Business and Education for Students in Transition
Resource Directory
TRANSITIONS FOR THE FUTURE
A resource guide for students with special needs, their parents/guardians and professionals. Funded and Sponsored by:
The Cove School
The Douglas Center
Evanston Township High School District #202
Illinois Department of Human Services/ Division of Rehabilitation Services
JVS Career Planning Center
Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center
Maine Township High School District #207
New Trier Township High School District #203
Niles Township High School District #219
Orchard Village
June, 2012 MISSION STATEMENT
The BEST Committee's mission is to provide resources to help students, parents and professionals address the transition needs of students with disabilities. It is the goal of the BEST Committee to provide up-to-date information regarding available community services for students with disabilities.
MEMBER DIRECTORY
Marcia Adelberg Marla Altshul Maine Township High School Dist. 207 The Cove School 2601 W. Dempster St. 350 Lee Road Park Ridge, IL 60068 Northbrook, IL 60062-1521 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 692-8489 (847) 562-2100 Ext. 2317
Stacey K. Apfel Paul Bartholomae Niles North High School Maine West High School 9800 N. Lawler Avenue 1755 S. Wolf Road Skokie, IL 60076 Des Plaines, IL 60018 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 626-2386 (630) 709-5010
Adrian Batista Christine Becker Niles West High School The Cove School 5701 Oakton Street 350 Lee Road Skokie, IL 60077 Northbrook, IL 60062 [email protected] [email protected] 847.626.2922 847.562.2100 Ext. 2316
Tim Bobrowski Karen Clarke Orchard Village Niles Central 7670 Marmora Avenue 7700 Gross Point Rd. Skokie, IL 60077 Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 967-1800 Ext. 130 (847) 626-3124
Howard Cohn Tim Cook Alternative Resource Center (ARC) Maine East High School 7800 W. Lyons 2601 W. Dempster Morton Grove, IL 60053 Park Ridge, IL 60068 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 470-2008 (847) 692-8307
Vivian L. Drexler John Fitzpatrick The Cove School Niles North High School 350 Lee Rd. 9800 N. Lawler Avenue Northbrook, IL 60062 Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 562-2100 Ext. 2318 847-626-2413 Jeff Gallichio Elizabeth Howes Maine East High School Niles North High School 2601 W. Dempster 9800 N. Lawler Park Ridge, IL 60068 Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 692-8480 (847) 626-2367
Angela Kale Rifath Khan DRS Douglas Center 5701 W. Oakton St., Room 2103 3445 W. Howard Avenue Skokie, IL 60077 Skokie, IL 60076 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 626-2878 (847) 674-1921 Helene Levine John Ostrowski Jewish Vocational Services Evanston Township High School 300 Revere Court Suite 205 1600 Dodge Northbrook, IL 60062 Evanston, IL 60204 [email protected] [email protected] (312) 350-1523 (847) 424-7164
Nancy Otter Melinda Remaly DRS Niles Township High Schools 5701 W. Oakton St., Room 2103 9800 N. Lawler Avenue Skokie, IL 60077 Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 626-2876 847-626-2344
Jennifer Sarashinsky Beverly Schwartz Maine South High School Niles West High School 1111 S. Dee Road 5701 West Oakton Street Park Ridge, IL 60068 Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 692-4139 [email protected] (847) 626-2912
Megan Turner Diane Wojcik DRS New Trier High School 5701 W. Oakton St., Room 2103 385 Winnetka Ave. Skokie, IL 60077 Winnetka, IL 60093 [email protected] [email protected] (847) 626-2877 (847) 784-6851 Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to report accurate information in this Resource Directory about appropriate agencies and service providers for adults with disabilities in the Chicagoland area. Neither the committee as a whole, the individual members of Business and Education for Students in Transition (BEST), nor any of its sponsoring agencies are responsible for the accuracy of information; neither do they endorse or guarantee any of the services, agencies, programs or facilities listed.
Consumers and/or students, as well as their parents and/or guardians, are urged to make every effort to examine, compare, and evaluate, as thoroughly and judiciously as possible, all agencies, services, programs and facilities to assure the most appropriate matches and satisfactory transition.
