CONTACT
Updated August 2024 by the Illinois Respite Coalition
RECENT NEWSLETTERS
LENDING LIBRARY
The Lending Library program offers technology such as iPads and Amazon Alexa devices to caregivers and individuals with disabilities to increase linkage to virtual programs, services and to expand connectivity.
RECORDED WEBINARS
IRC PUBLICATIONS
Phone:
Toll-Free Statewide Respite 866-ILL-RESP; or 866-455-7377 ext. 101
866-455-7377 ext.103 for Spanish-speakers
Fax: (224) 616-3054
CONTACT THE IRC
Located Statewide
Email:
ilrespitecoalition@gmail.com
VIRTUAL CARE PACKAGES
Get in the Know: IRC Flyers and Publications
FACEBOOK SERIES
PRESENTATIONS
Go to the "About" page to find the links to the IRC's appearance on R.E.P. Resources Empowering Parents and the Disability Beat where we talk about programs, respite and caregiver supports.
IRC Director Tina Yurik presented in a webinar run by the ARC of Illinois on March 10, 2020. The presentation discussed the Fundamentals of Respite Care, and included handouts with information regarding caregiver self assessment and a Respite Guide for respite resources statewide.
The Caregiver Self Assessment can be found here.
The Respite Guide for resources can be found here.
VIRTUAL CARE PACKAGE
Use our virtual care package for a list of free resources such as podcasts, Oprah's calm down playlist, tips for managing stress and anxiety, inclusive Zumba workout and mindfulness meditation. All the links are available in the PDF when you click on the image that corresponds with the resource you want to utilize. Access it here, or in the left tool bar.
FACT SHEET
To learn more about the Illinois Respite Coalition, our history, and previous as well as current grant funding, check out our fact sheet by clicking here!