Resources

Advocacy

  • The Arc of Illinois

    The Arc of Illinois is committed to empowering persons with disabilities to achieve full participation in community life through informed choices.
     

    20901 LaGrange Rd., Suite #209
    Frankfort, IL 60423

    Phone: 815-464-1832
    Fax: 815-464-5292
    Lydia@thercofil.org

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  • CAP - Client Assistance Progam

     

    The Illinois Client Assistance Program (CAP) is designed to help persons with disabilities in understanding and using rehabilitation services. 
     

     

    Client Assistance Program

    100 S. Grand Ave. E, Basement

    P.O. Box 19429

    Springfield, IL 62794-9429

     

    Phone: 1-800-641-3929

    TTY: 1-888-460-5111

    Email: dhs.cap@illinois.gov

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  • Equip for Equality

    Provides self-advocacy, legal services, training on disability rights, public policy programs and abuse investigations for children and adults with disabilities. 

     
      

    20 North Michigan Ave., Suite 300

    Chicago, IL 60602

     

    Phone: 312-341-0022

    Phone: 800-537-2632

    Fax:     312-341-0295

    TTY:   800-610-2779

    Email: contactus@equipforequality.org

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  • Family Resource Center on Disabilities

       11 E. Adams St. #902

       Chicago, IL 60603

       312-939-3513

    Welcome to FRCD!

    *FRCD is here to help you: Learn about your Rights and Responsibilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

    * Make informed decisions about your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)

    *Obtain appropriate services for your child

    *Communicate more effectively with school professionals

    *Come together with other parents who share your concerns and desires to make a difference

    *Learn more about Early Intervention and transition services

    * Effect positive change in your child’s school.

    * Learn about what he or she needs to lead a productive and independent adult life

    Family Resource Center on Disabilities is funded through the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education Programs. Have additional questions about FRCD? Contact us at 312-939-3513 or email info@frcd.org

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  • Great Lakes ADA (DBTAC)


    A disability and business technical assistance centering covering ADA issues related to employment, public services and public accommodations. Great Lakes ADA Center provides information, materials, technical assistance and training on the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 
     
     

    DBTAC - Great Lakes ADA Center

    University of Illinois at Chicago

    Institute on Disability & HumanDevelopment (MC 728)

    1640 West Roosevelt Road, Room 405

    Chicago, IL 60608

    Phone: 312-413-1407/ 800-949-4232  (V/TTY)

    Fax:      312-413-1856

     
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  • Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission

    State of Illinois Commission developed to assist people with issues of guardianship for adults with disabilities.
     
    P.O. Box 7009
    Hines, IL 60141
    Phone: (708) 338-7500
    Intake Contact: (866) 274-8023
    Phone: 866-274-8023
    TTY: 866-333-3362
     
     
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  • Illinois Life Span

    A free information and referral service for people with developmental disabilities, funded as an investment project by the Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities. Information is provided through a website and toll-free line.
     
    C/O The Arc of Illinois
    18207-A Dixie Hwy.
    Homewood, IL 60430
    Phone: 708-206-3993 or 800-588-7002
    Fax: 708-206-0450
    TDD: 708-206-0450
    mike@illinoislifespan.org
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  • Service Inc. of Will, Grundy and Kankakee Counties

    Child & Family Connections-  0- 3 Children

    With developmental delays and/ordisabilities.

    Resources/support to maximize eachchild’s development.

    Children & Adults DevelopmentalDisabilities Seeking services and supports, Enrolment on State’s Wait List,PUNS;  Information & Referral;Determination of Eligibility/ Assessments; Referral to Service Providers; Help in obtaining funding from the State;Ongoing Advocacy


     

    SusanCarlson, MSW, LSW

    AssociateDirector/ Intake Coordinator

    1740McDonough Street

    Joliet,IL 60436

    Phone: 815-741-0800         Fax:     815-741-1678

     

    Child & Familiy Connections,

    2300Glenwood Avenue, Joliet, IL 60435

    Phone:815-730-2617         

    Fax  815-730-2650

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  • Will County Legal Assistance Program

    Provides civil legal services to low income and indigent residents of Will County. Eligibility is determined over the phone.
     
