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Wonder Works for Everyone

Wonder Works Children's Museum 6445 West North Avenue, Oak Park, IL, United States

During Wonder Works for Everyone play sessions, the museum opens an hour hourly for an accessible and inclusive environment. Each Wonder Works for Everyone session requires pre-registration for a limited number of families so that we can best prepare the Wonder Works environment for a sensory friendly play session. Our next Wonder Works for Everyone...

Included in general admission

Community Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day

Downers Grove Public Library 1050 Curtiss Street, Downers Grove, IL, United States

Listen to stories and hear from local DG residents on how Down Syndrome has touched their lives. Then we'll decorate socks so that you can "Rock Your Socks" on March 21st. The program will have stories, informational books, crafts or activities, and community members who will share what the celebrations mean to them. This program...

Free

Glow in the Dark Egg Hunt

Easter Seals Dupage and Fox Valley 830 S Addison Ave, Villa Park, IL, United States

Enjoy a glow in the dark egg hunt hosted by @forthegraceof on Monday, March 25, 2024 from 3-6 PM at our Villa Park center. The inclusive egg hunt will include tools and adaptations for all ages and abilities. No registration is required for this free spring break activity.   For information on more events like...

Free
Event Series Developmental Playgroup

Developmental Playgroup

Mount Prospect Public Library 10 S. Emerson, Mount Prospect, IL, United States

Join us for an inclusive drop-in playgroup for children ages 5 and younger who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support. Siblings are welcome to join. Facilitated by Anne Inwood, a social worker from Successful Families Together and presented in partnership with C.I.T.Y. of Support.

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. We will use a visual schedule to let participants know what to expect and to see in what order the activities will take place. Sensory...

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 sensitivities. For children aged 3-7 years old with an adult caregiver. Limit 10 child/caregiver pairs

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 be lower, and audience members are welcome to move around, talk, and sing. This program is intended for those with sensory sensitivities but all are...

Free

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