Resources for Whiteside
The U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration has created the “Secure Your Financial Future” toolkit for individuals with disabilities. The toolkit provides clear and accurate financial information based on where you are in...
Parents Alliance Employment Project (PAEP) provides training and resources to help people with disabilities find competitive employment in DuPage, Cook, DeKalb, McHenry, Kane, Kendall, Lake and Will counties. PAEP youth training programs provide education, daily...
TotalLink2 Community provides individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities ages 18 years or older in the north suburbs of Chicago with a wide range of person-centered services to promote employment, independence and strong social...
Some Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Illinois also offer programs to help with home repairs, weatherization and access ramps for eligible homeowners. Please contact the Habitat for Humanity affiliate serving your area for specific details...
Hire Autism is a free program from the Organization for Autism Research to help autistic job seekers find meaningful employment opportunities and connect with autism-friendly employers. The site features include a searchable jobs board and...
Formerly known as PKU News, flok provides resources, support and an app for individuals with an inherited metabolic disorder and the people and clinicians who care for them. These conditions include Classical Homocystinuria (HCU), Maple...
The Superhero Project matches children facing serious illnesses, disabilities and complex medical needs with artists to create their superhero alter egos. The nonprofit interviews kids and teens about their superhero alter egos. Artists then design the...
The University of Louisville School of Medicine website provides a wide range of PKU (Phenylketonuria) resources to support families. The Family PKU Booklet provides information for families after a positive newborn screening. Using illustrations and...
Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital’s Tracheostomy Care at Home page aims to help parents learn how to take care of their child’s tracheostomy (trach). Topics include: The Tracheostomy Tracheostomy Skin Care How to...
The COVID.gov website provides information and resources about: COVID-19 vaccines Treatment Testing Symptoms and care Long COVID and more