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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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Virtual Parent-to-Parent Discussion Group - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Parent-to-Parent Discussion Group
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Virtual SAILS Program – Supporting Adolescents With Independent Life Skills - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual SAILS Program - Supporting Adolescents With Independent Life Skills
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Webinar – “Social Skills Success Strategies for Home, School & Community” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Social Skills Success Strategies for Home, School & Community"
Webinar Series – Collaborative Conversations with Families to Advance the Clinical Care of Children with Medical Complexities and Disabilities - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - Collaborative Conversations with Families to Advance the Clinical Care of Children with Medical Complexities and Disabilities
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Webinar – “Cortical Visual Impairment and Ocular Visual Impairment” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Cortical Visual Impairment and Ocular Visual Impairment"
Virtual Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Children with a Disability - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Support Group for Parents/Guardians of Children with a Disability
Teen Leadership Club at Gage Park for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing - _12HSTARTTIME - Teen Leadership Club at Gage Park for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Teen Leadership Club at Blackhawk Park - _12HSTARTTIME - Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Teen Leadership Club at Blackhawk Park
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Virtual 6th Annual Transition Summit “Focus On: Finances” - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual 6th Annual Transition Summit "Focus On: Finances"
Adaptive Adventures Multi-Sport Expo - _12HSTARTTIME - Adaptive Adventures Multi-Sport Expo
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Chicagoland Area Adaptive Kayaking - _12HSTARTTIME - Chicagoland Area Adaptive Kayaking
Webinar – “Helping People Design Full and Productive Lives Using Person-Centered Planning” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Helping People Design Full and Productive Lives Using Person-Centered Planning"
Webinar – “Is Your Child Always In Trouble?” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Is Your Child Always In Trouble?"
Family and Community Empowerment Virtual Networking Meeting in English - _12HSTARTTIME - Family and Community Empowerment Virtual Networking Meeting in English
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Monthly Virtual Support Group for Parents of Transition-Age Youth With IEPs - _12HSTARTTIME - Monthly Virtual Support Group for Parents of Transition-Age Youth With IEPs
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Family and Community Empowerment Virtual Networking Meeting in Spanish - _12HSTARTTIME - Family and Community Empowerment Virtual Networking Meeting in Spanish
Archery for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Chicago - _12HSTARTTIME - Archery for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Chicago
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Teen Leadership Club at Gage Park for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Youth - _12HSTARTTIME - Teen Leadership Club at Gage Park for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Youth
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Teen Leadership Club at Blackhawk Park - _12HSTARTTIME - Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Teen Leadership Club at Blackhawk Park
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Virtual Conference – 37th Annual International Conference on Young Children With Disabilities and Their Families - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Conference - 37th Annual International Conference on Young Children With Disabilities and Their Families
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Virtual Support Group for Parents of Adult Children Living With Hydrocephalus and IDD - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual Support Group for Parents of Adult Children Living With Hydrocephalus and IDD
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Sibling Workshop at Lowell Park Nature Center - _12HSTARTTIME - Sibling Workshop at Lowell Park Nature Center
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Soccer Clinic at McKinley Park - _12HSTARTTIME - Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Soccer Clinic at McKinley Park
Sensory-Friendly Morning at the MCA - _12HSTARTTIME - Sensory-Friendly Morning at the MCA
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Webinar – “Functional Behavioral Assessments & Behavior Intervention Plans: What to Know as a Caregiver or Educator” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Functional Behavioral Assessments & Behavior Intervention Plans: What to Know as a Caregiver or Educator"
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Webinar – People with Disabilities: Bringing Diverse Skills to the Workplace - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - People with Disabilities: Bringing Diverse Skills to the Workplace
Webinar – Teachers & Families: Coping With Back-to-School Stress - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - Teachers & Families: Coping With Back-to-School Stress
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Webinar – Promoting Language and Literacy Through Daily Routines and Activities - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - Promoting Language and Literacy Through Daily Routines and Activities
Teen Leadership Club at Gage Park for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Youth - _12HSTARTTIME - Teen Leadership Club at Gage Park for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Youth
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Teen Leadership Club at Blackhawk Park - _12HSTARTTIME - Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Teen Leadership Club at Blackhawk Park
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Family Overnight Camping Event for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Youth - _12HSTARTTIME - Family Overnight Camping Event for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Youth
Webinar – “Special Education Rights: Discipline and IDEA” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Special Education Rights: Discipline and IDEA"
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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 [...]
07 Sep
Tuesday, September 7, 2021    
12:30 pm
  A monthly, lunchtime opportunity using Facebook Live for parents of children with special needs to discuss topics of interest Family Matters Parent Training and [...]
08 Sep
Wednesday, September 8, 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 [...]
09 Sep
Thursday, September 9, 2021    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  A free webinar for family members, foster parents and education professionals interested in gaining additional social skills tips for all ages Family Matters Parent [...]
09 Sep
Thursday, September 9, 2021    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  The first session in a webinar series focusing on advancing  clinical care of children with medical complexities and disabilities The Collaborative Conversations with Families to Advance [...]
10 Sep
Friday, September 10, 2021    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
  A free webinar for parents and professionals covering Cortical Visual Impairment and Ocular Visual Impairment differences, co-occurrence and interventions The Illinois School of the [...]
