Special Education Information
Websites for Caregivers of Children with Special Needs
The Autism Program of Illinois
The Autism Program of Illinois (TAP) is the largest statewide network of services in the nation for individuals diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and their families. Thirty community agency and universities make up the TAP Service Network, which provides diagnosis, treatment, support groups, and resources impacting more than 16,000 families a year.
http://www.theautismprogram.org/
Children with Disabilities in the Yahoo! Directory
This site offers a directory to hundreds of sites that deal with different types of disabilities, and lists resources, government agencies, and organizations that serve the disabled.
http://dir.yahoo.com/Society_and_Culture/Disabilities/Children/
Easter Seals DuPage
This site outlines the services offered by Easter Seals and provides links to information on resources, legislative action, locations, etc.
http://dfvr.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ILDU_homepage
Illinois State Board of Education, Special Education Services
This website offers information on all facets of special educations within the State of Illinois. Illinois State Board of Education publications and forms are also available here.
http://www.isbe.state.il.us/spec-ed/
Internet Resource for Special Children
IRSC is dedicated to serving children with disabilities and other health related disorders worldwide. This web site acts as a central starting point that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities.
http://orsaminore.dreamhosters.com/handy/links/uk_various.html
LADSE: La Grange Area Department of Special Education
This local organization is committed to providing a full continuum of special education services within the least restrictive educational environment and a decentralized, building-based model of providing services to students ages 3-21.
National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities
Provides information on disabilities in children and youth, programs and services and special education laws.
http://www.nichcy.org/Pages/Home.aspx
NEDSRA: Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association
Each year Nedsra offers quality recreation programs and services for children with disabilities. This site offers a complete listing and calendar of their programs.
