Full Partner Agencies: Little Friends, Inc In the traditional education system much of the training and development focus is on teachers and service providers; what is lacking is a core training model for adult service providers. Recently, the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities convened a task force, the Illinois Direct Service Professional Workforce Initiative Steering … More Adult Core Autism Training

Full Partner Agencies: Misericordia Heart of Mercy High turnover rates among the Direct Support Professional (DSP) staff represents an enormous financial and operational burden to developmental disabilities agencies; however, the most serious impact of staff turnover is seen in the quality of care provided to individuals with developmental disabilities. This information is supported by the … More Advancing the Direct Support Professional Training Program

The Enhanced Medical Services (EMS) through Collaboration project is a a healthcare directory that identifies providers that have shown a commitment to serving people with disabilities. This directory includes insurance types accepted. The service providers listed are not specially endorsed by Enhanced Medical Services or any of its affiliates.