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  • Naperville family's creative home solution for son with autism

    Marie Wilson

    October 07, 2016 |

    Daily Herald |

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    Response Location: United States, Naperville, Illinois

    Part 3 of the Caregivers Crisis series: In light of a shortage of state group living facilities in Illinois, one family is partnering with a non-profit to retrofit their home into a safe, independent living space for their autistic son, creating a future for him when his aging parents can no longer take care of his daily needs.

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  • Online respite training helps build 'networks of support'

    Marie Wilson

    October 07, 2016 |

    Daily Herald |

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    Response Location: United States, Bloomington, Illinois

    A new online course called REST provides volunteers in Illinois with the necessary skills and a certification to provide short term care for people with disabilities, allowing for their loved ones and long-term caregivers to take much-needed rest breaks and rely less heavily on state programs for support.

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  • When parents of people with disabilities reach the breaking point

    Marie Wilson

    October 05, 2016 |

    Daily Herald |

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    Response Location: United States, Lisle, Illinois

    Part 1 of the Caregivers Crisis series: As parents of adults with disabilities face their own struggles with aging, health, and mobility they often find themselves at the frayed end of their resources. The Parent Support Project brings these parents together to provide counseling, information on resources, financial counseling, moral support, and renewed energy to keep moving forward with their lives.

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