If inaccurate information is noted in this Resource Directory, please inform the BEST committee, by contacting Maine/Niles Division of Rehabilitation Services at (847) 626-2876.
There are no restrictions for duplicating or photocopying the material herein. TRANSITION: MOVING FROM SCHOOL TO COMMUNITY A guide to transition planning for parents and students Funded through the BEST (Business and Education for Students in Transition) Committee 2010
Intended as a guide that applies to most students. However, since ages and steps may vary for students, the involvement of parents/guardians is vital at every step. Developed by Illinois Department of Human Services/ Division of Rehabilitation Services, Maine Township High School District #207 and Niles Township High School District #219
14 YEAR OLDS 1.* Complete transition needs questionnaire/surveys/interest inventories. 2.* Explore recreation and leisure interests. 3.* Discuss medical needs and therapies. 4.* Develop independent living skills. 5.* Begin early career exploration. 6.* Explore summer employment options. 7.* Increase self advocacy skills. 8. Complete an IEP Transition Plan. Develop post-secondary goals. 9.*Students with an intellectual disability should complete/update the PUNS (Priority of Urgency of Need for Service) through their PAS (Pre-admission Screening) Agent (e.g. Community Alternatives). 10. Review Transition Plan and Services. Revise if necessary.
15 YEAR OLDS 1.* Attend career event for students with special needs. 2.* Discuss supplemental social security (SSI) and social security work incentives (SSWI). 3.* Discuss home services and assistive technology. 4.* Discuss and visit residential programming options as appropriate. 5.* Determine transportation needs/mobility training. 6.* Explore case management regarding residential programs/waiting lists. 7.* Consider placement on residential waiting lists. 8.* Consider referral to a school work program. 9. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary. 16 YEAR OLDS 1.* Complete vocational interest survey. 2.* Discuss Supported Employment (SEP) and job coaching. 3.* Access career counseling and job shadowing. 4.* Consider school based and community work experience programs. 5.* Obtain driver’s license and/or state ID card. 6.* Explore legal representation: estate planning, guardianship, wills and trusts. 7.*Attend college fairs, college career nights and/or transition fairs. 8. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary.
17 YEAR OLDS 1.* Enroll in vocational education classes, as appropriate. 2.* Discuss taxes and medical insurance. 3.* Investigate financial aid. 4.* Consider vocational evaluation. 5.* Discuss mental health services. 6.* Establish graduation date. 7.* Visit campuses and post-secondary training programs. 8.* Revisit residential programs. 9.* Take ACT, SAT or IAA. 10. * Explore SSI and medical benefits. 11.* Discuss adult agency options with DRS, PAS Agent, etc. 12. Apply for reduced fare card and/or Para transit Door-to-Door services. 13.*Consider guardianship, power of attorney, wills and trusts. 14. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary.
18 YEAR OLDS 1. Apply for post-secondary vocational services (colleges/trade schools) and contact special needs coordinator. 2. * Explore apprenticeship programs. 3. * Explore options for accessing therapy/counseling and or other community agencies. 4. * Refer to adult service providers and include in transition planning meetings. 5. * Confirm student’s legal status for self representation. 6. * Apply for income support (SSI), public aid (Medicaid), and general assistance. 7. * Consider guardianship, power of attorney, wills and trusts. 8. Delegation of educational rights. 9. Register to vote and (for males) selective service. 10. Secure high school records for planning/services. 11. Contact case management agency that coordinates funding for in-home and residential supported living in the community. 12. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary.
19-22 YEAR OLDS 1. * Note: Parents/guardians become primary advocates for students’ post-secondary needs. 2. * Identify and access recreation/leisure options. 3. * Actively participate in post-secondary vocational services (colleges/trade schools) and/or employment. 4. * Encourage active participation with adult service providers (for students remaining in high school). 5. * Follow up with referrals for service provision from adult service providers. 6. Investigate and/or confirm day programs and workshops. 7. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary.