10 Sep
Friday, September 10, 2021    
11:00 am
  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 [...]
10 Sep
Friday, September 10, 2021    
3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
A free, weekly opportunity for youth to learn leadership skills and enjoy other activities. The Chicago Park District is hosting the Teen Leadership Club for [...]
10 Sep
Friday, September 10, 2021    
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
A free, weekly opportunity for youth to learn leadership skills and enjoy other activities. The Chicago Park District is hosting the Teen Leadership Club for [...]
11 Sep
Saturday, September 11, 2021    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
  This event is now a VIRTUAL, day-long seminar focusing on government benefits and financial planning for persons with developmental disabilities and their families The [...]
Adaptive Adventures Multi-Sport Expo
Saturday, September 11, 2021    
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
A free opportunity for people with disabilities to try a new sport, learn about additional summer opportunities and be part of the Adaptive Adventures community [...]
14 Sep
Tuesday, September 14, 2021    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Bring plenty of water and sunscreen and plan to have fun enjoying a morning of adaptive kayaking! Join Adaptive Adventures for this adaptive kayaking event [...]
14 Sep
Tuesday, September 14, 2021    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  A free webinar providing parents, self-advocates and professionals a clear understanding of person-centered planning and solid tools and strategies to use The Illinois Life [...]
14 Sep
Tuesday, September 14, 2021    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  Free webinar will provide valuable tips for parents and other caregivers to help minimize behavior challenges Does your child or student spend more time [...]
14 Sep
Tuesday, September 14, 2021    
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
  Monthly statewide virtual meeting for parents, caregivers and community support members The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), the Learning Technology Center and other [...]
15 Sep
Wednesday, September 15, 2021    
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
  A monthly virtual support group for parents of youth ages 14 to 21 with disabilities Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) hosts [...]
16 Sep
Thursday, September 16, 2021    
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
  Monthly statewide virtual meeting for parents, caregivers and community support members in Spanish The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), the Learning Technology Center [...]
16 Sep
Thursday, September 16, 2021    
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Archery classes for individuals who are deaf or hard-of-hearing ages 10 and up The Chicago Park District invites individuals to join the Wednesday archery classes [...]
17 Sep
Friday, September 17, 2021    
3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
A free, weekly opportunity for youth to learn leadership skills and enjoy other activities. The Chicago Park District is hosting the Teen Leadership Club for [...]
17 Sep
Friday, September 17, 2021    
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
A free, weekly opportunity for youth to learn leadership skills and enjoy other activities. The Chicago Park District is hosting the Teen Leadership Club for [...]
20 Sep
Monday, September 20, 2021 - Friday, September 24, 2021    
All Day
  A virtual conference for families and professionals featuring pre-conference workshops, keynote speakers, conference sessions and access to session recordings following the live events The [...]
22 Sep
Wednesday, September 22, 2021    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
  An online hydrocephalus support group of parents supporting parents of adult children with hydrocephalus and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) The Hydrocephalus Association invites [...]
25 Sep
Saturday, September 25, 2021    
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
A day of adventure, fun activities and peer support for siblings of children with special needs Easter Seals serving Chicagoland and greater Rockford is hosting [...]
25 Sep
Saturday, September 25, 2021    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
A soccer clinic for youth in kindergarten through 8th grade who are deaf or hard of hearing The Chicago Park District and Illinois Youth Soccer [...]
25 Sep
Saturday, September 25, 2021    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
  A free, sensory-friendly program at the Museum of Contemporary Art for neurodiverse visitors of all ages The Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) in Chicago [...]
28 Sep
Tuesday, September 28, 2021    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  A workshop introducing a simple yet successful process for making sense of Functional Behavioral Assessment (FBA) and the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) You're invited [...]
30 Sep
Thursday, September 30, 2021    
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
  A free webinar focused on bringing diverse skills to the workforce and highlighting the incentives available to employers hiring people with disabilities Are you [...]
30 Sep
Thursday, September 30, 2021    
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
  A free webinar for students, teachers and families on understanding and coping with back-to-school stress and the mental health challenges in an uncertain school [...]
01 Oct
Friday, October 1, 2021    
12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
  A webinar providing strategies for using language activities within daily routines for parents of children who are deaf or heard of hearing who use [...]
01 Oct
Friday, October 1, 2021    
3:30 pm - 8:30 pm
A free, weekly opportunity for youth to learn leadership skills and enjoy other activities. The Chicago Park District is hosting the Teen Leadership Club for [...]
01 Oct
Friday, October 1, 2021    
3:30 pm - 7:00 pm
A free, weekly opportunity for youth to learn leadership skills and enjoy other activities. The Chicago Park District is hosting the Teen Leadership Club for [...]
02 Oct
Saturday, October 2, 2021    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  A free webinar focusing on the discipline process for children receiving special education services and their rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act [...]
02 Oct
Saturday, October 2, 2021 - Sunday, October 3, 2021    
2:00 pm - 11:00 am
An overnight family camping experience for deaf and hard-of-hearing (HOH) youth and their families The Chicago Park District is hosting this overnight family camping trip [...]
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