Favorite Links

People First of Illinois
http://www.peoplefirstofillinois.org
People First of Illinois is committed to empowering people with disabilities to make their own decisions and choices and to speak for themselves.

Ragged Edge Magazine
http://www.ragged-edge-mag.com
Ragged Edge and its website include articles about society's "ragged edge" issues: medical rationing, genetic discrimination, assisted suicide, long-term care, attendant services. They cover the disability experience in America -- what it means to be a crip living at the start of the 21st century.

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.

Self Help for Hard of Hearing People
http://www.shhh.org
Information about hearing loss from the SHHH national office. Has a bookstore catalog.

Social Security Disability Applicants - Facts about disabilities
http://www.disabilityfacts.com
Includes a disability workbook for Social Security applicants, FAQs about Social Security Disability, special-issue booklets about disability benefits, and much more.

Social Security Online
http://www.ssa.gov/disability
More info about Social Security disability programs.

SportAid
http://www.SportAid.com
We provide racing wheelchairs, rugby wheelchairs and all sorts of independent living resources including catheters and other urological supplies.

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 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.

The Whitehouse
http://www.whitehouse.gov
Accessible federal government web site.

WhenWeTravel
http://www.whenwetravel.com/travel_destination_hotel/wheelchair_accessible_hotels.jsp
Find wheelchair accessible hotels.

WOW USA
http://www.wowusa.com
An innovative program that empowers youth who use wheelchairs for mobility.

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