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Program to help dads acquire the fathering skills they need. Join other dads who want to improve their knowledge and skills in raising healthy children [...]

Eight-week session program to educate parents on a variety of issues. "Our Child Without Limits" is an eight-session program aimed to educate parents on a [...]

Celebrate Chicago Deaf Awareness Day at Columbia College Chicago. The American Sign Language Department is hosting this event for all community members - hearing and deaf, [...]

Free informational and resource event for youth with disabilities. The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities is presenting a free informational and resource event for [...]

Family event at Harrison Park. The Mexican Consulate in Chicago is hosing a community healthy fair at Harrison Park on Oct. 6. UIC's Division of [...]

Learn about RAMP's services and recent program changes. The October meeting of the Rockford Parent Support Group is scheduled for noon on Oct. 12. This [...]

Free resource fair for parents, family members and caregivers of students receiving special education services. The Chicago Public Schools Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services [...]

A day of motivation for moms. Moms are invited to join Blue Ridge Community Farm on Saturday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a [...]

Program for brothers and sisters of children with special needs. Sibsensations offers support for typically developing siblings of children with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities and [...]

Special private tour for children and families with disabilities. Children and families with disabilities are invited to experience the Chicago Children's Museum's multisensory exhibits and [...]

An inclusive music festival for all. Hopeapalooza is scheduled for 3 to 7 p.m. Oct. 13 at Hope Pavilion in Springfield. The event will include [...]

Extended hours event for guests with disabilities. Calm Waters is an exclusive event for people with disabilities to explore Shedd Aquarium’s exhibits and experiences in a comfortable [...]

Presentation to help students who receive special education services achieve their full potential. The East Central Illinois Transition Planning Committee in partnership with Lake Land [...]

Free event to highlight local organizations and businesses. The North Boone School District Special Education Department, along with a group of parents, has created a [...]

Family Support Services at Easterseals, invites mothers/grandmothers/aunts of children with developmental disabilities for a weekend away. The 10th Annual Retreat Yourself in Rockford will be [...]

One free cleaning, filling or extraction. Dr. Jameson Baumgarten, DMD, and Dr. Se Jin Oh, DDS, are providing one free cleaning, filling or extraction per [...]

Inclusive class for all abilities and ages. The Kidzeum of Health and Science's Zumba program features adaptive routines for all abilities and ages. The  instructor [...]

A free morning of museum exploration for children with special needs and their families. The "Everyone at Play" event takes place at Kohl Children's Museum [...]

Spooky stories and accessible fun for kids. Haunted Trails Tales in the Park is scheduled for Oct. 22 at the Oak Park Main Library and Scoville Park. [...]

Open house for special needs families. The Kankakee County NEXT STEPS Transition Team is hosting an open house/agency fair to help families of special needs [...]

The "Stepping Stones of Transition" conference shares services and resources available to prepare for success in adulthood. The statewide transition conference, titled "Stepping Stones of [...]

Free event provides a sensory-friendly atmosphere for youth with special needs. Children are invited to dress in a Halloween costume and explore trucks, tractors, heavy equipment, emergency vehicles [...]

Fall fun for kids with special needs. Visitors can take care of the plants in the sensory garden at 3:30 p.m. at the Oak Park [...]

Dress up and enjoy live music. Springfield Park District Special Recreation is hosting a Monster Mash Halloween Dance on Oct. 26 at Erin's Pavilion. Come [...]

Access weekend scheduled for Oct. 27-28.  Frederick is a musical based on beloved children’s author Leo Lionni’s Caldecott  Award-winning book about Frederick the mouse. While other mice [...]

Free low-sensory hour during festival celebrating science, technology, engineering and math. Northern Illinois University’s STEMfest  will hold a free event with a low-sensory hour to help [...]

Options & Advocacy's for McHenry County's annual fundraiser. Join Options & Advocacy for McHenry County's annual Family Harvest Howl on Oct. 27 at St. Elizabeth [...]

Free event with dancing and games for children over 12 and adults with special needs. Special Kids Day is hosting a Halloween Dance Party  on Oct. 28 [...]

Free parent workshop on IEPs, IEP meetings and how to advocate for your child. "Being Your Child’s Own Advocate" is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. [...]