Events in Mokena Area

A free opportunity for individuals with autism and other intellectual disabilities and their families to explore the airport and practice the boarding process alongside airline staff Join The Arc for the Wings for Autism/Wings for…

A free webinar for families with children with disabilities on understanding your special education rights under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) The Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) will host the “Six Principles…

A free one-week camp for kids and teens who have experienced the death of a parent, sibling or primary caregiver Join Experience Camps at Camps Lake of the Woods and Greenwoods in Michigan from Aug….

Free webinar on strategies for supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing as they move from Early Intervention services into school settings Join the University of Chicago Medicine (UChicago Medicine) and Comer Children’s…

Free monthly virtual meeting for individuals seeking resources and support in their role as a brother or sister to someone with a disability Join Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters (S.I.B.S.) for “SIBStastic Thursdays.” The virtual…

Make new friends and have fun at this back-to-school picnic for families with children who are deaf and hard of hearing Join Illinois Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side for the “Back to School…

A quieter, low-sensory opportunity for guests to explore the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry The Griffin Museum of Science and Industry Chicago is hosting its next Low-Sensory Morning on Aug. 24 from 8:30 to…

Free online monthly bereavement support group for families who have lost a loved one to congenital heart disease Join Conquering Congenital Heart Disease (Conquering CHD) for its monthly “Bereavement Support Group” on Zoom. The group…

A free, safe and inclusive space where youth ages 13 to 24 can connect with peers who understand what it’s like to live with chronic pain Looking for connection and support? Creative Healing for Youth…

Hey, batter, batter! Don’t miss Deaf Inclusive Night at Wrigley Field! The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) is teaming up with the Chicago Cubs for Deaf Inclusive Night at Wrigley Field on Sept. 2. The game…