Disability Resources

Transportation & Travel

Anixter Center

2032 N. Clybourn Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 929-8200 Note: Services suburbs Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Emergency, Homemaker, Housing, Information and Referral, Transportation, Vocational guidance for disabled

Chicago Disability Transit

230 E. Ohio Street, Suite 101 Chicago, IL 60611 Reservations: (312) 738-1000 Direct Line: (630) 653-9815 Cell Phone: (708) 710-2770 Fax: (630) 653-5591 Email: MichelleRTC@aol.com

CTA Paratransit Operations

Phone: (312) 663-4357 Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am until 4:30 pm

New Horizons

400 Seventh Street, SW, #4107 Washington, DC 20590 202-366-2220 Services: One of the most important sources for anyone flying with a disability, where you get the information for the "AirTraveler with a Disability," a booklet published by the United States Department of Transportation.

Pace Passenger Services

847.364.7223 Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm

RTA ADA Paratransit Certification

Phone: 312.917.4357 TTY: 312.917.1338 Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm

RTA Travel Information

Phone: 847.836.7000 TTY: 847.836.4949 Services: For information on using CTA and Pace buses, CTA "L" trains or Metra trains.

Statewide Free Bus, Train Services Expand To Citizens With Disabilities

Website: 
http://www.cbrx.il.gov
Type of Disability Resource: 
Advocacy & Assistance
Senior Services
Transportation and Travel
Contact Information & Description: 

Taina I. Rodriguez
Constituent Advocate
Office of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky IL-09
5533 N. Broadway Suite 2
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 773.506.7100
Fax: 773.506.9202

Email: Taina.rodriguez@mail.house.gov

To apply for Circuit Breaker program or receive more information:

Phone: 800.624.2459

Website: http://www.illinois.gov/transit/

or http://www.cbrx.il.gov.

 

Governor Blagojevich expands Free Rides program to include people with
disabilities. Beginning October 24, tstate-wide transit systems
are required to provide free rides to people with disabilities who
meet the income ceilings of the State's Circuit Breaker program.

 

Circuit Breaker annual household income limits are as follows:
* $22,218 for a household of 1
* $29,480 for a household of 2
* $36,740 for a household of 3

 

 

Statewide Free Bus, Train Services Expand To Citizens With Disabilities

Website: 
http://www.cbrx.il.gov/
Type of Disability Resource: 
Advocacy & Assistance
Senior Services
Transportation and Travel
Contact Information & Description: 

Taina I. Rodriguez
Constituent Advocate
Office of Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky IL-09
5533 N. Broadway Suite 2
Chicago, IL 60640
Phone: 773.506.7100
Fax: 773.506.9202

Email: Taina.rodriguez@mail.house.gov

To apply for Circuit Breaker program or receive more information:

Phone: 800.624.2459

Website: http://www.illinois.gov/transit/

or http://www.cbrx.il.gov.

 

Governor Blagojevich expands Free Rides program to include people with
disabilities. Beginning October 24, tstate-wide transit systems
are required to provide free rides to people with disabilities who
meet the income ceilings of the State's Circuit Breaker program.

 

Circuit Breaker annual household income limits are as follows:
* $22,218 for a household of 1
* $29,480 for a household of 2
* $36,740 for a household of 3

 

 

Wheelchairs on the Go

14074 Egret Lane Clearwater, FL 33762 Email: info@wheelchairsonthego.com Services: cooperative of books, videos, and magazines for persons with physical disabilities and their families, friends and caretakers.

Tourette Syndrome

Tourette Syndrome Association

800 Roosevelt Rd., Building A, Suite 10 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 Phone: 630.790.8083 Toll Free for Illinois Residents: 877.TSA.IL55

Hearing Impaired

Catholic Office of the Deaf

640 N. LaSalle, Ste. 390 Chicago, IL 60610-4356 (312) 655-7899 TTY: (312) 751-8368/VP Notes: Contact for Catholic deaf services, others also accepted. Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Information and Referral

Center on Deafness

3444 Dundee Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062-2201 (847) 559-0110 TTY: (847) 559-9493 Notes: Sign language classes Services: Counseling, Educational, Housing, Information and Referral, Mental Health, Medical/Nursing (in residences) Recreational, Vocational

Congregation Bene Shalom of the Hebrew Association of the Deaf

4435 Oakton St. Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 677-3330 Services: Religious (signed services)

Evanston-Skokie Valley Senior Services

840 Dodge Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 864-3721 Notes: Hearing tests and hearing aids for low-income clients. Service to Evanston, Niles, Skokie, and Morton Grove only.

