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Helps people with disabilities find and keep quality employment that pays a living wage and offers a chance for advancement.
Works to provide a full array of quality, outcome-based, person- and community-centered services and supports for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in Illinois.
Works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education and independent living opportunities.
The Illinois State Board of Education partners with school districts to provide programs and services for students with specialized educational needs.
Works to empower parents and professionals to achieve the strongest possible outcomes for students with disabilities, and to enhance the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities.
Provides information, assistance and support to educate and train parents and teachers of children with disabilities. Programs include seminars special education rights and trainings for parent leaders.
Office coordinates a wide variety of support services for all students in the Chicago Public Schools, including special education and related services for students with disabilities and students receiving related services under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
One of over sixty University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities in the country, the Institute works to expand and improve services available to people with disabilities and their families.
Serves as a catalyst for major improvements in the public schools serving the 50 largest cities in the country, with a particular emphasis on Chicago.
Information for parents of children with developmental disabilities about support services available in the state of Illinois.
Statewide information resource and referral for advocacy and services for people with developmental disabilities. Site includes a searchable database, contact information for electronic and phone assistance and an advocacy "toolbox."
Contact information for offices throughout the state that provide early intervention diagnostics and services for infants and children from birth to age three.
Information and resources regarding programs and services that can help students successfully transition from school to work or higher education.
List of Web sites that provide information and resources related to transition for students from high school to employment of higher education. Document is in .pdf format.
Guide from the Arc of Illinois individuals with developmental disabilities and their families as they transition to employment and adult services. Document is in .pdf format.
Works to increase the capacities of school districts and educational personnel to educate and provide supports and services to children and youth with disabilities in the preschool, school and community environments in which they would participate if not identified as having a disability.
News group discusses topics related to inclusive education for all children, including children with disabilities.
Lekotek uses interactive play experiences, and the learning that results, to promote the inclusion of children with special needs into family and community life.
The Postsecondary Education Programs Network (PEPNet) provides resources, information, in-service training, and technical assistance for postsecondary institutions to improve existing services or to establish new services for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
