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September 2025

Support Group Meeting – Live Webinar

September 25 @ 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
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This webinar will offer family members an overview of early childhood services and supports that are required to be provided by a school district as well as a question and answer session. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session.  Presenter(s): Linda Prewitt, Public Policy and Education Liaison Webinar Date:  Thursday, September 25, 2025 Webinar…

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October 2025

Support Group Meeting – In Person

October 23 @ 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Freeburg Township Center, 203 S. Richland Street
Freeburg, IL 62243 United States
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This presentation will inform parents of children with disabilities of the services the Illinois Assistive Technology Program provides. Augmentative devices will be available for parents to try out.  Note: Approximately three weeks before the meeting, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session.  Presenter(s): Alison Witt and Chrissy Harth, with the Illinois Assistive Technology Program. Support Group Meeting Date: October 23, 2025…

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November 2025

Social Stories: Preparing Our Kids and Ourselves – Live Webinar

November 13 @ 5:30 pm–7:00 pm
Live Webinar IL United States + Google Map

Change can be hard, but social stories can help! In this workshop, parents and educators will learn the basics of how to support children through new or novel experiences through the creation of social stories/narratives. Discover tools and techniques to make quick and easy social stories to help minimize your child’s anxiety before doctor’s appointments, school events, or the unpredictable holiday season. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration…

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December 2025

Support Group Meeting – How to Keep from Kicking Santa Claus – Tips for Managing Holiday Stress – Live Webinar

December 11 @ 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Live Webinar IL United States + Google Map

Contrary to the ads on TV, holiday times are not always happy ones, especially for children with disabilities and their families. Too much rushing around, over-crowded schedules, and extra noise along with unrealistic expectations and others’ misunderstanding our children can make us all feel like kicking Santa Claus. Together we will explore the sources of our holiday stress and learn prevention strategies and in-the-moment supports that will help make everyone’s time more enjoyable. Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar,…

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January 2026

Support Group Meeting – In Person

January 22, 2026 @ 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Freeburg Township Center, 203 S. Richland Street
Freeburg, IL 62243 United States
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Join families of young children with disabilities as we support, encourage and learn from one another. Note: Approximately three weeks before the meeting, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to the day of the session.  Presenter(s): Sheri Kraus Meeting Date: January 22, 2026 Registration: 6:30pm – 7:00pm ~ Meeting: 7:00pm – 8:00pm Meeting Location: Freeburg Township Center, 203 S. Righland Street, Freeburg, IL 62243

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February 2026

Support Group Meeting – Live Webinar

February 26, 2026 @ 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
Live Webinar IL United States + Google Map

In this presentation, participants will learn about the process of transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood Education services.  We’ll share tools, resources, and useful suggestions to assist families of young children with disabilities in preparing to be active participants in their child’s transition from Early Intervention to Early Childhood education.    Note: Approximately three weeks before the webinar, registrants will receive an email to confirm receipt of their registration request and important instructions that should be viewed prior to…

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