Early Intervention Resources
Wonder Baby
www.wonderbaby.org
WonderBaby is an online community where parents can find tips on raising a child who is blind, meet other parents of childen who are blind, learn more about multiple disabilities and enter giveaways for fun resources.
Children Services directory
1-800-323-4769 (voice/TTY)
Offers families information about the early intervention system and on where to call for services in their communities. English and Spanish speaking counselors are available to answer calls.
Illinois Early Childhood Intervention Clearinghouse
www.eiclearinghouse.org
1-800-852-4302 (voice/TTY)
Loans books, videos, and other materials on early childhood development (in English and Spanish) free of charge and provides resources through a family –friendly we site.
Hearing and Vision Connections
1877-731-8184 (voice/TTY)
Provides resources and training regarding vision and hearing loss in young children.
Websites for Parents of Children with Disabilities/Delays
Family Village
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/index.html
Integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive or other disabilities. One of the oldest and best parent web sites.
Illinois Early Learning Project
www.illinoisearlylearing.org
Offers printable tip sheets for caregivers and parents, frequently asked questions, a statewide calendar of events for parents and caregivers, online chats, and good links to other sites.
Project SPIES for Parents and Caregivers of Preschool Children with Disabilities
www.spiesforparents.cpd.usu.edu
Helps parents and caregivers with disabilities learn about ways that they can use everyday settings and a child’s own interests to work with and to help their children.
Tools for Parents of Children with Special Needs
http://www.livestrong.com/search/?mode=standard&search=special+needs
Explores parents feelings concerning their children with special needs.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
1-800-695-0285 (voice/TTY)
www.nichcy.org
Provides information on specific disabilities parent materials, special education and related services, organizations and associations, legal rights, and early intervention in English and Spanish.
Internet Resources for Special Children
http://ow.ly/6hSKY
Provides access to information about childhood disability through links, online communities, and recent news articles and books. This a great search tool.
Educating Parents of Extra-Special Children (EPEC)
www.icdri.org
Provides a resource of information for parents of children with special needs. Free online newsletter, news releases, legal resources, and information on various disorders are available.
Illinois Assistive Technology Project
www.iltech.org
1-800-852-5110 (voice/TTY)
Provides information about adaptive equipment for all ages.
Our-Kids
www.our-kids.org
Provides a wealth of information and a Listserve that connects families.
Circle of Inclusion
www.circleofinclusion.org
Offers demonstrations and information about the effective practices of inclusive, educational programs for children birth to age eight.
Department of Human services Early Intervention
When I’m 3, Where Will I Be: A Family’s Transition Workbook [pdf]
Chicago Public School (CPS) Early Childhood Education
Programs for Infants and Toddlers with Disabilitiites: Ages birth through two
Illinois STAR NET Region II
National Head Start Association
Research and Training Center on Service Coordination
Division of Early Childhood
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Zero to Three
Center for Early Literacy Learning (CELL)
Commonly asked questions about child care centers and the Americans with Disabilities Act
