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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Agencies

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Advocacy

Association for Individual Development

Provides comprehensive support for adults and children facing developmental, intellectual, physical, and mental health challenges.

Association House of Chicago

Supports people with IDDs through life skills education, respite care and home-based and residential support.

Association of People Supporting Employment First

Promotes employment and career advancement opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

At Home Mission

Provides group homes with up to 24 hours of support each day, with a professional staff, trained to administer the most beneficial care and to help all individuals realize their...

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 Assessment, Research, Treatment & Services (AARTS) Center

Clinical services at the AARTS Center include comprehensive assessment and treatment of children, adolescents and adults with autism spectrum disorder.

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