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Camp Lions Virtual Summer Camp – Blind and Low Vision Week - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Lions Virtual Summer Camp - Blind and Low Vision Week
Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center’s Inclusive Youth Adventure Day Camp – Imaginarium Session - _12HSTARTTIME - Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center's Inclusive Youth Adventure Day Camp - Imaginarium Session
MDA Virtual Summer Camp – Central Time Zone Session - _12HSTARTTIME - MDA Virtual Summer Camp - Central Time Zone Session
Virtual American Sign Language for Kids Camp for Grades 1-5 - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual American Sign Language for Kids Camp for Grades 1-5
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North Star Reach Sibling Camp-at-Home - _12HSTARTTIME - North Star Reach Sibling Camp-at-Home
Webinar – “Understanding Special Education Basics in Illinois” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Understanding Special Education Basics in Illinois"
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Webinar – Seis Principios de IDEA - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - Seis Principios de IDEA
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14th Annual Free Virtual Family Conference – The Power of Families Using Your Voice to Make a Difference - _12HSTARTTIME - 14th Annual Free Virtual Family Conference - The Power of Families Using Your Voice to Make a Difference
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“Everyone at Play” at Kohl Children’s Museum - _12HSTARTTIME - "Everyone at Play" at Kohl Children's Museum
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YMCA Camp Independence Virtual Camp for Adults - _12HSTARTTIME - YMCA Camp Independence Virtual Camp for Adults
Camp Lions Virtual Summer Camp – Helen Keller Week - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Lions Virtual Summer Camp - Helen Keller Week
CAMP L.E.A.P. Special Needs Summer Day Camp in Springfield - _12HSTARTTIME - CAMP L.E.A.P. Special Needs Summer Day Camp in Springfield
CAMP L.E.A.P. for Kids Special Needs Summer Day Camp in Springfield - _12HSTARTTIME - CAMP L.E.A.P. for Kids Special Needs Summer Day Camp in Springfield
Special Recreation Life Skills Summer Camp in Springfield - _12HSTARTTIME - Special Recreation Life Skills Summer Camp in Springfield
Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center’s Inclusive Youth Adventure Day Camp – Clash of the Kingdoms Session - _12HSTARTTIME - Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center's Inclusive Youth Adventure Day Camp - Clash of the Kingdoms Session
Camp R.E.A.L. in Evanston - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp R.E.A.L. in Evanston
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Virtual Parent-to-Parent Discussion Group - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Parent-to-Parent Discussion Group
Back-to-School Fair for Kankakee and Iroquois Counties - _12HSTARTTIME - Back-to-School Fair for Kankakee and Iroquois Counties
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Community Health Resources Fair in Crystal Lake - _12HSTARTTIME - Community Health Resources Fair in Crystal Lake
DuPage County Back-to-School Fair - _12HSTARTTIME - DuPage County Back-to-School Fair
A SPLASHtacular Night Out at Deep River Waterpark for Individuals With Disabilities - _12HSTARTTIME - A SPLASHtacular Night Out at Deep River Waterpark for Individuals With Disabilities
Virtual SAILS Program – Supporting Adolescents With Independent Life Skills - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual SAILS Program - Supporting Adolescents With Independent Life Skills
Webinar – ¿QUÉ SABES SOBRE EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL,“IEP”, E ‘‘IDEA’’? - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - ¿QUÉ SABES SOBRE EDUCACIÓN ESPECIAL,“IEP”, E ‘‘IDEA’’?
