Past Events
Painted with a Purpose (June 29, 2019)
CAC had a great and relaxing special (end of the year) monthly meeting as we like to thank all the families that came out for the event.
Thanks to Exquisite 365 for their service to make this a great event. And finally a special thanks to UIC for the grant to have events like this for our caregivers, parents, self- advocates and little ones.
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June 22, 2019 - SKATE PARTY - PHOTOS!
6/3/19: Chicagoland Autism Connection says Congratulations again to all of our 2019 Summer Camp Scholarship winners who attended our ice cream social today!
A special Thank You to Shawn Michelle Homemade Ice cream for allowing us to host this function in such a great establishment. CAC would also like to thank our chair and co-chair Lashan Harrell and Jessica Faulkner for their hard work on this initiative!!
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Summer Camp Scholarship Winners.
Chicagoland Autism Connection (CAC) would like to announce the winners of our 2019 Summer Camp Scholarships designed to help families offset cost for camp this summer!
The winners were selected based on the application essays or picture stories on why the applicant wants to attend Summer Camp. Some applications were rejected for failure to complete the entire application but we hope to offer this again next year!
A special thank you to our co chairs, Ms. Shea Harrell and Mrs. Jessica Faulkner!
A special invitation will be sent to our winners with instructions on where and how they can pick up their award in the next few days!
$200 Winners
1. Beth K
2. Sylvia Carter S
3. Carrie T
4. Joe C
5. Letia K , Brent Symone Letia
$100 Wimners
1. Jacqueline Hallom P
2. Sandra H
3. Erica Campos
4. Elaine R , Elaine H
5. Sri C
6. Susan
7. Christina V
8. Sonja Abrams W
Congratulations! to all of our winners!!!
WE HOPE YOU ENJOY YOUR SUMMER!!
The Chicagoland Autism Connection Board of Directors
Annual Water Park Outing: July 20th, Aurora, IL. - SPLASH Country 6 to 8pm
20th Annual “SPRING FLING for Autism Awareness & Acceptance” RESOURCE FAIR
Saturday, April 6, 2019
Join us.. . WE ARE HEADED TO SPRINGFIELD!!
Breaking News: Chicagoland Autism Connection WILL HOST a coach bus to Springfield for World Autism Advocacy Day on Tuesday, April 2nd!
Cost: Parents/Educators/Caregivers: $20 per person round trip!
Self Advocates are Free!!
More details will follow shortly!
Good food, fun, dancing all night long!
CAC Success Stories- This is the Night we celebrate our Stars! Tell us what new life skill or academic achievement your loved one has made this year and we will celebrate it during our program! Did they learn to tie their shoes? Say a new word?, Paint a New picture? Make a new friend? Join a new group? Whatever it is...our event is about CELEBRATION! You will be able to submit your form at the dinner dance!
Interested in Sponsorship? Includes organizational ad in our program, listing on our website, signage at our event and more. Contact us for pricing at kevans@chicagoautism.org or call 708-296-9712.
CAC would like to thank the following companies for their generous in-kind donations to the 2018 "Night of Stars" Family & Friends Dinner Dance:
Chicago Bears
Chicago Children's Theater
Chicago Cubs
Chicago White Sox
Chicago Wolves
Costco Business Center
Costco Warehouse
Field Museum
Goodman Theatre
Hilton Oak Lawn Hotel and Conference Center
Lou Malnati's
Loyola University Athletic Department
Panera Bread
Second City
Shedd Aquarium
Trader Joe's (Orland Park
July 21st - PELICAN HARBOR AQUATIC PARK - 200 Lindsey Lane, Bolingbrook, IL 60440
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$12.00 per person in advance by July 15th
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$15.00 after July 15tth /at the door
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Bus Transportation = $10 per person
Christmas Carol - Sensory Friendly Performance
Chicagoland Autism Connection is going to the Goodman Theater SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30TH @1PM for the sensory-friendly version of the play A Christmas Carol.
CAC has 40 tickets for sale
at a cost of $15 per person.
Seats are rows 4 and 5 on the Mezzanine level.
Note: CAC is not providing transportation to this event.
”Night of Stars”
Family and Friends Dinner Dance
Saturday, November 4, 2017
11.18.17 - November Meeting - GUARDIANSHIP AND SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS
August 5, 2017 Water Park Adventure
June 3, 2017 - CHICAGOLAND AUTISM CONNECTION - 4th Annual Golf Outing Fundraiser - “COME TEE OFF WITH US”
April 2017 - Join Chicagoland Autism Connection (CAC) at Chili's on April 15th for GREAT FOOD & FUN! 15% of your pre-tax purchase will go to support Chicagoland Autism Connection so that we can continue to bring you training, resource fairs, recreational outings, increase awareness and more! Click here for more information
Our 3rd Annual Golf Outing was a huge success, and we would like to thank the following:
• to the staffs for Ashbury's at Boughton Ridge and Boughton Ridge Golf Course respectively, for your accommodation and service!
• to our Sponsor, Dixon Golf, for the wonderful games and support!
• to those who could not attend yet still made a generous donation!
• to the golfers and everyone who came out to support the event!
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Monthly BowlingChicagoland Autism Connection will host its first bowling outing on Sunday, May 22, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Arena Lanes, 4700 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL. 60453
CAC paid members are eligible for one child to attend free and $10 for each additional person with ASD or sibling through January 2016. (Value of $100) NON-MEMBERS-$12.00 per person
Price includes: 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, slice of cheese pizza, 12 oz. soda, fun, networking and end of the year awards ceremony. Parent, guardian or sibling must be present.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OUR MONTHLYMEETINGS & BOWLING OUTINGS!!
