COVID-19 Resources
Remote Learning for Students with Significant Intellectual or Multiple Disabilities
The Illinois State Board of Education provides this resource guide to give some suggestions and ideas related to remote learning opportunities for students who have intellectual or multiple disabilities, including ideas that do not depend on technology. The guide also provides resources for additional information related to services, programming and information intended to enhance learning opportunities and the functional development of students who have intellectual or multiple disabilities.
Remote Learning Resources for Children with Disabilities
The Family Resource Center on Disabilities compiled helpful remote learning resources for a variety of disabilities and special healthcare needs.
Rental Assistance & Eviction Resources in Illinois
Illinois Access to Justice provides information on available rental assistance programs in Illinois, where to find legal help if you’re facing eviction and an overview of your rights as a tenant living in Illinois.
Visit its Rental Assistance and Eviction Resources page for more details. Information is available in English and Spanish.
RentAssistance provides a directory of rental assistance agencies and organizations that will help you pay your rent. Some listings are government organizations other are non-profits and charities that offer rental assistance programs.
Each organization has its own eligibility rules and conditions and you are encouraged to call directly to find out what you need to do.
Renter and Homeowner Resources from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPD) offers a variety of resources for homeowners and renters. Resources include information about tenant rights, assistance for landlords, mortgage assistance, rent assistance, utility assistance and more.
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This resource directory from the Illinois Early Learning Project provides contact information, descriptions of programs, state agencies, and non-profit organizations in Illinois that provide support for families of young children experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity.
The directory includes food resources, housing resources, clothing and diaper resources and more.
Resources and Strategies to Support Children with Disabilities and Their Families During COVID-19
COVID-19 has deeply impacted early childhood programs, children and families, and their communities.
This resource list, jointly created by the Office of Special Education Programs, the Early Childhood Technical Assistance Center, the Office of Head Start and the OHS TA National Centers, may be helpful when seeking guidance and resources to help leaders, services providers, teachers, support staff, children and families during reopening and continuity of services.
Resources for Immigrants During the COVID-19 Crisis
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights created this comprehensive guide to address the needs of the immigrant and refugee community in the state of Illinois.