COVID-19 Resources
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Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital COVID-19 Resources
Information and resources for families.
Are You Ready? Preparing for Emergencies: Tips for Families
Information from Family Voices on how families of children with special healthcare needs can prepare for emergencies.
The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association explains how to use everyday activities around the house to help develop young children’s communication skills.
No terminations because of inability to pay and no late fee charges due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, keeping public Wi-Fi hotspots open for any American who needs them.
At-Home Activity Ideas for Individuals With Intellectual Challenges and Developmental Disabilities
Gateway to Learning created activities and resources to help individuals with intellectual challenges and developmental disabilities continue their skill development and lifelong learning at home.
Aurora Community Resources for Displaced Residents
The City of Aurora provides information on a wide variety of resources including housing, food, clothing and legal assistance.
The Autism Response Team (ART) is an information line for the autism community. Its team members are specially trained to provide personalized information and resources to people with autism and their families.
(888) AUTISM2 (288-4762) – English
(888) 772-9050 – SpanishAutism Speaks Back to School Toolkit
Autism Speaks has compiled a digital toolkit of resources, information, referrals, and support to help autistic individuals and their families navigate the return to school and individualized education program (IEP) information as well as public policy and advocacy highlights to assist in transitions during the pandemic.
Autism Speaks COVID-19 Information and Resources
Information for the autism community.
Available Benefits Under the American Rescue Plan Act
The Illinois Department of Human Services in collaboration with the Illinois Commission on Poverty and Economic Security has put together a summary document listing new benefits that are now available to individuals and families through the recent passage of the American Rescue Plan Act.
The types of benefits include stimulus checks, earned income tax credits, child tax credit, unemployment insurance, rental or mortgage assistance and food, cash, childcare and/or medical support.