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Webinar – “What It Means to Be Neurodiversity Affirming” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "What It Means to Be Neurodiversity Affirming"
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Webinar – “Collaboration: School and Families Partnering for Success” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Collaboration: School and Families Partnering for Success"
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Hybrid – The Arc of Illinois’ Annual Convention - _12HSTARTTIME - Hybrid - The Arc of Illinois' Annual Convention
Elks Free Children’s Orthopedic Clinic in Flora - _12HSTARTTIME - Elks Free Children's Orthopedic Clinic in Flora
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Virtual – National Caregiver Summit - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - National Caregiver Summit
Webinar Series – “PUNS Know Your Options” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - "PUNS Know Your Options"
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Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship Applications Open in DuPage County - _12HSTARTTIME - Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship Applications Open in DuPage County
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Mom’s Night Inn 2024 in Warrensville - _12HSTARTTIME - Mom's Night Inn 2024 in Warrensville
Youth Mental Health and Wellness Fest in Kankakee - _12HSTARTTIME - Youth Mental Health and Wellness Fest in Kankakee
Virtual – Advocate Children’s Hospital Sibshops for Children - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - Advocate Children's Hospital Sibshops for Children
Webinar – “Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy: Special Education Rights” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Skills for Effective Parent Advocacy: Special Education Rights"
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Museum of Science and Industry Low-Sensory Morning in Chicago - _12HSTARTTIME - Museum of Science and Industry Low-Sensory Morning in Chicago
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Webinar – “Educational Surrogate Parent Training” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Educational Surrogate Parent Training"
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Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois Monthly Caregiver Support Group in Belleville - _12HSTARTTIME - Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois Monthly Caregiver Support Group in Belleville
Webinar – “Infinitec: Staying Off Snapchat” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Infinitec: Staying Off Snapchat"
Webinar – “May Virtual Meet-Up: Interactive Storytelling” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "May Virtual Meet-Up: Interactive Storytelling"
Easterseals Joliet “Grupo de Apoyo” Virtual and In-Person Support Group for Spanish-Speakers - _12HSTARTTIME - Easterseals Joliet "Grupo de Apoyo" Virtual and In-Person Support Group for Spanish-Speakers
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Webinar Series – “PUNS Conoce Tus Opciones!” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar Series - "PUNS Conoce Tus Opciones!"
Inclusive Game Night in Springfield - _12HSTARTTIME - Inclusive Game Night in Springfield
Monthly Meet Up for Neurodivergent Young Adults Ages 16 and Up - _12HSTARTTIME - Monthly Meet Up for Neurodivergent Young Adults Ages 16 and Up
Webinar – “Emergency Respite: What You Need to Know” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Emergency Respite: What You Need to Know"
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DSCC Family Advisory Council Open Forum - _12HSTARTTIME - DSCC Family Advisory Council Open Forum
Webinar – “Family Matters 30-Minute Message: Who We Are and What We Do!” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Family Matters 30-Minute Message: Who We Are and What We Do!"
Webinar – “Respiro de emergencia: lo que necesita saber” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Respiro de emergencia: lo que necesita saber"
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Statewide ISD Outreach Parent Meetups for Families with Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - _12HSTARTTIME - Statewide ISD Outreach Parent Meetups for Families with Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
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Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois Monthly Recreational Support Group - _12HSTARTTIME - Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois Monthly Recreational Support Group
DSCC Health Insurance Education Series: Transitioning Health Insurance Benefits to Adulthood - _12HSTARTTIME - DSCC Health Insurance Education Series: Transitioning Health Insurance Benefits to Adulthood
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Webinar – “Fitting the IEP Pieces Together for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Fitting the IEP Pieces Together for Children Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing"
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Webinar – “Not So Puzzling: Autism and Social Narratives” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Not So Puzzling: Autism and Social Narratives"
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Virtual – Advocate Children’s Hospital Sibshops for Teens - _12HSTARTTIME - Virtual - Advocate Children's Hospital Sibshops for Teens
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Camp Big Sky 2024 Annual Fishing Tournament in West Central Illinois - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Big Sky 2024 Annual Fishing Tournament in West Central Illinois
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Webinar – Virtual Camp Duncan Information Session - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - Virtual Camp Duncan Information Session
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Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois Monthly Educational Support Group in Belleville - _12HSTARTTIME - Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois Monthly Educational Support Group in Belleville
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Webinar – “Navigating Puberty and Developmental Disability” - _12HSTARTTIME - Webinar - "Navigating Puberty and Developmental Disability"
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“Zoofari Earth” Kicking Off Rend Lake Environmental Science Series in Benton - _12HSTARTTIME - "Zoofari Earth" Kicking Off Rend Lake Environmental Science Series in Benton
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flok Family Camps in Oregon and New Hampshire for Individuals Affected by PKU (Phenylketonuria) or any Inherited Metabolic Disorder - _12HSTARTTIME - flok Family Camps in Oregon and New Hampshire for Individuals Affected by PKU (Phenylketonuria) or any Inherited Metabolic Disorder
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Camp Big Sky in West Central Illinois - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Big Sky in West Central Illinois
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Camp Roehr (Ruling Over Epilepsy Helps Realize Dreams) in Potosi, Mo. - _12HSTARTTIME - Camp Roehr (Ruling Over Epilepsy Helps Realize Dreams) in Potosi, Mo.
