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Abilities Expo - Chicago
2025-06-20 - 2025-06-22 | Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, Thoreau Drive North, Schaumburg, IL, 60173, United States
Abilities Expo brings you life-changing opportunities. It’s products and tech. It’s the chance to play quad rugby, climb an all-inclusive climbing wall, meet a mini horse and connect with others in the disability community.

AAC Summer Workshop
2025-08-05 - 2025-08-06 | IATP, 701 North Walnut Street, Springfield, IL, 62702, United States
This 2-day, hybrid (virtual and in-person) AAC Summer Workshop will offer various speakers from various backgrounds to help you enhance and grow your skills regarding AAC. The workshop courses will be for everyone, including beginner to advanced AAC professionals, teachers, Speech-Language Pathologists, parents, Paraprofessionals, and anyone wanting to learn more about AAC.
Tuesday, August 5th (Hybrid) 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
AAC and Literacy
Savanna Brittlebank, Ph.D., CCC-SLP
Register10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
AAC in Schools
Caitlyn Smith
Register1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Gestalt Language Processing and AAC Use
Angi Martin, Ed.D., CCC/SLP-A
Register3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Switch Making Workshop
Lynette Strode and Robin Richard
RegisterWednesday, August 6th (Virtual Only) 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
AAC with Emergent Communicators
Andrea Winfrey, M.A. CCC-SLP and Claire Parrent, M.S. CCC-SLP
Register10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
CVI and AAC
Joy Hyzny, Assistive Technology Specialist
Register11:30 AM - 12:15 PM
Mental Health in the AAC Community
Stephanie Fassov, M.A.
Register1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
AAC Computer Control Features
Brittney Bourgeois, M.A. CCC-SLP
Register

IATP at the Illinois State Fair
2025-08-07 10:00 - 2025-08-17 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Illinois Building – Illinois State Fair Grounds, East Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL, 62702, United States
Join IATP in the air-conditioned Illinois Building throughout the Illinois State Fair.

Senior Day at the Illinois State Fair
2025-08-11 10:00 - 17:00 | Illinois Building – Illinois State Fair Grounds, East Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL, 62702, United States

Caring Together, Living Better by AgeOptions
2025-08-16 11:00 - 14:00 | Sheet Metal Workers’ Local Union 73, 4550 Roosevelt Rd, Hillside, IL, 60162, United States
Summer Spark: Resources to Brighten Your Caregiving Journey
Are you a family member, spouse, neighbor or friend providing care someone else? You are a caregiver! Join us for a full day of learning empowerment in a summertime resource fair. Enjoy refreshments entertainment among a community of supporters and service providers.
Learn More About:

Support Services
Legal and Financial Planning
Healthcare Community Resources
Building a Caregiver Toolkit
Resources for Grandparents and Children
