Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
We connect people with disabilities to services to increase their independence
As a delegate agency of the Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), our community supports coordinators work with consumers to evaluate their current level of independence and determine what tools and supports they need to increase it.
Who is this program for?
The program is open to people with disabilities who:
- Reside in the city of Chicago
- Are qualified Chicagoans with disabilities ages 18 to 59
- Are not currently receiving services from the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)
What supports options are offered?
- Assistive technology: To perform tasks related to day-to-day living (e.g., mobility devices, accessible kitchen gadgets, reachers, and shower chairs).
- Home-delivered meals
- Personal Assistance Program. Qualified Chicagoans with disabilities ages 18 to 59 who need assistance with activities of daily living may receive in-home services through the Personal Assistance Program. Approved participants may receive up to six (6) hours of in-home assistance each week, based on individual need and program eligibility. Services may include:
- Personal care, such as hygiene and grooming; light housekeeping, such as laundry, washing dishes, mopping, and sweeping; meal preparation; grocery shopping; assistance with money management, such as budgeting and paying bills; and other activities of daily living.
How to join
If you are interested in learning more and would like to begin the process, contact Access Living at 312-640-2100. If eligible, Access Living will schedule an in-home assessment and determine the appropriate level of services.