Located in the heart of downtown Urbana, all are welcome to use the resources within Urbana Free Library: FREE WiFi and public computers, MS office applications, special keyboards and trackball mice, adjustable height computer tables Document magnifier Large print books, DVDs & audiobooks on CD Notary public service all hours the library is open Public […]
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The Stephens Family YMCA provides inclusive programming and disability specific programming through our YMCA for youth and adults. We offer adaptive sports programming, including our newly formed Wheelchair basketball team, art programs, and other recreational opportunities. Larkin’s Place is a mindset of inclusion embedded within our YMCA, with a full time director working on inclusive
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STARnet is a grant funded program, by the Illinois State Board of Education. STARnet provides technical assistance and training for all people who touch the lives of young children with disabilities. STARnet promotes inclusive practices, education for teachers, parents and providers. STARnet focuses on students with IEP’s from age 3 through age 8.
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Social Champaign provides social learning groups and support groups for students ages 6 to adulthood. Social skills learning is based on concepts developed by the UCLA PEERS (R) Program and Social Thinking (R). Groups are based on affirming neurodiverse students. Groups meet on a weekly basis and parent education is included. Admission to groups is
The free Illinois Radio Reader service offers audio news and information from newspapers, magazines and more—and is for those who are blind or visually impaired including individuals who have a medical condition or disability that makes it difficult to hold and/or read traditional books and magazines. The service is also offered via web streaming and
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Tom Jones Challenger League baseball will begin its season next Spring. Challenger League baseball gives youngsters with disabilities the chance to play the game of baseball. Challenger League is sponsored by Champaign-Urbana Kiwanis Club. Games are played on Tuesdays and Saturdays at AMBUCS Park in Urbana during the months of May and June. The ages
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Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) was formed through a cooperative agreement with the Champaign and Urbana Park Districts to provide recreation programs and leisure services for residents with disabilities. CUSR provides quality recreation programs for people with disabilities by hiring and training qualified staff, providing staff ratios which ensure program safety and success, and adapting programs
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Champaign County Regional Planning Commission Early Childhood Education Program – The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is the recipient of federal funding to promote kindergarten readiness to income-eligible families in Early Head Start, which serves infants, toddlers, and expectant parents; and Head Start, which serves three-to five-year-old-children. Head Start partners with parents to assist children
