Disability Specific Resources Resources
Enhance Learning
At STAR NET, we believe that access to high-quality resources empowers educators, caregivers, and families to support young children in reaching their fullest potential. Search our Recommended Resources for more.
The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP)
The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) Service Network is a collaboration of 4 universities and 11 organizations that together operate 20 centers across the state to provide services to children, families, educators, childcare providers, and medical professionals. Visit the website calendar of support group meetings and presentations.
The Autism Society
For over five decades, The Autism Society, including a nationwide network of affiliates, has connected people to the resources they need through education, advocacy, support, information and referral, and community programming. The website provides resources in many categories relating to Autism, an ongoing blog of information and bi-weekly newsletter.
Understood
Understood is a nonprofit organization that provides free, expert-vetted resources and support to those who learn and think differently so that they can thrive in school, at work, and throughout life.
United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago
United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago is a charitable not-for-profit agency serving individuals with disabilities in metropolitan Chicago and beyond. UCP Seguin provides information on learning, technology, services and support for people of all ages with disabilities and their families.
United Parent Support for Down Syndrome, UPS for DownS
Started in the Chicago area over 35 years ago, the organization prides itself on being run and organized entirely by volunteers – mostly parents and family members. Reaching far beyond the metro Chicago area, UPS for DownS provides trainings, education, information and community opportunities in order to create communities that are diverse, welcoming and inclusive.