Through more than 30 projects, PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications, and other resources to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child or young adult with disabilities. Parents can find free, helpful publications, workshops, and other resources to help make decisions about education, vocational training, employment, and other services for their children with disabilities. Also in Spanish, Hmong, and Somali.
SMA and the Childhood Anxiety Network works to increase public awareness of selective mutism and related childhood anxiety disorders, to promote greater understanding of these disorders through education, support of research and to provide support to professionals, affected individuals and their families.
Selective Mutism Parent Support meetings are held periodically in Arlington Heights. Contact Kathy Slattery at kslattery@cntrmail.org for more details.
S.I.B.S. champions siblings of people with disabilities in Illinois, through Sibshops, sibling support groups, and relevant resources to enhance the quality of life for siblings and families alike.
Information about applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) child disability benefits. A fact sheet answering frequently asked questions, the definition of disability, a checklist to gather needed documents, and a worksheet to prepare for the disability interview.
Provided by the Social Security Administration to eligible individuals with disabilities. Complete information can be found on the official website of the Social Security Administration.
Special Recreation Associations (SRAs) are cooperatives formed by 2 or more park districts or municipalities who have joined together to provide recreation for their residents with disabilities. Most SRAs serve individuals of all ages and abilities. To find the SRA in your area contact your local park district, or visit the SRANI website for an alphabetical listing of towns and their corresponding SRA. Click on Find My Services on the left side bar.
Formed in 2016 from a merger of two longstanding organizations: SPD Foundation and STAR Center. STAR Institute provides treatment, education, and research for children, adolescents, and adults with Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), including feeding disorders and other disorders with sensory issues such as autism and ADHD.
The Arc of Illinois advocates for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, families and community organizations to ensure that people with disabilities can live, work, learn, and play in communities across the state. The Arc of Illinois has various programs that provide resources and information, and training, as well as support to families in their individual advocacy efforts.
Through books for and about brothers and sisters, online groups, and workshops on sibling issues, the Sibling Support Project provides information and resources on support for the brothers and sisters of those who have health, developmental or mental health concerns.
