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 Illinois chapter of the national ARC, advocates for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and provides extensive information about services in Illinois, through Illinois Fact Sheets, legislative email updates and alerts, conferences, and several ARC programs.
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.
A charitable not-for-profit agency serving individuals with disabilities in metropolitan Chicago and beyond providing information on learning, technology, services and support for people of all ages with disabilities and their families.
A program of the National Center for Learning Disabilities, Understood provides well-researched and practical information for families and a secure community where parents can trade tips and experiences with other parents. The website is in English and Spanish and includes thousands of articles, decision guides, quizzes, slideshows, tips and tools.
This fathers network connects fathers of children, of all ages, who have special needs with each other and with resources, information, and training to tell their stories and advocate for change to promote inclusion. Monthly webinars.
