The Illinois Life Span Project is the statewide information and advocacy coordination system for people with developmental disabilities living in Illinois. This website was created to assist people with disabilities and their family members with accurate and up to date general information and links to the advocacy resources that they need.

Fair Housing Accessibility FIRST is a new initiative sponsored by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designed to promote compliance with the Fair Housing Act design and construction requirements. The Housing program consists of a comprehensive training curriculum, as well as a toll free hotline and website designed to provide technical guidance to the public.

 

Guide Dog Users, Inc. (GDUI) is an international organization dedicated to advocacy, peer support, public education and all aspects of training, working and living with dogs specially-trained to guide blind and visually-impaired people. GDUI does not train or place guide dogs, but acts as an independent resource network, providing information, support and advice concerning guide dogs, guide dog training and access laws to its members, the media and the public at large.

This link takes you to the Illinois General Assembly home page where you can find the latest news in legislation and laws, legislation resources, and information on how to contact your representatives.

Paraquad is a not-for-profit disability rights organization located in St. Louis, Missouri, whose web site offers a vital source of disability related information.

The Institute on Disability Culture website provides information about disability culture. Their mission since 1994 has been to promote pride in the history, activities, and cultural identity of individuals with disabilities throughout the world.

International Association of Assistance Dog Partners (IAADP). A non-profit, cross-disability organization representing people partnered with guide, hearing and service dogs.