The Arc of Illinois

SouthStar Services serves adults with developmental disabilities such as mental retardation, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, autism and other substantial, chronic disabilities incurred before maturity. It provides services to more than 300 developmentally disabled adults, 21 of whom reside in its four CILA homes. With the support of the community, corporations and foundations, SouthStar provides choices and opportunities for persons with developmental disabilities that enrich their lives and maximize independence in the pursuit of vocation, community living and social integration. SouthStar Services was formed when a small group of people came together in 1950 to promote educational services for their mentally disabled children. As they matured, there was an increasing need for vocational services and in 1975, SouthStar opened its first training center.

Easterseals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. Easterseals has been helping individuals with disabilities and special needs, and their families, live better lives for more than 90 years. From child development centers to physical rehabilitation and job training for people with disabilities, Easterseals offers a variety of services to help people with disabilities address life's challenges and achieve personal goals. Services Include: -Early Intervention -Inclusive Child Care -Autism and Medical Diagnostic Clinic -Pediatric Therapy -Specialized Foster Care -CILA Residential Program -Jump Start Program -Support Services