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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Waukegan Park District

Provides community therapeutic recreation programs to people with disabilities.

West Suburban Special Recreational Association

Provides recreation programs for adults and children who have a physical impairment, a mental disability, or any other type of disability.

Western DuPage Special Recreation Association

Provides engaging community-based social and recreational programs for individuals of all ages with special needs.

Wood Dale Dental

Dental provider in Northeast Illinois that accepts Medicaid and has experience serving individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Woodstock Recreation

Provides people with disabilities with meaningful recreation experiences.

Work for Illinois

The Central Management Services Division of Recruitment and Retention administers several programs and services for people with disabilities through the Disabled Workers Programs.

Worksource Enterprises

Offers community day services, home-based services, and a Vocational Program comprised of employment preparation and community job placement.

World Institute on Disability

Works to advance the inclusion, rights and justice of people with disabilities with the design and delivery of whole community solutions.

Wrightslaw

Provides up-to-date information about special education law and advocacy for children with disabilities.

Zion Park District

Provides year-round recreational activities to enable Zion residents with disabilities to experience active, healthy and playful lifestyles.