BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//wp-events-plugin.com//7.2.3.1//EN TZID:America/Chicago X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/Chicago BEGIN:VEVENT UID:1691@dev.dscc.uic.edu DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T130000 DTSTAMP:20210212T150916Z URL:https://dev.dscc.uic.edu/events/virtual-autism-special-needs-expo/ SUMMARY:Virtual Autism & Special Needs Expo DESCRIPTION: \;\n\nA free event connecting autism and special needs fam ilies with service providers and programs throughout Illinois.\n\nThe Chic ago Autism Network and The Answer\, Inc.\, Autism Awareness and Support Ag ency are hosting the Autism &\; Special Needs Expo from 10 a.m. to 1 p. m. on March 27.\n\nThis free virtual event gives you the opportunity to co nnect with the local autism community and find the best services for your loved ones with special needs.\n\nIllinois has a wealth of programs for in dividuals with autism and developmental delays\, but it can be difficult t o connect with service providers and find the best fit\, especially in the middle of a pandemic.\n\nAt the Autism &\; Special Needs Expo\, you ca n virtually explore available resources\, including:\n\n Therapy provider s (speech\, occupational\, ABA\, physical therapy\, etc )\n Extracurricul ar activities\n Employment programs\n Housing\n IEP coaches and educati on advocates\n Sensory product vendors and more\n\nYou will be able to ex plore each provider in the event's exhibitor hall.\n\nBy clicking on an ex hibitor\, you'll be able to read about their services and products\, atten d their virtual presentations\, ask questions via chat or video call and s ign up for promotions and/or notifications. And you will be rewarded for y our interactions with a passport contest where those with the most interac tions will be entered into a drawing for exciting prizes.\n\nYou will also have the option of attending live Zoom presentations from local autism pr ofessionals.\n\nSign up online to attend. You will receive an email with t he link and code to join the Expo via website or phone app.\n ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://dev.dscc.uic.edu/wp-content/uploads/2021 /02/https___cdn.evbuc_.com_images_121887523_201959715775_1_original.jpg CATEGORIES:Conference,Special Event,Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago X-LIC-LOCATION:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT DTSTART:20210314T030000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE END:VCALENDAR