Support groups are created when people get together to network and share ideas about how to make life better for themselves or loved ones who have a disability. Some support groups are formed based on a common issue or goal. Other groups develop around a specific disability, like Down syndrome or Autism.  There are also groups that serve siblings or self-advocates.

You will find many support groups on the Illinois Life Span website b/span>y clicking on:

1.      Search for Advocacy/Service Providers in the blue section in the left hand column

2.      Service Type: Support Groups

3.      Service Sub-Type:  Choose the most appropriate

4.      County: Your County

OR

1.      Search for Advocacy/Service Providers in the blue section in the left hand column

2.      Service Type:  Advocacy

3.      Service Sub-Type:  Group Specific Advocacy Services and Information

4.      Services Provided:  Choose the most appropriate

5.      County:  Your County