CCHCC provides free information, assistance, referral, and advocacy services to community members who are having problems with any aspect of the healthcare system. CCHCC helps consumers find low-cost health care resources for prescriptions, vision, and dental, they also help apply for Medicaid, SNAP, and financial assistance at local hospitals, and assist with submitting disability applications […]
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Located in the heart of downtown Urbana, all are welcome to use the resources within our building: FREE WiFi and public computers, MS office applications, special keyboards and trackball mice, adjustable height computer tables Aladdin Genie Document magnifier Large print books, DVDs & audiobooks on CD Notary public service all hours the library is open
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The Stephens Family YMCA provides inclusive programming and disability specific programming through our YMCA for youth and adults. We offer adaptive sports programming, including our newly formed Wheelchair basketball team, art programs, and other recreational opportunities. Larkin’s Place is a mindset of inclusion embedded within our YMCA, with a full time director working on inclusive
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Illinois STAR NET envisions a future where early childhood professionals and families have the support needed to provide all children with a high quality, equitable education in inclusive environments. STAR NET’s mission is to promote: Evidence-Based inclusive practices for young children with disabilities Professional development to support educators and families Meaningful child outcomes through innovative
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Social Champaign provides social learning groups and support groups for students ages 6 to adulthood. Social skills learning is based on concepts developed by the UCLA PEERS (R) Program and Social Thinking (R). Groups are based on affirming neurodiverse students. Groups meet on a weekly basis and parent education is included.Admission to groups is on
The free Illinois Radio Reader service offers audio news and information from newspapers, magazines and more—and is for those who are blind or visually impaired including individuals who have a medical condition or disability that makes it difficult to hold and/or read traditional books and magazines. The service is also offered via web streaming and
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Tom Jones Challenger League baseball will begin its season next Spring. Challenger League baseball gives youngsters with disabilities the chance to play the game of baseball. Challenger League is sponsored by Champaign-Urbana Kiwanis Club. Games are played on Tuesdays and Saturdays at AMBUCS Park in Urbana during the months of May and June. Ages of
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Champaign-Urbana Special Recreation (CUSR) was formed through a cooperative agreement with the Champaign and Urbana Park Districts to provide recreation programs and leisure services for residents with disabilities. CUSR provides quality recreation programs for people with disabilities by hiring and training qualified staff, providing staff ratios which ensure program safety and success, and adapting programs
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Champaign County Head Start/Early Head Start – The Champaign County Regional Planning Commission is the recipient of federal funding to promote kindergarten readiness to income-eligible families in Early Head Start, which serves infants, toddlers, and expectant parents; and Head Start, which serves three-to five-year-old-children. Head Start partners with parents to assist children in developing the
