Resources for Champaign
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The Ariana Rye Foundation helps children with developmental disabilities and complex medical needs up to age 18 obtain equipment to foster their social, mental and physical development. Families in need, from anywhere in the United...
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ASL Nook (American Sign Language Nook)
ASL Nook (American Sign Language Nook) is an online hub featuring fun and casual videos to help deaf children, hearing family members and students learn ASL. Founded by two Deaf people from hearing families, ASL...
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Assistive Technology Devices and Services for Children With Disabilities Under the IDEA
The U.S. Department of Education’s Assistive Technology (AT) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) resource page can help guide parents and professionals who support children with disabilities who need AT devices and services for...
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The Association of Blind Citizens’ (ABC) Assistive Technology Fund provides funds to cover 50 percent of the retail price of adaptive devices or software. The program helps legally blind residents of the United States access...
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Assistive Technology Resources
The Illinois State Library provides a list of programs and organizations that can help support assistive technology needs. Assistive technology is “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf,...
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The ATI Foundation offers grant awards to individuals in need of assistance to live independent and fulfilling lives in their communities. Typical assistance includes funding for adaptive equipment, home modifications, therapies, specialized social and recreational...
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Attention Deficit Disorder Resources
Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a national non-profit organization that helps people with ADD/ADHD achieve their potential through education, support and networking.
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Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness
Aunt Martha’s Health and Wellness is based in Olympia Fields, Ill., and offers community support services that promote healthy lifestyles and help people and families overcome challenges. Its community support services for youth include crisis...
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Autism Eats provides autism-friendly non-judgmental environments for family dining, socializing and connecting with others who share similar joys and challenges. Autism Eats hosts dinners and events year-round. They also provide comprehensive autism awareness training and...
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The Autism Response Team (ART) is an information line for the autism community. Its team members are specially trained to provide personalized information and resources to people with autism and their families. (888) AUTISM2 (288-4762)...