Special Needs
New Venture Raises Money For Gerry's Café That Will Employ Disabled Adults
Virtual art auction will raise funds for the forthcoming restaurant. Read more
Nov 13, 2020
10 Special Needs Events to Get On Your Calendar
Fun created just for families with special needs. Read more
Oct 21, 2020
Tips to Explaining Black Lives Matter to Kids with Disabilities
Here's how to start the conversation. Read more
Sep 22, 2020
Local Mom's New Book Takes on Apraxia
It's one of the top special needs books on Amazon. Read more
Sep 16, 2020
Free Birthday Buddies Program Connects Kids in Therapy with Handmade Cards
A reason to celebrate. Read more
Sep 16, 2020
Mane in Heaven is a Difference Maker in a Teeny Tiny Package
These miniature therapy horses are so special. Read more
Sep 16, 2020
Dr. Temple Grandin Teams Up with Chicago Autism Network
She will speak at the organization's fall gala. Read more
Sep 16, 2020
New ABA Therapy Center Opens on South Side
Mainsail Therapeutics is in Beverly. Read more
Sep 16, 2020
Calendar
Paint Your Own Alebrije
Kids ages 5-12 can learn under artist and Indigenous activist Carlos Orozco how to virtually to paint their own hand-carved alebrije. Read more
Jan 24, 2021
Virtual Sea Otter Encounter
Join Shedd experts behind the scenes (virtually) for a sea otter play session, watch them dive, socialize, vocalize and groom and find out how their sustainable, restaurant-quality food prep happens. Read more
Jan 24, 2021
Winter Story Trail: Not a Stick
Walk the Red Wing trail at Sand Ridge Nature Center anytime during weekends in January and experience “Not a Stick” by Antoinette Portis unfold with every step. Read more
Jan 24, 2021