Tag: IDD

IDD Navigator

December 16, 2025

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).

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Council on Quality and Leadership

March 12, 2024

Since 1969, the Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL) has been a leader in working with human service organizations and systems to define, measure, and improve the quality of life and quality of services for youth, adults, and older adults with I/DD or psychiatric disabilities. CQL believes that investing in the professional development of employees builds internal expertise that has a direct impact on people receiving supports, in very practical ways. They offer numerous workshops, trainings, and other events – both in-person and virtual – where attendees receive in-depth information about a wide range of topics to transform services. Their training options focus on equipping staff and organizations with tools to deliver the highest quality of services possible. Staff development is a clear statement that people matter, employees are important, and the quality of supports being provided make a difference.

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Blue Tower Solutions

March 12, 2024

Blue Tower Solutions is dedicated to elevating the voices of people with disabilities and striving for equity in services and solutions. Blue Tower Solutions engages individuals, organizations, and systems to create cultures of respect, inclusion, dignity, and equality for people with disabilities.

Blue Tower Solutions offers many training topics, including “It Starts with Saying Hi!” This interactive class was created in response to the challenges faced with talking with people receiving services about the importance of understanding people of different races, religions, sexualities, and abilities. The class was created with input from people receiving services, self-advocates, and DSPs. This class is designed to be co-taught with a self-advocate and a staff person, virtually or in person. Learn more about this class and other training topics at https://www.bluetowersolutions.org/training-topics.