Have Dreams

03/25/2026

Volunteers needed for research study on self-esteem. See attached flyer for more!

03/18/2026

Have you gotten your tickets for Painting for Dreams yet? Please join us on April 19 for this family-friendly fundraiser benefiting Have Dreams! Information on tickets and sponsorships here: https://onecau.se/painting2026

03/17/2026

Did you know that Have Dreams offers free, downloadable educational materials designed to support and enrich classroom instruction using the Structured Teaching Pyramid? Parents can use these, too!

Social stories, recipes, games, etc., bundled by theme, can be downloaded for free by visiting havedreams.org/downloads

03/16/2026

Check out this informative webinar on Special Needs Financial Planning Tips from our friends at Center for Independent Futures!

Join us for an informational hour with Mike Walther, founder of Oak Wealth Advisors, as he shares a curated list of Special Needs Financial Planning Tips to help families plan confidently for their loved one’s future! 💫

Learn more: https://independentfutures.com/2026-cif-webinar-series/

03/11/2026

Reminder that Have Dreams has our free virtual support group for parents and caregivers next Wednesday, March 18, at 12pm! To RSVP, please click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeRBHAdb5PPuQYr4XHxupOhuOF7NLPaP-fWTIJ8Bkv8ucmTqg/viewform

Our next free, virtual support group for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism meets on March 18 at 12pm. Come and connect with others who are navigating a similar journey! For more information and to RSVP, please click here: https://havedreams.org/free-support

03/05/2026

Thank you to all that participated in our 6th annual Pizza With A Purpose event! Because of your enthusiastic participation, our wonderful sponsors, and the INCREDIBLE generosity of Holt's Park Ridge and triplescoopdicecream, this year's PWP raised over $10,000 for Have Dreams!

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Promotional Sponsors: Coyne & Company Insurance, MPowered Smiles Orthodontics - Dr. Milena Bulic, Signature Bank, Silver Lining Chiropractic, Baird & Warner - Team Fallico
Social Sponsors: Ash & Willow Eco Salon and Beauty Apothecary, Chicago Surgical Specialists, Children's Dental World, Neighborhood Remodelers

03/05/2026

Happy to share information about this inclusive book club from our friends at Park Ridge Public Library!

03/04/2026

Check out Painting for Dreams! Get your Early Bird Discount Tickets now for this family-friendly fundraiser! Sale ends Saturday the 7th. https://havedreams.org/events/painting-for-dreams

03/03/2026

Spring Break will be here before you know! Parents and educators: Have Dreams has social stories, count downs, and spring break snapshots you can find in this bundle. And, It’s FREE! You can get it at havedreams.org/downloads

02/25/2026

Educators! Grow your skills. Support neurodivergent learners. Join our live webinars!

Have Dreams is offering a series of interactive professional development webinars designed for educators, related service providersand autism support teams.

Upcoming Topics & Dates
• Using Structured Teaching to Reach Students with Autism: A Guide for Related Service Providers — March 5
• Unlocking Communication: Practical AAC for Real Classrooms — March 12
• Creating Access Through Structure: Reaching Neurodivergent Students in Inclusive Settings: Creative Arts — April 2
• Beyond Graduation: Supporting Student Success Through Transition — May 14

Sign up now: https://havedreams.org/trainings
Learn practical strategies that make a difference in classroom outcomes and student confidence!

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Register here for autism-specific training and educational programs for parents, caregivers and professionals to connect successfully with a person with ASD.

02/24/2026

Our next free, virtual support group for parents and caregivers of individuals with autism meets on March 18 at 12pm. Come and connect with others who are navigating a similar journey! For more information and to RSVP, please click here: https://havedreams.org/free-support

02/22/2026

Sales close TOMORROW (Monday) at noon for Pizza With A Purpose 2026 - A Holt's Benefit for Have Dreams! Make a difference AND have dinner taken care of? What's not to like!?

When you order a pizza kit, you are making a difference in the lives of the kids, teens and adults with autism that Have Dreams serves. And thanks to the generosity of Holt's Park Ridge and triplescoopdicecream, 100% of the proceeds goes to Have Dreams, a Park Ridge nonprofit that has served the autism community for 30 years.

Order here and then share with a friend! https://havedreams.org/holts-have-dreams