Join the Services for People with Disabilities team for an evening of community, connection, fun, and games as we BINGO the night away! We welcome adults 18+ with disabilities and not yet disabled to join in the fun. Light refreshments will be provided, and registration is required.



BINGO will be held in the gym where there is a step-free accessible entrance. The gym space includes a slip resistant grey floor; overhead fluorescent lighting and mechanical sounds are present in the space. A microphone will be used to call BINGO. Parking is available onsite, as well as street parking, and is located on the #11 CTA bus route.

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Occupational Therapist led Class: For ages 5-7 years and 8-10 years

Looking for a fun way to practice social participation skills like turn taking, sharing, self-regulation, social awareness, and engaging with others? Our social skills class is the place for you! 

In this occupational therapy-lead class, children will learn to become flexible thinkers, read cues of their peers and build empathy, while they practice interacting and building relationships through fun activities. During the first class, peers will identify interests that will help shape the theme of ongoing activities.

Class Location: Abe and Ida Cooper Center

Class Schedule:

• Mondays (5-7 years) 4-5pm: Dec 1, 8, 15, Jan 5, 12, & 19th
  • Register for Monday sessions today!
• Thursdays (8-10 years) 5-6pm: Dec 4, 11, 18, Jan 8th, 15th, 22nd
  • Register for Thursday sessions today!

Class Fee: $300/6-week session*

*Classes require at least three participants to run. Payment (cash or card) will be collected when a final census is confirmed. If clinician is absent, makeup sessions or refunds will be offered. If child is absent, there are no refunds.

* Thanks to generous funder support, the class fee is waived for participants new to JCFS Chicago.

Creates a space for boys to engage socially through play and other structured activities that support communication, problem solving, and emotional regulation. Through individual and joint activities such as story-telling, building, and physical play, boys will develop their capacity to interact effectively in their daily lives.

Insurance accepted

To register, call 855.275.5237 or email Ask@JCFS.org. Space is limited.

Offers children additional support in their social interactions with peers. Through small and large group play activities, children will learn to identify their feelings in social situations and understand the consequences of their behavior.

Insurance accepted

To register, call 855.275.5237 or email Ask@JCFS.org. Space is limited.

Provides opportunities for alternative avenues of self-expression and social connection. There will be a group experience with emphasis on developing skills for emotional regulation, communication, and deepening social relationships. Girls are encouraged to use art, drama, and play to express themselves and connect with one another in a small group.

Insurance accepted

To register, call 855.275.5237 or email Ask@JCFS.org. Space is limited.

Come explore, play, enjoy pizza dinner and celebrate Shabbat with us.

Check in at 5:30pm. Shabbat blessings and dinner at 5:45pm. 

Register today.

Services for People with Disabilities (SFPD) presents a free Community Education Workshop.



Join us for a virtual informational hour with Mike Walther, Certified Financial Planner, and Randi Gillespie, Director of Special Needs Services, from Oak Wealth Advisors. This presentation will focus on planning and decision-making for individuals entering adulthood. Parents and guardians will learn about Guardianship, Powers of Attorney, & Supported Decision Making. Housing, employment, transportation, & other planning challenges will also be discussed. We’ll review the essential need for a care guide or letter of intent that will document your loved one’s wishes, routines, health care needs, strengths, and challenges so that future care givers can be effective at retaining their quality of life. Handouts and a takeaway checklist will be provided to help you with the next steps.

This presentation is beneficial for families with a loved one who is in high school or has recently entered adulthood.

This event is free and open to the public. Continuing education credits are available for QIDP's. *Session may be recorded

Registration is required. Register Today!

Or contact Kathryn Dougherty at 773.765.3158 to register.

You will receive a ZOOM link to participate via email the day prior to the session.

For help with registration, and for any accommodations, please contact Kathryn Dougherty.