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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Trinity Services

Provides a broad range of supports and services for people with disabilities including opportunities to leave the school to experience community living.

Turning Pointe Autism Foundation

Provides post-secondary students with autism spectrum disorder, social and communication challenges and other learning differences to grow their employability.

U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Employment statistics

U.S. Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education ensures access to quality education for all students, including early childhood, K-12, higher education, and special education programs that promote lifelong success.

U.S. Department of Labor

Article: Employment first

U.S. News

Article: The cost of adoption – and strategies to pay for It

UCP Center for Disability Services

Provides individuals with IDD innovative, compassionate, and comprehensive programs, such as therapeutic day school, community day services, home-based services, and in-home respite care.

UCP Seguin

Provides innovative, person-centered services and supports that individuals with IDDs and their families need.

UIC: Disability and Human Development Program

Advancing the lives of people with disabilities and their families around the world.

UIC: The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC)

Partners with families and communities to help children and youth with special healthcare needs connect to services and resources.