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Resources for Winnebago

  • Over the Rainbow (OTR) – Housing for Individuals with Physical Disabilities

    Over the Rainbow (OTR) is an Illinois non-profit organization providing independent living solutions for individuals with physical disabilities that are: Affordable Accessible Barrier-free Person-centered OTR’s apartments are located throughout the Chicago region and Northern Illinois....

  • Pace Transportation Services for People with Disabilities in the Chicago Area

    Pace provides a range of inclusive transportation services throughout Chicago and the Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) region (Cook, DuPage, Lake, Kane, McHenry and Will counties). Pace services include free fixed route bus rides for Americans...

  • PACER Center

    PACER Center is a parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth to young adults. It serves families across the nation. Parents can find publications, workshops and...

  • PACER Center Transition and Employment Resources

    PACER Center provides information and resources for families of youth with disabilities on transition planning, civil rights, work-based learning, higher education and more.  

  • PACER Center’s Transition Health Plan for Youth with Disabilities and their Families

    PACER Center’s Transition Health Plan for Youth with Disabilities and Their Families is designed to help transition-age youth with disabilities and their families assess and plan together the next steps for the youth to take...

  • PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center

    PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center provides resources and information regarding the bullying and harassment of students with disabilities.

  • PACER’s National Parent Center on Transition and Employment

    Information and resources for families of youth with disabilities on transition planning, civil rights, work-based learning, higher education and more.

  • Package of Hope for NICU Families

    Lily’s Hope Foundation offers free customized care packages to families with premature babies either in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) or when they are being discharged. Its Package of Hope program provides packages customized...

  • PADS Lake County

    PADS Lake County is a community-based organization that provides trauma-informed support, resources and shelter to individuals and families experiencing a housing crisis or homelessness. PADS services include: A day resource center An emergency shelter Homeless...

  • Parent Guide to Special Education

    “A Parent’s Guide – Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois” is a guide for parents, teachers, administrators and others to learn about the educational rights of children who receive special education and...