Resources for Vermilion
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Virtual Respite Provider Training Course
The Illinois Respite Coalition provides a free, online Respite Provider Training Program consisting of ten courses for individuals interested in providing respite care. The courses can be taken on your own time and will provide...
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A collection of sites to live webcams, virtual tours/trips and other miscellaneous fun educational sites.
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Voting Information Hub for Individuals with Disabilities
The American Association of People with Disabilities has a voting information hub that includes answers to common voting questions from voters with disabilities, state-by-state voting guides and more.
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Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends Energy Assistance Foundation Program
Warm Neighbors Cool Friends (WNCF) Energy Assistance Foundation provides year-round help with energy bills and making homes more energy efficient for income-qualified families. The program helps low-to-moderate-income individuals and families who don’t qualify for federal...
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Well-Child Visits and Recommended Vaccinations During COVID-19 Pandemic and Beyond
Well-child visits and recommended vaccinations are essential and help make sure children stay healthy. Families have been doing their part by staying at home as much as possible to help stop the spread of COVID-19....
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Wellness Visits and Routine Vaccinations During COVID-19
The Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics (ICAAP) encourages families to maintain routine pediatric appointments during the COVID-19 pandemic and reach out to pediatricians for questions and support during this difficult time. In-person,...
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For parents and teachers who wish to learn more about autism to better support children and families in the autism community, the Illinois Early Learning Project (IEL) provides “What is Autism?” This question-and-answer style document...
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What Parents Need to Know About COVID-19
Information from HealthyChildren.org
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What to Expect During and After Your COVID-19 Vaccine
UIC’s Division of Specialized Care for Children put together this helpful fact sheet to help you know what to expect before and after you receive your COVID-19 vaccine.
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When Your Child Has a Heart Defect: Planning Ahead for Lifelong Heart Health
Children with congenital heart defects and disease (CHD) will need lifelong care from congenital heart experts. The Adult Congenital Heart Association provides this brochure to help parents of children born with CHDs support their child’s...