     
    5 E. Van Buren St., Suite 310
    Joliet, IL 60432
    Phone: 815-727-5123
    Fax: 815-727-5152
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  • Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living

    Operating since 1985 provides assistance for special needs. This organization provides advocacy, help in explaining and filling out forms. Information referrals, peer counseling. The center also can locate and secure housing in appropriate setting.
     

    2415-A W. Jefferson St.

    Joliet, IL 60435

    Mary Tisdale, Independent Living Advocate

    Phone: 815-729-0162

    TTY: 815-729-2085

    Fax: 815-729-3697

    Video phone: 815-768-2582

    Email: mary@wgcil.org

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Assistive Technology

  • Illinois Assistive Technology Program

    Serves people with disabilities as they find & use technology that promotes living, working & playing with greater independence.
     
    TechConnect
     
    A program of the Illinois Assistive Technology Project that serves people with disabilites as they find & use technology that promotes living, working & playing with greater independence.
     
     
    1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100
    Springfield, IL 62701
    Phone: 217-522-7985 Voice
    Phone: 217-522-9966 TTY
    Phone: 800-852-5110 (V/TTY)
    Fax: 217-522-8067
    Email: iatp@iltech.org 
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  • Infinite Potential Through Technology (Infinitec)

    Infinitec provides assistive technology equipment through the Assistive Technology Exchange Network (ATEN).
     

    Assistive Technology Exchange Network (ATEN)

    http://www.infinitec.org/

     

    Durable Medical Equipment Website

    http://www.infinitecdme.org/

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  • Ramp Up

    Ramp Up is and affiliate of UCP to assist low income families with all disbilites to achieve greater independence with home modifications. This is a grant based program.
     
    Beth Glascock
    708-444-8460 Ext. 272
    bglascock@uspnet.org
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  • University of Illinois at Chicago

    Provides assistive technology evaluations and assistance at home, school, employment and community, for persons with disabilities.
     
    Karen Haasen
    1640 West Roosevelt Road, Room 415
    Chicago, IL 60608-6904
    Phone: 312-413-1555
    Fax: 312-413-3709
    TDD: 312-413-1554
    khaasen@uic.edu
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Autism

  • Autism & Family Resource Center Trinity Services Inc.

    Services provided:

    Children’s Home Based Waiver Program, Diagnostic Evaluations, Individual Skill Acquisition, Problem Behavior Reduction Services, Intensive Toilet Training, Resource Room, Parent/Educator Training, Early Intervention Training, First Responder Training, New Diagnosed Family Training, Family Counseling services.
     
     
    1361 East Lincoln Highway
    New Lenox, IL 60451
    Phone: (815) 462-4ASD (4273) 
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  • Autism Society of Illinois

    To improve the lives of Illinois Individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders.
     
    Phone: 630-691-1270
    Toll Free: 800-691-1270
    Fax: 630-932-5620
    Email: info@autismillinois.org
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  • Natural Learning Concepts

    Autism job placement service, in addition to products and resources for persons with special needs and on the autism spectrum. A positive approach.
     
    Phone: 800-823-3430
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Benefits Planning

  • The Dignity Group

    Resource planning for families with disabled family members. This organization aids in establishing secure plans for current and future needs.
     
    Thomas J. Reilly
    1163 East Ogden Avenue
    Naperville Illinois 60563
    Suite 705-354
     
    Phone: 630-681-1119 
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  • Family Benefit Solutions, Inc.

    For more than 25 years, Sherri Schneider as founder of Family Benefit Solutions, Inc. has been tirelessly dedicated to helping individuals with special needs and their families. Her career began as a social worker in a Community Integrated Living Arrangement (CILA) where she helped those with developmental disabilities and mental illnesses acquire the government benefits they so desperately needed, including SSI, Medicaid and food stamps. She was instrumental in creating one of the first Community Living Facility (CLF) facilities funded under a Medicaid waiver.

    Sherri Schneider

     

    1110 W Lake Cook Rd, Suite #150

    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

     

    PHONE: (847) 279-8506

    FAX: (847) 279-8507

    EMAIL: benefithelp@aol.com

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  • Illinois Benefits Planning Projects City of Chicago

    This group works in tandem with the Mayor of the City of Chicago's Mayoral office for citizens with disabilities to develop programs which match peer groups of children with appropriate social, recreational, and educational programs.
     
