Camp Red Kite is a dynamic theatre day camp for young people on the autism spectrum. During three fun-filled weeks, campers ages 8-22 explore drama, music, and visual arts! Throughout each camp day, campers rotate through engaging arts classes with their age-appropriate small groups, growing their sense of community, imaginative thinking, and self-confidence. Camp runs July 13-July... Read more »
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We at the Elmhurst Public Library encourage you to tell your adult participants with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to attend our reoccurring daytime program called No-Shush Movies! In this 2-hour program we watch a movie and make a craft. Previous iterations of the program have included Wreck-it-Ralph with wooden bead keychains, Night at the Museum with leaf rubbing watercolor art,... Read more »
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Tuesday, July 28, 2026 1:00 pm-2:00 pm My Future, My Plan is a fun and interactive workshop series for youth ages 14-22. Using Charting the LifeCourse tools, students will explore their strengths, interests, goals, and support needs while learning how to speak up for themselves and take an active role in planning their future. Students... Read more »
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Join us for a supportive space created just for family members and caregivers. This is a place to gain clarity, ask questions, share experiences, or simply listen. Whether you have something to say or just need a listening ear, come as you are. Leave feeling a little lighter, a little more supported, and a lot... Read more » |
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You are your child’s best advocate—but you don’t have to do it alone. Join other families this summer to gain tools, confidence, and knowledge to navigate the special education system. Session Schedule July 1 | Noon–1:00 PM You Are Not Alone: Parent Wellness & Family Balance Learn practical strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout, and... Read more » |
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Your Child, Your Voice: Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) Special Education Advocacy Series July 16, 2026 – You Matter Too: The Power of Parent Self-Care July 30, 2026 – Effective Communication & Advocacy: Partnering with Your Child’s School August 13, 2026 – Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence August 27, 2026 –... Read more » Student-Centered Transitions: The FMPTIC Learning Series July 30, 2026 4:30 PM, Understanding Employment Supports for Youth with Disabilities Aug 27, 2026 4:30 PM, Opening Doors: Student-Centered Postsecondary Education Pathways for All Learners Sep 24, 2026 4:30 PM, Building Self-Determination Through Self-Directed IEPs: Practical Tools for Implementation Professional Development credit is available. |
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Not So Puzzling: Autism and Social Narratives Monday, 8/03/2026 12:00-1:15pm CST Learn about social narratives, which are short stories that use words/pictures to understand a specific situation, event, place, or person. Participants will leave with a better understanding of how to write and use a social narrative. Workshop provided in English. All workshops are for... Read more » |
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Join us for our monthly REV UP Illinois meeting. Come build the power of the disability vote! Register here. |
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The purpose of this resource fair is to provide various essential community resources from across the state of Illinois that are specific to adults with intellectual, developmental, & mental health disabilities in one setting, since many resources become minimal for adults with disabilities starting at age 18 & when special education entitlements end at age 22. Our overall goal is to equip adults with disabilities,... Read more » |
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Presenter: Sydney Badeau, The Arc Wisconsin and People First Wisconsin Description: More information to come Registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0it4EasJRr2MZO0cVPrZhQ |
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You are your child’s best advocate—but you don’t have to do it alone. Join other families this summer to gain tools, confidence, and knowledge to navigate the special education system. Session Schedule July 1 | Noon–1:00 PM You Are Not Alone: Parent Wellness & Family Balance Learn practical strategies for managing stress, preventing burnout, and... Read more »
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Your Child, Your Voice: Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) Special Education Advocacy Series July 16, 2026 – You Matter Too: The Power of Parent Self-Care July 30, 2026 – Effective Communication & Advocacy: Partnering with Your Child’s School August 13, 2026 – Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence August 27, 2026 –... Read more » |
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Topic: Social Security Programs update Speakers: Josephine Mueller & Megan Forristall, Public Affairs Specialists with the Social Security Administration Registration Link https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UVK_Z3unQgSqgg5NqesrvA |
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Join us for our monthly education session! This month, we will be joined by Matthew McLoughlin and Em Gonzalez from the Illinois Network for Pretrial Justice. They will discuss their work on the Pretrial Fairness Act, their current work, and how pretrial justice affects the IDD community. Register here. |
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We at the Elmhurst Public Library encourage you to tell your adult participants with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities to attend our reoccurring daytime program called No-Shush Movies! In this 2-hour program we watch a movie and make a craft. Previous iterations of the program have included Wreck-it-Ralph with wooden bead keychains, Night at the Museum with leaf rubbing watercolor art,... Read more » |
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Join us for our monthly organizing meeting. Help us guide the work of our coalition! Register here.
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Your Child, Your Voice: Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) Special Education Advocacy Series July 16, 2026 – You Matter Too: The Power of Parent Self-Care July 30, 2026 – Effective Communication & Advocacy: Partnering with Your Child’s School August 13, 2026 – Know Your Rights, Lead with Confidence August 27, 2026 –... Read more » Student-Centered Transitions: The FMPTIC Learning Series July 30, 2026 4:30 PM, Understanding Employment Supports for Youth with Disabilities Aug 27, 2026 4:30 PM, Opening Doors: Student-Centered Postsecondary Education Pathways for All Learners Sep 24, 2026 4:30 PM, Building Self-Determination Through Self-Directed IEPs: Practical Tools for Implementation Professional Development credit is available. |
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Speak Up and Speak Out Summit (SUSO) is a 3-day conference of speakers that will show people with disabilities that they have a voice and that they have choices in what they do with their lives. We are committed to empowering persons with disabilities to reach their highest potential in education, employment, and community living. Our theme... Read more » |
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Join us for our monthly REV UP Illinois meeting. Come build the power of the disability vote! Register here. |
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