Free ride event for disabled people at Schaumburg Septemberfest

Schaumburg Township’s Disability & Senior Services Department will be offering free rides at the Septemberfest carnival for people with disabilities, their immediate family members and caregivers.

The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31, on the festival grounds at the Robert O. Atcher Municipal Center.

Registration is open until Aug. 30 or until all spots are filled. The event is limited to the first 500 guests, so early registration is encouraged. To register, call (847) 285-4541 or email disabilityservices@schtwn.org and include the disabled person's name and address along with how many people will be attending. Walk-ups on the day of the event will not be accepted.

The person with the disability must reside in the village of Schaumburg or Schaumburg Township and must have an able-bodied adult to accompany them on the rides. Not all rides will be open and the event could be canceled or delayed due to inclement weather.