Resources for Illinois
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United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation
The United Mitochondrial Disease Foundation (UMDF) supports and empowers patients and families affected by mitochondrial disease. UMDF supports research and provides a wide variety of resources, toolkits, education and assistance with insurance, diagnosis and access...
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The United Spinal Association empowers and advocates for wheelchair users and people with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D) nationwide. The organization provides local chapters, disability resources, peer support, a manual wheelchair guide and app,...
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United Spinal Association Illinois Chapter
The United Spinal Association Illinois Chapter (USAIC) is a non-profit offering information and support resources for people paralyzed by trauma and medical conditions. It also serves family members and health care and related professionals serving...
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United Way of St. Clair County
The United Way of St. Clair County (UWSCC) supports a variety of local health and human services programs to empower residents to raise their quality of life. Programs supported through United Way of St. Clair...
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Universal Telephone Assistance Program
Linkup and Lifeline are two federally funded programs that assist families with paying for telephone and internet (broadband) monthly service. Eligibility requirements apply.
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Universidad Popular (UP) is a nonprofit organization that promotes community empowerment through participatory learning. UP provides language courses, a wide range of youth and family support, job readiness training, independent living skills, a digital literacy...
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University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics’ Inclusive Healthcare and Policies
The University of Illinois Hospital & Clinics is nationally recognized for its inclusive healthcare and policies related to LGBTQ patients, visitors and staff. UI Health was named an “LGBTQ Health Care Equality Top Performer” by...
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University of Illinois Springfield Performing Arts Center Sensory Friendly Initiatives
The UIS Performing Arts Center is a certified Sensory Inclusive Venue through KultureCity. Most sensory friendly shows are in the UIS Studio Theatre with limited lighting and sound changes. Audience members can also move, speak,...
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Urban Autism Solutions (UAS) is a Chicago non-profit organization serving young adults with autism and other learning differences. Their person-centered programming focuses on building life skills, community integration, social interaction, an integrated community life, and...
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Hosted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and VaccineFinder from Boston Children’s Hospital, Vaccines.gov provides information and help with: Finding recommended vaccines for respiratory...