Events & Activities
Discover LAAP's past events and stay tuned for future activities
Future Events
Laps for LAAP
November 8, 2026 · Half Day Forest Preserve
Join LAAP for Laps for LAAP on November 8 at 8:30 AM. Come support autism awareness, inclusion, and the LAAP community.
Past Events & Activities
2026
Center of Enriched Living (CEL) Visit
September 2026 · Center of Enriched Living
LAAP visited the Center of Enriched Living (CEL) to learn more about the organization and its work supporting individuals with disabilities. During the visit, LAAP donated 50 slime kits for CEL's community.
50 slime kits donated to the Center of Enriched Living.
Buffalo Grove Community Services & Wellness Fair
August 23, 2026 · Buffalo Grove, IL
LAAP hosted a booth at the Buffalo Grove Community Services & Wellness Fair, where we presented about LAAP and connected with members of the community. We also had the opportunity to meet with Senator Adriane Johnson and the Daily Herald.
LAAP connected with local community leaders and organizations while raising awareness about autism and inclusion.
Read the Daily Herald feature →2025
Neuro Universe Celebration: Makers Market & Resource Fair
November 15, 2025 · Hawthorn Mall, Vernon Hills, IL
Community, Creativity & Connection event from 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Makers market and resource fair celebrating the Neuro Universe.
Stevenson High School Resource Fair
November 6, 2025 · Stevenson High School, Patriot Lobby/Auditorium
Resource Fair from 5:45-6:45 PM featuring community organizations and SHS clubs dedicated to helping teens and parents find connection, belonging, and mental health support. Speaker kicks off at 7 PM in the West Auditorium.
2024
Pritchett Elementary – Embracing Neurodiversity
March 3, 2024 · Pritchett Elementary School
Age-appropriate autism and neurodiversity awareness session continuing outreach to early elementary students.
Team: LAAP Presentation Team
Daily Herald Feature
February 2024
Regional news feature highlighting LAAP's student-led model and impact in local school communities.
Public recognition boosted incoming presentation requests.
2023
Tripp Elementary – Embracing Neurodiversity
December 18, 2023 · Tripp Elementary School
Interactive presentation introducing core neurodiversity concepts to students.
"The presentation was fantastic… easy for students to understand and kept them fully engaged."
— Assistant Principal Kevin Locallo
Team: Garv Bakshe, Ryan Choi, Caleb Song
Sensory Toy Donation Drive
Fall 2023
Collected and distributed sensory toys to low-income special education environments supporting self-regulation and classroom inclusion.
300+ sensory items delivered to multiple programs.
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