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WDSRA –Autism Acceptance Month: Recreation as a Pathway To Belonging positivelynaperville.com/2026/04/14/wds… via @pndaily

"I think the more diversity that can be brought to the table, the greater the impact that you can have. Disability spans all nationalities, all languages, all cultures, all ages. That intersectionality is important," says Allaina Humphreys. unitedspinal.org/advocate-allai…

e-edition.dailyherald.com/infinity/artic… - Just getting started

At the April 7, 2026 City Council Meeting, the City of Naperville @NapervilleIL proclaimed April 2026 Autism Awareness Month @LittleFriendsIL @RayGrahamAssoc @turningpointeaf @CANNaperville @NaperParks @GiantStepsIL @ipsd204

IPSD 204 adjusting to serve more students with autism nctv17.org/news/ipsd-204-…

e-edition.dailyherald.com/infinity/artic… - A matter of dignity, independence Bill would enable consistent living standards for people with disabilities

Little Friends: April Is Autism Acceptance Month positivelynaperville.com/2026/04/01/lit… via @pndaily

e-edition.dailyherald.com/infinity/artic… - Inclusivity in nature: accessible walks bring joys of birding to people with physical limitations @birdability

And includes information about the Naperville Autism Friendly City initiative

join us for a webinar with William Bogdan, Disability Liaison, to learn about available resources, programs, and supports through the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office. Upcoming Webinar 📅 March 10, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM (Noon) 🔗 Register: qr.link/1ljzvp

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, dedicated to raising awareness about the autoimmune disease affecting over 1 million Americans. We're launching Women with MS Connect — a virtual support group. Join us on March 10 @ 6pm ET. unitedspinal.org/events/women-w…

“What we aim to do is provide seniors and youth, especially those living in lower-income communities, with a creative platform where they can de-stress and get their creativity out,” said Srestha Mithra, a co-founder of Crafting with Community. ow.ly/JjMP50YoVok

e-edition.dailyherald.com/infinity/artic… Mr. White "collaborated with audiologists and engineers to connect an electric violin directly to a student's cochlear implant system, creating what he calls an 'epic success.'" #Accessibility=Inclusion @ipsd204

e-edition.dailyherald.com/infinity/artic… - At suburban theater, young adults with special needs say 'Yes, and…' to improv

And the 2026 Special Needs Nights will be: June 14 - 6:30-8:00 pm June 28 - 6:30-8:00 pm July 19 - 6:30-8:00 pm napervilleparks.org/specialneedsni…

Little Friends: Trends and Transitions — Changes Happening in a World Dealing With Disabilities positivelynaperville.com/2026/02/09/lit… via @pndaily

ADVOCACY: Make homes accessible to people with limited mobility by following the three basics of “visitability” main-stream.org/advocacy-make-…

@UnitedSpinal Visitability!

Homes with accessibility features, such as step-free access are in high demand on Airbnb and demand will increase during large scale events. This free webinar will walk you through everything you need to get started as a host — join us on Jan 21. Register: events.zoom.us/e/view/osy8DAU…

Share Your Experiences with the IDD System in IL! All Events: qr.link/Ze5pCo Virtual | Jan 15: qr.link/JYDNr1 Springfield-Jan 15: qr.link/GhHqJf Countryside-Jan 17: qr.link/tV4JUf Virtual | Jan 20: qr.link/Blqw6K