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
• Facility Types in Illinois
• Planning ahead for disasters and emergencies
• Sex Education

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.
• Serving Hispanics/Latinos with Disabilities in Illinois and Empowering People with Disabilities - Division of Rehabilitation Services
• Services for Hispanics/Latinos with Disabilities in Illinois - Division of Rehabilitation Services
• Helpful and fun resources, including behavioral tools on de-escalation that can be downloaded - IL Crisis Prevention Network

Under Advocacy/Self-Advocacy

• The Self-Advocacy Alliance
• How do I apply for Developmental Disability Services through IDHS?
• How to Find Your Way Through Developmental Disability System in Illinois
• 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)
• Assistive Technology Resources - IL Assistive Technology Program (IATP)