Drug Watch

Drugwatch.com includes up-to-date information about prescription and over-the-counter medications and details about associated drug side effects to aid in the protection of patients and consumers.

My Special Diet

A website devoted to the management of a metabolic diet, information about products, recipes.

Healthy Children

HealthyChildren.org is the official parenting website of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP).

The site provides the latest information to help support the optimal physical, mental and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents and young adults. All articles are also provided in Spanish.

Your Genes Your Health

The webpage focuses on several genetic conditions with explanations and illustrations of the genetics of the condition.

CaringBridge

CaringBridge is a no-cost, nonprofit health platform that surrounds family caregivers with support while they are caring for a loved one on a health journey.

CaringBridge offers tools to:

  • Share and document a health journey
  • Simplify care coordination
  • Connect caregivers with a supportive community

Office of Disability Employment Policy

This agency provides national leadership by developing and influencing disability employment-related policies

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

WIC is a food assistance program for Women, Infants, and Children. It helps pregnant women, new mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.

The WIC page on the Illinois Department of Human Services’ website provides details about WIC services, who can receive these services and how to apply for WIC benefits.

Illinois Guide By Your Side

Illinois Hands & Voices Guide By Your Side (GBYS) is a free program providing unbiased information, one-on-one support and resources and trained Parent Guides to talk and/or meet with you if you have a child with hearing loss or a suspected hearing loss.

Parent Guides are adults who have children with a hearing loss. They provide unbiased information and resources regarding communication, educational and technological choices. They help families identify their options and not tell them which options  to choose. They support families and can help them navigate through the many systems and services available in Illinois. They work as a team with professionals offering a well rounded care system for families.

Illinois Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (EHDI) Program

The Illinois Early Hearing Detection and Intervention (IL EHDI) Program works to ensure families of babies and children who are deaf or hard of hearing receive appropriate and timely services. These services include hearing screening, diagnosis, early intervention and parent-to-parent support, provided through coordinated systems of care.

Families and providers can learn more about the EHDI program and find resources on the Illinois Sound Beginnings website.

Institute on Disability and Human Development

The Institute is dedicated to promoting the independence, productivity and inclusion of people with disabilities into all aspects of society.