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).

IARF

The Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities has been the voice of human service organizations in government. IARF has worked to provide agencies with individual consultation on issues that affect them specifically, including Annual Frontline Supervisor Training and CEUs for QIDPs, Nursing Home Administrators, and Social Workers.

Association staff provide frequent legislative and policy updates that affect members and non-members alike. Webinars are available for member organizations, both live and on-demand. IARFuture Leadership Initiative helps grow the leaders of tomorrow. IARF hosts an annual conference and expo with a variety of educational sessions for all staff levels.

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.