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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, virtual and inclusive educational camp for middle school girls and students of other marginalized genders with disabilities who are interested in science, [...]

  A free seven-week webinar series on self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center is hosting a [...]

  An inclusive day camp with multiple locations throughout Chicagoland Keshet and JCC Chicago work together to provide a fully inclusive camp experience for children [...]

Free swimming and a movie for individuals of all ages and abilities in Springfield Join the Springfield Park District for a free swim and "Movies [...]

Free popsicles and lots of fun for area families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing Join Illinois Hands & Voices, Guide by [...]

A traditional overnight camp experience for adults aged 20 and older with spina bifida and other neurological disabilities Join YMCA Camp Independence for its Overnight [...]

  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 [...]

An opportunity for families with children with sensory-processing needs to enjoy The Magic House with less noise, fewer people and trained helpers Easterseals Midwest is [...]

A day camp for youth with disabilities ages 8 to 18 to learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle Easterseals of Central Illinois is hosting iCan [...]

A summer day camp for youth and adults ages 13 to 25 with disabilities Join the Springfield Park District for Camp L.E.A.P. (Learning Entirely Around [...]

A summer day camp filled with fun, education and adaptive programming for children with disabilities ages 5 to 12 The Springfield Park District invites you [...]

  A free, virtual conference highlighting the latest services and resources available to anyone who works with children who are deaf, deaf-blind and hard of [...]

A free, four-day grief camp for kids ages 7 to 13 who have experienced the death of a loved one Lightways is hosting Peace of [...]

A day camp for children and teens ages 7 to 13 who have experienced the death of a loved one Lightways Grief Support Team is [...]

  A free webinar in Spanish providing tips and tools for home and school for parents/caregivers and professionals of children with autism and learning differences [...]

  A free webinar series to help families understand and use data to improve programs for infants and young children with disabilities and their families [...]

  A free webinar on recognizing domestic violence among people with disabilities and connecting them to services Join The Arc of Illinois' Illinois Life Span [...]

A free, drive-thru back-to-school fair providing school supplies and services for low-income families in DuPage County Catholic Charities Diocese of Joliet is hosting the 2023 [...]

  A free, seven-week webinar series on self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center is hosting a [...]

A free, weekend camp for children and teens ages 6 to 15 who have experienced the death of a family member or close friend BJC [...]

  A free webinar series focusing on resume writing, workplace accommodations and more for individuals with disabilities Join the Center for Independent Living (CIL) on [...]

The 2023 Illinois State Fair will offer free entertainment, activities and a dedicated quiet zone for individuals with sensory-processing disorders The Illinois State Fair is [...]

A free retreat for moms of children with special needs Join Star Net Region V for its 2023 Moms Retreat: "Relax, Relate, Release: Creating Space [...]

A free, sensory-sensitive event to learn about and enjoy art, music, science, robotics and more The Heart of Illinois Special Recreation Association (HISRA) invites you to [...]

  A free webinar giving parents, caregivers and professionals an overview of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) The Family Resource Center on Disabilities [...]

A free community beach party for individuals with disabilities and their family members and friends Join the 12th Annual Beyond the Waters Beach Party at [...]

A free event focused on exploring, learning and building memories for families of children with disabilities The Kohl Children's Museum of Greater Chicago is hosting [...]

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 [...]

Free, sensory-friendly events in August for children on the autism spectrum and their families The Chicago Children’s Theatre invites you to the Red Kite Friendship [...]

  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 virtual gathering for learning, connecting and sharing for adult siblings of people with disabilities in Illinois Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (S.I.B.S.) [...]

  A free, seven-week webinar series on self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families The Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center's "Seven Ways [...]

Sensory-friendly fun at the museum for children of all abilities Join the Peoria Playhouse Children's Museum for Sensory Inclusion Night on Aug. 17 from 4:30 [...]

Enjoy swimming at Whitewater Junction in a sensory-friendly environment Join Rock Island Parks and Recreation at Whitewater Junction for a Sensory Safe Swim Night on [...]

A free and fun opportunity for parents, guardians and caregivers to explore early childhood educational resources, products and services Love of Learning Institute is hosting [...]

See the dinosaurs in a sensory-friendly setting! Jurassic Gardens is hosting the next Sensory Sunday on Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.  Sensory [...]

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

A free one-week camps for boys and girls entering fourth through 11th-grade who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver Join [...]

  Free, virtual gathering for adult siblings who have lost a sibling with a disability Join Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (S.I.B.S.) on Zoom for [...]

  A free webinar on the top 10 most common special education myths for parents, caregivers and professionals If you're researching special education for your [...]

  A virtual back-to-school check-in and chat for parents of children with disabilities The Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) is hosting an informal "School [...]

  A free, final session of a webinar series on self-advocacy for individuals with disabilities and their families This webinar will wrap up the Family [...]

  Children and youth with disabilities are invited to a day filled with fun at the LeRoy Fall Festival! Swyear Amusements and the LeRoy CUSD [...]

  A free webinar series focusing on home-based supports for people with disabilities and their families The Arc of Illinois’ Ligas Family Advocate Program (LFAP) [...]

  Discusión sobre el Programa Educativo Individualizado (IEP) de regreso a la escuela. jueves, 24 de agosto de 2023 6 - 7 p.m. Family Resource Center on [...]

A night out with friends for parents, family and caregivers of an individual with Down syndrome Join the Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society (LLDSS) for [...]

Free summer movie series at parks throughout Springfield for viewers of all ages and abilities The Springfield Park District's "Movies in the Park!" will wrap [...]

A free opportunity to enjoy a tasty treat and playtime together for children with disabilities, their families and siblings Special Kids Day, Kiwanis Club of [...]

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 [...]

In-person and virtual Sibshops for children and teens ages 6 to 16 JCFS Chicago will host its next in-person Sibshop on Aug. 27 from 1 [...]

  A free virtual opportunity for families to learn about keeping your child safe Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center (FMPTIC) is hosting "Blue [...]

  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 [...]