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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

Nurturing Yourself in this Challenging Time / Soul Collage: Connecting to Each Other and Ourselves Through Intuitive Art Making.

Webinar Saturday, April 10, 2021 9:30am - 2:30pm Webinar Schedule Participant log-in: 9:15am Session 1: 9:30am - 12:00pm • Centering and Soul Collage Creation 1 Hour Break: 12:00pm - 1pm Participant log-in: 12:45pm Session 2: 1:00pm - 2:30pm • Reflection and Sharing For Moms of Children with Disabilities of any age: Nurturing Yourself in this Challenging Time Soul Collage / Connecting ...read more

Sibling Workshop: Zoom’n Under the Rainbow

Please join us on ZOOM for a Virtual Sibling Gathering.  Sibling Workshop: Zoom’n Under The Rainbow  ---  Saturday, March 13  •  10 AM - 12 NOON 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 ...read more

SibShop: Chase Those Midwinter Blues Away!

Chase Those Midwinter Blues Away! February 6, 2021  •  10:00 AM-12:00PM   Please join us on ZOOM for a Virtual Sibling Gathering! A Sibling Workshop -- a SibShop -- is intended for the siblings of children with special needs to provide fun, education and peer support. This event will be action packed and interactive. All ...read more

Trauma-Informed Practice: Creating a Safe Haven Classroom

Come discover "what to do" with trauma-informed practice research information provided in this free webinar. After reviewing how complex trauma impacts the developing brain, practical application of this information will be emphasized. Join us as we learn how to design a safe haven classroom environment, make instructional accommodations to meet ...read more

Sensory Friendly Santa Claus Meet & Greet

Oregon Public Library Presents Santa Claus! Schedule a personal meet and greet with our Sensory Friendly Santa! To schedule your time with Santa Claus, please call 815-732-2724. November 27th and 28th  •  From 10am to 3pm Due to COVID, you must have an appointment. Each child will receive a take and make craft and socially distance ...read more

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