    Phone: 312-746-5743
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  • Life’s Plan, Inc.

    Provides trust options, case management and tax services for people with disabilities. This is a private company.
     
    2801 Finley Road
    Downers Grove, IL 60515
    Phone: 630-628-7169
    Fax: 630-628-2350
    Email: See web site for directory
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  • Matrix Research "SSI Work Incentives" "SSDI Work Incenives"

    Research site which collects data on youth to work transition. Helpful as source of tracking benefits of transitional programs.
     
    Phone: 215 569-2240
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  • Neighborhood Legal Services "Benefits Management for working people with Disabilities: An Advocates

    A website which offers clear facts for disabled workers rights in the workplace.
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  • Sage Planning

    Guides families through the maze of financial issues for individuals with special needs and their families. This is a private company.
     
    910 Skokie Blvd, Suite 102
    Northbrook, IL 60062
    Phone: 847-509-4300
    Fax: 847-272-0212
    Email: vjvillers@sigmarep.com
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  • Social Security Administration

    Publishes "Red Book on Work Incentives" and "Understanding Supplemental Security Income". Benefits available for disability retirement and survivor benefits; free booklet available that highlights range of benefits.
     
    552 Houbolt Ave.
    Joliet, IL 60431
    Phone: 866-783-7302
    800-772-1213 toll free
    Phone: 815-740-2020
    TTY # 815-740-2079
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  • Special Needs Future Planning Offices of Brian Rubin and Associates

    1110 W. Lake Cook Road
    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-1997
    Phone: 847-279-7999
    Toll Free: 866 TO RUBIN
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  • SSI Coalition

    SSI Advocates for policies that promote economic security and health coverage. They also provide direct legal services for issues of disability and medicaid eligibility. Their website includes a area called Help for Parents with information on specific programs.
     
    205 West Monroe, 3rd Floor
    Chicago, IL 60606
    Phone: 312-223-9600
    Fax: 312-223-9600
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College

  • College of Dupage (COD)

    The community college providing services to people in DuPage County. This is the office for persons with special needs.
     
    Office of Special Student Services
    Berg Instructional Center, Room 2123/2125
    425 Fawell Blvd.
    Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599
    Phone: 630-942-2306, 630-942-4260
    TTY: 630-858-9692
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  • Joliet Junior College - COMPASS TEST Info

    Coordinatestesting in order to help determine placement of student based on skillsmeasured.

     

    Academic Skills Supervisor, Reading specialist

     

    Placement Testing (COMPASS): 

    COMPASS Test Coordinator

     

    1215 Houbolt Road (J-2013)

    Joliet, IL 60431

     

    Phone: 815-280-2261 or 815- 280-2284

     

    Email: academicskillscenter@jjc.edu

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  • Joliet Junior College - FINANCIAL AID Info

    Contactat Joliet Junior College for all facets offinancial aid.

     

    Director of Financial Aid

    Financial Aid Office (J-1045)

    1215 Houbolt Road

    Joliet, IL 60431

     

    Phone: 815- 280-2528

    815-280-2300 (receptionist)

    Fax: 815-280-2547

     

    Email: finaid@jjc.edu

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  • Joliet Junior College - STAR Program

    Department that assists students with the appropriate documentation with special needs services.
    Approves and ensures necessary accomodations are in place to implement students needs based on ADA & Rehabilitation Act 504.
     

    STAR

    Disability Services/Student Accommodations & Resources 

    Peggy Doom - Special Needs Coordinator

     

    Joliet Junior College (J-2025)

    1215 Houbolt Road

    Joliet, IL 60431

     

    Phone: 815-280-2613

    Fax: 815-744-5507

    TDD: 815-744-3727

    Email: mdoom@jjc.edu

     
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  • Morraine Valley Community College

    A community college in Cook County. This is the office for persons with special needs.
     
