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Resource Fair for People with Disabilities

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

Ray Graham Association is providing a series of free resource fairs for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Family support, life skills, community living, and recreation opportunities help people be happier and healthier. A variety of experts will be available to answer your questions and share resources. Join us on Saturdays, Apr. 29,...

Nature is Accessible Drop-In Event

Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center 9800 Willow Springs Rd, Willow Springs, IL, United States

Visitors of all abilities are invited to celebrate nature through accessible activities.

Free
Event Series SENSEsational Story Hour

SENSEsational Story Hour

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

Kids with sensory needs and varied abilities will explore stories, music, movement, and hands-on activities. Adults also attend, siblings are welcome. Registration is required for this interactive small-group storytime, designed for kids who find traditional storytime formats challenging. We’ll enjoy a brief story along with movement, music, and hands-on exploration of sensory materials, recommended for...

Free

A Different Way of Thinking with Cody Clark

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

Enjoy some magic, comedy, and storytelling about what it's like to live with autism. Learn how having autism makes Cody different, yet still capable as anyone else. Cody Clark grants people permission to radically be themselves. He allows people to savor the simple things in life, to connect with their most cherished memories, to bond...

Free

Special Kids Day

Downtown Elmhurst York and Vallette, Elmhurst, IL, United States

Save the date for β€œSpecial Kids Day, City Works!” on Saturday, June 10, 2023 from noon – 4 p.m., located at Elmhurst City Hall (209 N. York St.). This new family event, designed for kids & adults with special needs, is brought to you by the Special Kids Day Organization and the City of Elmhurst....

Celebrating All Abilities

Batavia Public Library 10 S. Batavia Ave., Batavia, IL, United States

Meet author Anitra Rowe Schulte, author of Dancing with Daddy. Anitra Rowe Schulte, author of Dancing with Daddy, will read her picture book and talk to children and caregivers about creative inspriation, disability representation in children's literature, mobility equipment, and honoring all forms of communication. After her presentation, learn about services offered from Fox Valley...

Free

Sensory Hour

Coral Cove Water Park 849 W Lies Road, Carol Stream, IL, United States

Come for an hour of sensory-friendly swim time.

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