Illinois Home Care Ombudsman Program
The Illinois Home Care Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of individuals who are receiving services through the Home and Community-Based Waiver Services Program and the Medicare Medicaid Alignment Initiative.
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Client Assistance Program (CAP) – DHS/DRS
CAP helps people with disabilities receive quality services by advocating for their interests and helping them identify resources, understand procedures, resolve problems, and protect their rights in the rehabilitation process.
PACE, Inc. Center For Independent Living
PACE is a Consumer-Controlled and Cross-Disability organization which serves Champaign, Douglas, Edgar, Piatt, and Vermilion counties. We are led by people with disabilities in everything from the individual services that we provide, to the overall programs, to even our Board and Staff. It also means that we serve people with a wide range of disabilities; …
ARC of Illinois, The
The Arc of Illinois advocates for funding and legislation to benefit people with disabilities, and provides training opportunities for families and professionals. Illinois Life Span provides statewide information and resources focused on advocacy, services, and supports for people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. The Family to Family Health Information Center provides information focused on health and insurance …
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Champaign
We are an all volunteer group and provide education, support, and advocacy to all persons living in our community who are affected by mental illness. Look for educational meetings at the Champaign Library. Monthly family support groups in five cities: Champaign, Danville, Effingham, Mattoon, and Tuscola. Free educational courses for families of adults and children …
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Illini Chapter, Illinois Association of the Deaf
Advocacy organization for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, with social opportunities scheduled regularly. Find us at: www.facebook.com/IlliniChapterofIAD/
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is an Illinois not-for-profit organization serving 43 counties, offering counseling, advocacy and educational services to people with epilepsy, their families, and the communities in which they live. “The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago leads the fight to stop seizures, find a cure and overcome the challenges created by epilepsy.” …
CU Able
CU Able is a group of parents who are passionate about helping their children with special needs by creating a safe and accepting support network within the local community. The group focuses not only on advocacy and awareness, but also tries to help its members incorporate self-care into their routine by organizing and participating in …
CU Autism Network
The mission of the CU Autism Network is to support persons on the autism spectrum, their families, caregivers, educators, other professionals, and the public by providing opportunities for support and networking, education, training, and advocacy, along with promoting awareness and acceptance.
Champaign County Health Care Consumers
CCHCC provides free information, assistance, referral, and advocacy services to community members who are having problems with any aspect of the health care system. CCHCC’s Consumer Health Hotline helps consumers find low-cost health care resources, understand their patient rights, find discount prescription programs, apply for Medicaid/AllKids, apply for financial assistance at local hospitals, and more. …