    Center for Disability Services
    10900 S. 88th Ave.
    Palos Hills, Il 60465-0937
    Phone: 708-974-5711
    Fax: 708-974-8330
    TTY: 708-974-9556
     
    Email: sievers@morrainevalley.edu 
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Counseling Services

  • Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center (Joliet Service)

    Assists family and youth in crisis. (Housing, Relationships, Homeless Youth, Youth Needing Family Intervention, Counseling)
     
    140 East Jefferson Street
    Joliet Illinois 60431
    Phone: 815 722-1808
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  • Bridges to a New Day

    This is a charitable organization providing prevention, intervention and educational services which foster non-violence in the lives of children and adults.
     
    1135 E. 9th St.
    Lockport, IL 60441
    Phone: 815-838-2690
    Fax: 815-838-2692
     
     
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  • Cornerstone Behavioral Health Services

    Provides assessment, case management, community housing, outpatient services, vocational rehabilitation and crisis intervention. Call to determine eligibility and availability.
     
    800 Black Road
    Joliet, IL 60435
    Phone: 815-727-6667
     
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  • Mental Health Crisis Services for Youth SASS CARES FOR KIDS

    This program serves children experiencing a mental health crisis. You should call CARES when a child is at risk to themselves and/or others.
     
    1-800-345-9049
    1-773-523-4504 (TTY)
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  • Trinity Services, Inc. Behavioral Health

    The Behavioral Health Program is designed to assist individuals with mental illness to live independent lives. The program has three major components: Day Treatment Services, Community Living Programs, and the Centers for Dual Diagnosis.
     
    18130 Oak Avenue
    Lockport, IL 60441
    Phone: 815-723-4894
     
     
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  • Will County Mental Health Services

    Provides community mental health services for persons with mental illnesses and addictions.
     
    Main Office
    501 Ella Avenue
    Joliet, IL 60433
    Phone: 815-727-8480
    Fax: 815-725-8484
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Day Program (non-employment)

  • Addus Evergreen Club (Adult Day Center)

    Addus provides comprehensive health care services including skilled nursing, personal care aides, and rehabilitation.
     

    Homewood Evergreen Club

    1818 Ridge Road

    Homewood, IL 60430

    708-957-4365

     
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  • Helping Hand Center

    Provides benefits support and advocacy training and allows students to participate in paid and voluntary work experience, job placement and job coaching services for community employment, or attend day development programs.
     
    Courtney Cooper
    Transition Outreach Specialist
    9649 W. 55th Street
    Countryside, IL 60525-3632
    Phone: (708) 352-3580 x289
    Fax: (708) 352-2715
    Courtney.Cooper@hhcenter.org
    Marybeth.hepp@hhcenter.org

     
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  • Illinois Valley Industries

    Provides sheltered employment opportunities to persons with disabilites. These opportunites are intended to prepare persons fo the next step of gainful community employment.
     
    Kim KuyKendall
    Program Manager
    1033 3rd Ave.
    Morris, IL 60450
    Phone: 815-942-6133
    Fax: 815-942-5169 
     
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  • Service of Will, Grundy and Kankakee Counties, Inc.

    "Helping people with mental and developmental disabilities access choices for a better life." Provides referral service for residential placement, day programs for adults and youth. Workshops and training. Assistance with Medicaid benefits.
     
    Intake Coordinator
    Individual Services Coordinator; Q.M.R.P.
    1740 McDonough Street
    Joliet, IL 60436
    Phone: 815-741-0800
    Fax: 815-741-1678
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  • Southwest Community Services – Pheonix Center (SCS)

    Provides quality holistic therapeutic services for persons with developmental delays and survivors of traumatic injuries.
     
    6775 Prosperi Drive
    Tinley Park, IL 60477
    Phone: 1-800-630-5781
    Ltaylor@swcsinc.org
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  • Tri County Special Recreation


    Fitness, Leisure Education, Daily Living Skills, Weekly Field Trips/Service Projects, Computer Training and Skills, Music, Art Therapy and Dance, Aminal Therapy, Cooking and Gardening.
     

       Brian Houzenga, CTRS

    Superintendent of Recreation

    Tri County Special Recreation Association

    10 Montrose Drive, Romeoville, IL 60446

    Phone: (815) 407-1819 Ext. 202

    Fax: (815) 407-1829

    Email: bhouzenga@tricountysra.org

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  • Trinity Services – Adult Learning Programs

    Provides a variety of learning opportunities including independent living, health, safety, pre-employment, self-reliance and more.
     