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Webinar – “Aspire & Disability Lead Present: Building Disability Equity in Healthcare” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Aspire & Disability Lead Present: Building Disability Equity in Healthcare"
Will County Back-to-School Fair - _12HSTARTTIME - Will County Back-to-School Fair
Virtual Child Care Resource Service Workshop for Champaign County - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Child Care Resource Service Workshop for Champaign County
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Virtual Camp PALS - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Camp PALS
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Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center’s Adult Overnight Camp - _12HSTARTTIME - Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center's Adult Overnight Camp
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Chicago Children’s Theatre – In-Person Camp Red Kite - _12HSTARTTIME - Chicago Children's Theatre - In-Person Camp Red Kite
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DuPage County Back-to-School Fair - _12HSTARTTIME - DuPage County Back-to-School Fair
Webinar – “Anti-Bullying Prevention Awareness” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Anti-Bullying Prevention Awareness"
Virtual Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Children with a Disability - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Children with a Disability
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Virtual SAILS Program – Supporting Adolescents With Independent Life Skills - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual SAILS Program - Supporting Adolescents With Independent Life Skills
Virtual Workshop – “Being Your Child’s Best Advocate: Special Education Rights for Students After the Pandemic” - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Workshop - "Being Your Child’s Best Advocate: Special Education Rights for Students After the Pandemic"
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Webinar – “Creating Authentic Partnerships: Parents and Professionals” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Creating Authentic Partnerships: Parents and Professionals"
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Self-Advocacy Virtual Support Group on Internet Safety - _12HSTARTTIME - Self-Advocacy Virtual Support Group on Internet Safety
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Webinar – “Navigating the Transition Plan: Special Education Rights Webinar” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Navigating the Transition Plan: Special Education Rights Webinar"
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Webinar – “Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Rights” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Six Principles of IDEA: Special Education Rights"
Webinar – “Planning for Transition: Promising Practices” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Planning for Transition: Promising Practices"
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Virtual SAILS Program – Supporting Adolescents With Independent Life Skills - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual SAILS Program - Supporting Adolescents With Independent Life Skills
Virtual Support Group for Parents of Transition-Age Youth With Disabilities - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Support Group for Parents of Transition-Age Youth With Disabilities
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Webinar – “Explaining the Expanded Child Tax Credit” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar – "Explaining the Expanded Child Tax Credit"
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DSCC Family Advisory Council Open Forum - _12HSTARTTIME - DSCC Family Advisory Council Open Forum
Webinar – Illinois Attorney General’s Health Care Bureau and Resolving CSHCN Private Insurance Disputes - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - Illinois Attorney General's Health Care Bureau and Resolving CSHCN Private Insurance Disputes
Virtual SAILS Program – Supporting Adolescents With Independent Life Skills - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual SAILS Program - Supporting Adolescents With Independent Life Skills
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Sled Hockey With CISHA Thunder - _12HSTARTTIME - Sled Hockey With CISHA Thunder
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Free Virtual Child Passenger Safety Classes and Car Seat Event in McHenry County - _12HSTARTTIME - Free Virtual Child Passenger Safety Classes and Car Seat Event in McHenry County
Early Childhood Fair and Developmental Screening in Crystal Lake - _12HSTARTTIME - Early Childhood Fair and Developmental Screening in Crystal Lake
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Virtual Conference – Illinois Health Care Coverage Options and Benefits Information for People with Disabilities - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Conference - Illinois Health Care Coverage Options and Benefits Information for People with Disabilities
Virtual SAILS Program – Supporting Adolescents With Independent Life Skills - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual SAILS Program - Supporting Adolescents With Independent Life Skills
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26 Jul
Monday, July 26, 2021    
All Day
  Free virtual summer camp for campers with vision and/or hearing loss The Lions of Illinois Foundation holds Camp Lions at no cost for youth who [...]
26 Jul
Monday, July 26, 2021    
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Opportunity for children of all ability levels to learn from one another in a supportive environment Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center's Inclusive Adventure Day Camp [...]
26 Jul
Monday, July 26, 2021    
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
  Free online program that brings the magic of camp to ages 8 to 19 virtually The Muscular Dystrophy Association is not holding in-person summer [...]
26 Jul
Monday, July 26, 2021    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
  A virtual summer camp that will tell children's storybooks in American Sign Language Southern Illinois University (SIU) is hosting the virtual American Sign Language [...]
27 Jul
Tuesday, July 27, 2021    
All Day
  Virtual camp for youth ages 7-15 who are siblings of North Star campers North Star Reach is a fully accessible medical camp that serves [...]
27 Jul
Tuesday, July 27, 2021    
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  A webinar for families and professionals covering the basics of the special education process in Illinois Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center (FMPTIC) [...]
28 Jul
Wednesday, July 28, 2021    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  A free webinar in Spanish providing an overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) The Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRDC) is [...]
