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December 2023

Tips for Enjoying the Holidays with Special Needs


While the holiday season can be a magical time, it can also bring unique challenges for families of children with special needs. Events that feature loud noises, big crowds, and bright lights can be overwhelming for many children, as well as their parents! Here are our tips for keeping the season calm and bright. Read more here.


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🎄Sensory Friendly Holiday Events🎄

       Aurora Festival of Lights at Phillips Park from November 24 – December 25

       Santa’s Rock n’ Lights Drive-Thru Light Show in Grayslake from November 17 - December 31

       Let it Shine Light Show in Northbrook and Schaumburg

       Willow Hill Lights Experience in Northbrook from November 17 – January 6

       World of Illumination Arctic Adventure in Gurnee from November 17 – December 31

       Enjoy the Holiday Express – Special Needs Night at Blackberry Farm in Aurora on December 1 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

       Visit Caring Santa at Woodfield Mall in Schaumburg on December 3 and December 10 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

       Visit Santa at Oakbrook Terrace on Santa Cares day on December 3 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

       Visit Santa at his Naperville Workshop on Special Needs Night at the Riverwalk Café on November 29 and November 30 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

       Chanukah Party 2023 on December 13 from 6:15 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Chicago Mitzvah Campaign in Chicago

Read more here.

📢 Upcoming Presentations and Fairs

"Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family" (AM In-person option - public welcome)

Presented by Clancy & Associates


Niles Township District for Special Education (NTDSE)

Monday, January 29, 9:30AM-10:30AM


What can you do today to protect and ensure your child's access to governmental benefits, programs, and services? This seminar will guide you through the essentials of special needs planning, government benefits, ABLE accounts, and financial planning for the special needs family. Jennifer Sabourin, attorney and parent of a child with disabilities, will be presenting.


Click here to register.

"Legal and Financial Planning for the Special Needs Family" (Virtual PM option - public welcome)

Presented by Clancy & Associates


Niles Township District for Special Education (NTDSE)

Wednesday, January 31, 7:00PM-8:00PM


What can you do today to protect and ensure your child's access to governmental benefits, programs, and services? This seminar will guide you through the essentials of special needs planning, government benefits, ABLE accounts, and financial planning for the special needs family. Jennifer Sabourin, attorney and parent of a child with disabilities, will be presenting.


Click here to register.

Be sure to check out our Events Page regularly for newly scheduled events.
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