Resources

Resources, easily accessible, so you can navigate the IDD landscape. Use the search and filter below to link to other agency sites, research or articles to find the exact type of resource you and your family need.

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Access Living

Provide critical services, and break down systemic barriers to create a stronger, more inclusive society

Best Buddies Leadership Development Programs

The programs educate and empower people with and without IDD to become leaders, public speakers and advocates.

Center For Enriched Living (CEL)

CEL provides valuable programs and services for teens , adults, and seniors with IDD, making inclusion a lived experience.

City of Chicago: Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities

Independent living supports

Engage IL

Our job is to create a strong, unified voice for families and individuals living with disabilities who want to live self-directed, strength-based lives in their home communities.

Equip for Equality

Works to empower people with disabilities to advocate for themselves and their families. We break down barriers for people with disabilities through legal services, monitoring, and training.

Illinois Association of Private Special Education Centers

Works to ensure that a high standard of special education, care, and treatment is available in private special educations centers to all categories of children who are the most vulnerable...

Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities

Illinois Collaboration on Youth

Promotes the safety, health, and economic success of Illinois’ children, youth, and families by supporting and strengthening the organizations and systems that serve them.