Child Care Resource Service (CCRS) is a resource and referral service serving parents and providers in Champaign, Douglas, Iroquois, Macon, Piatt, and Vermilion counties. CCRS helps parents locate available child care and maintains detailed information on more than 500 licensed and licensed-exempt centers and family child care providers. In addition, CCRS manages the state child […]
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Blue Tower Solutions engages individuals, organizations and systems to create cultures of respect, inclusion, dignity and equality for people with disabilities. The organization is currently working on projects to educate people with disabilities in Illinois about available housing resources. Blue Tower Solutions is also working to help people with epilepsy in Central and Northwestern Illinois
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The Speech & Hearing Clinic, operated by the Speech & Hearing Science Department in the College of Applied Health Sciences at the University of Illinois, offers full-range diagnostic and therapeutic services to Children and Adults of all ages. Care is provided by graduate student clinicians under the supervision and expertise of licensed and nationally certified
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The mission of Aspire of Illinois is to support the successes of people with disabilities, strengthen their families, and build embracing communities. The vision of Aspire is to create a community where people of all abilities live, learn, and grow together. The organization provides an array of services across Cook and Lake County, including living
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3E Love, LLC. is a social entrepreneurial experiment to change the perception of disability. The company was started by siblings Annie & Stevie Hopkins in 2007 with the intent of promoting their unique symbol and social model of disability. The company’s trademarked International Symbol of Acceptance (wheelchair heart logo) is the drive behind its social
Amazing Sensory Designs, LLC specializes in customized sensory space and Sensory products that can be used to stimulate or calm the senses. Sensory rooms and Sensory products are often used for people with disabilities or special needs, as they can provide safe, welcoming environments where individuals can explore and play. Also, ASD, LLC can help
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Continuum Behavioral Health addresses the needs of those who present with signs or symptoms associated with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related developmental disabilities. Continuum Behavioral Health has a team of highly trained specialists dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and families. The organization offers a variety of behavioral and educational services in
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University of Illinois Extension’s Money Mentors program is a network of trained volunteers who work one-on-one with people who request help with personal money management. Money Mentors help people with personal finance goals, including organizing finances, managing debt, and building savings. All services are free and confidential. To request a mentor, register online or call
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The Illinois Home Care Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of individuals who are receiving services through the Home and Community-Based Waiver Services Program and the Medicare Medicaid Alignment Initiative. Please click here to view an informational video about The Illinois Home Care Ombudsman Program – recorded from the disABILITY Expo’s Third Thursday Resource Round-up event
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WEFT is a non-profit volunteer-operated community radio station whose mission is to serve underserved people. Disability Beat is a 30 minute weekly public affairs program that has aired on WEFT for more than 15 years. The goal of this program is to promote resources and events that benefit people with disabilities and to tell their
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