A resource to search Medicaid Waivers for each state.

OneSight is a nonprofit committed to ending the global vision care crisis. Through OneSight’s OnSite Voucher Program, eligible patients can receive glasses free of charge. See OneSight’s frequently-asked question page for more details.

The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) Service Network is a collaboration of five universities and 10 organizations that together operate 20 centers across the state to provide services to children, families, educators, childcare providers, and medical professionals.

Illinois residents can participate in TAP’s Advocating for Supports to Improve Service Transitions (ASSIST) Training Program. The training features twelve modules focused on helping families advocate for adult services on behalf of their child or young adult on the autism spectrum. Each module features an expert-led presentation and time for discussion.

Topics  include:

• Guardianship and alternatives to guardianship
• Medicaid waiver services
• Social Security benefits
• Health insurance
• Special needs trusts
• Post-secondary education and employment

The Special Needs Resource Project provides a basic guide for parents of children with chronic health issues, disabilities, and special needs.

Illinois workNet provides employment information, resources and tools to help individuals with and without disabilities find a job, internship or training, create a career plan, build a resume and more.

Illinois workNet includes Disability Works, which connects and guides individuals with disabilities to benefits, services, training and employment information.

Lists many educational and other resources for parents as well as a mentoring program.

The Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL) supports 22 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) across the state. The goal of these non-profit organizations is to provide community-based, non-residential support for people with disabilities so they may achieve independence in every aspect of their lives, including home, work and school. 

INCIL also oversees the Home Modification Program that provides funding for improvements to make eligible homes and rental properties more accessible.

Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD) is a national non-profit organization that helps people with ADD/ADHD achieve their potential through education, support & networking.

The Sibling Support Project is a  national program dedicated to the lifelong and ever-changing concerns of millions of brothers and sisters of people with special health, developmental and mental health needs.

The project offers support, resources, opportunities to connect with other siblings and “Sibshops” for school-age brothers and sisters of kids with special needs.

This site is a directory for locating dentists in the Chicago area.