Sensory-Friendly Play for All at Chicago Children’s Museum - _12HSTARTTIME - Sensory-Friendly Play for All at Chicago Children's Museum
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Special Camps Overnight Camp for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Ages 23 and Up in Ingelside - _12HSTARTTIME - Special Camps Overnight Camp for Adults with Developmental Disabilities Ages 23 and Up in Ingelside
Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center Youth Summer Overnight Camps in Hudson - _12HSTARTTIME - Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center Youth Summer Overnight Camps in Hudson
29 Apr
Monday, April 29, 2024    
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free webinar on understanding neurodiversity and how to support individuals who are neurodiverse Join C.I.T.Y. of Support on Zoom for "What It Means to Be [...]
30 Apr
Tuesday, April 30, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A one-hour webinar covering the importance of collaboration and strategies for building strong family and school collaborative relationships. Join Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center for [...]
01 May
Wednesday, May 1, 2024    
All Day
An in-person and online (hybrid) convention for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, their families and providers Join The Arc of Illinois for its 74th annual [...]
01 May
Wednesday, May 1, 2024    
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
A free orthopedic clinic for pediatric and teenage children in Flora The Illinois Elks Children's Care Program is sponsoring a free children's orthopedic clinic on [...]
02 May
Thursday, May 2, 2024    
10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Free virtual summit for caregivers, care receivers and allied partners to connect, learn and advance caregiver well-being and financial sustainability Health Leads will host the [...]
02 May
Thursday, May 2, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
A free, monthly webinar series for families and individuals who have received an early notification/were selected for PUNS (Prioritization for Urgency of Need for Services) [...]
03 May
Scholarship opportunity for DuPage County residents who are low-income with high academic potential The DuPage County Department of Community Services is offering college and occupational [...]
04 May
Saturday, May 4, 2024    
All Day
An overnight retreat for moms and female caregivers raising children of all ages who are deaf or hard of hearing Join Illinois Hands & Voices for [...]
04 May
Saturday, May 4, 2024    
8:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free event for families and youth focusing on fun, mental health and wellness Project SUN (Strong and Unified Network) is teaming up with area community [...]
04 May
Saturday, May 4, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Free virtual educational and activity-based group for children ages 6 to 11 who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate [...]
04 May
Saturday, May 4, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Free webinar focusing on building effective advocacy skills for families with children with disabilities Join the Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) for "Skills for [...]
05 May
Sunday, May 5, 2024    
8:30 am - 9:30 am
A quieter, low-sensory opportunity for guests to explore the Museum of Science and Industry The Museum of Science and Industry Chicago is hosting its next [...]
06 May
Monday, May 6, 2024    
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Free training for Illinois residents interested in becoming an Educational Surrogate Parent for children with disabilities Would you like to make a difference in the [...]
07 May
Tuesday, May 7, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) offers monthly social, educational and caregiver support groups. The “Caregiver Support Group” meets on the first Tuesday of [...]
07 May
Tuesday, May 7, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Strategies to help students with disabilities stay off Snapchat and focus on learning for parents, caregivers and educators Join Family Matters Parent Training & Information [...]
07 May
Tuesday, May 7, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Free story hour for parents, educators and children who are deaf, deafblind and hard of hearing to explore the connections between Deaf culture and the [...]
07 May
Tuesday, May 7, 2024    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Free virtual and in-person support group for Spanish-speaking parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities Easterseals Joliet's Grupo de Apoyo provides in-person meetings and virtual [...]
