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Resources to help families, educators, and caregivers support children with disabilities in school.
Chicago Public Schools – Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services (ODLSS)
Helps students with disabilities in Chicago get the services they need to succeed in school.
Phone: 773.553.1840
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford
Provides early education, therapy, and support for children with disabilities and their families.
Phone: 312.491.4110
Esperanza Community Services
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
Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD)
Supports parents in understanding their rights and getting help for their child’s education.
Phone: 312.939.3513
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) – Special Education
Shares information about special education laws, programs, and services in Illinois.
Phone: 217.782-5589
Illinois State Board of Education – 504 Plan Guidance
Provides guidance on 504 Plans for students with disabilities.
No phone number listed
Illinois Transition Resources
Helps students and families plan for life after high school, including work and college.
Phone: 800.843.6154
Kids’ Chance Educational Scholarships
Provides scholarships to children whose parents were injured on the job and may not be able to return to work.
Phone: 484.945.9903
LD Online
Gives easy-to-understand information about learning disabilities and ADHD.
No phone number listed
PACER Center – National Parent Center on Transition and Employment
Offers tools and advice for planning a child’s future after high school.
Phone: 866.436.7842
Tuesdays Child
Supports parents through positive training, inclusive classrooms, and behavioral services to help children reach their full potential.
Phone: 773.423.5055
U.S. Department of Education – Section 504 FAQ
Answers common questions about Section 504 and the education of children with disabilities.
Understood.org
Helps families with kids who learn and think differently discover their strengths and stay on a positive path.
Phone: 646.757.3100
Wrightslaw
Explains special education law and how to advocate for children with disabilities.
No phone number listed
