Resources for Mason

Home Generator Information for MFTD Waiver Families

The Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Medically Fragile Technology Dependent (MFTD) Children may pay for power generators for a waiver participant’s primary residence. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) put together this...

Home Modification Resources – Private and Government

The Illinois Department of Human Resources (IDHS) provides a listing of Illinois, federal, local and private organizations offering home modification programs to promote accessibility and help individuals with disabilities become more independent.

Home Modification Tip Sheet for MFTD Waiver Families

The Home and Community-Based Services Waiver for Medically Fragile Technology Dependent Children (commonly called the MFTD waiver) can pay for certain home modifications. The modifications must be for the individual’s primary residence and necessary to...

Home Visiting is Essential—Information for Families During COVID-19

Home visiting is an essential service for families as they navigate social isolation, economic uncertainty, the challenge of balancing work without child care, and other unique and heightened stressors brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic....

Homeless Assistance Community Contacts

Illinois has many designated Continuum of Care agencies in local communities that can help people who are experiencing or at risk of homelessness to find affordable housing in local communities.

Homeless Prevention Program in Illinois

The Homeless Prevention Program in Illinois provides rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, approved case management and approved supportive services directly related to the prevention of homelessness to eligible individuals and families who are in danger of...

Homemods.org

Home modification refers to converting or adapting the environment in order to make performing tasks easier, reduce accidents, and support independent living. Homemods.org has compiled a variety of resources on home modification resources to provide...

Homework Tip Sheets for Families and School Staff

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has created a useful tip sheet with strategies to support parents and guardians who help children complete homework. The “Homework Help Strategies for Caregivers” tip sheet includes a...

How Can Parents Find Safe Child Care in Emergencies?

Stop It Now! provides guidance about how to safely approach emergency care needs for children.

How Do Deaf, Hard of Hearing and DeafBlind Communicate at the Hospital During COVID-19?

Information from the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Technology Rehabilitation Engineering Research Center.