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PAST EVENTS:
- July 9th - Picnic anc Water Park Party!
Saturday, April 30, 2016
Saturday, May 14, 2016
2016 MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL:
The 2016 Membership Renewal Form will be available at the meeting. Please be sure to renew your membership for the 2016 calendar year at the meeting to take advantage of discounts throughout the calendar year. Remember: Membership is good January 1st through December 31st.
Monthly Bowling
Chicagoland Autism Connection will host its first bowling outing on Sunday, February 21, 2016 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Arena Lanes, 4700 W. 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL. 60453
CAC paid members are eligible for one child to attend free and $10 for each additional person with ASD or sibling through January 2016. (Value of $100) NON-MEMBERS-$12.00 per person
Price includes: 2 hours of bowling, shoe rental, slice of cheese pizza, 12 oz. soda, fun, networking and end of the year awards ceremony. Parent, guardian or sibling must be present.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT OUR MONTHLYMEETINGS & BOWLING OUTINGS!!
Bogan Technical Computer High School - 3939 West 79 St., Chicago, IL. 60652
To register for this event, please visit: http://cac2016springfling.eventbrite.com
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Saturday,
Nov 7th, 2015 11th
Annual Night of the Stars
Saturday,
July 25th Picnic and Water Park Party
Saturday, June 20th CAC Monthly Meeting at Easter Seals
School, 1939 West 13th St. in Chicago
Sunday, June 21st “A Team” and “Junior A Team” Bowling
Sat.
June 6th, 2015 - 2nd Annual CAC Benefit Golf Outing " Come Tee Off With
Us"
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For your convenience, pay or donate online below...
April
18, 2015 - 16th Annual Spring Fling for Autism Awareness
Sunday,
Oct 5th - Field Trip to the Silver Stallion (Black Cowboy) Ranch
Saturday,
Nov 1st, 2014 - “Night of Stars” Family and Friends Dinner
Dance
SATURDAY,
July 26, 2014 - ANNUAL
PICNIC AND WATERPARK PARTY
Saturday,
June 07, 2-14 Benefit Golf Outing
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Saturday,
April 5 - 15th - Annual "Spring Fling for Autism Awareness" Resource
Fair Nov.
2nd, 2013 ~ 9th Annual Night of Stars Family & Friends Dinner Dance
6:00-11:00 p.m. - Hilton Oak Lawn 94th and Cicero, Oak LawnThanks to the following companies for their generous donations to the "Night of the Stars" Dinner Dance:
All Blown Up Balloon Creations • Aveda Institute • Better Images Barber Salon • Chicago Bears, • Chicago Bulls • Chicago Cubs • Chicago White Sox • Chiropractic Care • Coopers Hawk Winery, Orland Park • Costco Wholesale • Goodman Theater • Dr. Temple Grandin • Hilton Oak Lawn and Whitney’s Café • Lou Malnati’s, Chicago • Paula Kluth • Marcus Theaters Corp. • Method Home Products • NBC 5 Chicago • Panera Bread – South Holland • Park Cleaners • Performance Mailers Inc. • Seaway National Bank • Sidley Austin LLP • Southwest Airlines • Trader Joe’s Chicago Loop • Urban Oasi
Congratulations
to Wanda Bethel Satkas on her selection as the "State of Illinois
Interagency Committee on Employees with Disabilities' 2013 Advocate of the Year".
Wanda, co-founder of CAC and for many years the CEO, was recognized at a ceremony
in Springfield this past May. Additionally, Wanda is among a group who will
be honored by Creativity United at the "We Dream in Color" event on Sunday, July
21st at the DuSable Museum. This program celebrates individuals who have learned
to embrace their color to enhance the lives of others. There will be food and
a roster of tremendous entertainers. Tickets are $100 (VIP Meet & Greet),
$50 (General Admission), and $35 (Show Only). For tickets and additional information
call (773)
621-3372 or visitwww.weliveandremember.com.
The VIP Meet & Greet is at 5:00 p.m., the Reception is at 5:15 p.m., and
the Show begins at 6:30 p.m. Let's show up and thank Wanda for her many years
of hard work on behalf of the autism community!!
July
27th Waterpark Party
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8th Annual "Night of Stars" Dinner Dance
Saturday, November 10, 2012
6:00-11:00 p.m. - Hilton Oak Lawn
94th and Cicero, Oak Lawn
14th
Annual "Spring Fling for Autism Awareness" Resource Fair ~
April 6th
Click here for the Spring Fling Workshop Sessions
Saturday, April 6 ~ 7:45 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
3857 West 111th Street, Chicago
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April 13th
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CHICAGOLAND AUTISM CONNECTION (CAC) & THE “A” TEAM HOST A FAMILY OUTING TO MEDIEVAL TIMES Saturday, April 13, 2013 @ 4:30 PM. (Bus pick-up at 3:00 p.m.)
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Sunday, June 9th...
CHICAGOLAND AUTISM CONNECTION (CAC) & THE “A” TEAM HOST A FAMILY OUTING TO SHEDD AQUARIUM Sunday, June 9, 2013 @ 2:00 PM entry/Oceanarium, 3:30PM aquarium, and 4:00PM special exhibition. (Bus pick-up at 1:00 PM sharp)