Illinois School for the Deaf

125 Webster Jacksonville, IL 62650 (217) 479-4200 Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Information & Referral, Recreational, Vocational

Sertoma Speech and Hearing Center

10409 S. Roberts Rd.
Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 599-9500

Notes: Serves all ages with hearing impairments

Services: Education, Speech (evaluation and therapy programs)

Emergency Services

Anixter Center

2032 N. Clybourn Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 929-8200 Note: Services suburbs Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Emergency, Homemaker, Housing, Information and Referral, Transportation, Vocational guidance for disabled

Medic Alert Foundation International

2323 Colorado Avenue Turlock, CA 95382 (888) 633-42988 Notes: Bracelet with medical info and emergency number Services: Emergency (bracelet or necklace that alerts medical personnel to the presence of medical condition affecting treatment)

Rush North Shore Medical Center

9600 Gross Point Road Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 677-9600 Services: Medical and Nursing

YWCA Evanston/North Shore

1215 Church St.
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-8445
Fax: (847) 864-8498

Notes: Pool, chair lift, special club for developmentally disabled, adults emergency shelter

Services: Recreational

Dyslexia

International Dyslexia Association - Illinois Branch

751 Roosevelt Road, Suite 116 Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 469-6900 Email: info@readibida.org

Down Syndrome

National Association for Down Syndrome

P.O. Box 206
Wilmette IL, 60091
(630) 325-9112

Services: Counseling/Support Groups, Information & Referral

Diabetes

American Diabetes Association/Northern Illinois Area

30 North Michigan Suite 2015 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 346-1805 (888) 342-2383 Fax: (312) 346-5342 Services: Educational, Information and Referral and Research

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

500 N. Dearborn, Suite 305 Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 670-0313 Notes: Fund raising, family network for support Services: Educational, Information & Referral

Dental Services

Illinois Foundation of Dentistry for the Homebound & Handicapped

Type of Disability Resource: 
Dental Services
Home Services
Contact Information & Description: 
Contact: Boris Trukman Phone: 312.440.8976 The Dentistry Foundation provides a full range of dental services for the homebound and handicapped. These include fillings, cleanings, bridges, crowns and dentures. Fees are determined using a sliding scale. Portable equipment enables us to serve this special group of patients. Call for an appointment.

Illinois Foundation of Dentistry for the Homebound and Handicapped

Boris Trukman (312) 440-8976 The Dentistry Foundation provides a full range of dental services for the homebound and handicapped. These include fillings, cleaning, bridges, crowns, and dentures. Fees are determined using a sliding scale. Portable equipment enables us to serve this special group of patients. Call for an appointment

Developmentally Disabled

Avenues to Independence (Sheltered Workshop)

444 Mercantile Court Wheeling, IL 60090 (847) 541-5250 Fax: (847) 541-5185 Days/Hours: M-F/8am - 4:30pm Population Served: Adults (18+) with developmental disabilities and physically disabled Services: Counseling, Vocational training, Job placement, and Residential services.

Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago

14 E. Jackson Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 939-5115 Notes: Services for individuals with disabilities. Fundraising for day school. Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Equipment, Information and Referral, Medical/Nursing, Recreational, Vocational, therapeutic day school for autism.

High Five Center

PO Box 1042 Morton Grove, IL 60053 (847) 630-4312 Fax: (847) 966-0395 Notes: Activities and services for adults with brain injuries , including crafts, cards and board games, current events discussions, exercise, field trips, hot lunch, and group and one-on-one interactions and socialization. Services: Activities and services for adults with brain injuries, Advocacy

Orchard Village

7670 Marmora Manor
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 967-1800

Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Emergency (for residents), Financial, Homemaker, Housing, Information & Referral, Legal Aid (for residents), Medical/Nursing, Recreational, Transportation, Vocational (not limited to Orchard Village residents)

Resources for Community Living

4300 Lincoln Avenue, Suite K Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (847) 701-1554 TDD: (847) 701-0554 Fax: (847) 701-1560 Email: rescoliv@aol.com Services: Housing, Rent Subsidies, Support Services, Social Activities

SHORE Community Services

4232 Dempster
Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982-2030

Services: Advocacy, services for Developmentally Disabled, Educational, Housing, Information & Referral, Medical/Nursing, Recreational, Transportation, Vocational, Early Intervention

The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center

18207 Dixie Highway, Suite A Homewood, IL 60430 Phone: (708) 560-6703 Toll Free: (866) 931-1110 Fax: (708) 206-1171 E-mail:familytofamily@thearcofil.org Services: Information and referral services, Health-related training opportunities for families, youth, and professional helpers (providers), specialized training for parent leaders and organizations, linkages to local, regional, statewide, and national partners.

