Medical/Health and Wellness Resources
The Danny Did Foundation works toward its mission to prevent deaths caused by seizures with these main goals in mind: advancing public awareness of Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP), enhancing the SUDEP communication model between medical professionals and families afflicted by seizures, and mainstreaming seizure detection and prediction devices that may assist in preventing seizure-related deaths.
The Danny Did Foundation’s grant program provides financial assistance to qualifying individuals to purchase seizure detection and seizure prediction devices.
For questions, please call (800) 278-6101 or complete the online Danny Did Foundation contact form.
Dare2tri is a nonprofit specializing in adaptive sports. It encourages recreation, racing and competition while cultivating a sense of community among all athletes, not defined by physical ability but by their determination and will to succeed.
Dare2tri offers free training opportunities for athletes with physical disabilities and visual impairments throughout the year for children and adults. Its programs include:
- Play for All at Chicago Children’s Museum
- Kids Tri Camp for youth ages 6 and up
- Learn 2 Tri beginner-level training camp
- Multisport clinics and more
For questions, contact Dare2tri at (312) 967-9874 or info@dare2tri.org.
The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health provides frequently-asked questions, tips and resources for how to handle traumatic events.
Information includes possible symptoms after experiencing a traumatic event and when to seek help from a trained professional.
Dental Care for Children with Special Needs Tip Sheet
Children with special needs may need extra time or support when seeing a dentist. This tip sheet provides resources and the steps needed to balance your child’s needs with the dentist’s experience.
You can view the Dental Care for Children with Special Needs tip sheet from the InsureKidsNow.gov website.
Dental Coverage for Illinois Medicaid
Find out what dental services are covered by Illinois Medicaid and where you can get them.
DentaQuest serves eligible residents across Illinois with a Medicaid dental plan. It can help you understand your benefits so you can make the most of your Illinois Medicaid dental coverage.
Dentist Locator – Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) cover dental services, including check-ups, x-rays, fluoride treatments, dental sealants, fillings and more. Use this Dentist Locator to find a dentist in your community who sees children and accepts Medicaid and CHIP.
If you don’t have coverage, learn more about free or low-cost health insurance available in your area at InsureKidsNow.gov or call 1-877-KIDS-NOW/(877) 543-7669.
Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic in Chicago
As a part of the University of Illinois Chicago’s Institute on Disability and Human Development, the Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic aims to maximize potential with a real focus on quality of life. Its clinical staff takes a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to providing services for individuals (ages 3 and older) with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. It is located at 1640 W. Roosevelt Road, DHSP 103, in Chicago.
The clinic’s licensed and credentialed team includes social workers, speech-language pathologists, licensed professional counselors, physicians and clinical psychologists. The clinic provides services in English and Spanish and has a distinct interdisciplinary bilingual team of Spanish-speaking professionals serving the Chicago developmental disabilities community. The clinic provides services and support in the following areas:
- Autism support
- Transition to adulthood services and future planning (including guardianship)
- Early intervention for babies and toddlers (services available on site and at home)
- Emotional and behavioral consultation
- Dual diagnosis
- Social skills and relationships
- Trauma
For more information, email ddfc@uic.edu or call (312) 413-1871.
The Arc of Illinois Family-to-Family Health Information Center and Family Voices of Illinois provide this fact sheet on possible options for help with the cost of diapers for children, youth and adults with disabilities.
Digital Safety Resources from the Illinois Attorney General
Digital safety encompasses a wide variety of issues related to the use of computers, tablets, cell phones, games, apps and social media. The Illinois Attorney General’s “Online Safe, Online Smart” website provides resources for children, teenagers, parents and educators seeking information about digital safety.
Kids, teens, parents and teachers coping with cyberbullying and internet safety issues may also contact an Internet Safety Specialist at: