Helpful Links
- Cerebral Palsy Group
Cerebral Palsy Group is a national organization that was created so that it may serve the individuals and families who have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy by providing information, support, resources and education.
- Cerebral Palsy Guidance
Cerebral Palsy Guidance was created to provide answers and assistance to parents of a child with cerebral palsy. Our goal is to reach as many members of the cerebral palsy community as possible, building up a network of support, as well as providing necessary assistance.
- Able Data
Able Data 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Network of Care for Behavioral Health
A resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health and looking for local Oak Park area supports. This site is sponsored by the Oak Park Community Mental Health Board.
- 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.
- 4MyChild
A resource related to caring for a child with Cerebral Palsy and other neurological injuries.