Cancer

America Brain Tumor Association

2720 River Rd. Ste.146 Des Plaines, IL 60018 (847) 827-9910 (800) 886-2282 Fax: (847) 827-9918 Days/Hours: M-F/8:30AM - 5:00PM Services: Provides free information to patients and family members so that they have a better understanding of brain tumors and their treatments.

American Cancer Society (North Shore Unit)

820 Davis Suite 400 Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 328-5147 Fax: (847) 570-6043 24 hour line: 1-800-ACS-2345 Days/Hours: M-F/9AM-5PM Services: Aid cancer survivors with following services: Educational, Equipment, Information and Referral, Transportation

Cerebral Palsy

Resources for Community Living For Adults With Developmental Disabilities

4300 Lincoln Avenue, Suite K Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (847) 701-1554 TDD: (847) 701-1556 Fax: (847) 701-1560 Email: rescoliv@aol.com Services: Housing, Rent Subsidies, Support Services, Social Activities, Vocational

United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago

547 W. Jackson Boulevard, Suite 225 Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 765-0419 Fax:(312) 763-0503 Services: Adult day program, recreation, employment, services for individuals with disabilities, information and referral

Children's Services

Child & Family Connections: Early Intervention

1835 West Central Road Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847) 385-5070 (800) 585-1953 Services: Counseling, Information and Referral, Developmental Screening and Evaluations for children under 36 months, Medical, Vision, and Nutrition Services, Assistive technology and devices, Audiology, Speech therapy, Service coordination.

Children's Memorial Hospital

2300 Children's Plaza (Fullerton & Halsted) Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 880-4000 Services: Counseling, Emergency, Information and Referral, Medical/Nursing, other addresses and other services can be obtained from this service.

Come On In!

Skokie Public Library
5215 W. Oakton St.
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 324-3149

Services: Specialized library services, programs, and resources for children with special needs and for the families, peers, and professionals who care about them.

Institute for Psychoanalysis

122 S. Michigan Ave., Suite 1300 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 922-7474 Notes: Children's grief center, stuttering Services: Counseling, Information & Referral

Shriners Hospital for Children

2211 N. Oak Park Ave. Chicago, IL 60707 (773) 622-5400 Services: Counseling, Educational, Information & Referral, Medical/Nursing (physical rehabilitation), Recreational

STARNET Region II

2626 S. Clearbrook Dr. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (224) 366-8579 Notes: Promotes and supports a comprehensive family-centered service system for young children with disabilities, their families, educators, and community service providers Services: In-service opportunities for parents, educators, and others through conferences, workshops and training sessions

The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center

18207 Dixie Highway, Suite A Homewood, IL 60430 Phone: (708) 560-6703 Toll Free: (866) 931-1110 Fax: (708) 206-1171 E-mail:familytofamily@thearcofil.org Services: Information and referral services, health-related training opportunities, specialized training for parent leaders, linkages to local, regional, statewide, and national partners

Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Greater Illinois Chapter

150 N. Michigan Suite 400 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 236-4491 (800) 824-5064 (outside Illinois) Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Fund Raising, Information and Referral, Recreational

Education

Anixter Center

2032 N. Clybourn Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 929-8200 Note: Services suburbs Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Emergency, Homemaker, Housing, Information and Referral, Transportation, Vocational guidance for disabled

Clearbrook Center for the Handicapped

3201 W. Campbell St. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (847) 255-0120 Notes: Active treatment so handicapped can get back into the community Services: Counseling, Educational, Housing, and Vocational

Designs for Change

814 S.Western Avenue Suite 950 Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 236-7252

Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago

14 E. Jackson Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 939-5115 Notes: Services for individuals with disabilities. Fundraising for day school.

Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt (ICRE-R)

1950 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 433-3126

Note: Serves all north side and suburbs

Services: Educational, Recreational, Vocational

Philip J. Rock School and Service Center

818 DuPage Blvd. Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 790-2474 Services: Educational, Housing, Medical/Nursing, Recreational, Vocational for deaf blind children ages three to twenty-one

Skokie Department of Human Services

5120 Galitz Street
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 933-8208

Skokie Public Library/Skokie Accessible Library Services (SALS)

5215 Oakton Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 324-3163 Services: Educational, Equipment, Information and Referral, Recreational, Vocational

Anorexia Nervosa

National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders (ANAD)

P.O. Box 7 Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 831-3438 Notes: support groups; information and referral for therapists and treatment facilities Services: Advocacy, Counseling/Support Groups, Educational, Prevention, Information & Referral/Hotline. All services are free.

Blind or Visually Impaired

America Foundation for the Blind

11 Penn Plaza, Ste. 300 New York, NY 10001 1-800-232-5463

Blind Service Association, Inc.

17 N State Street Suite 1050 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 236-0808 Services: Assistance (One-to-one reading, tape recording), Information and Referral, Support Groups, Youth Summer Camps, Senior Program

Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic - Illinois Unit

18 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 806 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 236-8715 (312) 236-8716 Notes: Textbooks for kindergarten to post graduate work Services: Educational (provide tape recorded transcriptions of textbooks and career materials)

Clear Vision Midwest

P.O. Box 184 Plymouth, WI 53073 (800) 261-1212 Email: deborahk@excel.net Services: To visually impaired as needed.

CRIS Radio

The Chicago Lighthouse 1850 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 666-1331 Fax: (312) 243-8539 FTY: (312) 666-8874 Services: Chicago's only radio reading service for the blind and physically handicapped. Broadcasting on a sub-carrier channel of WBEZ-FM, CRIS utilizes hundreds of volunteers to provide verbatim readings of the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and many other newspapers and magazines.

Department of Veterans Affairs Hines Hospital

P.O. Box 5000 11 CV Hines, IL 60141 (708) 202-2351 Email: barbara.hunt@med.va.gov Services: Rehabilitation program for blind veterans.

Dr. James Bechtold (optometrist)

(708) 386-0885 Services: Provides services for group homes with residents who are unable to travel. Serves all of Chicago and its suburbs.

Eye Can See Clearly, Inc.

Two Locations: 1971 N. Second Street Highland Park, IL 60035 847-612-9094 9630 N. Kenton Skokie, IL 60076 847-612-9094 Services: The mission of Eye Can See Clearly, Inc. is to provide the visually impaired customer with aids which will enhance their daily life and provide them with the means to enable and maintain their maximum level of independence.

EyeCare America Senior Eye Care Program

(800) 222-3937 Days/Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week Services: Will match all U.S. citizens or legal residents 65 and over who have not seen an ophthalmologist in the last three years with one in their geographic area. Will provide an eye examination and one-year treatment for any condition diagnosed.

Friedman Place Residence for Blind and Visually Impaired Adults

5527 N. Maplewood Chicago, IL 60625 (773)989-9800 Services: Counseling, Housing (sheltered care home), Information and Referral, Recreational

Guiding Eyes for the Blind

611 Granite Springs Rd. Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 (800) 942-0149 Email: bbarnes@guidingeyes.org Services: Trains guide dogs for people who are legally blind.

Guild for the Blind

180 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1700 Chicago, IL 60601 (312) 236-8569 Services: Counseling, Equipment, Information & Referral, Vocational Training. Workshop for people who are new to vision loss. Free newsletter.

IL DHS, ICRE-Wood

1151 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 633-3547 Program Director: Georlene Adams Services: Rehabilitation and adjustment program for blind and low vision.

Lighthouse International

111 E. 59th Street New York, NY 10022 (800) 829-0500

National Association for Visually Handicapped

22 W. 21st Street New York, NY 10010 (888) 205-5951

National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

4701 N. Sacramento Chicago, IL (773) 506-8580 Services: Advocacy, Educational, Information & Referral (Offers Newsline for those who can't read newsprint.)

Phillips Magnification

P.O.Box: 438319 Chicago, IL 60643 Tom Phillips (800) 982-0226 (773) 881-8581 Services: Sell low vision products.

Readers Digest

Ask for Large Print Dept. (800) 807-2780

Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic

180 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 620 Chicago, IL 60603 Janet Milkovich (312) 236-8715 Services: Recorded textbooks

Robert's Reading Systems, Inc.

3736 W. North Shore Ave. Lincolnwood, IL 60712 Bob Schwartz (847) 679-8568 Email:chicagobob1@hotmail.com Services: Sells low vision products.

