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Today we remind you that it is brave to ask for help. You are not in this alone, and you belong. Please share the hotline resources below.
National 24Hr Suicide Prevention Line:
1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
More resources:
dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?it…
Vaccination Clinic this coming Monday, August 23 from 4-7pm at Prairieview Townhomes. See the flyer for more information.
The IRC wishes our wonderful staff a happy Developmental Disability Professionals Day! Your work, dedication and passion, makes what we do possible. You are always our heroes.
Parents & caregivers can’t go back to work, grow our economy, & build better lives for their families unless they know their loved ones are safe & cared for. That’s why @POTUS & House Democrats are investing in the #CareEconomy.
For caregivers of adults with chronic physical or cognitive conditions, the Family Caregiver Alliance has created a new way to talk with other caregivers called Smart Patients. Learn about all their support groups below.
caregiver.org/support-groups
The holidays don't look the same for everyone. Visit our website to access our complete Virtual Care Package for families and their loved ones. illinoisrespitecoalition.org…
The IRC has respite supports for families with a loved one with a diagnosed intellectual/ developmental disability. We provide in-home respite through funding from DHS, and we provide information and referral services to link you with services in your area. Email for help today!
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NCD Chairman Neil Romano takes part in tonight's ADA Lead On event for National Disability Employment Awareness Month event. Info at celebrate-ndeam.eventbrite.c…
Happy Global Handwashing Day! Today's a day to remember the importance of practicing good hand hygiene. Remember to wash with soap and water to help prevent the spread of diseases and save lives.
globalhandwashing.org/global…
A warm, gentle reminder to participate in Fall Rocks. All submissions are due Oct. 24. We can't wait to see how you rock!
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, or as Gigi’s Playhouse coins it, acceptance month. On their website they are celebrating (DSAM) with a 21 day fitness challenge, 21 ways of acceptance flyer as well a calendar of acceptance. Link below!
gigisplayhouse.org/dsam/
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). This October marks the 75th anniversary of NDEAM, which is dedicated to educating others about disability employment issues & celebrating the many and varied contributions of America's workers with disabilities.
Last week Sesame Street posted a video that helps children with Autism learn to wear a mask. Linked below a news story from Disability Scoop that has in text links to the Sesame Street videos and also goes over some of the resources they have available!
disabilityscoop.com/2020/09/…
Illinois Respite Coalition retweeted
"Julia, the 4-year-old Sesame Street muppet with autism...helps autistic kids work through difficult concepts like social distancing, disrupted routines and mask wearing." today.com/parents/sesame-str…
