Disability Resources
Everyone is Welcome, Inc.
712 Westfield Drive, St. Charles, IL 60174
Tele: (630) 302-0970 or 866-817-1884
Contact: Mark Doyle
E-MAIL: EIWelcome@comcast.net
WEBSITE: http://www.eiwelcome.com
A consulting company providing services in educational advocacy; trust planning; self employment opportunities; training & development to schools/providers; business ownership and development for the disabled; adult supports brokering; and workshops/conferences.
Community Support Services
9021 Ogden Avenue Brookfield, Il 60513-2040 (708) 354-4547
Community Support Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families. http://www.communitysupportservices.org
Family Matters
1901 S. 4th Street, Suite 209, Effingham, IL 62401
Tele: (217) 347-5428
Tollfree: (866) 436-7842
Contact: Debbie Einhorn
E-MAIL: info@fmptic.org
WEBSITE: http://www.fmptic.org
Parent Training and Information Center provides information, referral, and linkages to empower families, parents and professionals to improve the quality of life for children and young adults students with disabilities.
Amputee Support Groups
Illinois/Iowa Amputee Support Group
1522 16th Avenue
Moline, IL 61265
Tele: (309) 762-0944
EMAIL: cowboy547@aol.com
Contact: Larry Ohrberg
Attention Deficit Disorders
National Attention Deficit Disorder Association (ADDA)
PO Box 7557
Wilmington, DE 19803-9997
Phone/Fax: (800) 939-1019
EMAIL:: info@add.org
WEBSITE: www.add.org
ADDA provides information, resources and networking opportunities to help adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder lead better lives, and professionals who serve them.
AUTISM
Autism Society of Illinois
2200 S. Main Street, Suite 205
Lombard, IL 60148
Tele: (630) 691-1270
Contact: Mary Kay Betz
E-MAIL: info@autismillinois.org
WEBSITE: http://www.autismillinois.org
Autism Society of Illinois provides education, training, individual assistance and practical support for parents and increases public awareness of autism, and offers a referral network of professionals.
Parent and Professional Support Group
Chicagoland Autism Connection
1803 West 95th Street, #268
Chicago, IL 60643
Contact: Paul Eric Butler
Tele: (773) 329-0375
EMAIL: info@chicagoautism.org
WEBSITE: http://www.chicagoautism.org
CAC holds monthly parent meetings, and numerous activities to increase awareness for children and adults with autism.
BLIND/VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Illinois Parents of Children with Visual Impairments
The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
1850 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
Tele: (312) 666-1331
Contact: Mary Zabelski
EMAIL: Mary.Zabelski@chicagolighthouse.org
WEBSITE: http://chicagolighthouse.org
Helping people with visual impairments find jobs, provide low vision services, improve services of Low Vision Clinic through a new research program, including services for wounded veterans with eye-related injuries.
Literacy Website
For learners with deaf-blindness,
multiple disabilities, complex challenges
http://literacy.nationaldb.org
You will find information based on current literacy research and practice,
step by step ideas for moving each child along the literacy continuum,
practical examples from families and classrooms.
DEAF/HEARING IMPAIRED
Illinois Hands & Voices
P. O. Box 9366
Naperville , IL 60567
Tele: (877) 350-4556
Contact: Andrea Marwah
E-MAIL: ilhandsandvoices@gmail.com
WEBSITES: http://ilhandsandvoices.org; http://www.handsandvoices.org
Support families with children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing with resources, networking, and information to improve communication access and educational options.
Illinois Deaf-Blind Services
PROJECT REACH
818 DuPage Boulevard
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Tele: (630) 790-2474
Contact: Peggy Pausche
EMAIL: PRC@philiprockcenter.org
WEBSITE: http://www.project-reach-illinois.org
Project Reach coordinates with other state agencies to provide technical assistance/consultation, training, special education, transitional services and family support to address the needs of children with deaf-blindness.
DOWN SYNDROME
FINDS – Family Ideas Network for Down Syndrome
P.O. Box 1441
Crystal Lake, IL 60039
Tele: (815) 444-8672
Contact: Mary or Michael Fisher
EMAIL: mike@findsdownsyndrome.com
WEBSITE: http://www.findsdownsyndrome.com
FINDS is a network of families who work together to maximize the potential of each individual person with Down Syndrome and improve the quality of their lives through Bi-Monthly Newsletters, Social Events, Educational Services, and Family Support.
National Association for Down Syndrome
P.O. Box 206
Wilmette, IL 60091
Tele: (630) 325-9112
Contact: Randi Gillespie
EMAIL: info@nads.org
WEBSITE: www.nads.org
NADS is the oldest organization in the country serving individuals with Down syndrome and their families (new parents, grandparents, Teens & Adults, etc.) through information, support, and advocacy and direct support through their Parent Support Program, the Mentoring Program, the Work Experience Program, Outreach to Spanish-Speaking Families and other individualized services. Other services available are conferences, products and publications, online Discussion Forum, Public Awareness and much more.
West Suburban Parent Support Group for Down Syndrome
Gigi’s Playhouse
4024 Fox Valley Center Drive
Aurora, IL 60504
Contact: Anne Sloka
Tele: (630) 778-7529
EMAIL: foxvalley@gigisplayhouse.org
WEBSITE: http://www.gigisplayhouse.com
Gigi’s Playhouse is to increase positive awareness of Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community. Some of the Programs & Activities include: Pre-Natal Diagnosis; 2 & Under Group, Open Play, Playhouse Pals (6-8); Kid’s Club (9-12); Teen-Tastic (13-17), Friday Friend, Families, Polish, Hispanic Group (Nuestros Angeles), Music, Math, just to name a few.