Social Security Administration

7440 Providence Dr. Woodridge, IL 60517 (630) 852-2831 Services: Benefits available through Social Security

The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

1850 West Roosevelt Road Chicago, IL 60608 (312) 666-1331 TTY(312) 666-8874 Days/Hours: M-F/8:45AM - 5:00PM Services: Clinical, Educational, Social, Vocational

The Hadley School for the Blind

700 Elm St. Winnetka, IL 60093 (847) 446-8111 (800) 323-4238 Age: Serves ages 14 on up. Notes: Home study nationwide, family advice program, have professional program for people who work with visually impaired, and also have courses to help visually disabled adults.

University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Eye Center

1855 W. Taylor St., Ste 250 Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 996-8937 (312) 996-6500 (for specific information) Services: Medical/Nursing for eyes

Voices of Vision Talking Book Center

DuPage Library System 127 S. First St. Geneva, IL 60134 (800) 227-0625 (630) 208-0398 Email: kodean@dupagels.lib.il.us Email: vovinfo@dupagels.lib.il.us Contact: Karen Odean Services: Fiction and Nonfiction books for visually disabled and physically impaired, loan of books on tape and descriptive videos, also Braille.

Advocacy & Assistance

Family Resource Center on Disabilities

20 E. Jackson St. Room 300 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 939-3513 Services: Advocacy, Information and Referral, Publications, Train parents

The Council for Disability Rights

30 E. Adams, Suite #1130

Chicago, IL 60603

Phone: (312) 444-9484

TDD: (312) 444-1967

Fax: (312) 444-1977

 

Email:cdr@disabilityrights.org

Anixter Center

2032 N. Clybourn Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 929-8200 Note: Services suburbs Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Emergency, Homemaker, Housing, Information and Referral, Transportation, Vocational guidance for disabled

Avenues to Independence (Administrative Offices)

515 Busse Hwy. Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318-0870 Days/Hours: M-F/8AM-4:30PM Population Served: Adults (18+over) with developmental disabilities and physically disabled Services: Counseling, Vocational training, Job placement, and Residential services

Bureau of Disability Determination Services

Ann P. Robert Deputy Director, Bureau of Disability Determination Services Department of Human Services PO Box 19250 Springfield, IL 62794-9250 Phone: 1-800-225-3607 Services: Mainly for SSI.

Clearbrook Center for the Handicapped

3201 W. Campbell St. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (847) 255-0120 Notes: Active treatment so handicapped can get back into the community Services: Counseling, Educational, Housing, and Vocational

Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois

300 East Monroe St, Ste 100 Springfield, IL 62701 (217) 522-7016 Services: Advocacy, Information and Referral

Conquerors Gym and Swim Program

30 E. Adams, Suite #1130
Chicago, IL 60603
Phone: (312) 444-9484
TDD: (312) 444-1967

Fax: (312) 444-1977

Email: cdr@disabilityrights.org

Services: On national, state, and local levels, the Council for Disability Rights advances the rights of people with disabilities. The Council promotes public policy and legislation, public awareness through education, and provides information and referral services.

Council for Jewish Elderly/CJE SeniorLife

Horwich Center 3003 W. Touhy Chicago, IL 60645 (773) 508-1694 Contact: Roseann Corcoran

Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago

14 E. Jackson Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 939-5115 Notes: Services for individuals with disabilities. Fundraising for day school.

Glenkirk

3504 Commercial Ave Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 272-5111 Services: Advocacy, Educational, Housing, Vocational for Developmentally Disabled.

Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS) Camp Red Leaf

P.O. Box 297 Ingleside, IL 60041 (847) 740-5010 Contact: Tony Warner (camp director) Days/Hours: M-F/9am-5pm Services: Residential/Summer Camp for disabled children and adults, also offers respite care

Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation (M-NASR)

6820 W. Dempster Street Morton Grove, IL 60053 (847) 966-5522 Services: Advocacy, Counseling (leisure), Equipment (adaptive), Financial, Information & Referral, Recreational, Transportation (for programs)

March of Dimes

111 W. Jackson, 22nd Floor Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 435-4007 Services: Information & Referral

Misericordia Home - Heart of Mercy Village

6300 N. Ridge Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 973-6300 Contact: Mary Pat O'Brien Services: Educational, Housing, Medical/Nursing, Recreational, Vocational

