Assistive / Educational Technology training sessions [Please note that you need to sign up for each individual training session you are interested in.] I will be providing training and information sessions for parents, educators and all who are interested in how technology can help children with learning and participation. I have worked as an occupational therapist and assistive technology consultant for 24 years. There have been some very significant developments in the assistive technology …

A civic minded group the Lion's Club has tirelessly worked for disabled children and adults. Glasses, hearing aids, guide and companion dogs, all are available from adults and children regardless of cost.

Welcome to CASPAN, the Chicago Autism SPectrum Adult (and Teen) Network! Meet with local teens, young adults and adults affected by Asperger's, autism, PDD-NOS, and related autistic spectrum and pervasive developmental issues. Both formally and self-diagnosed people attend regularly. We have several different groups around the Chicago area. We currently list support groups that meet in Barrington, Palos Hills, Naperville, Palatine, and downtown Chicago. We additionally have groups just for Women …

Based on the Book All Children Flourishing; it is parenting guide for all children but developed for children with ADD/ADHD, Sensory Integration, Twice Exceptional, Gifted, High Intensity, Highly Sensitive, Spectrum/Autistic qualities, Anxiety/Depression, School Refusal, Homeschooler, Educators and Therapists

Many people hunger to live within a supportive community where they feel welcome and comfortable, a modern, highly functional family of choice. Everyone wants this but surely vulnerable populations need it. Single parents, seniors, young people starting out, veterans and disabled people would be more stable and secure with back up to look after the children, remember the medication, cook dinner or clean it up, shovel the walk, mow the lawn and much more. Purchasing a 2 to 4-flat with friends and …

The Chicago Chronic Pain Meetup group will provide a safe and supportive place for people to interact with others and share anything related to living life with chronic pain. People in chronic pain share a common experience that is hard to communicate with others. I hope we can all benefit from meeting others who truly understand. Meetings will provide members with an opportunity to learn from each other, and hopefully we can all benefit from sharing our experiences. We are open to anybody who h …

Do you enjoy helping others? New in town? Like fun people who smile a lot? Has the rat race got you down? Want a calendar full of unique things to do? TRY VOLUNTEERING! Chicago Fun Volunteers is a unique & open forum thru which all altruistic activity w/in the area can be monitored. Join and help our large and active community of members keep tabs on opportunities in: Fests, Park Districts, UnitedWay, Food Pantries, Tutoring, Afterschool Programs, Local Cleanups, Senior Centers, Animal Shelters …

STOP DREAMING ABOUT IT! Travel with other like minded singles and have the time of your life.  Singles Adventures contributes to host countries non-profits that focus on children and the disabled.   I encourage while traveling that you buy local goods, learn local culture, refrain from aggressive bargaining. Singles Wild in Panama Video

LIVE CHAT too! Meet People Interested in Dining Out & Social Events. Break bread with fellow foodies, visit interesting venues--theater events, movies, bars/dance clubs, karaoke, comedy shows, bowling, musical & theatrical productions, sight seeing/architectural tours, etc. Learn to create new meals and desserts when we offer our Cooking Classes! Discover new restaurants, enjoy delicious meals and make satisfying conversation with friendly dinner companions. It's a big dinner table and all are …

… We're the world's 16th largest WordPress Meetup with 830+ members. Our group encompass a broad range of members including newbies and experienced developers. Chicago WordPress Meetup Group is the leader for WordPress in the Chicagoland area and Midwestern USA. Our group is laid-back, down-to-earth and helpful. You'll feel welcomed and appreciated when you attend meetings. Our meetings are well organized and include a written agenda. Interactive demonstrations are hands-on and presented on a larg …

This is a MeetUp Group to help Chicago college students with ADHD and students who suspect they might have ADHD (struggling with time management, organization, procrastination, meeting deadlines, pulling all-nighters). We discuss effective coping skills and strategies to better manage the challenges of ADHD in academic performance, relationships and tasks of daily living. The group is run by ADHD Centers (www.addcenters.com), which provides diagnostic, support and treatment services to ad …

Meet with local people who suffer from Fibromyalgia to discuss, share, laugh, and conquer the misconceptions regarding this disabling condition. Support, understanding, and validation in a comfortable environment is important! This meetup will always be an open group where people are invited but not obligated to discuss and share their experiences with various coping mechanisms, solutions for relief of pain, fatigue, fog, etc. There are several remedies with published studies but empirical, f …

Tourette Connection is a meet-up group for anyone whose life is affected by Tourette Syndrome: self, spouse, partner, child, sibling, teacher, health professional, etc. Children are welcome to attend-supervision, snacks, crafts, and games are provided. Our next meeting is March 14th.  There is no charge to attend our monthly meetings. 

***Have a Safe Memorial Day Weekend and remember to honor the fallen***   Feeling completely fed up and frustrated by eHarmony, match, and all the let's-rip-you-off-in-the-search-for-love.coms? Wondering how you can possibly make a connection of any kind with a profile on a computer sceen? Don't feel comfortable with other singles groups events? Then you should definitely join us! Intelligent Schaumburg Singles Social Club  is a very friendly, fun, well organized singles group with events that a …

Meet local Parents of Children with Special Needs, regardless of diagnosis. Gather for support and advice. Find out that there are non-medical alternatives to helping your children.

Chris Kennedy is running for States Attorney of Lake County. He brings with him a very impressive background of professionalism, integrity, and honesty, working for the rights of the disabled in Springfield, and a commitment to fight against wrongful convictions if elected. Many in the community have and are planning coffees in support of him, the next one being at the home of State Senator Susan Garrett, with keynote speaker, David Hoffman this Thursday, Jan. 26 at 5:30. For more info contact m …