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES/DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY
The ARC of Illinois
20901 S. LaGrange Road., #209
Contact: Anthony Paulauski
Frankfort, IL 60423
Tele: (815) 464-1832
Fax: (815) 464-5292
Contact: Anthony Paulauski
EMAIL: tony@thearcofil.org
Envision Unlimited
8 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60603
Tele: (312) 346-6230
Fax: (312) 346-2218
Contact: Kristin MacRAE
EMAIL: kmacrae@envisionchicago.org
WEBSITE: http://envisionchicago.org/
South Chicago Parents & Friends
10241 S. Commercial Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617
Tele: (773) 734-222
Fax (773) 734-2850
Contact: Angelica Sandoval
EMAIL: asandoval@scpfrc.org
WEBSITE: www.scpfrc.org
Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois State Office
10101 S. Roberts Road, #205
Palos Hills, IL 60465-1556
Tele: (708) 430-7LDA, (708) 430-7532
Contact: Kathy Beno
EMAIL: LDAofIL@ameritech.net
WEBSITE: www.LDAIL.org
The Illinois Branch of International Dyslexia Association
751 Roosevelt Road, Suite 116
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Tele: (630) 469-6900
Contact: Maria Logan
EMAIL: info@readibida.org
WEBSITE: http://www.readibida.org
Kane-Kendall LDA
2920 Harvey Road
Oswego, IL 60543
Tele: (630) 554-9409 (Voice/Fax)
Contact: Penny Richards
EMAIL: pmr39@aol.com
LDA – Southwest Suburban Chapter 50
1510 Plainfield, Suite1
Darien, IL 60561
Tele: (630) 541-8162
Contact: Robert Marciante
EMAIL: fcsecretary@francenter.com
WEBSITE: www.francenter.com
Illinois Life Span
Illinois Life Span Project is a free information and referral service for people with developmental disabilities.
http://www.illinoislifespan.org/
MENTAL HEALTH/EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS/BEHAVIOR DISORDERS
Family Support Group Community Mental Health Council
8704 South Constance Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617
Tele: (773) 734-4033
Contact: Mary Harrison
WEBSITE: www.thecouncil-online.org
(Adult Programs)
(773) 734-4033 (Ask for Intake)
(Parent Groups)
(773) 734-4033 (Arlina Worril)
Fax: (773) 734-3220
(Grand-Parents Raising Grandchildren)
(Child/Adolescent)
(Children’s Services)
The Council helps individuals/families with mental illness and the council and researches the effects of race, culture and ethnicity on behavioral healthcare issues. The Council provides services to the community, professionals, public entities and other not-for-profit organizations.
DBSA – Depression & Bipolar Alliance
730 N. Franklin St., Ste. 501
Chicago, IL 60654
Tele: (312) 642-0049
Fax: (312) 642-7243
Contact: Allen Doederlein
EMAIL: dbsalliance.org
WEBSITE: www.dbsalliance.org
DBSA is the leading patient-directed national organization focussing on advocacy, educational programs, training, media, research and clinical trials and other services. DBSA answers calls providing referral and educational information on mood disorders and has a grassroots network of nearly 1,000 support groups.
Healthline/biopolar-disorder
Bipolar disorder can feel like a confusing condition, but the best way to start to take control is to inform yourself on the condition. Healthline has compiled numerous resources to help you better understand the condition, how it will affect your life, and what you can do to help yourself.
http://www.healthline.com/health/bipolar-disorder
Footsteps of Change, Inc.
P.O. Box 7401
Romeoville, IL 60446
Tele: (256) 648-9194
Contact: Liz Tunell, M.S., BCBA
EMAIL: inquiries@footstepsofchange.com
WEBSITE: http://footstepsofchange.com
Footsteps of Change, Inc., provides Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) services to school districts, families, and community groups including in-home therapy, parent training, and school consultation services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
National Alliance on Mental Illness of Greater Chicago (NAMI)
1536 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60642
Tele: (312) 563-0445
EMAIL: namigc@aol.com
WEBSITE: www.namigc.org
NAMI provides hope and improves the quality of life for those affected by serious mental illness by providing information and referrals, education, support, advocacy, and active community outreach.
NAMI DuPage County
2100 Manchester Rd., Bldg. B, Suite 925
Wheaton, IL 60187
Tele: (630) 752-0066
EMAIL: il@namidupage.org
WEBSITE: www.namidupage.org
NAMI provides support, advocacy and education in order to improve the quality of life of individuals with mental illness and their families.
SPINA BIFIDA
SBAIL’s mission is to improve the quality of life of people with Spina Bifida through direct services, information, referrals, research, and public awareness. http://www.sbail.org/home.html
State & National Resources
The US Department of Education
The Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP)
National Network of ADA Centers
National Association for Bilingual Education
CADRE, the National Center on Dispute Resolution
7th Annual Illinois Statewide Transition Conference
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (US Dept of Education)
Illinois Dept of Special Education
Chicago Public Schools Office of Specialized Services
Illinois State Advisory Council on the Education of Children With Disabilities (ISAC)
Parent Training and Information Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers – Alliance
Center for Appropriate Dispute Resolution in Special Education (CADRE)
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities (NICHCY)
