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  • Equip for Equality

    Equip for Equality is an independent agency whose primary goal is protecting the civil and human rights of citizens with disabilities. Equip for Equality offers assistance that includes: Self-advocacy assistance Legal services Monitoring Training

  • Etiquette: Interacting with People with Disabilities

    People with disabilities are individuals with families, jobs, hobbies, likes and dislikes, and problems and joys. While the disability is an integral part of who they are, it alone does not define them. RespectAbility offers...

  • Everyday Early Intervention During Coronavirus

    Information from the Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse

  • Eviction Help for Illinois Residents

    Eviction Help Illinois is a non-profit organization providing free legal aid, mediation services, and connections to other resources including rental assistance to increase housing stability. Eviction Help Illinois flyer in English Eviction Help Illinois flyer...

  • Exceptional Children’s Charities

    Exceptional Children’s Charities provides resources to benefit exceptional children with special needs in Chicago’s Southland. The charity can provide financial support to supply wheelchairs, stand-up chairs, medical supplies, special learning tools and adaptive technology devices...

  • Exercise Tips and Tools for Children

    These tips sheets provide resources for helping children with disabilities of all ages and abilities exercise and stay active. Exercise for Children: (English) (Spanish)

  • Expensify.org

    Expensify.org will reimburse families on SNAP benefits to purchase additional essential goods.

  • Family Caregiver Alliance

    The Family Caregiver Alliance’s mission is to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and the people who receive their care. The Family Caregiver Alliance website provides in-depth information and tips on a variety of...

  • Family Caregiver COVID-19 Articles and Resources

    The Family Caregiver Alliance provides links to coronavirus-related resources and articles that will be of interest to caregivers and those in their care.

  • Family Caregiver Mental Health And COVID-19

    It’s important for caregivers to take care of their own mental health. Supporting caregivers with information and resources can help them maintain their mental health and better support their loved ones. Mental Health America provides...