Resources for Illinois
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Cornerstone Services – Employment Services
Cornerstone Services’ Employment Services help people with disabilities gain and maintain employment in the community. Services are available in Will, Kankakee and southern Cook counties. Services include career counseling, job development and job coaching. For...
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The Courageous Parents Network (CPN) is a nonprofit that aims to empower, support and equip families and providers caring for children with a serious medical condition. CPN presents educational resources in an array of formats...
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) provides a series of YouTube videos on COVID-19 with information in American Sign Language.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Preparation Checklist for Kids
The COVID-19 vaccine is now recommended for children ages 6 months old and up. To help you prepare for your child’s vaccination, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) provides information about the vaccine and a...
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Cradles to Crayons Chicago provides children from birth through age 12, living in homeless or low-income situations, with the essential items they need to thrive — at home, at school and at play. The organization...
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Create Your Own Communication Card for People With Hearing Loss
The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) provides a template to create a personalized Communication Card for people with hearing loss. The card helps others understand your communication needs and lists your preferred communication...
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Creative Healing for Youth in Pain
Creative Healing for Youth in Pain (CHYP) is a nonprofit organization serving youth between the ages of 13 and 24 who are experiencing pain, feelings of isolation and loneliness. CHYP provides educational resources, peer connection...
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The Crisis Text Line serves anyone in any type of crisis, 24 hours a day. Trained crisis counselors will respond and help you: English, text HOME to 741741 Spanish, text HOLA to 741741 or text to...
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Crosswalk Community Action Agency
Crosswalk Community Action Agency (CCAA) offers a variety of programs and services to help individuals and families in Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson and Williamson Counties. CCAA programs address the “day-to-day” needs and help individuals work to...
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Cued Speech Program for Families of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Children
Cue College’s Cue Family Program provides a free, online Cued Speech class to families of deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Cued Speech combines a small number of simple hand cues with the natural mouth movements of...