The Bottom Line Diaper Bank is a collaborative effort of the United Way of Champaign County and the Champaign-Urbana Public Health Department.  Together they provide diapers to local programs to distribute to families and caregivers in need. Visit the diaper bank’s website for more details on how to receive help.

The International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) provides law enforcement and caregivers with guidance on preparing for and responding to incidents involving missing children with autism. Information includes:

• Tips for caregivers
• A guide for first responders
• Search protocols

For questions, email IACP at homesafe@theiacp.org.

Different Dynamics is a non-profit organization providing music programming for people of all ages, neurotypes and abilities who have a love of music.

Different Dynamics activities and programming include:

• The Music Exploratorium music studio space
• The Music Workshop featuring music and movement activities for the entire family
• Sensory-friendly performances

For questions, please contact Different Dynamics at (314) 496-9060 or YourFriends@DifferentDynamicsSTL.org.

Camp Big Sky provides accessible cabins and recreational opportunities for children and adults with developmental, physical, cognitive, sensory, and age-related disabilities. Located in northern Fulton County, Camp Big Sky offers three distinct and totally accessible activity areas with two lakes and a campground.

Daytime activities are free for people of all ages with a disability and their families, friends and caregivers. Overnight camping in cabins and tents is available for a nominal fee. Groups of campers are also welcome. Reservations are required for all visits.

See the Camp Big Sky fact sheet for more details.

For questions, please contact exec@campbigsky.org or call (309) 258-6002.

The Lake County Housing Authority (LCHA) provides a variety of programs to help individuals, families and senior citizens afford decent, safe housing and achieve economic independence.

Please contact LCHA at (847) 223-1170 for more information about coverage area and program availability.

The Challenged Athletes Foundation (CAF) believes that involvement in sports at any level increases self-esteem, encourages independence and enhances quality of life. CAF provides several grant programs, events and support to people with physical challenges who are pursuing active lifestyles through physical fitness and competitive athletics. CAF resources include:

• Grants to help pay for sports prostheses, adaptive sports equipment, coaching and competition expenses
• Adaptive sports videos
• A list of adaptive sports organizations and collegiate programs
• Information about adaptive sports equipment

For questions, use the contact page on CAF’s website or call (858) 866-0959.

There are a number of forms that our Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) participants must fill out. We’ve created three instructional videos to help our Spanish-speaking families fill out some of our most commonly used forms. These videos provide step-by-step instructions:

• Solicitud del Programa de DSCC. (Filling out the DSCC Program Application)
• Reembolso de Costos (Filling out the Reimbursement Cost Log)
• Asistencia de Viaje (Filling out the Travel Cost Log)

A seizure is a medical emergency. A Seizure Action Plan (SAP) contains tailored guidelines on how to respond during a seizure, based on the patient’s medical history. It includes health and medical information specific to the patient and helps others recognize seizures and the appropriate steps to take to keep them safe from injury or damage caused by prolonged seizures.

The Seizure Action Plan Coalition has several Seizure Action Plan examples and resources in English and Spanish to help you create your own plan. Resources are also available in other languages.

Epilepsy Alliance America manages the Seizure Action Plan Coalition.

AgeGuide Northeastern Illinois provides programs offering respite, legal services, counseling, financial help, training programs and more for caregivers and grandparents/relatives raising children. Residents in DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties may be eligible.

For questions, please contact AgeGuide at (800) 528-2000 or info@ageguide.org.

 

The Will-Grundy Transition Planning Committee strives to connect families to community-based services and providers for students and adults with disabilities. Made up of schools, agencies and not-for-profit organizations, the group is working together to improve vocational transition from education to jobs for all learners but particularly for individuals with disabilities.

The Will-Grundy Transition Planning Committee provides:

• Educational events
• A resource directory covering Will, Grundy and Kendall counties
• Recorded videos on a variety of topics
• Information about community resources and service providers grouped by type (advocacy, assistive technology, etc.)