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Illinois Assistive Technology Project - http://www.iltech.org/
Includes information on programs and services, equipment demonstrations and loans, visual and audio communication devices, support and networking, and contacts. |
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Equip for Equality - http://www.equipforequality.org/
Private, non-profit organization that operates the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy System for Illinois, which protects the rights of children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. Text only and Spanish version available. |
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Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) - http://www.state.il.us/agency/icdd/
State agency focused on improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities through advocacy, systemic change and capacity building. |
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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission - http://gac.state.il.us/
State agency created to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities. Features statutory acts, legislative updates, legal forms to use, online intake form, and links. |
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Little Friends, Inc. - http://www.littlefriendsinc.com
Non-profit organization serving children and adults with autism and other developmental or emotional disabilities. Programs include early intervention, schools, family support, job training, and community-based residential services. |
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RAMP Center for Independent Living - http://www.rampcil.org/
Regional Access and Mobilization Project, Inc., providing services and advocacy for people with disabilities. Serving Boone, DeKalb, Stephenson and Winnebago counties. |
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Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF) - http://www.iarf.org/
Presents information about the organization and promotes community services to persons with disabilities. Features its services and programs, publications, training, career center, and contacts. |
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Lions of Illinois Foundation - http://www.lionsofillinois.org/
Assists the quality of residents having unmet needs, especially for the detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of visual and hearing impairments. Includes overview of programs and services, and contacts. |
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Mothers from Hell 2 - http://www.mothersfromhell2.org/
Grass-roots parent advocacy group, working for the appropriate education, community acceptance, needed services, rights of, and entitlements for individuals with disabilities. Resources, newsletter, membership, and contacts. Based in German Valley. |
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Learning Disabilities Association of Illinois - http://sky.prohosting.com/jlerner/ldail/
A not-for-profit organization dedicated to the advancement of the education and general welfare of children and youth of normal or potentially normal intelligence who have learning disabilities of a perceptual, conceptual or coordinative nature or related problems. |