SEDOL Foundation

Cerebral Palsy affects movement and muscle control, making everyday tasks more challenging for those living with it. March is Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, promote inclusion, and push for better research, treatment, and support.

Thank you all for joining us at Laremont's "Where In the World Is Larry the Lion?" Trivia Night! We are so grateful for your support❤️🦁

On International Wheelchair Day we celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of wheelchair users, as well as the positive impact wheelchairs have on users' lives #InternationalWheelchairDay #AccessibilityMatters

One out of every 10 Americans is living with a rare disease. Worldwide, there are more than 300 million people with rare diseases. Wear stripes today, February 28th, to show support and raise awareness for Rare Disease Day. #RareDiseaseDay #ShowYourStripes

Today we recognize World Encephalitis Day. This day focuses on improving the early recognition and treatment of encephalitis, an often misunderstood inflammation of the brain

Invisible Disabilities Week aims to raise awareness and support for individuals with disabilities that aren't immediately visible & encourages people to share their stories, advocate for understanding, and participate in activities to promote inclusivity & empathy.

This year's One Special Night event is less than a month away! The event will be at The Lehman Mansion in Lake Villa and features music by The Moods. Purchase your tickets now to reserve your seats. sedolfoundation.org/one-special-ni… #themoods #SEDOL #onespecialnight

World Cerebral Palsy Day is observed each year on October 6th. CP is the most common lifelong physical disability, affecting a person's ability to walk, move, or communicate. Every story is different, but the community stands together—unique and united.

Today is Laremont School's Trunk or Treat and Special Needs Resource Fair! Come out and enjoy the festivities and get some great information from local organizations. #SEDOL

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The SEDOL Foundation take great pride in helping our students reach their goals to prepare them for meaningful employment within our communities. #NDEAM #SEDOL

October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month. It’s a month to raise awareness and celebrate the many abilities of our loved ones with Down syndrome. DSAM seeks to break down barriers and focus on promoting advocacy for people with Down syndrome. #DSAM

The International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated annually on September 23, recognizing the importance of sign languages in ensuring the human rights and inclusion of deaf communities worldwide.

Save the date for this year's One Special Night for Very Special Kids at Lehmann Mansion. Details and registration will be available soon so stay tuned! #SEDOL

Join the SEDOL community October 4th for the special needs Trunk or Treat/Fall Festival and Resource Fair. Bring the kids (costumes not required) for a fun event in a safe space and meet some amazing organizations with great resources for our community. #specialneeds #SEDOL

Tomorrow at Volo Museum/Jurassic Gardens! Sensory Sunday is held the third Sunday of each month at Jurassic Gardens. Bring your family for a quieter, calmer experience. Go to ow.ly/UoX350WYPF0 for more information. #volomuseum #jurassicgardens

This weekend our friends at LAUNCH! Gurnee will be hosting their monthly VIP time for families with sensory sensitivities. See flyer for details and check out their website for more information. #LAUNCH #sensoryfriendly

Laremont School is hosting their annual Trunk or Treat/Resource Fair October 4th and are still looking for people to sign up their trunks and hand out goodies to our amazing students. See flyers for details and contact information. #SEDOL #inclusion #specialneeds #resources

UPDATE: The rain should be stopping in the next half hour so we will be walking/running. If you decide not to come this morning, you can still complete your 5K virtually at a more convenient time. We encourage you to share photos and tag #run4sedol. Thank you!

This morning's race time will be delayed by one hour and start at 9:30AM. We will post another update at 8:00 so please check back with us here. Thank you!

The race is on! As of now there is a chance of rain but we will still be hosting our 5K. If you haven't registered or picked up your race bag, you can do so starting at 7:30AM at Independence Grove. Race begins at 8:30. We will post here if anything changes Saturday morning.