The Walk for Apraxia is the signature fundraising event for Apraxia Kids. It brings together those touched by apraxia, uniting families and professionals in a community of support. At the heart of the Walk for Apraxia is the celebration of our Apraxia Stars. Each child with apraxia receives a medal in recognition of the hard work that goes into finding their voices. Join us at your local event and discover a network of support!
Walk for Apraxia Events in Illinois:
Apraxia Kids is proud to offer online support groups to ensure that no family feels alone in their journey. It can be comforting and empowering to know that you are supported and that you can both give and receive help.
Online support groups in your area:
Find out if there is a University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic near you that serves individuals who have trouble communicating.
Augustana College Barbara A. Roseman Center for Speech, Language, and Hearing
Rock Island
309-794-7350 or lisaadner@augustana.edu
Bloomington-Normal’s Premier Audiology and Speech Pathology Clinic at Illinois State University
Normal
309-438-8641 or speechhearingclinic@illinoisstate.edu
Eastern Illinois University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
Charleston
217-581-2712 or fymagee@eiu.edu
Elmhurst University’s Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
Elmhurst
630-617-3555 or speechclinic@elmhurst.edu
DePaul University Center for Students with Disabilities
Chicago
773-325-1677 or csd@depaul.edu
Saint Xavier University Ludden Speech Clinic
Chicago
773-298-3571 or luddenclinic@sxu.edu
Midwestern University Speech-Language Institute
Downers Grove
630-743-4500
Northern Illinois University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic
DeKalb
815-753-1481 or slhc@niu.edu
Northwestern University Center for Audiology, Speech, Language, and Learning
Evanston
847-491-3165 or nucasll@northwestern.edu
Southern Illinois University Carbondale The Clinical Center
Carbondale
618-453-2361 or clinicalcenter@siu.edu
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Speech-Language-Hearing Center
Edwardsville
618-650-5623 or slhc-information@siue.edu
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Speech-Language Pathology Clinic
Champaign
217-333-2205 or shsclinic@illinois.edu
Western Illinois University Speech-Language Hearing Clinic
Macomb
309-298-1955 or JL-Pline@wiu.edu
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Learn more about the programs and services that improve the well-being of individuals and families in your area!
Illinois Action for Children
Chicago
312-823-1100 or CCAPQuestions@actforchildren.org
Aspire Chicago
Chicago
320-427-7473 or info@aspirechicago.com
C.I.T.Y. of Support
Buffalo Grove
224-409-7150 or hello@cityofsupport.org
Clearbrook’s Child and Family Connections
Arlington Heights
847-870-7711 or info@clearbrook.org
The Friendship Circle Illinois
Northbrook
847-943-9770 or info@fcil.org
Helping Hand Center
Countryside
708-352-3580 or info@helpinghand-il.org
Little City
Palatine
847-358-5510 or info@littlecity.org
NSSEO (Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization)
Mount Prospect
847-463-8100
NWSRA (Northwest Special Recreation Association)
Rolling Meadows, Hanover Park, Mt. Prospect, Wheeling, Buffalo Grove
847-392-2848 or tdraper@nwsra.org
WSSRA (West Suburban Special Recreation Association)
Franklin Park
847-455-2100 or wssra@wssra.net
Community Support Services
Brookfield
708-354-4547 or info@CSSservices.org
Easterseals Central Illinois
Peoria
309-686-1177
Easterseals Joliet Region
Joliet
815-725-2194
Easterseals Serving Chicagoland and Greater Rockford
Chicago
312-491-4110
Westside Foundation
Mokena
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Click here for National Support Services Resources.
Discover available funds in your area that may be used for speech therapy and/or assistive device software for communication.
Variety
Downers Grove
312-822-0660 or info@varietyofillinois.org
Illinois Assistive Technology Program
Springfield
217-522-7985 or iatp@iltech.org
The Apraxia Connection
info@theapraxiaconnection.org
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Click here for National Speech Therapy/Speech Tablet Resources.
See parent resources that provide useful information about services that are available in your community and that may benefit different aspects of you and your family’s lives.
Family Matters
Effingham
866-436-7842 or info@fmptic.org
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
Chicago
312-939-3513 or info@frcd.org
Chicago Parent Magazine
Chicago
708-386-5555 or info@chicagoparent.com
Learning Disability Association
Palos Hills
708-430-7532
STARNET Chicago
Chicago
773-553-5596 or starnet@cps.edu
Illinois Early Learning Project
877-275-3227 or iel@illinois.edu
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Discover information on ways to navigate the tricky subject of insurance in your state.
Kids’ Waivers
info@kidswaivers.org
All Kids
1-866-255-5437 or hfs.webmaster@illinois.gov
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Learn more about the available activities in your community from culture to art, to leisure and sports.
DuPage Children’s Museum
Naperville
630-673-8000 or admin@dupagechildrensmuseum.org
Funtopia
Glenview
224-432-5435 or glenview@funtopiaworld.com
Sensory Garden Playground
Lisle
630-690-4880
Lincoln Park Zoo
Chicago
312-742-2000 or access@lpzoo.org
We Rock the Spectrum
Edwardsville
618-307-5834 or info@werockthespectrumedwardsville.com
MNASR (Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation)
Morton Grove
847-966-5522
NEDSRA (Northeast DuPage Special Recreation Association)
Addison
630-620-4500 or nedsra@nedsra.org
NISRA
Crystal Lake
815-459-0737 or info@nisra.org
NSSRA (Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association)
Highland Park
847-509-9400 or info@nssra.org
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Learn about educational opportunities and resources that will promote achievement, educational excellence, and equal access.
UIC Specialized Care for Children Illinois
800-322-3722
Homeschooling Resources:
Statewide Homeschool Associations
Faith Based – Illinois Christian Home Educators (ICHE)
Local Support Groups
Arlington H.O.U.S.E Homeschool Group
Chicago Homeschool Discussion Forum
Chicagoland Homeschool Network
Quad Cities Homeschool Coalition
Faith Based – CHARIS (Aurora/Sugar Grove)
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Find early intervention services provide supports to babies and young children with developmental delays and disabilities and their families.
Early Intervention
Chicago
1-800-843-6154
Illinois Early Intervention Information
Springfield
217-782-1981
The Early Intervention Monitoring Program
Chicago
773-929-3030 or askamonitor@vanderweelegroup.com
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Click here for National Early Intervention Resources.
Know your rights and learn how to advocate for your child.
The Great Lakes ADA Center
Chicago
800-949-4232
Equip for Equality
Chicago
312-341-0022
Illinois Family Law
Dekalb
978-660-5004 or support@illinoisspecialed.com
The Arc of Illinois
Moneka
815-464-1832
Suburban Access Without Limits
Homewood
708-799-9190
Access Living
Chicago
312-640-2100
Metropolitan Family Services
Chicago
312-986-4000 or contactus@metrofamily.org
Options & Advocacy for McHenry County
Crystal Lake
815-477-4720
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Click here for National Advocacy Resources.