29 Jul
Thursday, July 29, 2021 - Sunday, August 1, 2021    
All Day
  Resources and inspiration for adult family members of children with disabilities The Illinois Family Leaders Collaboration presents the 14th Annual Free Virtual Family Conference [...]
01 Aug
Sunday, August 1, 2021    
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
A free, fun-filled afternoon of museum exploration for families of children with special needs The "Everyone at Play" event takes place at the Kohl Children's [...]
02 Aug
Monday, August 2, 2021    
All Day
  A week of fun virtual camp activities for adults age 20 and older with spina bifida YMCA Camp Independence is a camp for children [...]
02 Aug
Monday, August 2, 2021    
All Day
  Free virtual summer camp for adults with vision and/or hearing loss The Lions of Illinois Foundation holds Camp Lions at no cost for youth who [...]
02 Aug
Monday, August 2, 2021    
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Weekly inclusive program for ages 13-25 with and without disabilities L.E.A.P. stands for Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming. Camp L.E.A.P. is a Special Needs Summer [...]
02 Aug
Monday, August 2, 2021    
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Weekly inclusive program for ages 5-12 with and without disabilities L.E.A.P. stands for Leisure Education and Adaptive Programming. Camp L.E.A.P. is a Special Needs Summer [...]
02 Aug
Monday, August 2, 2021    
7:30 am - 5:30 pm
Inclusive program for ages 16-25 with and without disabilities The Springfield Park District is introducing a new Life Skills Camp at Erin's Pavilion in Southwind [...]
02 Aug
Monday, August 2, 2021    
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Opportunity for children of all ability levels to learn from one another in a supportive environment Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center's Inclusive Adventure Day Camp [...]
02 Aug
Monday, August 2, 2021    
9:30 am - 2:30 pm
Outdoor special recreation day camp for youth ages 3 to 21 The City of Evanston is holding Camp R.E.A.L. from Aug. 2-23 at James Park. [...]
03 Aug
Tuesday, August 3, 2021    
12:30 pm
  A monthly, lunchtime opportunity for parents of children with special needs to discuss topics of interest with other parents The Family Matters Parent Training [...]
03 Aug
Tuesday, August 3, 2021    
3:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Drive-thru event for students from Kankakee and Iroquois counties needing a helping hand with school supplies Catholic Charities is hosting a Back-to-School Fair from 3:30 [...]
04 Aug
Wednesday, August 4, 2021    
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
A free event aimed at connecting area residents with health care, nutrition, childcare and educational programs The McHenry County Head Start Community Health Resources Fair [...]
04 Aug
Wednesday, August 4, 2021    
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Drive-thru event for students needing a helping hand with school supplies Catholic Charities is hosting a Back-to-School Fair from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on [...]
04 Aug
Wednesday, August 4, 2021    
5:30 pm - 8:30 pm
An event for individuals of all ages with physical or mental disabilities to enjoy an evening at the waterpark with their families and friends. Northwest [...]
04 Aug
Wednesday, August 4, 2021    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  A series of educational sessions on a variety of topics related to the transition to adult care The Transition to Adult Care Team at [...]
04 Aug
Wednesday, August 4, 2021    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  A free webinar in Spanish providing an overview of special education laws and procedures. The Family Resource Center on Disabilities is hosting the ¿QUÉ [...]
05 Aug
Thursday, August 5, 2021    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  A live virtual panel discussion focusing on critical issues around health and wellness for people with disabilities Aspire and Disability Lead are hosting this [...]
05 Aug
Thursday, August 5, 2021    
3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Drive-thru event for students from Will County needing a helping hand with school supplies Catholic Charities is hosting a Back-to-School Fair from 3 to 6 [...]
05 Aug
Thursday, August 5, 2021    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  Do you need help finding childcare? Join this Child Care Resource Service Workshop via Zoom on Aug. 5 at 6 p.m. Bring your questions [...]
07 Aug
Saturday, August 7, 2021    
All Day
  A virtual weeklong camp for youth with Down syndrome ages 12 and up PALS creates inclusive camp experiences for people with and without Down [...]
