Resource Library for Individuals

Health and Wellness

• CDC Screening, Causes and Risk Factors
• Transportation Safety Awareness
• Understanding PUNS
• Health and Wellness Activities for Adults with Disabilities

Life Skills

• Air Travelers with Developmental Disabilities PDF
• Transportation Needs of People with Developmental Disabilities PDF
• Developmental Disabilities Institute - jobs, job fields, etc.
• Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) Visual Supports
• IRCA Articles about Variety of Life SkillsIllinois Life Span Program
• DRS Vocational Rehabilitation Program - supports to go to work and school.
• NeuroNav: Independent Life Skills for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
• Social Security Administration - Who may qualify for disability income? How to apply for disability income.

Under Advocacy/Self-Advocacy

• The Self-Advocacy Alliance
• How do I apply for Developmental Disability Services through IDHS?
• It's My Choice: Person-Centered Planning Workbook PDF
• Toolkit for Families: Finding Direct Support Workers PDF
• Communicating with Your Legislators
• Family Support & Resource Groups
• The Arc of Illinois | Disability Assistance, Programs & Advocacy
• Discover Self Community: Applying for State Funded Support
• HFS: Adults with Developmental Disabilities waiver services explanation
• The Center for Developmental Disabilities Advocacy and Community Supports
• Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD)