Events in Springfield Area

A free overnight summer camp experience for children and young adults ages 7 to 21 with serious illnesses and conditions Flying Horse Farms (FHF) is a free medical specialty camp. The camp provides fun and…

A free webinar for Spanish-speaking families providing tips for preparing their children with disabilities for the new school year Join Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (Family Matters PTIC) for “Volviendo a la Escuela”…

Free virtual monthly meetup for adults 18 and older affected by phenylketonuria (PKU) Join the Alliance of Phenylketonuria (PKU) Families‘ virtual “PKU 18+ Round Table” on the second Tuesday of each month from 6 to…

Free virtual and in-person sign language classes in English and Spanish will begin in August The Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) will provide Family American Sign Language (ASL) classes in both English and Spanish from August through…

¡Clases de Lenguaje de Senas Americano (ASL) en Espanol! Chicago Hearing Society (CHS) ofrecerá clases familiares de lenguaje de señas americano (ASL) tanto en inglés como en español de agosto a septiembre. Estas clases son…

A free webinar on driving requirements and readiness for self-advocates and families with a loved one with disabilities The Arc of Illinois‘ Family-to-Family Health Information Center and Illinois Life Span Program (ILS) will host “Special…

A free in-depth training providing tips and tools for helping students with disabilities head back to school with confidence and support Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (Family Matters PTIC) will host “Back-to-School Success…

Learn strategies for addressing bullying and creating an inclusive environment for children who are deaf and hard of hearing Join the University of Chicago Medicine (UChicago Medicine) and Comer Children’s (UCM) for the Pediatric Hearing…

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) Join The Arc of Illinois’ Family Advocate Program webinar series…

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…