Resources for Peoria
Offers a therapeutic horseback riding program known as “Mounted Achievers” that provides an alternative type of physical therapy and rehabilitation to mentally and physically challenged people of the Greater Quad City area and surrounding communities.
A dental bus travels to schools in Rock Island and Scott Counties to provide dental care to children. Services are available to children ages 3 to 17 who are at or below 200% of the federal poverty level,...
Save Babies Through Screening Foundation educates parents, pediatric healthcare providers, and policy makers about available comprehensive newborn screening, the importance of obtaining positive or other test results requiring follow-up actions within 5 days of birth,...
United Way supports 211 a free and confidential service that helps people across North America find the local resources they need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. A toll-free call to 211 connects...
Illinois STAR NET helps provide early childhood professionals and families with the supports needed to provide all children with a high quality, equitable education in inclusive environments. STAR NET provides workshops, funding opportunities, technical assistance...
Information from College Scholarships.org about college scholarships available to students with disabilities.
Provides books on tape and listening equipment free of charge for persons with visual deficits or reading disabilities.
Find community living with support and guidance for cooking, budgeting, banking, shopping, other daily living activities, and community integration. The goal of this program is to obtain independent living skills. (815) 942-6133
Job Corps is a comprehensive program that provides essential academics and career skills training. The program helps eligible youth ages 16 through 24 complete their high school education, trains them for meaningful careers, and assists...
The Hire the Future Program at the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is designed to provide youth ages 16 to 24 with employment assistance, job readiness and career development services. You c an find out...