Links to job placement and training programs and other resources related to employment for people with Down syndrome.
Illinois-focused checklist for PUNS, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, SSI, special needs trusts, ABLE accounts, and more.
Article on power of attorney, supported decision-making, personal representative, representative payee, and other alternatives to guardianship.
Links to information about guardianship (also called conservatorship), one (but not the only) form of decision-making support for adults with Down syndrome.
List of resources related to education options after high school. Includes links to post-secondary education programs in Illinois.
Article that explains different respite care options that provide short-term relief for primary caregivers.
List of organizations in Illinois that offer respite services (temporary support for families and caregivers).
Links to resources to support the transition from high school to adulthood, including resources for employment, education, and independent living.