    Ken Savage
    100 N. Gougar Road
    Joliet, IL 60432
    Phone: 815-485-6197
    Fax: 815-485-5975
    LDillon@trinity-services.org
     
     
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  • Wishing Well

    Wishing Well services developmentally disabled adults by providing quality life experiences, continuing ed activities, self-help skills and more.
     
    Debra Dobrez – Executive Director
    9610 W. Manhattan-Monee Road
    Frankfort, IL 60423
    Phone: 815-478-4097, 815-806-2988
    wishingwellnfp@att.net
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Employment

  • Career Access Network (A Division of Trinity Services, Inc.)

    Career Access Network provides organized and planned services to assist persons with disabilities in securing career employment. Helps to assess skills and aid in placement of an appropriate job. Acts as initial contact for client and employer. Provides support for client, on-site if needed. Funded by Department of Rehabilitation Services.
     
      Career Access Network

    Kevin Schaefer

    352 W. Maple St. Suite C

    New Lenox, IL 60431

     

    Phone: 815-462-3652

    Fax: 815-717-3763

     
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  • Career Solutions (A Division of Cornerstone Services, Inc.)

    Helps to assess skills and aid in placement of an appropriate job. Acts as initial contact for client and employer. Can accompany client on an interview and aid employers in understanding of clients strengths and weaknesses. Provides support for client, on-site if needed. Funded by Department of Rehabilitation Services.
     

    Natalie Eddy

       2174 Oneida

       Joliet IL. 60435

     Phone: 815- 727-6694

     Fax:     815- 727-6661

    Email: neddy@cornerstoneservices.org

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  • Helping Hand Center

    Provides benefits support and advocacy training and allows students to participate in paid and voluntary work experience, job placement and job coaching services for community employment, or attend day development programs.
     
    Courtney Cooper Transition Outreach Specialist 9649 W. 55th Street Countryside, IL 60525-3632 Phone: (708) 352-3580 x289 Fax: (708) 352-2715 Courtney.Cooper@hhcenter.org
     
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  • Illinois Department of Employment Security

    Provides linkages and resources for the local apprenticeship programs.
     
    Apprenticeship Information
    Phone: 312-793-9290
    TDD: 312-793-9350
     

    Customer Service: 800-244-5631

    TTY: 866-322-8357

    Matthew Sahlin

    E.S. Program Representative; Youth Employment Services; Hire The Future

    250 N. Chicago Street

    Joliet, IL 60432

     

    Phone: 815-740-5100 X-237

    Fax:     815-740-2650

    Email: matthew.sahlin @illinois.gov


    Gayle Pande

    E.S. Program Representative; Youth Employment Services; Hire The Future

    250 N. Chicago Street

    Joliet, IL 60432

    Phone: 815-740-5100 x215

    Fax:     815-740-5237

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  • Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) - Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)

    Acts as a liaison by meeting with client's families. Aids in integrating services with employment or further education programs after high school.

    Cassandra Hotchkiss

    Rehabilitation Counselor

    1617 W. Jefferson Street

    Joliet Illinois 60435

     

    Phone: 815 730-4200

    TTY:    888- 472-0932

    Fax:      815 730-4224

    Email: cassandra.hotchkiss@illinois.gov

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  • Illinois Department of Human Services-Ticket To Work

    A program created to help people with disabilities find independence through employment.
     
    Phone: 866-968-7842
     
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  • Illinois Transition Consortium

    Aids successful transition from school to employment by providing contacts, education, and supports for students of exception.
     
    ITC Project Coordinator
    100 N. First Street, E228
    Springfield, IL 62777
    Phone: 618-651-9028
    TTY: 217 782-1900
    Fax: 217 558-2375
    Email: swalters@isbe.net
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  • Illinois workNet: Workforce Services Division of Will County

    Employment services for individuals, seeking training or support.
    Must test at 7th grade reading and math level to access services.
     
    214 N. Ottawa St.
    Joliet, IL 60435
    Phone: 815-727-4444
    Fax: 815-727-1276
     
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  • Insite Training Systems (A Division of Sertoma Centre)

    Helps to assess skills and aid in placement of an appropriate job. Acts as initial contact for client and employer. Can accompany client on an interview and aid employers in understanding of clients strengths and weaknesses. Provides support for client, on-site if needed. Funded by Department of Rehabilitation Services.
     

