Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008

Resources Find more information online I nside you will find a vast directory of therapists, special needs organizations, recreation groups and support resources to help you connect with others raising a child with special needs. But these resources are just st an excerpt of the hundreds of f searchable reso resources you will find online at Chica ChicagoParent.com. Chicago Special Parent is more tha just a printed than magazine. Not only will you magazin find more resources online mor you will find an enhanced fin electronic version of the entire ma magazine that allows you quick access to, and quicker in some ca cases interaction with, advertisers. There are also updates with more news you can use, including an Ask the Expert feature that will take questions from readers to be answered by experts in the special needs field. If you are a resource provider and your services are not listed, e-mail Liz DeCarlo at ldecarlo@ chicagoparent.com with your information. ADD/ADHD Attention Disorders Association of Parents and Professionals Together-ADAPPT Oak Forest (877) 275-3227 ecap.crc.uiuc.edu West Suburban CHADD Chapter (630) 961-0161 www.chaddonline.org TTY (773) 973-2180 www.anixter.org Support group in the western suburbs for children and/or adults with ADD/ADHD. ADD/ADHD Advocacy 30 30 Autism Spectrum Disorders 31 Blind or Visually Impaired 33 Deaf or Hearing Impaired 33 Dentists Disability Groups Down Syndrome Education General Health 33 34 37 38 42 46 Support group for families of children and adults with attention deficit disorders. Offers group discussions, a newsletter and a lending library. ADVOCACY Advocates United 1740 W. McDonough St. Joliet (815) 741-0800 www.advocatesunited.com At locations across the Chicago area, Anixter provides education, employment, life skills, communication, recreation, health care, counseling and support to people with physical, intellectual, developmental, sensory or psychiatric disabilities. It also advocates for people with disabilities. assistance for parents of children with disabilities, free legal representation and educational seminars for parents and organizations. free seminars, Youth Advocacy Project and Parent-To-Parent Training Project. Gina L. Robuck, M.Ed. 17110 Oriole Ave. Tinley Park (708) 805-3439 Equip for Equality Inc., Northeastern Region 111 E. Adams St. Suite 1200 Chicago (800) 537-2632 (312) 341-0022 www.equipforequality.org Mindful Living ADHD Coach 2109 Hemlock Drive McHenry (815) 385-2552 (815) 651-1125 www.mindfulliving coach.com Legal Services and Planning 46 Medical Recreation Speech and Language Support Therapy Vocational Training/ Programs 48 51 52 52 57 Mental Health 48 Coaching for adolescents, parents and families affected by ADHD and other learning differences. Members work to provide education and information for the public, as well as elected and appointed officials, about the needs and abilities of people with disabilities. Holds monthly meetings 7-9 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month at the Wingate Inn, 18421 N. Creek Drive, Tinley Park. Dignity Group 1163 E. Ogden Ave., Suite 705-354, Naperville (630) 681-1119 Advocacy services and support, including information about entitlement rights and family planning services for people with disabilities. Provides self-advocacy assistance, legal services and disability rights education while also engaging in public policy and legislative advocacy. Provides consultation and advocacy to parents who have children with special needs. Expertise with dyslexia, autism spectrum disorders and ADHD. Great Lakes ADA Center UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development 1640 W. Roosevelt Road Chicago (312) 413-7756 (800) 949-4232 www.adagreatlakes.org Everyone Is Welcome Inc. 3 S. Second St. St. Charles (630) 584-0970 www.eiwelcome.com El Valor 1850 W. 21st St., Chicago (312) 666-4511 TDD (312) 666-3361 www.elvalor.org Northern Illinois Satellite of CHADD McHenry Savings Bank 353 Bank Drive, McHenry (815) 385-2552 (815) 651-1125 www.chadd.net/109 Allendale Association P.O. Box 1088, Lake Villa (888) 255-3631 www.allendale4kids.org 58 Education, resources and support for individuals living with the effects of ADD/ ADHD. | ChicagoParent.com Care, education, treatment and advocacy for troubled children, youth and their families. Bilingual, bicultural rehabilitation center for special needs children in south Chicago. Multiple locations. Advocates for students with special needs. This fee-based agency provides customized services based on the requirements of each family/school. Information, problemsolving assistance and referrals for implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act and other related laws. Guardianship Services Associates 41A South Blvd., Oak Park (708) 386-5398 Equip for Equality 20 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 300, Chicago (312) 341-0022 (800) 537-2632 www.equipforequality.org Family Resource Center on Disabilities Chicago TTY (312) 939-3519 (800) 952-4199 www.frcd.org Anixter Center Chicago (773) 973-7900 Free self-advocacy Information and support for families, Information, assistance and guardianship for those in need, as well as counseling, referrals and assistance with durable powers of attorney. 30 | Specıal Parent 2008 CHICAGO http://ChicagoParent.com http://www.anixter.org http://www.chaddonline.org http://ecap.crc.uiuc.edu http://www.equipforequality.org http://www.advocatesunited.com http://www.mindfullivingcoach.com http://www.adagreatlakes.org http://www.eiwelcome.com http://www.elvalor.org http://www.allendale4kids.org http://www.chadd.net/109 http://www.frcd.org http://www.equipforequality.org http://ChicagoParent.com

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Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008 Contents In Our Shoes Of Mothers and Mission Control A Love Story Keeping the Whole Family Well What Do I Do? Resources God's Special Child Our Kids Inspirations

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