Who We Are
The Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD) was a pioneer as a coalition that covered all disabilities. FRCD was formerly known as the Coordinating Council for Handicapped Children.
FRCD was organized in 1969 by parents, professionals, and volunteers who sought to improve services for all children with disabilities. A new Illinois law mandating the education of all children with disabilities by 1969 was the original impetus for their coming together – to inform and activate parents on their newly won rights. New legislation – P.L. 94-142 in 1975; P.L. 99-457 in 1986; P.L. 101-476 (IDEA) in 1990; P.L.101-336 (ADA) in 1990; and P.L. 105-17, (IDEA Amendments) in 1997; currently, P.L. 108-446 (IDEA Amendments) in 2004; and P.L. 107-110 (the No Child Left Behind Act) - intensified the Center’s efforts to educate and train parents, professionals, and volunteers.
What We Do
In one year, from its four projects, FRCD answers more then 8,000 telephone and mail requests for information, assistance, and support. During its 37-year existence, FRCD has answered more than 200,000 requests for assistance from parents, persons with disabilities, and professionals.