    Lynn King - Intake Coordinator

    9730 South Western, Suite 204

    Evergreen Park, IL 60805

     

    Phone: 708-371-9790

    Fax:     708-499-6177

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  • Job Corps

    Job Corps provides academic, vocational, and social skills training. Job Corps also evaluates needs of individuals on a case-by-case basis for those with mental health, behavior, or learning needs to ensure these needs can be accommodated and provided. This program is government funded and free to participants.
     
    1101 Mills Road
    Joliet, IL 60433
    Phone: 815-727-7677
    Fax: 815-727-7052
    Phone: 800-773-5627 - nationwide
     
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  • Ray Graham Association

    Supporting adults with disabilities to find employment. Funded by Department of Rehabilitation Services.
     

    1989 University Lane, Unit J

     Lisle, IL. 60532

     Contact: Sara Scruggs

      Phone: 630-353-1697

    Fax:     630-353-1789

    TDD:   630-628-2352

     
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  • Rural Institute on Disability "It Doesn't Take A Rocket Scientist"

    The Rural Institute is guided by values of independence, productivity, integration, and inclusion. This organization provides training for community based and sheltered work environments.
     
    Phone: 877 243-2476
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  • Sertoma Centre, Inc. Insite Training Systems

    Offers a sheltered workshop environment where clients go to work with supervision in a supportive setting. For the client in need of additional help for success.

     

    Insite Training Systems

    Community-based assessment is conducted on the actual job site, allowing an individual to "try out" a job and demonstrate to employers their work ethic.
     

    Administrative Offices & Insite Training Systems

    4343 W. 123rd Street

    Alsip, IL 60803

     

    Phone: 708371-9700

    Fax:      708 371-9747

     

    Email:info@sertomacentre.org

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  • Southwest Community Services

    The program includes assessment, job development, job placement, job supports and follow-up services. Persons served traditionally have DRS funding and private pay is also accepted.
     
    6775 Prosperi Drive
    Tinley Park, IL 60447
    Phone: 708-429-1260
    Fax: 708-429-9107
     
     
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  • Workforce Services Division of Will County

    Employment services for individuals, seeking training or support.
    Must test at 7th grade reading and math level to access services.
     

    214 N. Ottawa St.

    Joliet, IL 60432

    Phone: 815-727-4444

    Fax:     815-727-1276

     
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Health

  • All Kids Program

    Complete healthcare program available to children age 18 or younger. All Kids is based on family income and can pay for doctors visits, hospital visits, dental care, vision care, prescription drugs, medical equipment, mental health services and more.
     
    Phone: 866-ALL-KIDS (1-866-255-5437)
    TTY: 877-204-1012
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  • The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center

    This is a free service for families of children and youth with special needs, providing referrals, trainings, and linkages.
     

    20901 LaGrange Rd., Suite #209
    Frankfort, IL 60423

    Phone: 815-464-8247
    Toll Free: 866-931-1110
    Fax: 708-206-1171
    Illinois Relay: Dial 711

    E-mail: familytofamily@thearcofil.org

     
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  • Hispanic Outreach Rehabilitation Program (HORP)

    Services include information and referral services, employment assitance, home services and advocacy and support. Services are for Hispanic/Latino individuals with disabilities between 16 and 59 years of age.
     
    Marina Marquez
    309 N. Easter Ave.
    Joliet, IL 60432
    Phone: 815-727-3683
    Fax: 815-727-9459
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  • Illinois Department of Human Services Home Services

    Assessment and reassessment for home service programs. Provide services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain in their homes and be as independent as possible.
     
    1617 W. Jefferson Street
    Joliet, IL 60435
    Phone: 815 730-4200
    Fax: 815 730-4224
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  • National Center on Physical Activity and Disability

    This site provides information and resources that can enable people with disabilities to become as physically active as they choose to be.
     
    1640 W. Roosevelt
    Chicago, IL 60608-6904
    Phone: 800-900-8086 (voice/TTY)
    Fax: 312-355-4058
    Email: ncpad@uic.edu
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  • University of Illinois at Chicago; Division of Specialized Care for Children

    Serving children with special health care needs.
     
