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  • DSCC’s Planning for Accommodations at College Tip Sheet

    Youth with disabilities preparing for college can use this Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) tip sheet to learn about the types of accommodations available and how to receive them.

    DSCC’s Planning for Accommodations at College tip sheet in English

    DSCC’s Planning for Accommodations at College tip sheet in Spanish

  • DSCC’s Planning Your Education & Transition for Life After High School Tip Sheet

    You play a big role in making sure you get the special education services you need. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this tip sheet to help youth with special healthcare needs and their families learn more about school meetings, work and independence after high school.

    The tip sheet includes a transition planning checklist and information on:

    Participating in your Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings
    Speaking up about your interests, strengths and skills
    Feeling confident by knowing your rights

    DSCC’s Planning Your Education & Transition for Life After High School tip sheet in English

    DSCC’s Planning Your Education & Transition for Life After High School tip sheet in Spanish

  • DuPage County Transition Planning Committee

    The DuPage County Transition Planning Committee is a group composed of representatives from the local special education co-ops, school districts, Department of Human Services-Division of Rehabilitation Services office, adult service providers, vocational coordinators, representatives of the business community, parents and clients. The committee meets to network, educate, learn, share and support services for individuals with disabilities

  • Early CHOICES

    Early CHOICES is an inclusion initiative of the Illinois State Board of Education. It promotes increasing high-quality inclusive early care and education for each and every child from birth to age 5. Its goal is to increase the number of children with disabilities receiving specialized services in regular early care and education settings.

    Early CHOICES provides planning tools for families to help them think of inclusive options and prepare for the transition from Early Intervention into early childhood services.

  • Early Intervention Clearinghouse

    The Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse is a lending library and information resource for families and professionals interested in or involved with the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) Program.

    It offers tip sheets and guides for families, resources for EI staff and providers, and a lending library.

  • Early Intervention Clearinghouse Technology Loan Program

    The Illinois Early Intervention Clearinghouse (EIC) technology loan program helps families in early intervention participate in live video visits or telehealth. Available technology includes:

    iPad with a data plan (you are requesting a device for live video visits that also has an internet plan)
    iPad without a data plan (you are requesting a device for live video visits and already have internet access)
    Hotspot (you have a device for live video visits but require internet access)

    Quantities are limited. To apply to receive the technology, please complete a device loan request form. (The device loan request form is also available in Spanish.)

    The EIC also provides tips on preparing for a live video visit.

  • Early Intervention-Illinois Department of Human Services

    Illinois’ Early Intervention Service System serves children less than 36 months of age with disabilities or developmental delays, or who are at risk of substantial delays.

  • El Valor

    El Valor is a non-profit, community-based organization serving children, people with disabilities and their families in the Chicagoland area. El Valor offers education programs focusing on early education, inclusion, employment and self-sufficiency for individuals of all ages with different abilities.

    It also provides families a variety of enrichment opportunities including certification classes, first aid, parenting seminars and family support groups. Services are available in English and Spanish.

  • Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy (ELSA)


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    This four-year program offers a full-time, post-secondary educational experience to young adults with developmental disabilities. Ages 18-28 high school graduates with disabilities can earn certificates in academics, independent living skills and social/recreational skills.

    190 Prospect Avenue
    Elmhurst, IL 60126-3296
    (630) 617-3752
    elsa@elmhurst.edu

  • EP!C (Empowering People. Inspiring Capabilities.)

    Empowering people. Inspiring capabilities. ( EP!C ) serves individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. EP!C helps individuals with disabilities at all levels achieve their goals and live their lives to the fullest by providing a range of programs and services including:

    Educational services
    Community living services
    Employment services
    Harvest horticulture program
    EP!Casso art program

    EP!C provides services to individuals in central and some southern Illinois communities.