Illinois STAR NET helps provide early childhood professionals and families with the supports needed to provide all children with a high quality, equitable education in inclusive environments. STAR NET provides workshops, funding opportunities, technical assistance and more to promote:

• Evidence-based inclusive practices for young children with disabilities
• Professional development to support educators and families
• Meaningful child outcomes through innovative and engaging learning experiences

Information from College Scholarships.org about college scholarships available to students with disabilities.

Provides books on tape and listening equipment free of charge for persons with visual deficits or reading disabilities.

The Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) coordinates the Chicago region’s transportation system. The RTA website’s Accessible Transit page includes information about how the transit system is accessible, how to apply for certification for Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Paratransit services, and how to learn to use the system and achieve travel independence.

You can also visit the RTA’s Travel Assistance Digital Library to access documents about these programs in English and Spanish.

RTA’s Mobility Outreach Program also works with organizations that serve and offer programs to people with disabilities and older adults to ensure they are aware of their transit options.

Promotes adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment.

Find community living with support and guidance for cooking, budgeting, banking, shopping, other daily living activities, and community integration. The goal of this program is to obtain independent living skills.

(815) 942-6133

Assists families and youths in crisis. Services focus on housing, relationships, homeless youth, youth needing family intervention, and counseling.

Recreational programs for special needs individuals of all ages.

Provides year round fun and recreational opportunities for individuals with special needs and abilities. Tri County SRA is a cooperative extension of the Lemont Park District, Lockport Township Park District and the Village of Romeoville.

Provides recreational opportunities for all residents. Offers diversified programs and activities.