Resources for Vermilion
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Assistive Technology Devices and Services for Children With Disabilities Under the IDEA
The U.S. Department of Education’s Assistive Technology (AT) and Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) resource page can help guide parents and professionals who support children with disabilities who need AT devices and services for...
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The Association of Blind Citizens operates the Assistive Technology Fund. The fund will provide funds to cover 50 percent of the retail price of adaptive devices or software. The ABC board of directors believes that...
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Assistive Technology Resources
The Illinois State Library provides a list of programs and organizations that can help support assistive technology needs. Assistive technology is “any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf,...
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The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association explains how to use everyday activities around the house to help develop young children’s communication skills.
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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.
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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.
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Aunt Martha’s Youth Service Center
Assists families and youths in crisis. Services focus on housing, relationships, homeless youth, youth needing family intervention, and counseling.
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Autism McLean Resource Directory
Autism McLean created an autism resource directory that is available electronically and as a booklet. The directory includes: Personal stories Local health, education and service providers Transportation contacts Camps and recreation opportunities State and national...
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Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions across the spectrum and throughout the lifespan for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Its website includes information about autism, available resources and more.
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Autism 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...