Please find below a list of disability resources and organizations.
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| Access Living Resource FinderUse this new tool to find the latest resources and businesses recommended by Access Living. Read More | May 7th, 2012 |
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| Wise Mind GroupNew therapy group at University of Illinois at Chicago for adults with developmental disabilities Read More | February 15, 2013 |
| Hotter: Health Outcomes Through Treatment Empowerment and Recovery TPAN’s newest program is HOTTER— Healthy Outcomes through Treatment, Empowerment, and Recovery. Read More | February 11, 2013 |
Connect ChicagoConnect Chicago is a loose network of more than 250 places in the city where internet and computer access, digital skills training, and online learning resources are available—for free.Read More
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January 8, 2013 |
Chicago Amplified Access Living is a proud partner of Chicago Amplified, a program of WBEZ that records and makes available audio files of local events. Read More
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July 12, 2012 |
| Chicago Bar FoundationThe Chicago Bar Foundation mobilizes Chicago’s legal community around to ensure that everyone in the Chicago metropolitan area has equal access to justice. Read More | May 23, 2012 |
| JJ’s List Where people with disabilities review businesses and services. This is an online site for individuals to post reviews and read reviews about physical and social access to local and regional companies. Read More | September 14, 2010 |
| The Institute on Disability and Human Development At the University of Illinois at Chicago The Institute on Disability and Human Development (IDHD), a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities Education, Research, and Service (UCEDD) is dedicated to promoting the independence, productivity and inclusion of people with disabilities into all aspects of society. Read More | Oct 7th, 2009 |
| F.R.I.D.A. -- Feminist Response in Disability Activism FRIDA is a Chicago-based feminist disability rights group founded in 2005, in response to a wave of crimes against women with disabilities in Illinois. We are all about taking action and building an international network of like-minded folks who care about feminism and disability rights. Sick and tired of gender-based disability discrimination? Then FRIDA is for you.Read More | September 3, 2009 |
| Beyond DisabilityThe Fe Fe StoriesThe Empowered Fe Fes (slang for female), a group of young women with disabilities, hit the streets of Chicago on a quest to discover the difference between how they see themselves and how others see them.Read More | Jul 24th, 2008 |
| Lawyers’ Committee for Better Housing (LCBH)The Lawyer's Committee for Better Housing promotes the availability of and access to affordable, decent housing, and supports low- and moderate-income households in metropolitan Chicago. Read More |
Jun 19th, 2008 |
| Jane Addams Senior CaucusThe Jane Addams Senior Caucus challenges and transforms social injustices impacting seniors through leadership development, community organizing and grassroots policy advocacy.Read More | Jun 18th, 2008 |
| SEIU Local 880Today more than 75,000 workers across Illinois and Indiana are united in Local 880. We work in the home care and home child care industries caring for seniors, people with disabilities and children.Read More | Jun 18th, 2008 |
| Emergency Back Up Personal Assistant ProgramThis Back Up PA Service was created to address certain emergency personal assistance needs during the hours of 6 a.m. to 12 noon by dispatching a Certified Nursing Assistant to help the consumer with getting out of bed, eating, toileting and a other urgent needs.Read More | Jun 18th, 2008 |
| Anixter Center - Professional Placement ProgramThe mission of Anixter Center is to enhance the ability of individuals living with or at risk of disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in the community. Having merged with three nonprofits (CALOR, Chicago Hearing Society, and the National Lekotek Center), Anixter Center is now the 13th largest nonprofit in Chicago.Read More | Jun 11th, 2008 |
| City of Chicago Office of Workforce DevelopmentThe Mayor's Office of Workforce Development (MOWD) helps Chicago businesses find qualified workers and assists Chicago residents to train for, get, maintain, and advance in their jobs. MOWD works through Mayor Daley’s WorkNet Chicago, its network of over 100 community-based and citywide organizations, to: Read More | Jun 11th, 2008 |
| Disabled Youth Peer Development Initiative (DYPDI)Mayor’s Office for People with DisabilitiesDYPDI encourages independent living, nurtures leadership skills through mentoring and expands the horizons of young people with disabilities.Read More | Jun 11th, 2008 |
| Jewish Vocational Services of Chicago -Disability ProgramJVS provides individualized job development, resume preparation, vocational planning, application procedures, sign language interpreting, job placement and follow-up services.Read More | Jun 11th, 2008 |
| Mayor’s Office for People with DisabilitiesMOPD provides a variety of employment services for people with disabilities and employers including training resources, job search assistance and workshops on disability awareness and workplace accommodations.Read More | Jun 11th, 2008 |
| RIC Career OpportunitiesRehabilitation Institute of Chicago A listing of employment opportunities from RIC, a strong supporter of, and collaborator with Access Living.Read More | Jun 11th, 2008 |
| Broadway Youth Center at the Howard Brown CenterHoward Brown Health CenterThe Broadway Youth Center is a program of Howard Brown and our community partners, offering comprehensive services to all youth, 24 and under. Read More |
May 30th, 2008 |
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| Trust options for the disabledLearn how to earn money while protecting your current disability benefits.Read More | May 30th, 2008 |
| Illinois Department of Human ServicesRehabilitation ServicesThe Illinois Department of Rehabilitation Services works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities.Read More | Jun 11th, 2008 |
