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Listing: Youth with Disabilities Community Resources

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Online Resource

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Jun 19, 2025

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This select group of agencies provides support to parents and youth with a disability.
 

 
Services for teens with disabilities including a support and action group and participation in city–wide events. Family Resource Center on Disabilities

115 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
(800) 613-8549


Best Buddies mission is to foster inclusion and empowerment for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) through five core pillars: one-to-one friendships, integrated employment, leadership development, inclusive living, and family support. 


Children with disabilities have special considerations when preventing, recognizing and responding to abuse. The advocacy Center helps with these challenges.

1240 S. Damen Ave. Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 492-3700 
(1-800-252-2873)


Ideas and parenting assistance for children of Chicago.

332 S. Michigan Ave., 9th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604 | 708.386.5555


As a division of UIC, The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) provides unique access to resources and research to assist Illinois families and children with special healthcare needs.

(800) 322-3722


Information, family support, transition workshops, special education rights training, training for parent leaders and links to other resources.

11 E. Adams St. Suite 1002
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: 312-939-3513


Residential program that prepares young people with severe physical disabilities for adult life through a comprehensive program of education and training; part of the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services.

1950 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago, Illinois 60608
(312) 433-3100


Job Shadow Day is a national program that is coordinated on the local level by MOPD and Chicago Public Schools.

312.744.7050


Links to resources, and a curriculum–based tool to help young adults plan for life after high school.

This content is for informational purposes only and may not be comprehensive. Information contained does not imply an endorsement from Shirley Ryan 汤头条app, and does not replace the advice of a qualified healthcare professional.  See /website-disclaimer  for further details.

? Shirley Ryan 汤头条app (formerly Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago)
Henry B. Betts LIFE Center – (312) 238-5433

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