A full service state approved Theraputic Intervention Agency specializing in children and adults with Autism.

Advocacy.org provides social justice advocates with resources and guidance in the area of advocacy leadership development, and also introduces our programs and services. We're will be constantly updating our site with stories, resources and lessons learned in order to pass on what we've learned from advocates like you.

The mission of Advocates United is to work together for quality life choices for all people with disabilities.

AHA is dedicated to the advancement of the education and general welfare of children with hyperlexia. We advocate and encourage research related to hyperlexia and seek to assist families of children with hyperlexia in accessing appropriate services.

The Arc of Illinois is committed to empowering persons with disabilities to achieve full participation in community life through informed choices.

From infants to seniors, Aspire serves people with disabilities across their lifetimes. We offer one of the most comprehensive arrays of support for individuals with developmental disabilities in Chicagoland. Our name-Aspire-best sums up our approach. We help our participants and their families to aspire to a world of possibilities.

Aspire Children’s Services is, a program of Aspire, a non-profit that offers comprehensive specialized services for children, birth to age eight, who have developmental delays and disabilities, and their families. Services include physical, developmental, speech, occupational, and sensory integration therapies, parent groups, evaluations, respite, sib shops, social work, and orthopedic, hearing, and vision clinics.

We believe in the importance of fostering a strong connection between family and community. We embrace the philosophy that inclusion of all residents in the rich fabric of community life, events and programs enhances the quality of life for everyone. Those of us who have loved ones with Autism Spectrum Disorder often want to access and participate in community activities, but are faced with a unique set of challenges in our attempts to do so. We believe that most obstacles can be overcome and barriers broken down when neighbors work with neighbors to strengthen our communities.

The Central Illinois Chapter of the Autism Society of America strives to improve the lives of all our community affected by Autism by providing resources, educational opportunities, and social activities as well as emotional and financial support. Coverage area is approximately 60 miles around Springfield.

To promote through advocacy, public awareness, education and research, lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum disorder and their families in order that they may be fully included, participating members of their communities.

To promote through advocacy, public awareness, education and research, lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum disorder and their families in order that they may be fully included, participating members of their communities.

The Autism Society of Southern Illinois is dedicated to the support and education of family, friends, and individual people who adapt to the disability of autism. Our support area covers the southern portion of Illinois, south of Interstate 70.

The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law is a national legal advocate for people with mental disabilities. Through precedent-setting litigation and in the public policy arena, the Bazelon Center works to advance and preserve the rights of people with mental illnesses and developmental disabilities.

The mission of Best Buddies is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-on-one friendships and integrated employment.

The Brain Injury Association of Illinois (BIA of IL) is a not-for-profit, statewide membership organization comprised of people with brain injuries, family members, friends and professionals. BIA of IL is part of a network of brain injury associations across the United States, and is a subsidiary of the national Brain Injury Association, Inc. (BIA) which was founded in 1980. The BIA of IL is the only organization in Illinois serving individuals with TBI, their families and professionals who treat them and is dedicated to providing information, advocacy, and support.

Speech therapy, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, AIT, Social Skills, Parent Groups and more

Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU) is a private not-for-profit organization, incorporated in the state of Illinois as a 501(c)3. CAU is the first case management agency in Illinois that provides independent case management services to individuals with a wide range of disabilities, including developmental disabilities, mental health needs, hearing, visual and physical impairments.

On national, state, and local levels, the Council for Disability Rights advances the rights of people with disabilities. The Council promotes public policy and legislation, public awareness through education, and provides information and referral services.

Live ONLINE radio talk show focusing on disabilities hosted by Monica Moshenko, advocate and parent of son with ASD. Listen online each Sunday at 10 PM Eastern and Tuesday at 11:30 AM Eastern. Unique guests and topics educate, and inspire listeners. Past shows available online. For more information or to be a sponsor of this radio network call 716-522-9185 Our TALK makes a difference!

The DuPage Center for Independent Living is a non-residential, community-based, not-for-profit agency which provides advocacy and services to persons with disabilities in DuPage County. The DuPage Center empowers persons with disabilities to become independent, equal members of society through Advocacy Services, Information & Referral, Peer Support, and independent Living Skills Training.