CHS, a division of Anixter Center, provides communication access, hearing and assistive technologies, and support services for persons of all ages, who are Deaf, DeafBlind and Hard of Hearing through a variety of programs including audiology services, interpreter services and captioning, and community outreach and advocacy.
Formerly known as CHOICES for Parents, CHS Youth Connections Program is a statewide advisory committee of parents and professionals ensuring that children who are Deaf, Deafblind, and Hard of Hearing, and their families, connect with the necessary resources, advocacy, information, services, and support within the home, school, and community. Their Children & Hearing Loss Resource Notebook for Illinois Families is filled with information about hearing levels, early intervention, technology, education, pediatricians, and more.
A division of UIC, DSCC assists Illinois families and children with special healthcare needs, providing care coordination, cost-support, diagnosis and treatment for children with chronic health impairments, from birth to age 21, who are determined eligible for program support.
Easterseals has been helping families for more than a century. Through 100s of locations across the U.S., Easterseals provides a wide range of services including autism services, daycare, therapy, accessibility services, respite, camps and recreation, and much more.
EP Magazine provides information, resources and business services for the special needs community, as well as an online health and wellness support community.
The Family Support Network works to uncover the resources, funding, and services needed to help people with developmental disabilities live fulfilling lives in their own homes. We make finding family services flexible and easy, using personal and professional experience to bring lifestyle benefits and support to all.
A program of the Arc of Illinois, Family to Family is a free service to assist families of children with special health care needs with questions about health care and services, navigating Medicaid, Medicare and insurance for individuals with disabilities.
The commission website provides state government services, information and referral services, communication cards, American Sign Language videos, educaiton consultation and training, legislation and ADA information and more.
This parent-driven, non-profit organization supports families with children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing to learn about the variety of resources and options available to them and how to access them. Their Guide By Your Side (GBYS) program provides unbiased information, one on one support and resources, and trained Parent Guides to meet with families.
A program of The Arc of Illinois, ILS is a free information and referral service for people with disabilities in Illinois to locate services, supports, legislative advocacy information, and links local, state and national organizations that provide helpful information.
