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Feb 13, 2026
Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club @ The Shedd Aquarium!
The Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club visited the Shedd Aquarium earlier this week and had a great time! Learn more about CNSC at www.cayrconnections.org/cnsc
Nov 5, 2025
2025 Season of Giving
Grateful to be featured for the 2nd year in Growing Community Media's Season of Giving publication! Check us out on page 19 https://issuu.com/wednesdayjournal/docs/gcm_seasonofgiving_110525
Sep 10, 2025
CITE Open House
Audrey enjoyed spreading the word about the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club at tonight's open house for the D200 CITE program!
Jul 26, 2025
Chicago Disability Pride Parade
CAYR Connections and the Chicago Neurodiverse Social Club participated in the 22nd annual Chicago Disability Pride Parade, celebrating the 35th anniversary of the ADA!
Jun 1, 2025
A Day in Our Village
We had a great time at Oak Park's A Day in Our Village event! Erica, Ricki, and Lauren handed out rainbow slinky toys and talked to community members of all ages about neurodiversity!
May 4, 2025
Inclusive Play Date
Our first inclusive play date at We Rock the Spectrum - Franklin Park was a success! We hosted a dozen kids and their families for a morning of fun -- can't wait for the next one!
Apr 27, 2025
Health & Wellness Fair
Audrey and Erica were excited to meet community members and share information about CAYR at the Oak Park - River Forest Chamber of Commerce Health & Wellness Fair today!
Nov 18, 2024
Season of Giving Publication
We're honored to be included in the 2024 Season of Giving publication by Growing Community Media! Check out our Impact Story about Megan's neurodiversity journey.
Sep 1, 2024
VELA Fund
CAYR Connections is now part of the VELA Founders Network, the leading network of more than 4000 entrepreneurs providing alternatives to traditional schooling. We're excited to meet other microschool founders and learn from this community of educators and leaders!
