Resources
Look around on this page to find links to websites that may help you with challenges you may face.
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Community Service Options www.cso1.org/www.cso1.o rg/ Community Service Options, Inc. promotes access, "choice" of service, options and independence to people with disabilities who reside in the City of Chicago through the provision of information, education, planning and service coordination. Explore our website to learn more about the services we offer and eligibility requirements.
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The Family Support Network familysupportnetwork.org/familysupp ortne twork .org/ The mission of the Family Support Network is to unify individuals with disabilities and their families to advocate for funding, services and community resources that strengthen and support the individual and the family directly by responding to their individual needs and empowering them to live in their own homes. The Family Support Network further seeks to ensure the continuation of all individual supports throughout the life span of the individual.
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Family Resource Center on Disabilities www.frcd.org/www.frcd.o rg/ Providing parents of children with disabilities with information, training, assistance, and support
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Chicago Children's Center for Behavioral Health www.chicagochildrenscenter.com/www.chicag ochil drens cente r.com / Chicago Children's Center for Behavioral Health is a compassionate and dedicated team of behavioral health professionals including physicians, nurses, counselors, therapists, teachers, and support staff. It is our mission to heal children and adolescents with behavioral health needs with an understanding that each child has a unique condition and set of circumstances. With a child, family, and community focus, we develop individualized solutions to meet their needs. We work closely with families and the child�¢??s community to guide and nurture enduring healing and compassionate care.
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KEEN Chicago keenchicago.org/keenchicag o.org / KEEN is a national, nonprofit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families and caregivers. KEEN's mission is to foster the self-esteem, confidence, skills and talents of its athletes through non-competitive activities, allowing young people facing even the most significant challenges to meet their individual goals.
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Gigi's Playhouse gigisplayhouse.org/gigisplayh ouse. org/ The mission of Gigi's Playhouse is to increase positive awareness of Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs, and by empowering individuals with Down syndrome, their families and the community.
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Therapy Yoga Gymnastics Rocks therapygymnastics.com/therapygym nasti cs.co m/ Therapy Yoga Gymnastics Rocks delivers pediatric occupational and physical therapy in a sensory rich environment, that promotes growth, independence and balance of the mind and body. Certified therapists create individualized sessions that utilize gymnastics equipment and yoga activities to improve physical, social, cognitive and life skills. Therapy Yoga Gymnastics Rocks is an overall terrific experience. Children have fun while making remarkable progress!
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Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago chicago.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ILCH_homepagechicago.ea sters eals. com/s ite/P ageSe rver? pagen ame=I LCH_h omepa ge Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago maximizes independence and creates opportunities for people with disabilities and other special needs to live, learn, work and play in their communities by providing a lifespan of premier services.
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PBS Talking With Kids About The News www.pbs.org/parents/talkingwithkids/news/www.pbs.or g/par ents/ talki ngwit hkids /news / Develop strategies for discussing today's headlines - from war, violence and terrorists to the latest storm. Learn how to calm kids' fears, stimulate their minds, and encourage them to think about their place in today's world.
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Operation Respect www.operationrespect.org/index2.phpwww.operat ionre spect .org/ index 2.php Operation Respect is a non-profit organization working to assure each child and youth a respectful, safe and compassionate climate of learning where their academic, social and emotional development can take place free of bullying, ridicule and violence.
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NetSmartz www.netsmartz.orgwww.netsma rtz.o rg Educational resource from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Discusses various Internet safety topics.
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Teen Health and Wellness teenhealthandwellness.comteenhealth andwe llnes s.com Real Life, Real Answers provides middle school students with curricular support and self-help on topics including diseases, drugs, alcohol, nutrition, fitness, mental health, diversity, family life, and more.
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BAM! Body and Mind www.cdc.gov/bam/index.htmlwww.cdc.go v/bam /inde x.htm l Got a question about: Fitness? Disease? Peer Pressure? BAM! will tell you all you need to know about all the stuff that matters.
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