Advocacy
- The Arc of the United States - Great place for information on intellectual and developmental disabilities
- The Arc of Illinois - Local state chapter
- Disability Rights Advocates - Tools for Activists
- The Institute on Public Policy for People with Disabilities - Advocacy Assistance for persons with Developmental Disabilities and their families
- They Deserve More - A statewide coalition of families and friends of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, nonprofit community providers, advocacy organizations and more
- United Cerebral Palsy National - Resource for individuals with cerebral palsy and other disabilities, their families, and their communities
Children's Services
- Adoptive Families Magazine - Provides information on how to adopt and support for adoptive families
- Child Welfare Information Gateway - publications, research, and learning tools selected by experts to support thriving children, youth, families, and communities
- Child Welfare League of America - Advancing policies and best practices that result in better outcomes for children, youth, and families
- Illinois Department of Children and Family Services - Services for children and families in need of support throughout Illinois
- Illinois Department of Education Transition Services - Resources for students in Illinois transitioning out of Special Education
- Math and Reading Help for Kids - Educational support for children and tools for families
Organizations
- AAIDD - American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities, a membership organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families
- Access Living - Non-profit organization that provides assistance with housing, caregivers and other supports for people with disabilities
- National Alliance on Mental Illness - Organization dedicated to building better lives for those affected by mental illness
- National Association for Down Syndrome - Programs, resources and support for individuals with Down syndrome and their families
- National Down Syndrome Society - Network of support, advocacy and education for families affected by Down syndrome
- Special Recreation Association of Illinois - Comprehensive listing of Special Recreation programs throughout Illinois
- United Way of Metropolitan Chicago - Information on available services in Greater Chicago made possible by United Way funds
Government
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Medicare and Medicaid information from the source
- Community Mental Health Board of Oak Park Township - Provides information and resources for services for persons with mental disorders, alcohol or other drug dependence or developmental disorders within Oak Park Township
- Social Security Administration - Benefits for People with Disabilities - Benefits & eligibility information for persons with disabilities & their families
- National Rehab Information Center - Information on disability research
- Riverside Township Community Resource Center - An information and resource center available to all Riverside Township residents.
- State of Illinois - Official state site. See also:
- Illinois Department of Human Services - Streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving for economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency
- IDHS Division of Developmental Disabilities - Provides information on all services available to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the State of Illinois
- Office of Rehabilitation Services - Provides assistance to people with disabilities in finding a job or independent housing
- Supplemental Security Income - Tools for understanding the ins and outs of the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for people with disabilities
Other Resources
- Americans with Disabilities Document Center - A focused search of important websites that contain information about the ADA
- BraveHearts Therapeutic Riding & Educational Center - Equine therapy for people with disabilities
- Caregiver Action Network - Provides support and resources for caregivers
- Cerebral Palsy Guidance - Information for families of people with cerebral palsy
- Cerebral Palsy Guide - Free educational information, financial options and emotional support for parents and children affected by cerebral palsy
- Developmental Disabilities Resources - Large listing of links from the CDC pertaining to developmental disabilities
- disABILITY LINK - Advocating for human rights, not special rights
- Exceptional Parent Magazine - A resource for news and support for families impacted by disabilities
- JAN - Job Accommodation Network for people with disabilities
- Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse - Supportive community program for individuals who have suffered brain injury or stroke
- National Child Traumatic Stress Network - Includes training modules and resources for trauma healing
- Women and Children's Health Network - A wealth of new and practical health information for parents, carers and young people
