Resources
Links
Included here are external links to the sites of organizations that you may find helpful. They can provide valuable information for people with disabilities and their families. To be directed to these sites, simply click on the name below. Clicking on these links will take you to a new window out of Aspire’s site.
Please note that we are not responsible for information that appears on these sites.
4MyChild
A resource related to caring for a child with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological injuries.
ABLE DATA
ABLEDATA provides objective information about assistive technology products and rehabilitation equipment available from domestic and international sources.
American With Disabilities Act
Information and technical assistance on the American with Developmental Disabilities Act.
The Arc of Illinois
The Arc of Illinois is a state-wide advocacy organization, committed to empowering persons with disabilities to achieve full participation in community life.
The Arc of the United States
The Arc is the world’s largest community based organization of and for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Autism Key
A site run by parents and for parents of children with autism and autism spectrum disorders.
Autism Society of Illinois
A resource for Illinois parents of children with autism and autism spectrum disorders.
Chicago Parent
A great source for information, current events, happenings and other resources.
Children and Family Connections
This site, hosted by Western Illinois University, provides information on the regional intake agencies for children and families to enter the Illinois Early Intervention System.
Exceptional Parent Magazine
A publication for parents and families of children with special needs.
Healing Thresholds Autism Therapy
Healing Thresholds Autism Therapy is a free website and email newsletter dedicated to healing the lives of families touched by autism. They provide comprehensive therapy fact sheets, daily updates of autism therapy research and news, and a global directory of autism-related therapists and services.
Illinois Department of Human Services
Information on State of Illinois services for individuals with developmental disabilities
Illinois Early Intervention System
The State of Illinois’ Early Intervention System web pages with information about early intervention services for children with developmental disabilities
Illinois Life Span Project
Statewide Information Resource & Referral for Advocacy & Services for People with Developmental Disabilities.
IllinoisParents.org
A site that links parents directly to local programs, services, and community agencies and to help parents find information on raising and educating their children.
Information Connections
An online library resource for parents of children with developmental disabilities and chronic conditions through Marianjoy Medical Library.
Institute on Disability and Human Development
A very informative website from IDHD in the Department of Disability and Human Development, University of Illinois at Chicago.
National Association for Down syndrome
The site of the oldest organization in the country serving individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
National Down Syndrome Society
A resource of Down syndrome education, research and advocacy.
Positive Parenting DuPage
A great resource for families in DuPage County, Illinois.
The Sensory Processing Disorder Network
A resource for Sensory Processing Disorder research, education, and advocacy.
Unique
Unique is a source of information and support to families, individuals and professionals affected by any rare chromosome disorder.
United Cerebral Palsy
United Cerebral Palsy is a leading source of information on cerebral palsy and is an advocate for the rights of persons with any disability.