*Optional for current year and every year following INTRODUCTION
This Resource Directory, designed by the Business and Education for Students in Transition (BEST) Committee, was created to help parents and professionals address the transition needs of individuals with disabilities. It is the goal of the BEST Committee to provide the most current and relevant information regarding available services. This Directory provides listings of community agencies, organizations, and programs in the following categories:
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES & DAY PROGRAMS GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES LEGAL RESOURCES RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES REFERRAL SOURCES & INFORMATION RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS & TRADE SCHOOLS
The process of choosing the most appropriate path for the future can be a challenging and rewarding journey. We offer this Resource Directory as a useful reference and a helpful guide to assist you Table of Contents Apprenticeship Programs...... 1
Educational Opportunities...... 9
Employment Services & Day Programs...... 17
Government Programs...... 25
Health Services...... 31
Legal Resources...... 38
Recreational Opportunities...... 43
Referral Sources & Information...... 54
Residential Programs...... 58
Transportation Resources...... 67 Vocational Programs & Trade Schools...... 72 APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS
1 Architectural Iron Workers Local 63
2525 W. Lexington, Broadview, IL 60155 (708) 344-7727
Website: ironworkerslocal63.com
Apprenticeship: qmts63.com (708) 845-6067
Programs/Services Offered: 4-year apprenticeship; 8,000 hours on the job training. Apprentices attend school two days per week for three hours from September- May. Apprentices also work on the job five days per week.
Additional Information: 18 years old, high school diploma or GED, driver’s license, pass an aptitude test, drug test, able to speak and understand English.
Boilermaker Apprenticeship Program
Local 1 (708) 636-6656 2941 Archer Avenue, Chicago IL 60608
Website: bnap.com/locate/great.htm
Contact: Apprentice School Applications accepted: 8:00 to 10:00 a.m. 3rd Thursday every month through September
Programs/Services Offered: 4-year apprenticeship; classroom training and on the job training.
Additional Information: 18 years old, high school diploma or GED, yearly drug test, complete 4 year course on personal time.
Bricklayers Allied Craftworkers Local 20
2140 Corporate Drive, Addison, IL 60101 (630) 953-0835
Website: bac2sch Fax: (630) 953-2106
Contact: Apprentice School Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: 3-year apprenticeship; apprentices attend school on Saturdays from October-April. Additional Information: Must be 17 years old, present a birth certificate, high school diploma, valid driver’s license, pass an aptitude test, and speak, write, and read English.
2 Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers Local 21 ` 2140 Corporate Drive, Addison IL 60101 (630) 953-0835
Website: bac2school.org Contact: Apprentice School
Programs/Services Offered: 3-year apprenticeship; 3,600 hours on the job training, begins with 12 weeks of school, Monday-Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
Additional Information: Must be 17 years old, present a birth certificate, high school diploma, GED, or certified transcript; green card if applicable; DO214 (Armed Services Discharge) if applicable; 3 references; must pass oral interview, aptitude test (English), physical exam.
Bridge, Structural & Reinforcing Iron Workers Local Union #1
7740 Industrial Drive, Forest Park, IL 60130 (708) 366-8181
Website: iwlocal1.com Email: [email protected]
Contact: Apprentice School
Programs/Services Offered: 3-year apprenticeship; 6,000 hour apprenticeship; 700 hours classroom work. Attend class two nights per week from August-June. A school year consists of 40 weeks of training. Students attend class in evening 5 to 8 or 9 p.m.
Additional Information: Requirements: 18 years old, high school diploma or GED, driver’s license, physical exam, proof of draft registration.
Bridge, Structural, and Ornamental Iron Workers Local Union # 393
28600 Bella Vista Pkwy., Suite 1000, Warrenville IL 60555 (630) 393-1074
Website: dupage-buildingtrades.org/trades/iron_workers.ht Contact: Apprentice School Programs/Services Offered: 4 years, classroom and on the job training.
Additional Information: Must be 18 years old, must present a birth certificate, photo identification, high school diploma, GED, valid driver’s license, live within 35 miles of Warrenville, must pass an aptitude test and an oral interview.
3 Cement Masons Local 502
739 S. 25th Ave., Bellwood, IL 60104 (708) 544-9100
Website: opcmia.org Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: 3 years, attend school one day per week for 30 weeks, 6 field courses per year, attend a 10-hour OSHA safety course and American Red Cross First Aid/CPR Training class.
Additional Information: Must be 17 years old, 2 years of high school, must pass a physical exam and drug screening. Must be hired first by a union contractor.
