Funding Assistance

Parent Fellowships
Parent Education Fellowships are now available for individual requests of up to $100 per award, and may be used for workshop registration, lodging, or childcare. Note: Individuals may apply only once during our fiscal year.
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The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities has a stipend program that pays for Illinois families to attend conferences.
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Websites for Grants for Families Challenged with Autism
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Family Events & Support

Conferences for Illinois Parents of Children with Vision Loss
April 20, 2019-Kankakee
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7th Annual Informational Seminar presented by:
The Arc of Illinois, Family Support Network and the Ligas Family Advocate Program
March 21, 2019
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Illinois Family Leaders Collaboration presents the:
13th Annual Family Conference-Resources and Inspiration for Adult Family Members
and Caregivers of Children with Disabilities
April 6, 2019-Peoria
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Functional Vision & Hearing Screening Training’s
April 11, 2019-Mt. Vernon
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2019 ISD Outreach Statewide Parent Conferences:
Free Conferences for Parents of Children who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing
April 27, 2019-Springfield, May 11, 2019-Chicago
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We are looking for participants for an exciting research project that will explore the nature of advocacy
conducted by parents of children with disabilities
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Free Family Support Group for Parents/Caregivers of Children and Adolescents with Brain Disorders
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Grand Parents Support Group
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Illinois Center for Autism Support Group
Every third or fourth Wednesday of each month
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Family Resources

The Spectrum:
A resource for busy parents of children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special need!
Parenting Tips, Info, Updates and News from Connie Hammer (parent, coach)
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Free Children’s Vision Screening
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Respite Services
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Air Force Respite Care
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Family Needs Survey
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Child Dental Services for Patients to age 20 on Medicaid
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Insurance Coverage for Autism
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Parent Right’s Guide Educational Rights and Responsibilities: Understanding Special Education in Illinois
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St. Louis Zoo/UCP Heartland Visual Schedule
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Zero to Three – Military Families
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