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

Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness

Medical provider in Northeast Illinois that accepts Medicaid and provides services to the most vulnerable populations regardless of their ability to pay.

Austin Special Chicago

Provides training and education to those with severe and profound IDD, including Community Day Services, Transportation, Residential Programs, and Developmental Training.

Autism Society

Connects people with autism to the resources they need through education, advocacy, resources and community programming.

Autism Speaks

Creates an inclusive world for individuals with autism through advocacy, services, supports, research and innovation and advances in care.

Autism Speaks

A guide to autism advocacy

Autism Speaks – Financial Assistance

Connects people with autism to resources in their area dealing with financial assistance related to autism care.

Autistic Self Advocacy Network

A nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people. ASAN is a national grassroots disability rights organization for the autistic community.

Avenues to Independence

Provides homes, jobs and community living programs to adults with physical, intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

Barbara Olson Center of Hope

Supports adults with developmental disabilities through individualized skill development, vocational opportunities and community service.

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.