Calendar

  Ten-week course will cover basic ASL communication. The American Sign Language-English Interpreting Program at Mount Aloysius College is offering a free online American Sign Language [...]

Special activities suited to children with sensory-processing issues and special needs. The Raupp Museum in Buffalo Grove hosts a Sensory Hour on the first Friday [...]

Low lights and sounds for children with special needs and their families. The new Kidzeum of Health and Science in Springfield has started a sensory-friendly program. [...]

Families needed for landmark study on the genetics of autism. Rush University Medical Center invites you and your family to participate in SPARK, a landmark study [...]

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

A special sensory-friendly performance of this interactive show at Chicago Children's Theatre. "X-Marks the Spot" is an interactive experience with sounds and voices, and touchable and [...]

  The Arc of Illinois' lunchtime webinar will explain DSCC's mission and care coordination. The Arc of Illinois is hosting a lunchtime webinar featuring the [...]

Low lights and sounds for children with special needs and their families. The new Kidzeum of Health and Science in Springfield has started a sensory-friendly program. [...]

An evening of play and learning for children with special needs and their families. Family Night Out at the DuPage Children's Museum is scheduled for [...]

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 [...]

Enjoy the arboretum's railroad displays with reduced noise and sensory tools. The Morton Arboretum is hosting Enchanted Railroad Sensory-Friendly Times, a sensory-friendly hour to experience [...]

Free event provides opportunity to network and gain resources. Families who live south of Interstate 70 are invited to attend the Feb. 23 Conference for Parents [...]

Explore Northerly Island and enjoy animals, winter activities and crafts during this free event. Polar Adventure Day at Northerly Island in Chicago is scheduled for [...]

Discuss important issues to help you plan for your child's future. Community Support Systems is hosting this parent workshop for families of children with special [...]

Learn how to advocate for students receiving special education services. Parents and educators are invited to attend the Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living's "IEP 101: [...]

Learn about services and supports in DuPage, Kane and Will counties. Indian Prairie School District 204 and Naperville Community Unit School District 203 are co-hosting [...]

Learn about local resources and meet with representatives. RAMP is hosting its second annual Special Education and Transition Resource Expo on Feb. 28 at Faranda's [...]

  A virtual event dedicated to cystic fibrosis science and research around infections. The Cystic Fibrosis Foundation is hosting ResearchCon, the first virtual event dedicated [...]

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 [...]

Special activities suited to children with sensory-processing issues and special needs. The Raupp Museum in Buffalo Grove hosts a Sensory Hour on the first Friday [...]

Professional development event focusing on early childhood mental health. The Early Childhood Expo is scheduled for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on March 2 at [...]

Opportunity for Chicago teens, ages 13-19, to learn about programs and get information. A Teen Opportunity Fair is scheduled for 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. March [...]

Conference for professionals and parents to improve early hearing screening, diagnosis and interventions systems for infants/young children and their families. The Early Hearing Detection and [...]