Events

Every year, Chicago Children’s Advocacy Center distributes thousands of toys to children and their families who come to the center after experiencing sexual abuse and other trauma. Many families have challenges beyond their recent trauma and providing holiday gifts for their children can be one more source of stress. Be part of a family’s hope […]

Food! Board games! Friendships! Young adults with autism and related challenges who require minimal support are welcome to attend this popular social event at Pompei Restaurant in Little Italy at 1531 W. Taylor Street. ​Cost to attend is $10 and registration and proof of COVID-19 vaccination including booster is required. Please email a photo of your vaccination card to info@urbanautismsolutions.com if […]

As we close out the year, it is an important time for Chicago’s health care ecosystem and local communities to reflect and learn from the challenges and opportunities that surfaced in 2022. On Tuesday, December 13, HC3 (Health Care Council of Chicago), in partnership with the Illinois Medical District, invites community and local stakeholders to […]

Sapphire Queens in Wonderland is an exhibition that features the work of award-winning artist, Rhonda Gray. The show will be open to the public from March 24th-April 28th at the Chicago Center of Art and Technology. The exhibition includes a collection of vibrant mixed media portrait paintings and sculptures embodying women of African descent holding […]

Join a workshop teaching individuals the basics of djing. People identifying as having a disability will be prioritizing but event is open to all. Please add your access needs in your registration. There will be three DJ stations (vinyl, CDJS, and Serato) where participants will be able choose their preferred method and learn the basics […]

Hear the poems from the author herself! Leslé Honoré will be onsite at The Chicago Center for Arts and Technology to read some of her works, sign books, and be available for a brief discussion. Enjoy a night away from the daily noise and soak in impactful, creative, and moving poetry from one of Chicago's very […]

Presented by Annie Drehkoff, MS, CCLS Child Life Manager, ChicagoCAC In both healthcare and community settings, Certified Child Life Specialists help children and families cope with the stress and uncertainty of acute and chronic illness, injury, trauma, disability, loss, and bereavement. They provide evidence-based, developmentally, and psychologically appropriate interventions including therapeutic play, preparation for procedures, […]

The Illinois Medical District launched its 2023 Bike and Pedestrian Safety Action Plan in February. We would like to invite you to join us for a short walk through parts of the IMD to introduce you to the project, hear from you about your perspectives traveling around the IMD, and learn how to be involved […]

Presented by Rhiannon Reaves, MS, LCPC Director of Clinical Services, ChicagoCAC This training will cover what is typical versus problematic sexual behavior in children. After participating, attendees will be able to differentiate between common misconceptions regarding children with problematic sexual behavior and what is supported by research. The training will help participants identify strategies for […]

The Illinois Medical District launched its 2023 Bike and Pedestrian Safety Action Plan in February. We would like to invite you to join us for a short bike ride through parts of the IMD to introduce you to the project, hear from you about your perspectives traveling around the IMD, and learn how to be […]