Chicago Special Parent Magazine 2008

PRODUCTS www.systemofcareillinois. com/CRSA.htm CRSA is responsible for identifying and addressing barriers facing parents, professionals and providers when trying to get needed services and programs for individuals with a behavior disorder or a severe emotional disturbance and their family. need services with those individuals or agencies that provide them. www.elimcs.org Programs for children with disabilities. Designs for Change 814 S. Western Ave. Chicago (312) 236-7252 TTY (312) 236-7944 www.designsforchange. org Forde’s Functional Fashions e, 8030 East Drive, Suite 310 Miami Beach, Fla. la. (800) 531-7705 (305) 754-4457 www.fordes.com m Wheelchair glides over sandy beaches y Kids and beaches are a summertime staple, but bu almo when the child is in a wheelchair, it can be almost ne impossible to maneuver on the sand. Now a new allows w scooter for people with disabilities allows even a young children to cross the sand, as well as nature trails and grassy areas. batt Mobility4Kids has introduced a batterydisabi powered Go Kart for kids with disabilities. The Go Karts come with either a steering wheel or a ret joystick and retail for $4,500 to depe $55,000, depending on seating Ji options, says Jim presiden Steinke, president of Mobility4Kids. need Because of their size, a pickup truck or van is needed t th G K t Th G K t i h littl l t to carry the Go Karts. The Go Karts weigh a little less than 200 pounds and it takes two people to get it in or out of the vehicle. For more information on the Go Kart, visit www.mobility4kids.com or call (800) 950-5185. Liz DeCarlo DayOneNetwork 1551 E. Fabyan Parkway Geneva (888) 282-0997 (630) 879-2277 TDD (630) 879-2795 www.dayonenetwork.org Creates successful learning paths for children and the adults who guide them. or Online store for fashions h for people with mobility d challenges and physical limitations. DuPage/West Cook Lekotek Center 1590 S. Fairfield Ave. Lombard (630) 629-7272 www.lekotek.org Garden Center Services 8333 S. Austin Ave. Burbank (708) 636-0054 www.gardencenter nter services.org Community-based agency providing service coordination and advocacy services to children and adults with developmental delays and/or disabilities of all ages. The ultimate goal is to connect people who Special education, play, support. Elim Christian Services 13020 S. Central Ave. Palos Heights (708) 293-6518 Organization offering a variety of programs and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. Specıal Parent CHICAGO 2008 Are you a business or school for the special needs community? Would you like to distribute Chicago Special Parent? Send an email to circulation@chicagoparent.com. An empowerment guide from Chicago Parent 536 CURE? How to tell resources for your family facts from fads Loss love AND Grieving the child rieving you dreamed of, ou loving the one you have Chicago Parent Mom Tested. Mom Treasured ChicagoParent.com | Specıal Parent 2008 CHICAGO | 43 http://www.systemofcareillinois.com/CRSA.htm http://www.elimcs.org http://www.designsforchange.org http://www.fordes.comm http://www.dayonenetwork.org http://www.lekotek.org http://www.gardencenternterservices.org http://www.mobility4kids.com 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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