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Free Workshop: Teaching Safety Skills to Children with ASD

Autism: Teaching Safety Skills to Children with ASD This FREE workshop will help parents determine the safety needs of their children and learn how to teach targeted safety skills using Social Stories, visual supports, rules and guidelines, as well as how to allow children to practice safely, as needed. The target ...read more

Friendships: The High School Years

Who & What: During this virtual group, high school age teenagers will connect with their peers to learn and practice the social skills they need to make and keep friends (while they are social distancing). They will grow in their understanding of social cues and rules across adolescence. The group will ...read more

Sibling Workshop + Family Fun Event: “Sprinkle the Love”

Sibling Workshop + Family Fun Event "Sprinkle the Love" Saturday, February 5, 2022 10 am to Noon Family Fun Event Begins at NOON to 2 pm Nash Recreation Center 304 South 5th Street Oregon, Illinois Current COVID safety guidelines will be followed for this in-person event.  A Sibling Workshop is intended for the siblings of children with special needs to provide ...read more

Florissa Sibling Workshop “Thankful for Friends”

Saturday • November 6th • 10am-2pm Nash Recreation Center • 304 S. 5th Street, Oregon, Illinois A Sibling Workshop is intended for the siblings of children with special needs to provide fun, education and peer support. Siblings between the ages of 5 to 15 are welcome to come and enjoy games and activities. “Thankful ...read more

Adventure Awaits! Sibling Workshop

Adventure Awaits! Exploring the Great Outdoors! Sibling Workshop Lowell Park Nature Center 2114 Lowell Park Road, Dixon Saturday, September 25 - 10am to 2pm *** We are only limited to 8 kids! So Register soon! *** A Sibling Workshop is intended for siblings of children with special needs to provide fun, education and peer support. Siblings ...read more

Florissa Family Fun Evening

Family Fun Night at Lowell Park Lowell Park at the Lions Shelter 2114 Lowell Park Road • Dixon, Illinois Saturday, May 22, 2021 Starts at 3:30pm Family Fun Nights was created for families of children special needs. Come join us for an evening of FREE food, fun and games. Event will be rain or shine! if ...read more

NASH Recreation Center / Lowell Park Day Camp

SUMMER CAMPS FOR SCHOOL-AGED CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS NASH Recreation Center / Oregon Park District 304 South 5th Steet  •  Oregon, Illinois 61061 4 Days of Awesome-ness! Monday, June 7 through Thursday, June 10 9 to 11:30 AM Monday thru Thursday • Art Activities • 4-H Fun • Catch the Wave NASH Swimming • Master Gardener Class • & So ...read more

Introduction to Parental Rights Under Special Education Law

Oregon Public Library, Easterseals, Equip for Equality, and Florissa Present: Introduction to Parental Rights Under Special Education Law With special attention to advocating for services to address regression during remote learning. Presented by Mike Shea, Senior Attorney, Equip for Equality. Mike has been an attorney in EFE’s Special Education Clinic for seven years. He ...read more

Celebrating the Planet

Join Us! Saturday, April 24 10 AM to 2 PM "Celebrating the Planet" Lowell Park • 2114 Lowell Park Road • Dixon, Illinois   This action-packed and interactive day has been created and is intended for the siblings of children with special needs. Siblings between the ages of 5 to 15 are welcomed. Hey Friends -- come join ...read more

Virtual – 5th Annual Florissa 5K & Fun Run

Florissa Family 5K Race / Fun Run - VIRTUAL ONLY Special thanks to our Presenting Sponsors ~ Boss Carpet One & BorgWarner! The 5th Annual Florissa 5K & Fun Run has once again gone virtual this year. So, stay active, stay safe and stay connected -- while benefitting the children's programs of Florissa. Online Registration ...read more

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