Chicago Area Painting and Decorating
1456 W. Adams St., Chicago IL 60607 (312) 421-0046
Website: pdc14.com/painters Contact: Apprentice School
Programs/Services Offered: 3-year apprenticeship; 960 hours of classroom instruction, attend school one day per week.
Additional Information: 18 years old, high school diploma or GED, Social Security card, driver's license or state identification card, and $25.00 money order.
Chicagoland Laborers Joint Apprentice and Training Fund
1200 Old Gary Avenue, Carol Stream, IL 60188 (630) 653-0006
Website: chicagolaborers.org Contact: Apprentice School
Programs/Services Offered: 2-year apprenticeship; 2,400 hours on the job training plus 360 hours of classroom training over the course of two years to become a journeyworker.
Additional Information: Requirements: Training is available to any laborer, 18 years old, valid driver’s license. Can apply for apprenticeship or obtain more information.
4 The Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Apprentice & Training Program
1256 Estes Avenue, Elk Grove, IL 60007 (847) 640-7373
Website: chicap.org Contact: Apprentice School
Programs/Services Offered: Apprenticeship for carpenter, millwright, millcabinet, & floor layer. 17 years old, social security card, two years high school, pass an aptitude test in vocabulary, arithmetic ability, and reasoning power.
Additional Information: Must be recommended by: 1. Illinois Department of Employment Security Apprenticeship Information Center, 2. A local carpenter’s union, or 3. A union contractor.
Construction Industry Service Corporation
2000 Spring Road Suite 110, Oak Brook, IL 60523 (630) 472-9411 Fax: (630) 472-9413 Website: cisco.org Toll Free: (877) 562-9411
Programs/Services Offered: CISCO is a labor-management association that promotes union construction, union contractors and union apprenticeship programs throughout Northeastern Illinois. CISCO is the leading source for information on the unionized construction industry in Northeastern Illinois.
Heat and Frost Insulators Local 17, JATC
3850 S. Racine Avenue, Chicago, IL 60609 (773) 247-8184
Website: local17insulators.com Contact: Apprentice School
Programs/Services Offered: 5-year apprenticeship; 144 hours of classroom instruction per year, 1600 hours on the job training per year.
Additional Information: 18 years old, high school diploma or GED, pass a drug test, U.S. citizen or in process of naturalization, able to work on ladders and scaffolds, pass an aptitude test and must pass a personal interview.
5 BEW Local 150 (Electrical) Lake County Joint Apprenticeship and Training Center
31290 North U.S. Highway 45-unit A, Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 566-2200
Website: lakecountyjatc.org
Contact: Apprentice School (Applications currently closed, call in Fall, 2012 for 2013).
Programs/Services Offered: 3 years residential, 5 years commercial, classroom, plus on the job training, minimum 8,000 hours apprenticeship.
Additional Information: Must be 18 years old, must present high school diploma or GED, one year of high school algebra with “C” or better grade, valid driver’s license, Lake County resident; must pass a physical, drug test and aptitude test.
Illinois Department of Employment Security
2414 W. Lawrence, Chicago IL 60625 (800) 244-5631 TTY: (866) 322-8357 Website: ides.state.il.us/employment/apprenticeship
Programs/Services Offered: Trades offering apprenticeships: Boilermaker, bricklayer, cabinet maker, carpenter, cement mason, drywall finisher, electrician, millwright, ornamental ironworker, operating engineer, painter/decorator, patternmaker, pipe fitter, plasterer, plumber, roofer, sheet metal worker, sprinkler fitter, structural ironworker, tile layer, and tuck pointer.
Additional Information: Can apply for above apprenticeships or obtain more information about them.
Cement Masons & Plasterers & Shophands Joint Apprenticeship and Training Program Local #011
28874 Rand Road-Suite B, Lakemoore, IL 60051 (815) 363-6933
Website: opcmia.org Contact: Apprentice School Programs/Services Offered: 3-year apprenticeship; attend school one day per week for 30 weeks, ten hours, OSHA safety course, first aid and CPR.
6 Additional Information: Must be 17 years old, completed 2 years of high school, pass physical exam, and drug screening; sponsored by Signatory Contractor. