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Resources to help families, educators, and caregivers support children with disabilities in school.
Helps students with disabilities in Chicago get the services they need to succeed in school.
Phone: 773.553.1800
Provides early education, therapy, and support for children with disabilities and their families.
Phone: 312.491.4110
Offers education, therapy, and community support for people with developmental disabilities from birth through adulthood. Services available in English and Spanish.
Phone: 312.243.6097
The Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (FMPTIC) website provides education, support, and resources for families navigating the special education system in Illinois. As the state¡¯s only federally funded PTIC, it offers individualized coaching, workshops, IEP guidance, and tools to empower families and foster inclusive educational experiences.
Phone: 866.4FMPTIC (866.436.7842)
Shares information about special education laws, programs, and services in Illinois.
Phone: 217.782-5589
Provides guidance on 504 Plans for students with disabilities.
Phone: 217.782-5589
Helps students and families plan for life after high school, including work and college.
Phone: 800.843.6154 or 877.581.3690
Provides scholarships to children whose parents were injured on the job and may not be able to return to work.
Phone: 401.405.4028
Gives easy-to-understand information about learning disabilities and ADHD.
Email: Idonline@weta.org No phone number listed
Offers tools and advice for planning a child¡¯s future after high school.
Phone: 800.537.2237 or 952.838.9000
Tuesday¡¯s Child provides evidence-based behavioral intervention programs and parent coaching to help families in Chicago manage challenging behaviors in young children. The organization emphasizes early intervention, social-emotional learning, and inclusive support to foster resilience and success at home, in school, and in the community.
Phone: 773.573.6936
Answers common questions about Section 504 and the education of children with disabilities. Go on line to click on your state to obtain a contact number for your state department of education.
Helps families with kids who learn and think differently discover their strengths and stay on a positive path.
Phone: 646.757.3100
