Favorite Links
Social Security Online
http://www.ssa.gov/disability
More info about Social Security disability programs.
The Special Ed Advocate
http://www.wrightslaw.com
Provides parents and helping professionals with the information they need to be effective advocates for children with disabilities. This site contains current articles, cases, and links related to special education. Updated weekly.
Statewide Independent Living Council of Illinois
http://silcofillinois.org
Site includes info about SILC, the State Plan for Independent Living, Olmstead, SILC position papers, info about CILs in Illinois, and more.
The Whitehouse
http://www.whitehouse.gov
Accessible federal government web site.
WOW USA
http://www.wowusa.com
An innovative program that empowers youth who use wheelchairs for mobility.
e-Buddies
http://www.ebuddies.org
e-Buddies is the newest program of Best Buddies International, a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities through one-to-one friendships and integrated employment.
Recreation Access Illinois
http://www.recreationaccessillinois.org
Recreation Access Illinois can help people with disabilities or a health condition find out how and where they can participate in recreation, fitness and sports activities. The program offers free information on community programs, recreation facilities, local health clubs and other opportunities for people with disabilities to find fun, physical activity and better health.
AbilityLinks
http://www.abilitylinks.org/HomePage.asp
AbilityLinks is an advocacy program initiated by Marianjoy Rehabilitation Hospital in Wheaton, Illinois. The program matches job-ready people with disabilities to employers through technology. In addition, the staff also coordinates ongoing educational programs and support resources to help people with disabilities and employers learn to work together.
Illinois State Board of Elections
http://www.elections.state.il.us
On-Line Voter Registration Form
WhenWeTravel
http://www.whenwetravel.com/travel_destination_hotel/wheelchair_accessible_hotels.jsp
Find wheelchair accessible hotels.
Autism Support Group
http://www.mdjunction.com/Autism
The group would serve as a hub for people and family dealing with Autism who would want to share their experiences and knowledge, ask questions and be around people who are facing the same health challenges. The online groups complement the 'regular' groups and help those who are unable to attend an offline group.
SportAid
http://www.SportAid.com
We provide racing wheelchairs, rugby wheelchairs and all sorts of independent living resources including catheters and other urological supplies.
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