Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (ICDD) - State agency focused on improving the lives of people with developmental disabilities through advocacy, systemic change and capacity building. - http://www.state.il.us/agency/icdd/
Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission - State agency created to safeguard the rights of persons with disabilities. Features statutory acts, legislative updates, legal forms to use, online intake form, and links. - http://gac.state.il.us/
Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF) - Presents information about the organization and promotes community services to persons with disabilities. Features its services and programs, publications, training, career center, and contacts. - http://www.iarf.org/
Illinois Assistive Technology Project - Includes information on programs and services, equipment demonstrations and loans, visual and audio communication devices, support and networking, and contacts. - http://www.iltech.org/
Little Friends, Inc. - Non-profit organization serving children and adults with autism and other developmental or emotional disabilities. Programs include early intervention, schools, family support, job training, and community-based residential services. - http://www.littlefriendsinc.com
Lions of Illinois Foundation - Assists the quality of residents having unmet needs, especially for the detection, treatment, and rehabilitation of visual and hearing impairments. Includes overview of programs and services, and contacts. - http://www.lionsofillinois.org/
Mothers from Hell 2 - Grass-roots parent advocacy group, working for the appropriate education, community acceptance, needed services, rights of, and entitlements for individuals with disabilities. Resources, newsletter, membership, and contacts. Based in German Valley. - http://www.mothersfromhell2.org/
RAMP Center for Independent Living - Regional Access and Mobilization Project, Inc., providing services and advocacy for people with disabilities. Serving Boone, DeKalb, Stephenson and Winnebago counties. - http://www.rampcil.org/
Equip for Equality - Private, non-profit organization that operates the federally mandated Protection & Advocacy System for Illinois, which protects the rights of children and adults with physical and mental disabilities. Text only and spanish version available. - http://www.equipforequality.org/