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Event Series Sensory Friendly Movie

Sensory Friendly Movie

Wheaton Public Library 225 N Cross Street, Wheaton, IL, United States

Join us for a sensory friendly movie screening. The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members are welcome to move around, talk, and sing. Noise...

Free

Sensory-Friendly Morning

Museum of Contemporary Art 220 East Chicago Avenue, Chicago, IL, United States

Sensory-Friendly Morning is a free program for all people who benefit from visiting the MCA without large crowds and other sensitive environmental elements. This includes visitors with sensory sensitivities, disabilities,...

Free

Event Series Supported Storytime

Supported Storytime

Geneva Public Library 227 S 7th Street, Geneva, IL, United States

Supported Storytime is for children with disabilities who need sensory, visual, or communication support. Supported Storytime provides an alternative Storytime format for children whose traditional Storytimes have not been successful....

Free
Event Series Sensory-Friendly Hour

Sensory-Friendly Hour

Park Ridge Public Library 20 S Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge, IL, United States

We welcome our sensory-sensitive and neurodivergent friends to experience the Library in an adapted and welcoming environment during this early open time. The Children's Department will be adjusted to be...

Free
Event Series Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

95th Street Library 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, IL, United States

Enjoy a quieter, slower-paced storytime geared towards children with sensory issues who may be overwhelmed in a traditional storytime setting. Books and activities will be designed for children with sensory...

Our Time: Developmental Playgroup

Arlington Heights Memorial Library 500 N. Dunton Avenue, Arlington Heights, IL, United States

An inclusive drop-in playgroup for children who receive or are considering therapy services, ages 0-5. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings welcome.

Free

Sensory Friendly Movie

Prospect Heights Public Library 12 N. Elm Street, Prospect Heights, IL, United States

Join us for a sensory friendly movie screening of Pixar's Elemental to celebrate Neurodiversity Awareness Month. This is a welcoming space where the room will be lighter, the volume will...

Free

Walk for Autism

Lake Arlington Park 2201 N Windsor Drive, Arlington Heights, United States

Please join us as we walk 1.25 miles to celebrate, support and bring awareness to autism. This event is free and open to all ages as we come together to...

$12 – $15

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