The Illinois Early Intervention (EI) Clearinghouse identifies and collects research-based and best-practice early intervention information to share with families.

This page provides statewide government services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in Illinois.

Agency                      Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities Street Address       101 West Randolph, Suite 10-600 Chicago, IL 60601 Phone                        (312) 814-2080 URL                            http://www.state.il.us/agency/icdd/   Agency                      Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission Street Address       1630 South 6th Street Springfield, IL 62703 Phone                        (217) 557-4495 Toll-free (877) 455-3323 URL                            http://www.idhhc.state.il.us/   Agency                      Illinois Department on [...]Read More...

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IL Sound Beginnings is for parents, professionals and birthing facilities in need of information about infants and toddlers who did not pass their newborn hearing screening. IL Sound Beginnings is a collaboration between IL EHDI-IL DPH and IL Hands & Voices.

IAD members are invited to join their local IAD chapter. Chapters are responsible for local advocacy and support the overall IAD mission and vision on a local level. Each chapter appoints a chapter…

The HLAA Chicago North Shore Chapter assists people with hearing loss in the Chicago and North Shore suburbs by providing information, education, support and advocacy.

Assuring Equality, Respect, Accessibility, and Independence for All Individuals with a Hearing Loss

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The IATP mission is to provide Illinoisans of all ages with disabilities and health conditions greater access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services so that they may enhance their independence and participation in all aspects of life. To achieve this, we offer numerous assistive technology programs and services to learn about and try AT devices. We help individuals obtain AT through our customized 3D printing fabrication program and AT reuse program. We provide training, technical assistance, and a variety of contracted services including professional AT evaluations. We have partnerships with other agencies to help meet the AT needs of the individuals they serve.

Access the PRC vision, a quick link to classrooms, links to the latest PRC news, upcoming events, required notices and a message from the Executive Director.

Discover how IDBP provides technical assistance and training to address early intervention and transitional service needs of children with DeafBlindness.

Illinois Families for Hands & Voices is a parent-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting families that have children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing without a bias toward communication modes or methodologies. We want to provide Illinois families with the necessary resources, networking, and information in order to improve communication access and educational outcomes for their children. Our statewide activities, advocacy efforts, and parent/professional collaboration are all focused on enabling our deaf and hard-of-hearing children to reach their fullest potential!

CHOICES for Parents is a statewide coalition of parents and professionals ensuring that children with identified hearing loss and their families receive the necessary resources, advocacy, information, services and support. CHOICES for Parents is committed to providing unbiased information.

The Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living, the statewide association representing the 23 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Illinois. INCIL is an authoritative source of information about the accomplishments and needs of Illinois CILs and about issues most critical to promote independent living for all persons with disabilities

Established in 1937, and administered by the University of Illinois at Chicago, the Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) is the Illinois Title V agency that provides care coordination for families and children with special health care needs. DSCC, governed by Administrative Rules, helps children with disabilities, and those who have conditions which may lead to disabilities, grow and develop to the full extent of their abilities.

The All Kids program offers many Illinois children comprehensive healthcare that includes doctors visits, hospital stays, prescription drugs, vision care, dental care and medical devices like eyeglasses and asthma inhalers. Some families pay monthly premiums for the coverage, but rates for middle-income families are significantly lower than they are on the private market. For instance, a family of four that earns between $45,000 and $67,000 a year pays a $40 monthly premium per child, and a $10 co-pay per physician visit.

The purpose of this website is to provide information that will be of interest and benefit to families with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. From this site, families may connect with the resources and information necessary to make informed decisions for their children.

Our mission is to promote audiology as the primary profession in Illinois for the delivery of hearing and balance care and to facilitate our members’ abilities to identify, diagnose, treat, and prevent hearing and balance disorders through professional education, public awareness, and research initiatives.