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.
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.
Has been an indispensable resource for people and families, including Veterans, challenged by disability for nearly 100 years. Through a network of 73 locations across the country, Easterseals provides a wide range of services including autism services, daycare, therapy, accessibility services, respite, camps and recreation, and more.
EP Magazine provides information, resources and business services for the special needs community, as well as an online health and wellness support community.
A program of the ARC of Illinois, the FSN works to unify individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate for funding, services and community resources that strengthen and support the individual and the family directly by responding to their individual needs and empowering them to live in their own homes and seeks to ensure the continuation of all individual supports throughout the life span of the individual.
This webpage provides statewide resources including advocacy, education, equipment, state employment and ADA information for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Illinois.
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.
A not-for-profit organization of caregivers and respite providers dedicated to advocating support for families by ensuring access to quality respite services for the residents of Illinois.
