IDD Navigator

The IDD Navigator website is a free public directory that connects you with service providers, support organizations, government programs, advocacy tools, and more in Illinois. If you’re unsure where to turn or are having difficulty navigating the options on your own, the IDD Navigator can assist individuals or families seeking services for those with IDD. 

On the homepage, watch the video titled “How to Use the IDD Navigator Website” for additional guidance. Use the navigation bar to access the resource library, media library, IDD acronym guide, and to locate independent service coordination agencies (ISC).

JCFS Chicago

JCFS Chicago provides integrative counseling services and psychological testing to understand learning differences and cognitive, emotional, and other mental health disorders. Their expert therapists offer guidance to help children, teens, and adults find solutions to the challenges they face. With services infused with Jewish values and compassion, JCFS Chicago works to make the community inclusive and accessible for people of all ages and abilities.

The JCFS family of services includes:
-therapeutic day school, speech-language, occupational therapy, psychological testing and evaluation, and behavioral assessments and interventions for children and young adults;
-individual and family counseling, support groups, marriage counseling, career services, and training;
-community-based group living, support, and assistance for independent living, customized employment, and job training for people with disabilities and their families;
-immigration, citizenship, and refugee resettlement services;
-clinical support for children and families in the child welfare system;
-and Jewish community programs, such as addiction services, abuse prevention, spiritual support, and connections to JCFS services through community partnerships.

EasyLlama

From inception, EasyLlama’s mission has been to help equip companies with engaging training that promotes a safe, inclusive, and equitable work environment for all. They are on a mission to empower people-centered organizations to create a safe and positive workplace. The EasyLlama Resource Center offers articles, eBooks, guides, and more on various workplace topics, such as crafting a workplace violence policy, data privacy and healthcare cybersecurity, DEIB, minimizing unconscious bias in hiring, and hundreds more options.

UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development

The Institute on Disability and Human Development (IDHD) at the University of Illinois Chicago offers archived webinars on a variety of topics for paid continuing education units (CEUs). These webinars are previous TAP/IDHD/LEND live webinars.

IDHD webinars offer timely information and may be viewed at your convenience without the expense of travel. IDHD professionals are experts in a wide range of disability topics. This webinar series is designed to promote and enhance IDHD’s relationships with the Illinois disability community. CEUs will be offered for select webinars.

CEUs will be offered for select archived webinars. The cost of CEUs is $10 per certificate. To receive CEUs, you will need to pre-register for your live or archived webinars. Registration and more information for live and archived webinars can be found at the link above.

Everfi from Blackbaud

Everfi provides online workplace compliance training that drives change, is easy to use, and is backed by compliance expertise. Offerings include DEI, unconscious bias, harassment prevention, leadership, and ethics and compliance. Everfi also offers content related to financial literacy, workplace banking, and health and wellness.

In addition, Everfi engages the K-12 target audiences with free digital lessons and resources. Interactive, game-based lessons designed by experienced educators help you engage students at all grade levels and bring real-world skills to your classroom. Learn more at https://everfi.com/k-12/.