    Chicago Administrative Office
    1919 W. Taylor Street
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Phone: 312-996-6380
    800-322-DSCC(3722).
    Fax 217- 793-0773
    Email: dscc@uic.edu
     
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  • Will County Health Department

    Provides comprehensive public health programs and primary health care and dental services for medically under-served residents.
     
    Main Office
    501 Ella Avenue
    Joliet, IL 60433
    Phone: 815-727-8480
    Fax: 815-725-8484
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Hispanic

  • Hispanic Outreach Rehabilitation Program (HORP)

    Services include information and referral services, employment assitance, home services and advocacy and support. Services are for Hispanic/Latino individuals with disabilities between 16 and 59 years of age.

    Marina Marquez

    309 N. Easter Ave.

    Joliet, IL 60432

    Phone: 815-727-3683

    Fax:      815-727-9459

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Recreation

  • Joliet/Bolingbrook Special Rec. Assoc. (JBSRA)

    Recreational programs for special needs individuals of all ages. An extension of the Bolingbrook Park District.
    Bolingbrook Park District
    To serve the community & enhance quality of life by providing opportunities that enhance an individual's spiritual, mental, physical, & emotional well being.
     
    Therapeutic Recreation Supervisors
    230 E. Briarcliff,
    Bolingbrook IL 60440
    Phone: 630-739-2114
    TTY: (630) 739-2287
     
     
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  • Lockport Township Park District

    Lockport Township Park District has an array of recreational opportunities available, meeting the recreational needs of residents.
     
    1911 S. Lawrence Ave.
    Lockport, IL 60441
    and
    1610 Plainfield Road
    Crest Hill, IL 60435
    Phone: 815-838-1183
     
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  • Plainfield Park District

    Plainfield Park District provides recreational opportunities for all residents, as well as offers diversified programs and activities that provide personal enjoyment, contribute to a sense of self-fulfillment, and enhance the quality of life of its residents.
     
    23729 W. Ottawa St.
    Plainfield, IL 60544
    Phone: 815-436-8812
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  • Special Rec. of Joliet and Channahon (SJRC)

    Recreational programs for special needs individuals of all ages. Extension of the Park Districts of Joliet and Channahon.
    Provides programs through reciprocity with Joliet Special Recreation. Students from Plainfield receive 70% fee reimbursement.
     
    3000 W. Jefferson Street
    Joliet, IL 6
    Phone: 815 436-8612
    Fax: 741-7275
     
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  • Tri County Special Recreation

    To serve the community & enhance quality of life by providing opportunities that enhance an individual's spiritual, mental, physical, & emotional well being.
     
    201 Normantown Road
    Suite LL East
    Romeoville, IL 60441
    Phone: 815-407-1819
    Fax: 815-407-1829
     
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Residential

  • Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center (Joliet Service)

    Assists family and youth in crisis. (Housing, Relationships, Homeless Youth, Youth Needing Family Intervention, Counseling)
     
    409 West Jefferson Street
    Joliet, IL 60435
    Phone: 815-722-1808
     
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  • Beverly Farm Foundation, Inc.

    Private, not-for-profit residential and training center for people age 18 or older with developmental disabilities, physical, health and behavioral challenges.
     
    6301 Humbert Road
    Godfrey, IL 62035
    Phone: 618-466-0367
    Fax: 618-466-3642
     
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  • Catholic Charities Daybreak Center – Homeless Shelter

    Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Also provides transitional housing for homeless female head of households.
     
    611 East Cass St.
    Joliet, IL 60432
    Phone: 815-774-4663 ext. 206
     
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  • Community Living (Narvick House)

    Provides support and guidance to adults in cooking, budgeting, banking, shopping, other daily living activities, and community integration. The goal of this program is to obtain independent living skills.

    1015 Oriole Drive

    Morris, IL 60450

     

    815-942-6702

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  • Cornerstone Services, Inc.

