Comprehensive Programming and Service Agencies
for
Individuals with Disabilities
Access Living
115 W. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60654
(Phone) 312-640-2100
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Access Living Programs offer these core services: Information and referral, Advocacy, Independent Living Skills, Transition, and Peer Counseling.
Anixter Center
6610 N. Clark St.
Chicago, IL 60626
(Phone) 773-973-7900, ext. 232
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Anixter Center provides several services including: housing and residential, employment and vocational, community and day rehabilitation, behavioral health, literacy, education, and professional training.
The Arc of Illinois
20901 LaGrange Road, Suite 209
Frankfort, IL 60423
(Phone) 815-464-1832
Website:
The Arc connects individuals with disabilities and family members with several programs in the area.
Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU)
8765 W. Higgins Road, Suite 300
Chicago, Illinois 60631
(phone) 773-867-4000
(fax) 773-867-6904
Website:
Provides services for people who are coping with long and short-term disabling conditions. Serves as the Pre-Admission Screener (PAS) /Intermediate Service Coordination (ISC) Agency for students who qualify for the PUNS program.
CAU works with students who live north of Roosevelt Road.
ISC Agency Contact Information:
Juan Aponte-japonte@cau.org and Stephen Joseph- sjoseph@cau.org/ 773-867-4000
Community Service Options (CSO)
6845 S. Western Avenue Chicago, IL 60636
(Phone) 773-471-4700
(Fax) 773- 471-4770
Website:
Provides services for people who are coping with long and short-term disabling conditions. Serves as the Pre-Admission Screener (PAS)/ Intermediate Service Coordination (ISC) Agency for students who qualify for the PUNS program.
CSO works with students who live south of Roosevelt Road.
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Several locations – See the website for the office nearest your school.
(Phone) 800-843-6154
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DRS Vocational Rehabilitation helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. DRS can provide services for adults with disabilities up until an adult is 65 years of age.
El Valor
1850 W. 21st Street
Chicago, IL 60608
(Phone) 312-666-4511
(Fax) 312- 666-6677
Website:
El Valor is committed to assisting and supporting people with disabilities through programs that emphasize personal choice, employment, inclusion, enrichment, and leadership. Services include: accessible technology, employment, developmental training, residential community housing, home-based care, respite, and case management.
Envision Unlimited
8 S. Michigan Avenue, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60603
(Phone) 312-346-6230
(Fax) 312- 346-2218
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Envision Unlimited provides individualized services in the areas of: day programming, employment, and community living.
I.C.R.E- Roosevelt
1950 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, Illinois 60608
(Phone) 312-433-3100
(Fax) 312-433-3254
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The ICRE-Roosevelt STEPS to Successful Living is a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary transition program for individuals with severe physical challenges, which leads to successful living in the community of their choice.
Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
121 N. LaSalle Street, Room 104
Chicago, IL 60602
(Phone) 312-744-7050
(Fax) 312-744-3314
Website:
www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/mopd.html
MOPD promotes total access, full participation and equal opportunity for people with disabilities of all ages in all aspects of life. Services include: employment, benefits specialists, transportation/parking, emergency preparedness, and youth services.
Metropolitan Family Services
235 E. 103rd Street
Chicago, Illinois 60628
(Phone) 773-371-3600
3843 W. 63rd Street
Chicago, Illinois 60629
(Phone) 773-884-3310
3249 N. Central Avenue
Chicago, Illinois 60634
(Phone) 773-371-3700
3062 E. 91st Street
Chicago, Illinois 60617
(Phone) 773-371-2900
Website:
Metropolitan Family Services supports economic stability, education, emotional wellness, and empowerment for people with disabilities.
Misericordia (Catholic Charities)
6300 N. Ridge
Chicago, IL 60660
(Phone) 773-973-6300
(Fax) 773-973-5214
Website:
Misericordia provides services including: health & wellness programs, employment services, and residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Thresholds
4101 N. Ravenswood Ave. Chicago IL 60613
(Phone) 773-572-5500
Website:
**Direct Email Contact: Terranique Anderson-Jones/ Terranique.Anderson-Jones@thresholds.org
Thresholds provides healthcare, housing, and hope for thousands of persons with mental illnesses and substance use disorders in Illinois each year. Through care, employment, advocacy, and housing, Thresholds assists and inspires people with mental illnesses to reclaim their lives.