The Arc of Illinois Fact Sheets
Comprehensive Fact Sheets in English and Spanish on the topics most important to people with disabilities. Some are also translated into Arabic, Chinese, Polish, Tagalog, and Urdu.
Searchable Resource Directory
Search our resource directory by county or statewide to find resources and offices in a variety of categories.
Children’s Services
Children’s Services and PUNS Services for children with developmental disabilities are accessed primarily through the special education services provided by local school districts.
Adult Services
Services for adults with developmental disabilities are accessed through Independent Service Coordination (ISC) agencies.
Moving from an Institution to the Community
The Illinois Life Span grant funds a special program to help those living in institutions move to the community. Making the transition from a state operated developmental center (SODC) to a home in the community can be a challenge for the individual making the move as well as for their guardian and close family members and friends.
Pulled from PUNS – What’s Next?
The Illinois Life Span grant funds a special program to help those who have been pulled from the PUNS waiting list or who are having challenges with their services. The PUNS list is simply a waiting list for in Illinois for adult developmental disability support services funding through the Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver program.
Special Education Services
Special Education Services are available to students with disabilities from age 3-22, as long as the need for services is indicated in the Individualized Education Plan or IEP.
Transition from Child to Adult Services
Transition is the period of change from children’s services to adult services, between age 14-22. We have numerous resources to help you navigate this important time in your child’s life.
Government Benefits Programs
Government Benefit Programs are an integral part of the service system for people with disabilities. Although they can be complicated, it is important to understand how to access and utilize these benefits.
Future Planning for Benefits, Legal, and Financial Issues
People with disabilities and their families need to understand government benefits that may be available and how those benefits are impacted by other financial circumstances, such as work.
Recreation and Leisure
Recreation is an important part of life for people of every age. Children need opportunities to meet and play with their peers and adults need opportunities to participate in activities they enjoy to lead full lives.
Assistive Technology
Any item, piece of equipment, or product system, whether acquired commercially off the shelf, modified, or customized, that is used to increase, maintain, or improve functional capabilities of individuals with disabilities is considered to be assistive technology(AT).