Community Service Options, Inc.

The National Association for Down Syndrome and the Adult Down Syndrome Center present The More than Down Syndrome Workshop.

A FREE seminar for parents/family/caregivers of a person of any age with a dual diagnosis of Down Syndrome PLUS Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Topic: How to Address Behaviors with Katie Frank and open forum
Date: June 27, 2026
Time: 9:30am-11:00am Central
Registration required. Use QR code below or click here: https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fwl.donorperfect.net%2fweblink%2fweblink.aspx%3fname%3dE205021%26id%3d102&c=E,1,mnh5Oib5JevdU5gt2rrSk3qBWVrbv6hdPiHb9BQ7y-UCfLdikuyQ1IgJK5yY9TppC5qPRMrTEao14VuAJG_HVkUwZjMf2mCG7_Qwr5TK6A,,&typo=1

Happy Monday all👋! We hope all had a blessed Mother’s Day. Registration for The 2nd Annual Catch-22 Resource Venue is now LIVE🤗!! Our Catch-22 Resource Venue is the 1st of its kind public resource fair in the Chicago Proper area for adults with disabilities. The registration link is as follows: https://bit.ly/3QWYcep
Thank you to our sponsors 19th Ward Alderman Matt O'Shea’s office, Al's Cookie Mixx, & The Arc of Illinois for your support & making this year’s event more impactful. Please refer to the flyer for more details. Stay tuned! More exciting event details are soon to follow🤗!

🤠🎶 ¡Boogie Nights 2026 – Baile Cuadrado! 🎶🤠

¡Community Service Options le invita a nuestro próximo evento de Boogie Nights! Acompáñenos para una noche de música, baile, diversión y comunidad con una emocionante temática de Baile Cuadrado.

📅 Fecha: 17 de julio de 2026
🕔 Hora: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Ubicación: 6845 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL

⭐ ¡Habrá juegos de carnaval y premios! ⭐

🎟 Información de reservación:
• Llame al (773) 471-4700 para reservar a partir del 26 de mayo de 2026
• $10 por persona
• Los grupos de 10 o más deben pagar por adelantado al hacer la reservación
• Cada participante debe proporcionar su propio transporte
• Habrá música y refrigerios

¡Esperamos verlos para una noche llena de baile, amistad y diversión! Póngase su sombrero vaquero y acompáñenos en otra inolvidable edición de Boogie Nights.

🤠🎶 Boogie Nights 2026 – Square Dance! 🎶🤠

Community Service Options is excited to invite you to our next Boogie Nights event—a fun-filled Square Dance celebration! Join us for an evening of music, dancing, games, and community as we bring a little country flair to the dance floor.

📅 Date: July 17, 2026
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: 6845 S. Western Ave., Chicago, IL

⭐ Featuring Carnival Games and Prizes! ⭐

🎟 Reservation Information:
• Please call (773) 471-4700 to reserve your spot beginning May 26, 2026
• $10 per person
• Groups of 10 or more must pre-pay at the time of reservation
• Participants must provide their own transportation
• Music and refreshments will be provided

We look forward to seeing everyone for an evening of dancing, laughter, and fun with friends. Grab your cowboy hat and join us for another memorable Boogie Nights event!

📣 𝐓𝐰𝐨-𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬: 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬

Caring for a loved one with disabilities means planning for today and preparing for the future.

Join us this June and July for the FREE two-part webinar series for families, caregivers, siblings, and advocates.

📅 Register for June 9: http://qr.link/8LZ4qr
📅 Register for July 14: http://qr.link/cRrhIy

The sessions will be led by 𝐌𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐬, Financial Advisor with Thrivent.

Whether you are a parent, sibling, caregiver, or advocate, you will leave with helpful information, tools, and resources to support your loved one’s future.

We hope you will join us for these important conversations!

Abilities Expo Chicago is Coming Soon!

Community Service Options is excited to share information about the upcoming Abilities Expo, taking place June 12–14 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center!

This FREE event brings together products, resources, workshops, and experiences designed to promote accessibility, independence, and community connection for individuals with disabilities, families, caregivers, and professionals.

📅 Event Dates: June 12–14
📍 Location: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center
🎟 Free Registration: https://rebrand.ly/vu19ynv

Highlights include:
✨ Adaptive sports and dance activities
✨ Accessible fashion shows by Runway of Dreams
✨ Assistive technology showcases
✨ Free wheelchair repair services
✨ Complimentary loaner scooters (first come, first served)
✨ American Sign Language interpretation
✨ Accessible workshops on travel, Medicare, advocacy, home design, and more
✨ Service dogs and mini horses
✨ Fully accessible adaptive climbing wall
✨ Innovative accessibility tools for individuals with vision disabilities
✨ Meet disability advocates Squirmy & Grubs
✨ Relaxation and charging area on-site

🚆 Taking public transportation? Free shuttle service will be available from Arlington Park Metra Station. More transportation details: https://www.abilities.com/chicago/show-info

This event offers valuable resources, education, and opportunities for connection within the disability community. If you or someone you know may benefit, be sure to register and help spread the word!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

May is a time to raise awareness, fight stigma, and remind one another that mental health is an essential part of overall well-being.

Founded in 1949, Mental Health Awareness Month encourages open conversations about mental health and highlights the importance of access to support and care. Each year, approximately 1 in 5 adults experiences mental illness, reminding us that mental health challenges affect individuals, families, workplaces, and communities across all walks of life.

This year’s focus emphasizes community, connection, and creating more good days through support—because no one should have to navigate mental health struggles alone.

💚 Why this month matters:
• Breaking Stigma: Talking openly about mental health helps normalize seeking support and reminds us that asking for help is a sign of strength, not weakness.
• Raising Awareness: Education helps build understanding about mental health conditions and the realities many individuals face every day.
• Building Community: Compassionate, supportive communities can make a meaningful difference in someone’s healing and well-being.

At Community Service Options, we recognize the importance of mental wellness for the individuals, families, and communities we serve. This month, let’s continue to lead with empathy, kindness, and connection.

Together, we can help create more good days. 💚