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. Please click here to view an informational video about The Illinois Home Care Ombudsman Program – recorded from the disABILITY Expo’s Third Thursday Resource Round-up event …
Rattle the Stars provides suicide prevention services, including intervention training for youth and adults, consultation for suicide crisis response planning for schools, businesses, and organizations, hosting and participating in community events, providing information and resources, and institutional and political advocacy. Click here to view a captioned informational video, with sign language interpreter, from the January, 2021, …
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 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; …
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 …
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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Advocacy organization for deaf and hard of hearing individuals, with social opportunities scheduled regularly. Find us at: www.facebook.com/IlliniChapterofIAD/ Click here to view a captioned informational video, with sign language interpreter, from the January, 2021, Third Thursday Resource Round-up: Click here to view a spanish-subtitled informational video, with sign language interpreter, from the January, 2021, Third …
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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 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 …
We are a local 501c3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to support persons on the autism spectrum, their families, caregivers, educators, other professionals, and the public by providing opportunities for support, networking, education, training, and advocacy, along with promoting awareness and acceptance. SUPPORT-VOLUNTEER-DONATE #cuanvillage Please click here to view an informational video about CU Autism …
