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National Lekotek Center-they facilitate inclusion of children with disabilities
and developmental vulnerabilities into family and community life through family centered
play, offering play sessions and a toy lending library- call (312)412-3464 in Chicago or TOPS Soccer - Fox Valley TOPS Soccer Associations (FVTSA) was created to bring the
joy of soccer to children of all abilities throughout the Fox Valley. (link to www.illinoistopsoccer.org) FVSRA- call (630)896-6066. They serve Aurora, St. Charles, Batavia, Geneva, Oswego Land, Montgomery, Campton Twp. WDSRA- call (630)681-0962. They serve Bloomingdale, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Roselle, Warrenville, West Chicago, Wheaton and Winfield NEDSRA- call (630)620-4500. They serve Addison, Bensenville, Butterfield, Carol Stream,Glendale Heights, Itasca, Lombard, Medinah, Oakbrook Terrace, Villa Park, WoodDale and York Center Galway Special Recreation Association in Burr Ridge, IL (call (847)325-3857- serves Burr Ridge, Countryside, Hinsdale, Elmhurst Park District, Oak Brook Park District, Pleasant Dale Park District and Willowbrook Indian Boundary YMCA in Downers Grove, IL- call (630)968-8400- they have special swimming programs for kids with disabilities- require membership dues Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center Summer Camp in Aurora, IL- call (630)896-1961 Ray Graham Association Day Program in Elmhurst, IL-call (630)325-3857 Shady Oaks Residential Camp in Lockport, IL-call (708)301-0816 a comprehensive list of camps can be obtained from Family Resource Center- call (312)939-3513 A comprehensive list of camps can be obtained from Family Resource Center- call (312)939-3513 A list of camps can be obtained from the American Camping Association MEDICALMarianjoy-call (630)462-4076 Pediatric Place-in Naperville, IL -call (630)369-6868 Center for Independence Through Conductive Education located in
Countryside, IL (708) 588-0833. An intensive group approach to educating children
with Cerebral Palsy to maximize functional independence. Fine and gross motor
therapy and functional daily living skills for children with Cerebral Palsy asges 0 - 14. Pediatric Rehabilitation Services in Downers Grove, IL-call (630)964-4707 Rainbow Center in Aurora, IL- Phone 630.898.2200 CoACH (Coordinating Action for Children's Health) Care Center CoACH
Care Center offers education, care coordination and planning for children with special
health care needs and their families within the community. They also
offer direct care at Our Children's CoACH House in Naperville. At
CoACH House your child can receive medical day care, medical respite, transitional
care (between hospital and home) and other support services. We also have
sibshops every other month for children 5 - 15 years old and Camp KanDu, a health
education camp for children who live with specific diseases such as asthma or
diabetes. Call Denise Callarman, Executive Director and Co-founder at (630)271-9155
for information and reservations. DuPage Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center in Villa Park- they
provide outpatient therapy, free hearing screening and language evaluations. They
have an impressive list of web site links - call (630)620-4433 or Elmhurst College in Elmhurst, IL- call (630) 617-3500- they treat kids and adults with language and hearing problems Deicke Center for Visual Rehabilitation in Wheaton, IL- call (630)690-7115- a comprehensive low vision rehab program, training and support group Center for Speech and Language Disorders in Elmhurst, IL- call (630)530-8551 Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center in Countryside, IL (708)462-4000 Clearbrook Children’s Services in Rolling Meadow’s, IL -call (847)392-2812 Paulson Rehab at Hinsdale Hospital in Hinsdale, IL-call (630)856-7900 Prairie Orthotic and Prosthetic Services, Ltd. - call (708)352-6766
Legal Information-see the www.illinoisclassaction.com for legal information, and for links to other sites with valuable information such as: www.wrightslaw.com (An excellent resource tool for parents) County Schools-for a list of school districts,
superintendents school addresses, and phone numbers by county Center for Independence Through Conductive Education located in
Countryside, IL (708) 588-0833. An intensive group approach to educating children
with Cerebral Palsy to maximize functional independence. Fine and gross motor
therapy and functional daily living skills for children with Cerebral Palsy asges 0 - 14. Illinois Early Childhood Intervention Clearinghouse in Springfield,IL-free lending library and access to statewide library , information and referral networks- call (800)852-4302 Association for Individual Development, Aurora, IL- call (630)844-5040 x301 Little Friends Program- call (630) 355-6533 Summit School in Dundee, IL- have early learning, gifted and learning disability programs-call (847)428-6419 Bartlett Learning Center- in Bartlett, Illinois -call (630)289-4221 - Serves children with multiple handicaps, LD, BD, and Mental Impairments Cooperative Association or Special Education (CASE) in Glen Ellyn-call (630)469-9100 serves school districts 15,16,41,44,87,89 and 93 East DuPage Special Education District (EDSED) in Villa Park- call (630)279-4956 serves school districts 4,45,48,88 and 205 School Association for Special Education in DuPage County (SASED) in Naperville, IL- call (630)778-4500- serves school districts 15,16,20,25,33,34,41,44,45,48,58,60,63, 66-69,87, 89,94,99,180,200-202 and 205 LaGrange Area Dept. of Special Education (LADSE) in LaGrange, IL- call (630)354-5730- serves school districts 53,61,62,86,181 and other in Cook County Project CHOICES (Children Have Opportunities in Inclusive
Community Environments and Schools)in Naperville, IL-offer free technical assistance to
schools to facilitate inclusive education- call (630)778-4508 Philip J. Rock Center in Glen Ellyn-serves kids infant-21 who are deaf and blind-call (800)771-1158 The Family Support Network- their mission is to eliminate the waiting lists for the Family Assistance and Home Based Support Services Programs (state programs) which, as of Jan’99 number 4,377 individuals and families.-call (309)693-8981 or (link to www.familysupportnetwork.org) Advocates United-call (815)741-0800 Illinois Spina Bifida Association in Lisle, IL- call (630)637-1050-offer advocacy, financial assistance, social programs and much more
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