08 May
Wednesday, May 8, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
¿Recibió recientemente una carta de notificación temprana o una carta de selección de PUNS? Únase a nosotros para aprender sobre sus opciones bajo la Exención [...]
08 May
Wednesday, May 8, 2024    
5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Free game night for people of all ages and abilities Springfield Park District Special Recreation invites you to have fun at Game Night on May [...]
08 May
Wednesday, May 8, 2024    
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Free, monthly opportunity for neurodivergent young adults to hang out, have fun and connect with friends old and new Join Autism Support of Central Illinois [...]
08 May
Wednesday, May 8, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Learn about Illinois' Emergency Respite Care program for caregivers of individuals with disabilities across the lifespan Join the Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) and [...]
DSCC Family Advisory Council Open Forum
Thursday, May 9, 2024    
9:00 am - 11:00 am
A virtual forum for all families of children with special healthcare needs to share their feedback and experiences Family input is important to us here [...]
09 May
Thursday, May 9, 2024    
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Learn about Family Matters and the services the organization offers in just 30 minutes! Join the Family Matters Parent Training & Information Center for this [...]
09 May
Thursday, May 9, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Únase a Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) mientras organizamos un seminario web presentado por la Coalición de Respiro de Illinois (IRC) y aprenda cómo [...]
11 May
Saturday, May 11, 2024    
All Day
Free in-person meetups at locations statewide for families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing The Illinois School for the Deaf Outreach will [...]
14 May
Tuesday, May 14, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois offers monthly recreational, educational and caregiver support groups. The “Recreational Support Group” has fun exploring different sites and [...]
14 May
Tuesday, May 14, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Free webinar series on important health insurance topics for Division of Specialized Care for Children participants, their families and anyone interested in learning more. Join [...]
15 May
Wednesday, May 15, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Free interactive event for parents, teachers and other professionals on IEP meetings and putting the pieces together for children with hearing impairments Join the Gallaudet [...]
16 May
Thursday, May 16, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:15 pm
A free webinar for families, caregivers, educators and other professionals on writing and using social narratives Join the Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays [...]
17 May
Friday, May 17, 2024    
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Free virtual educational and activity-based group for teens ages 12 and up who have a brother or sister with a disability or chronic condition Advocate [...]
18 May
Saturday, May 18, 2024    
8:00 am - 12:30 pm
A free fishing tournament for individuals with disabilities and fun family activities such as face painting, pontoon boat rides, games and more! Join Camp Big [...]
20 May
Monday, May 20, 2024    
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ask questions and learn about all that Camp Duncan has to offer from the comfort of your home Join the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago for [...]
21 May
Tuesday, May 21, 2024    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) offers monthly social, educational and caregiver support groups. The “Educational Support Group” is for individuals with epilepsy, [...]
23 May
Thursday, May 23, 2024    
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Free webinar on navigating puberty for parents and caregivers of a child with a developmental disability Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) will [...]
25 May
Saturday, May 25, 2024    
All Day
Free, family-friendly summer-long series of accessible environmental science activities for all ages and abilities The summer environmental science series offers a different presentation every Saturday [...]
30 May
Thursday, May 30, 2024    
All Day
In-person and virtual family camps providing connection and learning opportunities for individuals affected by PKU (Phenylketonuria) or any inherited metabolic disorder flok (formerly known as [...]
31 May
Friday, May 31, 2024    
All Day
A free day camp with overnight options for individuals of any age with any disability and their families, friends and caregivers Camp Big Sky,  located [...]
01 Jun
Saturday, June 1, 2024    
All Day
An overnight camp opportunity for children and teenagers ages 6 to 17 with epilepsy The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) is hosting Camp [...]
01 Jun
Saturday, June 1, 2024    
10:00 am - 11:00 am
A special morning of play for families with children with disabilities The Chicago Children's Museum (CCM) invites children with disabilities and their families to "Play [...]
02 Jun
Sunday, June 2, 2024    
All Day
Overnight camp opportunities for children and adults with intellectual disabilities ages 8 and older Special Camps is an overnight, all-volunteer-run camp for children and adults [...]
02 Jun
Sunday, June 2, 2024    
All Day
Overnight summer camp for children and youth ages 7 to 17 with disabilities and/or health challenges Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center (TPOC) will host two [...]
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