Resources for Illinois
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Adult Protective Services Program
The Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA) manages the statewide Adult Protective Services Program, which serves adults 60 years of age and older and adults aged 18-59 with disabilities. The program handles reports of abuse, neglect...
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CaringInfo provides free advance directives and instructions for each state that you can download and save.
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Adventures Unlimited in the Chicagoland Area
Adventures Unlimited is a free, state-funded respite program in Illinois that provides programming and events for participants with intellectual and developmental disabilities and respite to caregivers. Adventures Unlimited offers two-hour recreation opportunities and events focusing...
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Advocate Dental Center in Chicago
Advocate Dental Center provides a wide range of dental services for adults and children with developmental disabilities through its Special Patient Dental Care Program. The program’s services include: Dental exams and cleanings X-rays Fillings Root canal...
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Advocating for LGBTQ Students With Disabilities
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) students with disabilities face unique challenges as a result of their disability status and potential bias related to their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression. Educators, counselors,...
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AeroAngel offers free, private jet flights for medically fragile children who need to travel long distances for life-saving medical care and cannot fly commercially due to their condition. AeroAngel coordinates flights across all 50 states...
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Affordable Health Insurance is a patient resource center that helps individuals learn about a wide variety of health insurance options. Information is available for each state and includes Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment deadlines, subsidies...
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AFIRE (Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment) Chicago
AFIRE (Alliance of Filipinos for Immigrant Rights and Empowerment) Chicago is a grassroots community organization that connects Chicagoland-area Filipinx/a/o community members, immigrants, domestic workers, seniors and youth to a variety of services and programs. In...
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After 22 Transition Program for Adults With Disabilities
After 22 is Richard J. Daley College’s comprehensive transition program for adults with disabilities ages 18 and older. The After 22 Pilot Program connects adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to career training, educational opportunities...
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AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois – Caregiver Support
Caregivers needing support can find a variety of help at AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois. Several programs offer respite, legal services, counseling, financial help, training programs and more. Caregivers in DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry...