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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Advocacy

Advocacy Unlocked LLC

At Advocacy Unlocked, our mission is to empower families of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to navigate the special education system successfully.

Bartlett Learning Center

Assisting with the learning and developmentally disabled youth and adults in areas of personal growth, general health, education, social and emotional well-being and functional living skills.

Center For Independence + Working Together Chicago

This program is designed to support adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are ready for competitive, integrated employment.

Childcare.gov

Provides education, finacial and family support services for children with disabilities.

Children’s Home Association of Illinois

Provides comprehensive community support services to at-risk youth and their caregivers.

Clearbrook

Provides community day programs, employment, residential care, clinical services, and children’s programs at more than 80 locations, and is the largest provider of home-based services in Illinois.

Crosspoint Human Services

Provides therapeutic counseling, functional skill building, individual and group therapy, crisis intervention, consultation, domestic violence services, transition from homelessness, community intervention, psychiatric evaluation, care coordination services, referrals, and outreach services.