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May 4th, 2021
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
April 28th, 2021
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
April 14th, 2021
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
March 26th, 2021
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
March 16th, 2021
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
February 22nd, 2021
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
February 17th, 2021
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
January 6th, 2021
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
December 17th, 2020
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
November 11th, 2020
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