Fun4theDisabled is a community created by, for and about people with disabilities to help everyone live their best lives. Fun4theDisabled creates video and content highlighting opportunities for people with disabilities in the community, connecting them with organizations, programs and events that provide accessibility in inclusive and fun ways.

Fun4theDisabled resources include:

• Tools and information on planning for emergencies and disaster
• Video tours of Chicago-area sites, including the National Museum of Mexican Art, Navy Pier, Lincoln Park Zoo and more
• Videos featuring disability leaders, health topics and more on their Fun4theDisabled YouTube channel

For questions, please contact Fun4theDisabled at (312) 380-9738 or fun@fun4thedisabled.com.

Enjoy Illinois offers inspiration and accessibility information for travelers with disabilities, including independent and assisted wheelchair users and people with hidden disabilities. The website features information on attractions throughout Illinois, transportation options and video tours of Chicago museums, landmarks and the #AccessibleChicago docuseries from Fun4theDisabled.

The Inclusive Care Clinic (ICC) at the University of Illinois Chicago’s College of Dentistry offers comprehensive, preventive and integrated (multidisciplinary) dental treatment for patients 15 years of age or older with a wide range of physical and developmental disabilities. The ICC serves individuals with autism, physical disabilities, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral and other conditions.

The clinic includes:

• A sensory room
• A wheelchair lift
• Private treatment rooms
• Noise-cancelling headphones
• Personal entertainment tablets
• Weighted blankets

For questions, please contact ICC at (312) 355-1641.

The Salvation Army St. Clair County provides a variety of programs and services to help individuals and families remove barriers, build job skills, find childcare and remain in their homes. It offers:

• After-school programs where youth and teens have a safe place to complete homework, learn new skills and relax with friends
• Pathway to Hope program that helps families identify barriers and address them by connecting with community support organizations and more
• Homelessness prevention services
• Emergency help with rent/mortgage, utility bills and other needs to keep families in their homes

For questions, please contact the Salvation Army St. Clair County in Belleville, Ill., at (618) 235-7378.

Project Strong and Unified Network (Project SUN) is a family-driven, youth-guided and community-based system of care in Kankakee County. Project SUN provides resources, training and community education about children’s behavioral health and other child and family wellness topics. Its services include:

• Helping families navigate their children’s mental, emotional and behavioral health systems of care through trained staff and volunteer Community Navigators
• Supporting families on their journey by training peer parent mentors and companions and offering appreciation events for caregivers
• Assisting parents and youth to gain the skills necessary to actively participate in their care planning and delivery
• Offering professional development training for mental, emotional and behavioral health service providers
• Providing community education with a focus on children and their families

For questions, please contact Project SUN at (815) 304-5933.

Jill’s House House Weekend Adventures (JHWA) and Covenant Harbor in Lake Geneva, Wis., provide a two-day camping experience for kids and teens ages 6 to 17 with intellectual disabilities in the Chicagoland area. The program designs activities around campers’ needs. These activities include playing games, having cookouts, enjoying nature and making new friends.

The camp cannot support certain health and behavioral conditions. Please visit JHWA’s website for the specific eligibility requirements and intake application process.

For questions, please contact Jill’s House using the online form or call (703) 639-5660.

Endeavor Health serves patients across Chicagoland and includes NorthShore University HealthSystem, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Northwest Community Healthcare and Swedish Hospital. Its community programs provide low-cost, accessible care options, including routine care, specialty services, wellness programs, support groups and more.

Endeavor Health community programs and clinics include:

• Community access to health centers, clinics and more
• Mobile dental clinics for residents of Elk Grove, Palatine, Schaumburg and Wheeling Townships who financially qualify
• The Community Resource Center (CRC) for individuals and immigrant families in the northwest suburbs needing multilingual services, referrals and other types of help
• Community CARE (Creating Access to Resources for Equity) programs addressing food insecurity, health education, mental health, support for survivors of violence and more

If you have any questions, please visit Endeavor Health’s Contact Us page online.

The Center for Chronic Illness (CCI) is a nonprofit organization that offers support and education to promote well-being and reduce isolation for people affected by chronic illness. CCI offers adults and teens living with chronic illness a variety of support groups and programs focusing on emotional well-being, health education and community. ​CCI provides:

• Chronic illness support groups for adults and teens
• Supporting loved ones and parenting children with health challenges support groups
• BIPOC & LGBTQIA+ support groups
• Health education programs
• Resources

For questions, contact CCI at (425) 296-2705 or info@thecenterforchronicillness.org.

Creative Healing for Youth in Pain (CHYP) is a nonprofit organization serving youth between the ages of 13 and 24 who are experiencing pain, feelings of isolation and loneliness. CHYP provides educational resources, peer connection and exposure to creative healing experiences to help bridge the gap between common healthcare barriers such as cost, geographic location and long wait times for appointments. Resources are available for both youth and their parents.

CHYP resources include:

• Information on the science of pain
• Strategies for breaking the pain cycle
• On-demand webinars for youth and parents
• Monthly open Zoom meetings for youth (ages 13 to 24)
• Small group and Zoom meetings for parents
• Summer camp

For questions, fill out CHYP’s online form or email admin@mychyp.org.

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 and jobs. This program also teaches students life skills, provides them with coaches and mentors, and allows them to experience social and extracurricular activities.

Students who complete this program will earn a Career Advancement Certificate from the college (not an academic degree).

To enroll in After 22, students must have been ensured a free public education under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), have a documented intellectual disability, have a high school diploma or GED, and be 18 or older.