Useful Resources.
Our network of resources provides relevant information to help families succeed and grow.
Advocacy for Direct Support Professionals
Early Intervention Links & Resources
- Collaboration for Early Childhood
- Illinois Department of Human Services
- Music Together®
- Health Finder
Training Resources
Developmental Disabilities Links & Resources
- American Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
- Cerebral Palsy Resource Guide
- 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
- The Arc of Illinois
- UIC Department of Disability and Human Development
- AssistedLiving.org
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
- How to Exercise if You Have Limited Mobility
- Healthy Eating Advice for Wheelchair-bound People
- Resource Guide for Parents of Students with Disabilities
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