Disability Support Information 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.
Early CHOICES – Family Resources on Inclusion
Early CHOICES, an Inclusion Initiative of the Illinois State Board of Education, provides Family Resources and information for understanding the Least Restrictive Environment rule of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, IDEA, and its importance for children. The website includes several useful tools and guidance for families navigating inclusion in early childhood education, including an LRE Guide, Understanding Inclusion Modules, and videos featuring families sharing their stories and examples of high quality inclusive practices.
Easter Seals DuPage and the Fox Valley Region
For information about various parent groups offered, call: 630-620-4433.
Easterseals
Easterseals has been helping families for more than a century. Through 100s of locations across the U.S., Easterseals provides a wide range of services including autism services, daycare, therapy, accessibility services, respite, camps and recreation, and much more.
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
An Illinois not-for-profit organization serving 43 counties, the foundation offers counseling, advocacy and educational services to people with epilepsy, their families, and the communities in which they live. Services include information about epilepsy, training and education, case management, programs for children and adults, support groups, legal help, and much more.
Equip for Equality
Works to advance the human and civil rights of people with disabilities in Illinois. EFE provides publications, events and disability-rights trainings to help people with disabilities and their families become better advocates for their rights.
Exceptional Parent Magazine
EP Magazine provides information, resources and business services for the special needs community, as well as an online health and wellness support community.
Family Ideas Network for Down Syndrome (FINDS)
A McHenry County, Illinois, not-for-profit all volunteer support organization, maximizing the potential of each individual person with Down Syndrome and improving the quality of their lives by sharing ideas, exploring new concepts, and celebrating successes together. FINDS provides Bi-Monthly Newsletters, Social Events, Educational Services, and Family Support.
Family Support Network
The Family Support Network works to uncover the resources, funding, and services needed to help people with developmental disabilities live fulfilling lives in their own homes. We make finding family services flexible and easy, using personal and professional experience to bring lifestyle benefits and support to all.