Resources for DuPage
ERIC is an online library of education research and information, sponsored by the Institute of Education Sciences of the U.S. Department of Education.
The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) offers support, information and a variety of events for clinicians, researchers, patients and families affected by rare diseases. NORD’s Resource Center provides patients and caregivers with free webinars,...
ComeUnity is a parent support website with resources on parenting children with special needs, adoption, child development and multiple lists of groups and organizations providing information on specific topics or areas. Visit www.comeunity.com/index.html.
PACER Center is a parent training and information center for families of children and youth with all disabilities from birth to young adults. It serves families across the nation. Parents can find publications, workshops and...
Shriners Hospitals for Children has a mission to provide the highest quality care to children with neuromusculoskeletal conditions, burn injuries and other special healthcare needs within a compassionate, family-centered and collaborative care environment.
US govt. web site with links to a wide variety of health and human services information sources. Links to online medical dictionaries, libraries, support groups, and other agencies.
Nemours KidsHealth provides doctor-reviewed articles, videos and health information on a wide range of topics for parents, kids, teens and educators in English and Spanish. KidsHealth offers information on growth and development, diseases and conditions,...
The American Cleft Palate – Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is a non-profit association of individuals and healthcare professionals interested in clinical care and research advancements for those affected by cleft and craniofacial conditions. ACPA provides: Important...
The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information Center is a free service for families of children and youth with special needs. The Center is a collaborative project with Family Voices of Illinois and...
The American Board of Medical Specialties’® (ABMS®) 24 Member Boards certify doctors in 38 specialties and 89 subspecialties, following rigorous standards for training and assessment. ABMS® provides a board certification lookup tool that allows patients...