Events
First Friends April 7- May 26
Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Dr Ste 200, Northbrook, IL, United StatesWelcome to First Friends, Keshet's program for families of infants 3-18 months with disabilities or complex medical needs. Through gentle play, music and sensory experiences, babies enjoy meaningful early learning...
Linkages Support Group
For older adults who have adult children with disabilities. Get support, encouragement, and understanding from others who are experiencing similar issues and concerns. Learn to navigate aging and disability service...
First Friends April 7- May 26
Elaine Kersten Children's Center 255 Revere Dr Ste 200, Northbrook, IL, United StatesWelcome to First Friends, Keshet's program for families of infants 3-18 months with disabilities or complex medical needs. Through gentle play, music and sensory experiences, babies enjoy meaningful early learning while parents connect with others who truly understand. Guided by caring experts, First Friends offers more than a class--it's a supportive, judgement-free community built on...
Understanding Guardianship: The Role of a Legal Guardian and Process for Obtaining Legal Guardianship
Services for People with Disabilities (SFPD) presents a free Community Education Workshop. This 2-part series focuses on guardianship, the ethical responsibilities of their role, and the legal process of obtaining guardianship. Registration is required. Part One: May 28th , 2026 11:00am The Role of a Legal Guardian Join presenter Barry Lowy the Director of The Office of...
Linkages Support Group
For older adults who have adult children with disabilities. Get support, encouragement, and understanding from others who are experiencing similar issues and concerns. Learn to navigate aging and disability service...
Linkages Support Group
For older adults who have adult children with disabilities. Get support, encouragement, and understanding from others who are experiencing similar issues and concerns. Learn to navigate aging and disability service...
Accessible Public Transportation in Chicago Provided by the RTA
Services for People with Disabilities (SFPD) presents a free Community Education Workshop. Join us for a presentation by the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA). This presentation will cover accessible public transportation in Chicago. We will take a closer look at accessibility features on fixed route public transportation, RTA Fare Programs, ADA Paratransit, and the Taxi Access...
ReelAbilities Film Festival: Nina is an Athlete
Nina is an Athlete features Israeli wheelchair badminton champion Nina Gorodetsky, who has her first and maybe last chance to make it to the Paralympics. Amidst debating what she would be willing to sacrifice to realize her Olympic dream, a worldwide pandemic changes everything. A discussion follows with Israel ParaSport follows the film. Presented in...
ReelAbilities Film Festival: Don’t Look Away
Don't Look Away features Corey, who was born with a rare condition requiring over 50 cranial reconstructive surgeries, searching for normalcy, love, and acceptance in a swipe-left, swipe-right world. The film explores how his look affects his ability to live a “normal life” and challenges viewers to question who misses out when we reject those...
ReelAbilities Film Festival: OKAY! The ASD Band Film
In OKAY! The ASD Band Film follows four talented musicians with autism who come together through their shared love of music and form the ASD Band. The teens shatter stereotypes about people with autism and navigate a world where they are often misunderstood. As they write, record, and perform their first album, they find strength...
ReelAbilities Film Festival: Do You Dream in Color?
This film features Connor, Nick, Sarah and Carina, teenagers navigating the growing pains of high school. But unlike their peers, these four teens face another challenge—they’re blind. This coming-of-age story captures the journeys of four teenagers as they strive to achieve their goals: to be a sponsored skateboarder, to travel the world, to become a...
Linkages Support Group
For older adults who have adult children with disabilities. Get support, encouragement, and understanding from others who are experiencing similar issues and concerns. Learn to navigate aging and disability service systems. Discuss the importance of future planning and explore ideas on how to do this. Discover the value of learning and discussing these issues with...