Plainfield Township Abilities Team

10/05/2026

📣 Family Support Network Event: Preparing for Your Child's Transition to Adulthood

As your child approaches adulthood, navigating the transition from educational services to adult services can feel overwhelming. Join us for an informative evening featuring Suzanne Aaron, CRE-AVD, Senior Information & Outreach Specialist with The Arc of Illinois.

✅ Learn key steps and timelines
✅ Receive a helpful transition planning checklist
✅ Explore important decisions and resources
✅ Connect with Little Friends adult services representatives

📅 October 23, 2026
⏰ 6:00 to 8:00 PM
📍 27555 Diehl Rd., Warrenville, IL (Entrance G)

A light dinner and refreshments will be provided.

On-site care services for children of attendees will be available with advance registration.

📞 Questions? Call 630-355-6533

10/03/2026

📣 NEW and school resource: IEP & 504 Meeting Cheat Sheet for Parents & Guardians

🏫 Walking into an IEP or 504 meeting can feel overwhelming, and this cheat sheet helps parents and guardians stay focused on what their child needs in order to learn at school. Find vital questions to ask and useful phrases for responding to common pushback. Learn how to make sure accommodations and goals are specific, measurable, and never aimed at reducing .

🔗 Access this new free TAA resource: https://bit.ly/4rKiXIn

10/02/2026

Be sure to register for the Sensory Friendly Movie Night at Plainfield Area Public Library THIS SUNDAY 10/4! 🎥🍿

Registration QR Code and website in the pic below.

* This event is not affiliated with the Plainfield Township Abilities Team, however, we love sharing opportunities to help our residents enjoy more fun, connection, and inclusion in our community and beyond! 💙

10/02/2026

Be sure to check out this incredible event!

* This event is not affiliated with the Plainfield Township Abilities Team, however, we love sharing opportunities to help our residents enjoy more fun, connection, and inclusion in our community and beyond! 💙

A free day at the runway for Chicagoland families of children with disabilities, short flights, aircraft up close, and a community that shows up. Register your interest.

09/29/2026

09/26/2026

🍂 Spend a fall afternoon at Blackberry Farm with FVSRA on Sunday, October 4 from 11:30am–1:00pm!

Enjoy a classic fall outing with free admission, rides and attractions for families to explore together. While families enjoy everything Blackberry Farm has to offer, caregivers will have an opportunity to meet, connect and build community with one another through FVSRA Caregiver Network.

Admission is FREE with an RSVP thanks to the generous support of Aurora Rotary, Batavia Rotary, Batavia Mother’s Club, Fike Family Foundation and FVSRF.

🌟 Reserve your spot: bit.ly/CaregiverNetworkRSVP

09/26/2026

Join us for the Hines VA Local Games & Autumn Adaptive Sports Expo! 🎉 Don’t miss the exciting Sports Expos featuring the Chicago Comets Beep Baseball team and Chicago Bears Wheelchair Football, plus a special appearance by Carlos May, White Sox alumni! ⚾🏈 All Veterans and their families are welcome to enjoy adaptive sports, community resources, and a FREE lunch, thanks to the Gary Sinise Foundation.
📅 Date: Sept. 26, 2026
🕗 Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Walk at 8:30 a.m.)
📍 Location: Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital

Let’s celebrate 40 years of adaptive sports and support our nation’s heroes!