Community Resources
Useful Resources.
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Our network of resources provides relevant information to help families succeed and grow.
Advocacy for Direct Support Professionals
Early Intervention Links & Resources
Training Resources
Developmental Disabilities Links & Resources
- The Arc of Illinois
- AssistedLiving.org
- American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Cerebral Palsy Resource Guide
- Chicago Autism Network
- Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
- Equip for Equality
- Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Illinois Department of Human Services
- Illinois Direct Support Professional Workforce Initiative
- Network of Care
- Oak Park Services & Resources for People with Disabilities & Their Families
- UIC Department of Disability and Human Development
Education
- How to Plan & Provide for a Child with Special Needs
- Understanding Dyslexia and How to Help Children Who Have It
- How to Create an Autism-Friendly Environment for Kids
- Parenting Tips for ADHD: Do’s and Don’ts
- How to Discuss Puberty with Your Child Who Has Special Needs
- Creating the Optimal Environment for a Kid with ADHD
- Teens with ADHD: Recognizing Signs of Depression
- Teaching the Person with Autism How to Drive
- Coping With Stress: A Guide For Struggling Parents
- Legal Resources for Special Needs
- Keeping Disabled Persons Safe While Remodeling
- Creating a Home Where Your Disabled Child can Thrive
- Teacher Resources for Special Needs
- Disaster Preparedness for Special Needs
- Home Accommodations for Special Needs
- Disability Resources from the Department of Labor
- Tips for Disabled Persons to Declutter and Organize their Home
- Financial Planning for Special Needs
- An Overview of Cerebral Palsy
- Explaining special needs to your child: 15 great children’s books
- How to Remodel for Accessibility
- Developing Your Blind Child’s Sleep Schedule
- Paying For Senior Care
- How to Exercise if You Have Limited Mobility
- Healthy Eating Advice for Wheelchair-bound People
- Resource Guide for Parents of Students with Disabilities
- Support for Students with Cerebral Palsy
- Guide to College Planning for Psychiatrically Impaired Students
- Financial Assistance For Disabled Homeowners and Tenants
- The Fully Accessible Guide to Starting a Business as a Disabled Entrepreneur
- Digital Resources for Students with Autism
- Creating a Home Where Your Child Can Thrive with a Disability
- When to Take Your Child to the Physical Therapist
- Medication Management For People with Disabilities
- Car Insurance for Drivers with Disabilities: Everything You Need to Know
- Medical Bills and Health Care Costs
- Guide to Paying for College for People With Disabilities