    Provides residential assistance to persons with DHS approval and funding. Person must have documented developmental disability
     

    2174 Oneida

      Joliet IL. 60435

      815-727-6665

      Contact:Natalie Edy

      Phone: 815-727-6694

    Fax:     815-727-6661

     
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  • Easter Seals

    Provides residential assistance to persons with DHS approval and funding. Person must have documented developmental disability
     
    212 Barney Dr.
    Joliet, IL 60435
    Phone: 815-725-2194
    Fax: 815-725-5150
     
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  • Housing Authority of Joliet

    This is a public housing program.
     
    6 S. Broadway
    Joliet, IL 60436
    Phone: 815-727-0611, ext. 100
    Fax: 815-727-2073
     
     
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  • Service Inc. of Will, Grundy and Kankakee Counties

    "Helping people with mental and developmental disabilities access choices for a better life." Provides referral service for residential placement, day programs for adults and youth. Workshops and training. Assistance with Medicaid benefits. Provides IN HOME SUPPORTS also-not just assitance in seeking CILA opportunities-helping families register on P.U.N.S., which is the state wait list.
     
    Intake Coordinator
    Susan Carlson, MSW, LSW-Assoc. Director
    1740 McDonough Street
    Joliet, IL 60436
    Phone: 815-741-0800
    Fax: 815-741-1678
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  • Shady Oaks Camp

    "Helpingpeople with mental and developmental disabilities access choices for a betterlife."  Provides referralservice for residential placement, day programs for adults and youth.  Workshops and training.  Assistance with Medicaid benefits. ProvidesIN HOME SUPPORTS also-not just assistance in seeking CILA opportunities-helpingfamilies register on P.U.N.S., which is the state wait list.

    16300 Parker Rd.

    Homer Glen, IL 60491

     

    708-301-0816

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  • Trinity Services, Inc.

    Provides residential assistance to persons with DHS approval and funding. Person must have documented developmental disability
     

     Trinity Services Inc.

     352 W. Maple Street, Suite C

     New Lenox, IL. 60451

     Contact: Kevin Schaefer

     815-462-3652

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Transportation

  • Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) ADA Paratransit Certification Program

    ADA Paratransit is a shared ride, advanced reservation, origin-to-destination service for persons with disabilities who are unable to use the regular fixed route public transit service because of their disability.
     
    Phone: 312-663-HELP (4357 voice)
    TTY: 312-913-3122
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  • Regional Transportational Authority

    Insures that issues relating to accesibility by those with special needs are addressed. Aids in enabling access via modifications.
     
    Accessibility Specialist
    181 West Madison, Suite 1900
    Chicago Illinois 60602
    Phone: 312 917-0744; TTY 312 917-1338
    Fax: 312 917-0846
     
     
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  • RTA Reduced Fair Program RTA ADA Card

    Reduced Fair Program: For Dial-A-Ride services within our service area which includes Plainfield Township and Joliet Township. ADA Card: For services outside our service area.
     
    Phone: 815 836-7000
    TTY: 312-836-4949
    Toll free: 800-439-2202
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  • Secretary of State Jesse White – Parking Program

    The Parking Program for Persons with Disabilities is a vital program for many Illinois residents with disabilites. This program provides qualifying persons with Disability Liscense Plates or Parking Placard.
     
    License Plates/Placard Unit
    501 S. Second St., Rm. 541
    Springfield, IL 62756
    217-782-2709
    800-252-2904 (V)
    800-261-5280 (TTY)
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Visual/Deaf

  • The Chicago Lighthouse

    Comprehensive program for people who are blind or visually impaired.
     
    Youth Transition Coordinator
    1850 W. Roosevelt Road
    Chicago, IL 60608
    Phone: 312-666-1331 ext.3433
    Fax: 312-243-8359
    TTY: 312-666-8874
     
     
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  • State of Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission

    Provides support system for the Hearing Impaired.
     
    Director
    1630 South Sixth Street
    Springfield Illinois 62703
    Phone: 217 557-4495;
    V/TTY: 877 455-3323
    Fax: 217 577-4492
     
     
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  • Voices of Vision

    Provides books on tape and the equipment to listen to them free of charge for persons with visual deficits or reading disabilities. Requires signed affidavit from Illinois licensed healthcare provider.
     
    127 South First St.
    Geneva, IL 60134
    Phone: 630-208-0398
    Toll Free: 800-227-0625
    Fax: 630-208-0399
     
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