| Ability LinksA Job Opportunity Website for Persons with Disabilities and Leading Employers. Read More |
Jun 11th, 2008 |
| Illinois Career Path - disabilities ServicesIllinois CareerPath Institute provides supportive services to students with disabilities in order to enable them become independent and successful in their training and workplace. This is not a free service, but it can be funded by Voc Rehab.Read More | Jun 11th, 2008 |
| Illinois Lifespan - Developmental DisabilitiesIllinois Life Span is the statewide information and advocacy coordination system for people with developmental disabilities.Read More | Jun 11th, 2008 |
| Equip for EqualityAdvancing the Human & Civil Rights of People with Disabilities in Illinois An independent, private, not-for-profit organization designated by the governor in 1985 to implement the federally mandated Protection and Advocacy (P&A) System in Illinois.Read More | Jun 18th, 2008 |
| Illinois Alliance for Retired PersonsThe mission of the Alliance for Retired Americans is to ensure social and economic justice and full civil rights for all citizens so that they may enjoy lives of dignity, personal and family fulfillment and security.Read More | Jun 18th, 2008 |
| Illinois Department of Rehab Services (DORS)Illinois Department of Human ServicesDHS's Division of Rehabilitation Services is the state's lead agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities. Read More |
Jun 18th, 2008 |
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| Health Insurance Market Place -- Spread Word about Health Exchanges Starting in 2014, there’ll be a new way for people to buy health insurance. As you know, the Affordable Care Act created unprecedented opportunities for millions of Americans to access health insurance. This includes establishing the Health Insurance Marketplace, sometimes called “Exchanges.” Read More | February 5, 2013 |
| Ticket to WorkThe Ticket to Work and Self-Sufficiency Program is an employment program for people with disabilities who are interested in going to work.Read More | Nov 6th, 2008 |
| Social SecurityThe Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities.Read More | Nov 6th, 2008 |
| Illinois Department of Vocational RehabilitationThe Illinois Department of Vocational Rehabilitation assists people find a job or get ready to go to work and makes sure that people have the supports they need to stay on the job. The site says that we still need information for links to Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities and to Equip for Equality on the CED Team. That can be the same link information used in the referral directory. Read More |
Nov 6th, 2008 |
| The National Council on DisabilityNCD is an independent federal agency and is composed of 15 members appointed by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate. It provides advice to the President, Congress, and executive branch agencies to promote policies, programs, practices, and procedures that guarantee equal opportunity for all individuals with disabilities.Read More | Nov 3rd, 2008 |
| The National Council on Independent LivingNCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities through consumer-driven advocacy. NCIL envisions a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully.Read More | Nov 3rd, 2008 |
| The National Organization on DisabilityThe National Organization on Disability expands the participation and contribution of America’s 54 million men, women and children with disabilities in all aspects of life.Read More | Nov 3rd, 2008 |
| The Illinois Network of Centers for Independent LivingThe Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living, the statewide association representing the 23 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Illinois. INCIL is an authoritative source of information about the accomplishments and needs of Illinois CILs and about issues most critical to promote independent living for all persons with disabilities.Read More | Nov 3rd, 2008 |
| The American Association of People with Disabilities(AAPD)AAPD organizes the disability community to be a powerful force for change – politically, socially, and economically – and recognizes the value of working in broad coalitions to foster unity, leadership, and impact.Read More | Nov 3rd, 2008 |
| Get Organized NowThis website offers many tips and ideas to help you organize your home, organize your office and organize your life!Read More | Jun 11th, 2008 |
| UMKC Institute for Human DevelopmentGuide to real person centered planningPerson-Centered Planning empowers people with disabilities by focusing on the desires and abilities of the individual.Read More | Jun 11th, 2008 |
| Marriot Foundation - Bridges to Work job training programBridges develops and supports mutually beneficial job placements to meet the workforce needs of local employers and the vocational goals of young people.Read More | Jun 11th, 2008 |
| National Teen Dating Abuse Hotlineloveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline is a national resource that can be accessed by phone or the internet. The Helpline and loveisrespect.org offer real-time one-on-one support from trained Peer Advocates. The National Domestic Violence Hotline operates loveisrespect, National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline from their call center in Austin, TX.Read More | May 30th, 2008 |
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| The United States International Council on DisabilitiesThe United States International Council on Disabilities (USICD) is a federation of US-based non-governmental organizations, federal agencies and individuals committed to advocacy and action on behalf of the global disability rights agenda.Read More | Nov 3rd, 2008 |
| Rehabilitation InternationalRI is a global and diverse organization bringing together expertise from different sectors in the disability field, advancing and implementing the rights and inclusion of persons with disabilities.Read More | Nov 3rd, 2008 |
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