Resources for Rock Island
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WorkforceGPS Disability and Employment Community
The WorkforceGPS Disability and Employment Community site is an online resource destination for the American Job Center network, people with disabilities and employers. The site is also a resource for all who partner with the...
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Working With Your Personal Attendant to Keep You Safe From Coronavirus
Information from the University of Illinois at Chicago’s Program for Healthcare Justice for People with Disabilities.
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How to protect yourself, myth busters and helpful resources.
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Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots in out-of-home locations are available for free to anyone who needs them, including non-Xfinity Internet customers, to keep communities connected with their friends and family during the pandemic. Xfinity Wi-Fi hotspots located...
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Young Children at Home During the COVID-19 Outbreak: The Importance of Self-Care
Information from Zero to Three in English and Spanish about why self-care is essential for parents during the pandemic.
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Your Vote Counts: A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Voting in the U.S.
The Autistic Self Advocacy Network has “Your Vote Counts: A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Voting in the U.S.” that includes how to get ready to vote and how to get accommodations when voting.
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Youth, Adolescent and Young Adult Suicide Prevention
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has developed a “Youth, Adolescent and Young Adult Suicide Prevention” webpage to help family members and others prevent suicide by knowing: The facts about suicide Who is at...
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Zero to Three’s Coronavirus Tips for Families
Resources that offer tips for families, including age-appropriate responses to common questions, a guide to self-care, and activities for young children experiencing social distancing.
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It’s important for everyone involved in your child’s care to understand their needs and what makes them unique. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) has created “All About Me” Pages that you can personalize to...
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“Born for Business” Disability Entrepreneurship Toolkit
Entrepreneurship and self-employment can be valuable and viable options for people with disabilities looking to enter the job market on their own terms. RespectAbility’s Born for Business toolkit provides an inventory of existing materials, advice...