At Ray Graham Association (RGA), we believe that knowledge is power and have compiled a list of links to services, health, advocacy, and legislative resources. 

If you want to learn more about RGA, click a service area below, email ProgramServices@RayGraham.org, or call 630-620-2222.

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Legal & Financial Resources

• Life’s Plan, Inc: An RGA partner providing special needs trusts in Illinois to ensure the long-term care of your loved one. They offer services like drafting trust agreements, coordinating care services, and administering pooled special needs trusts.

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Disability & Health Resources

• How to Navigate the Illinois Disability System: A comprehensive guide for securing funding and services for disabled individuals in Illinois. 

• National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities (NCBDDD): A CDC center advancing the health of the nation’s most vulnerable populations, including those with birth defects and developmental disabilities.
• DayOne PACT: An Illinois agency offering case management and guardianship services for people with disabilities.
• Illinois Department of Health & Family Services: Provides healthcare coverage for eligible adults and children, and child support services.
• Illinois Department of Human Services: Offers a range of services to help Illinois residents become healthy and self-sufficient. 
• Illinois Department of Public Health: Protects the public health of Illinoisans through various health services. 
• Illinois Social Security Offices: Provides assistance with social security benefits and services across Illinois. 
• Autism Speaks: The largest autism research organization in the U.S., promoting solutions for individuals with autism and their families. 
• Institute on Disability and Human Development: UIC’s center dedicated to the inclusion of people with disabilities in society. 
• U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services (HHS): The U.S. government’s principal agency for health protection and human services. 

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Disability Services Providers’ Resources

• The Council on Quality and Leadership (CQL): An international leader in the development of innovative tools, accreditation, and training for human service organizations. 
• Institute for Community Inclusion: Supports the rights of children and adults with disabilities to participate in all aspects of the community.
• Illinois Association of Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF): A statewide network of providers serving individuals with physical and developmental disabilities.

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Advocacy Resources

• Self Advocates Becoming Empowered (SABE): A national self-advocacy organization working for the full inclusion of people with developmental disabilities in the community.
• Equip for Equality (EFE): An organization promoting human and civil rights of people with disabilities in Illinois.
• Americans Disabled Attendant Programs Today (ADAPT): A national grass-roots community advocating for disability rights.
• Achieving Change Together (ACT): A project with supportive services for single adults.
• Families USA: A national non-profit organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans.
• People First: An international organization promoting self-advocacy for people with learning difficulties.

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Civic Resources

• Find Your Legislator: A tool to help you identify and contact your local legislative representative.
• Department of Health & Human Services (HHS): The U.S. government’s principal agency for protecting the health of all Americans and providing essential human services.​​​​​​​