08 Aug
Sunday, August 8, 2021    
All Day
Overnight camp for individuals ages 18 and older with disabilities Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center's Adult Overnight Camp is for individuals age 18 and older [...]
09 Aug
Monday, August 9, 2021    
8:30 am - 12:15 pm
In-person arts camp for youth on the autism spectrum ages 8 to 22. The Chicago Children's Theatre's Camp Red Kite is an adaptive theater program for [...]
10 Aug
Tuesday, August 10, 2021    
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Drive-thru event for DuPage County students needing a helping hand with school supplies and dental health Catholic Charities is hosting a Back-to-School Fair on Aug. [...]
10 Aug
Tuesday, August 10, 2021    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  A free webinar providing resources and information to strengthen bully prevention efforts in your community Grab some food and join this Arc of Illinois [...]
10 Aug
Tuesday, August 10, 2021    
7:00 pm
  A safe place for parents/guardians to chat, vent and discuss local resources RAMP is hosting a monthly virtual support group for parents/guardians of children [...]
11 Aug
Wednesday, August 11, 2021    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  A series of educational sessions on a variety of topics related to the transition to adult care The Transition to Adult Care Team at [...]
11 Aug
Wednesday, August 11, 2021    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  A virtual workshop for parents, caregivers, professionals and those interested in learning more about special education rights and special education supports Jewish Child and [...]
12 Aug
Thursday, August 12, 2021    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Hands & Voices Family Leadership in Language and Learning (FL3) is hosting "Creating Authentic Partnerships: Parents and Professionals" on Aug. 12 from 12 - 1 [...]
13 Aug
Friday, August 13, 2021    
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
  A virtual support group meeting focusing on internet safety for youth and young adults with disabilities ages 14 to 30 Do you use social [...]
14 Aug
Saturday, August 14, 2021    
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
  A free webinar introducing parents to the special education system transition process in Illinois The Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) is hosting "Navigating [...]
17 Aug
Tuesday, August 17, 2021    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  A free webinar providing an overview of the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act The Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) is hosting "Six Principles [...]
17 Aug
Tuesday, August 17, 2021    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
  Learn about effective transition practices and how to incorporate similar strategies when planning for life after high school Wondering how to help your child [...]
18 Aug
Wednesday, August 18, 2021    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  A series of educational sessions on a variety of topics related to the transition to adult care The Transition to Adult Care Team at [...]
18 Aug
Wednesday, August 18, 2021    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  A monthly, virtual support group for parents of youth ages 14-21 with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center's (FMPTIC) virtual [...]
24 Aug
Tuesday, August 24, 2021    
1:00 pm
  A free webinar explaining the expanded Child Tax Credit and how families can receive this important financial support The recent Child Tax Credit (CTC) [...]
25 Aug
Wednesday, August 25, 2021    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  A virtual forum for all families of children with special healthcare needs to share their feedback and experiences Family input is important to us [...]
25 Aug
Wednesday, August 25, 2021    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  A monthly webinar series on health care topics for families, caregivers and individuals with special needs Are you having trouble enforcing employment-based or other [...]
25 Aug
Wednesday, August 25, 2021    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  A series of educational sessions on a variety of topics related to the transition to adult care The Transition to Adult Care Team at [...]
29 Aug
Sunday, August 29, 2021    
6:00 pm - 7:15 pm
The Central Illinois Sled Hockey Association invites youth and adults with physical disabilities to try sled hockey Come beat the heat and play sled hockey [...]
31 Aug
Tuesday, August 31, 2021    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
McHenry County residents in need are invited to attend a virtual child passenger safety class and become eligible to receive a free car seat or [...]
31 Aug
Tuesday, August 31, 2021    
12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
The Early Childhood Fair features developmental screening for children birth to 3 and resources promoting and supporting children's health, development and learning Do you want [...]
01 Sep
Wednesday, September 1, 2021    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  A virtual conference covering Illinois health care options and benefits for people with disabilities including the Medicaid program, Supplemental Security Income and other important [...]
01 Sep
Wednesday, September 1, 2021    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  A series of educational sessions on a variety of topics related to the transition to adult care The Transition to Adult Care Team at [...]
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