Resource Directory /

General Resources

  • Envision Illinois Domestic Violence Resources for People with Disabilities

    Envision Illinois is a statewide collaborative project addressing domestic violence against people with disabilities and Deaf people. Envision Illinois provides various resources designed for all people, families, agencies and organizations working to ensure that survivors with disabilities have equal access to healing, safety and justice.

    Envision Illinois’ website resources include:

    Case studies and scenarios
    Fact sheets and social story-type graphics
    A Mandatory Reporting Toolkit
    Sample forms and templates
    Self-advocacy resources

  • 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.

  • Epilepsy Advocacy Network

    The Epilepsy Advocacy Network (EAN) seeks to optimize the quality of life of individuals with epilepsy and seizure disorders by promoting community education and awareness, self-advocacy and empowerment, and helping all individuals gain proper access to care. EAN services and supports include:

    Case coordination (epilepsy)/assistance with education services
    Clinic visits
    Support groups
    Financial, transportation and medication resources
    Yearly camp for people ages 8 to 24 with epilepsy
    Seizure response training

    It is an affiliate agency of the Epilepsy Alliance of America.

  • Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago

    The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago is a not-for-profit organization serving 44 counties in Illinois. It offers education, advocacy and case management to people living with epilepsy, their families and the communities in which they live.

    The foundation’s client services include case management, programs for children and adults, epilepsy centers, support groups, employment, medications, and driving and transportation.

  • Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois

    The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois aims to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures and save lives. Its programs include epilepsy and seizure support services, home-based services, residential services, epilepsy education programs, support groups, a scholarship and more.

    Its website also provides resources including a New to Epilepsy Guide, Seizure Calendar and more.

  • Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois’ Camp Roehr

    The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois (EFGSI) hosts an annual, overnight camp for children and teenagers with epilepsy. Camp Roehr provides campers ages 6 to 17 with seven days of fun, building friendships and learning about living with epilepsy. Camp registration typically begins in mid-April. Participant requirements include:

    Living in Illinois or surrounding states
    Having a primary diagnosis of epilepsy and well-controlled seizures
    Being able to care for their own basic needs and ready for an overnight camp experience

  • Equestrian Connection in Lake Forest

    Equestrian Connection provides therapy programs for children and adults with mental, emotional and physical challenges and disabilities. Programs include hippotherapy, therapeutic riding, art therapy, job training and more. Class instructors are clinically licensed occupational and physical therapists, experienced clinicians and instructors, and trained volunteers.

    Programs are available in individual and group settings. For more information, call Equestrian Connection at (847) 615 8696.

  • Etiquette: Interacting with People with Disabilities

    People with disabilities are individuals with families, jobs, hobbies, likes and dislikes, and problems and joys. While the disability is an integral part of who they are, it alone does not define them.

    RespectAbility offers tips and resources to educate the public about etiquette and interacting with people with disabilities. Featured information includes:

    A disability sensitivity training video from the D. C. Office of Disability Rights
    The United Spinal Association’s Disability Etiquette booklet   (Spanish)  (Chinese)

  • Eviction Help for Illinois Residents

    Eviction Help Illinois is a non-profit organization providing free legal aid, mediation services, and connections to other resources including rental assistance to increase housing stability.

    Eviction Help Illinois flyer in English

    Eviction Help Illinois flyer in Spanish

  • Exceptional Children’s Charities

    Exceptional Children’s Charities provides resources to benefit exceptional children with special needs in Chicago’s Southland.

    The charity can provide financial support to supply wheelchairs, stand-up chairs, medical supplies, special learning tools and adaptive technology devices to foster learning and improve day-to-day life. Assistance can also be provided for medical and dental bills that are not covered by insurance or public aid.