Resources for McHenry
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Apprenticeship Disability Inclusion Guides
The Department of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy offers apprenticeship inclusion guides, toolkits, videos and other helpful resources for youth with disabilities, educators/service providers and businesses.
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Apraxia Kids is a nonprofit that strengthens the support systems in the lives of children with apraxia of speech. The Apraxia Kids website provides resource guides and information about conferences, webinars, support groups and more.
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Are You Ready? Preparing for Emergencies: Tips for Families
Information from Family Voices on how families of children with special healthcare needs can prepare for emergencies.
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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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Association for Individual Development (AID)
The Association for Individual Development (AID) serves individuals with developmental, intellectual, physical, and/or mental health challenges, those who have suffered a trauma and those at risk. Operating in the greater Fox Valley area and other...
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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...