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Our network of resources provides relevant information to help families succeed and grow.

Advocacy for Direct Support Professionals

  • They Deserve More
  • DSP Advocacy Factsheet

Early Intervention Links & Resources

  • Collaboration for Early Childhood
  • Illinois Department of Human Services
  • Music Together®
  • Health Finder

Training Resources

  • For Early Intervention
  • For Parents

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

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    Oak-Leyden Developmental Services

    For 60 years, we've been providing a wide range of vocational and residential services for adults with developmental disabilities, as well as comprehensive therapeutic, educational, and family support services for infants and young children.

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    411 Chicago Ave
    Oak Park Illinois 60302
    708.524.1050
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