Northwestern University Learning Disabilities Clinic

2240 Campus Drive Evanston, IL 60208 (847) 491-3184 Services: Educational (diagnostic)

Oakton Community College Assist Committee

1600 E. Golf Road
Des Plaines, Il 60016
(847) 635-1759

Services: Counseling, Educational, Equipment (for classroom accommodation), Information and Referral, Vocational, Services for Students with Disabilities

Ray Graham Association

2801 Finley Rd. Downers Grove, IL 60575 (630) 620-2222 Services: Barb Camp, Counseling, Educational, Housing, Recreational, Transportation, Vocational

Rice Child and Family Center

1101 Washington St. Evanston, IL (847) 866-3800 Residential Facility only. Call for further information.

Skokie Department of Human Services

5120 Galitz Street
Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 933-8208

YWCA Evanston/North Shore

1215 Church St. Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 864-8445 Fax: (847) 864-8498 Notes: Pool, chair lift, special club for developmentally disabled, emergency shelter Services: Recreational

Amputees

Miracle on Wheels

3891 State St. Suite 104 Santa Barbara, CA 93105 (800) 749-8778 Services: Makes available Power Wheelchairs at no-cost to non-ambulatory Senior Citizens who qualify. Services are national.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Foundation

5550 W. Touhy Ave, Ste. 302 Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 679-3311 Services: Counseling/Support Groups, Educational, Information & Referral

Assistive Animals

Rainbow Assisted Therapy, Inc.

(773) 283-1129 Notes: Volunteer organization dedicated to promoting animals that help people, especially children, with improving health, independence and quality of life. Each certified Rainbow dog is specially trained, handled by and belongs to a Rainbow member.

Abuse - Sexual

U.S. Veteran's Center

155 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-3225 Notes: counsels Vets; Family sexual abuse counseling Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Emergency, Information & Referral, Vocational, Post Traumatic Distress

Adult Day Care

Catholic Charities

721 N. LaSalle Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 655-7000 Services: Residential Day Care and Workshops

Great Opportunities Adult Day Care

4555 Church St. Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 982-3318

White Crane Wellness Center

1355 W. Foster Chicago, IL 60640 (773) 271-9001 Services: Daycare and Senior center

Housing & Shelter

Anixter Center

2032 N. Clybourn Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 929-8200 Note: Services suburbs Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Emergency, Homemaker, Housing, Information and Referral, Transportation, Vocational guidance for disabled

Avenues to Independence (Administrative Offices)

515 Busse Hwy. Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 318-0870 Days/Hours: M-F/8AM-4:30PM Population Served: Adults (18+over) with developmental disabilities and physically disabled Services: Counseling, Vocational training, Job placement, and Residential services

Clearbrook Center for the Handicapped

3201 W. Campbell St. Rolling Meadows, IL 60008 (847) 255-0120 Notes: Active treatment so handicapped can get back into the community Services: Counseling, Educational, Housing, and Vocational

Covenant Methodist Senior Services

1415 W. Foster Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
(773) 769-5500

Notes: Homemaking for the elderly, overnight care, assisted living, adult day care

Services: Housing, Medical/Nursing (podiatry, dental, hearing and speech, eye), Recreational, Transportation

Over the Rainbow

2040 Brown Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
847.328.6633
Fax: 847.328.1404

Resources for Community Living

4300 Lincoln Avenue,
Suite K

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

(847) 701-1554

TDD: (847) 701-1556

Fax: (847) 701-1560

Email: rescoliv@aol.com

 

Services: Housing, Rent Subsidies, Support Services, Social Activities

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

77 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 353-5680

Days/Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:30 PM

Services: Housing, Information and referral

Wilpower

444 Frontage Road
Northfield, IL 60093
847.501.4718
Fax: 847.501.5076

YWCA Evanston/North Shore

1215 Church St.
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864-8445
Fax: (847) 864-8498

Notes: Pool, chair lift, special club for developmentally disabled, adults emergency shelter

Services: Recreational

Home Services

Anixter Center

2032 N. Clybourn Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 929-8200 Note: Services suburbs Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Emergency, Homemaker, Housing, Information and Referral, Transportation, Vocational guidance for disabled

Comfort Keepers

Comfort Keepers #628 888 E. Belvidere Rd., Suite 302 Grayslake, IL 60030 Comfort Keepers #524 Gurnee, IL 60031 847-231-4100 Fax 847-231-5422 E-mail: monaschleser@comfortkeepers.com

ENH Home Services

4901 Searle Parkway Ste #130 Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 982-4300 Services: Counseling, Homemaker, Physical Therapy, and Visiting Nurses.

