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  • Tellin’ Tales Theatre

    The mission of Tellin’ Tales Theatre is to shatter barriers between the disabled and non-disabled worlds through the transformative power of personal story. The theatre brings together children and adults from both communities to share...

  • Testing for COVID-19

    COVID-19 testing can help you know if you have COVID-19 so you can decide what to do next, like getting treatment to reduce your risk of severe illness and lowering your chances of spreading the...

  • The ADA National Network Disability Law Handbook

    This handbook is meant to provide basic information about disability rights under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) as well as resources for finding out more.

  • The Answer, Inc.

    The Answer, Inc. provides resources and education, recreation and advocacy services to families with loved ones with autism and developmental disabilities in the greater Chicago area. Visit The Answer, Inc., website for more information.

  • The Arc of Illinois

    The Arc of Illinois advocates for and empowers people with disabilities and their families to reach their goals and fully participate in community life. The Arc of Illinois provides information, resources, family support, and training...

  • The Arc of Illinois Family-to-Family Health Information Center

    The Arc of Illinois Family-to-Family Health Information Center works with families and professionals to help with questions and concerns related to the health of children and youth with special healthcare needs under the age of...

  • The Arc’s Center for Future Planning

    The Arc’s Center for Future Planning aims to support and encourage adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families to plan for the future. The Center provides reliable information and assistance to individuals...

  • The Arc’s Disability Voter Guide

    The Arc has developed voting resources in plain language and Spanish, including a disability voter guide and sample questions for candidates.

  • The Arc’s Virtual Program Library

    The Arc’s Virtual Program Library is a free hub full of on-demand activities that people with disabilities, and their families and service providers can do at home. Topics include arts, community and life skills, health...

  • The Arc@School Special Education Initiative

    The Arc@School‘s online advocacy curriculum provides the basic information that parents, educators and other advocates need to support students and families in navigating the special education system, including understanding the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act...