# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Leo's Impact: An Autism Awareness Expo | Bloomington IL
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm – Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Leo Egbers, just a month shy of his 3rd birthday, tragically drowned in a neighborhood lake in May 2024. Leo, who had autism, was drawn to water and often wandered; both common challenges for many with autism. Despite his parents' best efforts, they faced significant barriers in securing an official diagnosis and accessing the services Leo needed.

What if help had come sooner? What if resources were easier to navigate?

In honor of Leo’s life and to create lasting change, we’re hosting ???’? ?????? - ?? ?????? ????????? ???? on April 9th from 4-7pm at the Illinois Wesleyan University Shirk Center. This event, supported by community partners, aims to raise awareness, provide vital resources, and offer hope. We invite you to join us in this important cause.

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Teddy Bear Clinic
Kids Korner
Self-Care Center
Smile Station
Pretend Doctor's Office Clinic
Sensory-Friendly Haircut Experience

For more information, visit https://lifelongaccess.org/get-involved/leos-library
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/leos-impact-an-autism-awareness-expo-bloomington-il/200029873254836
- **Event Categories**: Business, Exhibitions, Nonprofit, Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 59

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Shirk Center - Illinois Wesleyan University
- **lat**: 40.493583695499
- **long**: -88.989514274904
- **full address**: Shirk Center - Illinois Wesleyan University, (302 E. Emerson Street),Bloomington, Illinois, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Leo's Impact: An Autism Awareness Expo | Bloomington IL being held?
  - **A:** Leo's Impact: An Autism Awareness Expo | Bloomington IL takes place on Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 04:00 pm to Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Shirk Center - Illinois Wesleyan University, (302 E. Emerson Street),Bloomington, Illinois, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Leo's Impact: An Autism Awareness Expo | Bloomington IL?
  - **A:** Leo's Impact: An Autism Awareness Expo | Bloomington IL is organized by Lifelong Access.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Leo's Impact: An Autism Awareness Expo | Bloomington IL is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 50+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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