]

A virtual, monthly support group for teens with epilepsy Join the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago's " Virtual Teen Support Group" via Zoom.  The group meets [...]

An inclusive, sensory-friendly event at the museum The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum (ALPLM) is hosting "Abe for All: Sensory-Friendly Sunday" on Oct. 29 [...]

Free Halloween event for children over 12 and adults with special needs Join Special Kids Day for a Halloween Dance on Oct. 29 from 1 [...]

A workshop on understanding and managing challenging behavior in children with developmental and intellectual disabilities Join Illinois StarNet IV's in-person workshop "Behavior Strategies for Success" [...]

Join the grand opening of a new accessible playground in Community Park! O'Fallon Parks & Recreation invites families to the grand opening of its new [...]

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is taking appointments for the 2024 program. LIHEAP helps income-eligible households pay their natural gas, propane and/or [...]

The "Stepping Stones of Transition" virtual and in-person conference shares services and resources to prepare youth and young adults with special healthcare needs for success [...]

  Free training for parents and professionals on advocacy and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) Join the  Illinois School for the Deaf Outreach [...]

  A sensory-friendly opportunity for children with disabilities and neuro-differences to check out the Kidzeum. Explore the Kidzeum of Health and Science in a sensory-friendly [...]

A sensory-friendly movie showing at the museum! Join the Peoria Riverfront Museum's Giant Screen Theater and the Autism Collective for "Sensory-Friendly Kids Pix" on Nov. [...]