Illinois Foundation of Dentistry for the Homebound & Handicapped

Type of Disability Resource: 
Dental Services
Home Services
Contact Information & Description: 
Contact: Boris Trukman Phone: 312.440.8976 The Dentistry Foundation provides a full range of dental services for the homebound and handicapped. These include fillings, cleanings, bridges, crowns and dentures. Fees are determined using a sliding scale. Portable equipment enables us to serve this special group of patients. Call for an appointment.

Physician House Calls

Ric Brown, Principal Home Care America, Inc. 2040 E. Algonquin Rd Schaumburg, Il 60173 (800) 827-2252 (847) 397-1215 Fax: (847) 397-1216 Note: Services Skokie and other suburbs

Right at Home (In Home Care & Assistance)

5518 W. Devon
Chicago, IL 60646
(773) 775-4677
Fax: (773) 775-4687
Email:rightathomechi@msn.com

Services: Non-medical, in-home assistance for seniors and others. Personalized care designed to meet individual needs.

Epilepsy Services

Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago

17 N. State St-Suite 130 Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 939-8622

Epilepsy Services for Northeastern Illinois

1698 First St. Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 433-8960 Services: Advocacy, Counseling/Support Groups, Educational, Housing, Information and Referral, Vocational

Resources for Community Living

4300 Lincoln Avenue,
Suite K

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

(847) 701-1554

TDD: (847) 701-1556

Fax: (847) 701-1560

Email: rescoliv@aol.com

 

Services: Housing, Rent Subsidies, Support Services, Social Activities

Domestic Violence

Evanston Shelter for Battered Women (Mary Lou's Place)

(847) 864-8780
Toll free: 1-877-718-1868

Notes: Serves domestic violence victims

Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Information and Referral/Hotline, Emergency Shelter

U.S. Veteran's Center

155 S. Oak Park Ave. Oak Park, IL 60302 (708) 383-3225 Notes: Counsels Vets; Family sexual abuse counseling Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Emergency, Information & Referral, Vocational

Equipment & Assistive Technology

Achieve Mobility

17 West 620 14th Street Oakbrook, IL 60181 Phone: (630) 268-8670

Chicago Lighthouse For The Blind

1850 W. Roosevelt Rd. Chicago, IL 60608-1298 (312) 666-1331 TDD: (312) 666-8874

Durable Medical

3891 State Street, Suite 104
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
(800) 749-8778

Services: Makes available Power Wheelchairs at no-cost to non-ambulatory Senior Citizens who qualify

Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago

14 E. Jackson Suite 900 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 939-5115 Notes: Services for individuals with disabilities. Fundraising for day school.

Lending Closet

Village of Skokie Office of Human Services Albert J. Smith Activities Center 5120 Galitz Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 933-8208 Services: Lend wheelchairs, walkers and canes

LS&S, LLC

P.O. Box 673
Northbrook, IL 60065
(800) 468-4789

Email:info@lssproducts.com

Services: Products specifically targeted for the visually impaired, blind, hard of hearing, and deaf. Senior citizens canes provided.

Phillips Magnification

P.O.Box: 438319 Chicago, IL 60643 (800) 982-0226 (773) 881-8581 Contact: Tom Phillips E-mail: magnifiers@sbcglobal.net

Robert's Reading Systems

3736 W. North Shore Ave. Lincolnwood, IL 60712 (847) 679-8568 Email: chicagobob1@hotmail.com Contact: Bob Schwartz

Senior Wheels USA

1-(800) 246-6010 Services: Power wheelchairs for senior citizens 65 and up at no cost to the recipient, if he/she qualifies. Power wheelchairs for those who cannot walk or self-propel a manual wheelchair and meet the additional guidelines of the program. No deposit is required.

Walgreens Health Initiatives

3606 Dempster Street Skokie, IL 60076 (800) 794-2188 (800) 323-2828 (for Respiratory Therapy and Home Infusion customers) Fax: (847) 676-7774 Services: Home medical equipment at this location. The telephone number will direct you for other services.

WoodLake Technologies, Inc.

666 W. Hubbard Street, Suite 3 Chicago, IL 60610 (800) 253-4391 TTD: (312) 665-8614 Fax: (312) 665-8615 Email:info@woodlaketechnologies.com