Giant Steps Day of Connections Come connect with agencies and programs in our state that provide services & opportunities to help your child and family now and in future! Event will have guest speakers & resource tables. View the flyer for more information. Questions? Email Jenny Sagrati: [email protected] Location: Giant Steps (2500 Cabot Drive, Lisle, IL 60532)

Lurie Children's Transition Program (Virtual) Join Lurie Children’s Transition Program on Thursday, May 11, 2023 from 6:00-7:00 pm via Microsoft Teams for a virtual presentation about Special Needs Trusts. Ever wonder…What is Healthcare Transition to Adult Care? Do my child’s public benefits change when they turn 18? Will my child need a guardian or formal decision-making help […]

Lincolnway Special Recreation Association Ability Awareness Fair Join the LWSRA on Sunday, May 21st from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM for their annual Ability Awareness Fair welcoming multiple service providers. Vendors range from therapy centers and residential living facilities to state funding resources and advocacy groups. Visit their website to learn more. Location: Lincolnway Special Recreation Center, 1900 […]

C.I.T.Y. of Support's Annual Graduation Celebration Is your child moving to a new grade? Meeting a therapy goal? Celebrating the successes of another school year? Every child is graduating from something! This free celebration will include sensory-friendly family-fun, a graduation procession, a personalized medal and optional graduation cap, a professional graduation photo, resources for parents, […]

Horsing Around At the Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy (HRET) Through age and skill appropriate classes, HRET improves the physical, emotional, cognitive and social aspects of the lives of individuals with special needs. Participants will enjoy horseback riding, horsemanship skills, arts & crafts, games, and more! See the website for more information and to register.

Horsing Around At the Holistic Riding Equestrian Therapy (HRET) Through age and skill appropriate classes, HRET improves the physical, emotional, cognitive and social aspects of the lives of individuals with special needs. Participants will enjoy horseback riding, horsemanship skills, arts & crafts, games, and more! See the website for more information and to register.

“Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family” Presented by Clancy & Associates Hosted by Stevenson High School ELC Stevenson High School Exceptional Learners Collaborative, 990 Corporate Woods Pkwy., Vernon Hills, IL Learn about about Decision Making tools like Guardianship and Powers of Attorney, Special Needs Trusts, and Government Benefits. This seminar is geared […]

District 215 Transition Resource Fair (Public welcome) September 27, 2023 5:00PM – 7:00PM TF South High School, 18500 Burnham Ave., Lansing, IL This Transition Resource Fair will be open to high school and transition-aged students with disabilities and their families from communities throughout South Suburban Cook County. Browse the fair to meet agencies, school options, […]

The Arc of Illinois Speak Up and Speak Out Summit This year’s theme is “Building a Better Future Together” and will focus on providing attendees with information to help empower them to use their voice to make positive choices and changes in their life. See the website for more information.

Options Fair 2023 (In-person – Public welcome) October 11, 2023 6:00PM-8:30PM York Community High School, 255 W. St. Charles Road, Elmhurst, IL Don’t miss this highly anticipated annual event! This Resource Fair is geared toward high school and transition-aged students with disabilities and their families. Browse the fair to meet agencies, certificate, college and vocational […]

Hosted by Giant Steps Autism Organization October 24, 2023 6:00PM-7:00PM Participants will learn how to prepare for their child’s 18th birthday, when a child needs decision-making support, how to assess the type of decision-making tool for their child, all about Supported Decision Making, Powers of Attorney and Guardianship, and court processes. The presentation will be […]

“Special Needs Trusts and Financial Planning” (ZOOM – Public welcome) Presented by Clancy & Associates Hosted by Turning Pointe Autism Foundation November 1st, 2023 6:00PM – 7:30PM Learn all about Special Needs Trusts: What is a SNT? Why does my child need a special needs trust? How do SNTs protect government benefits? Who are the […]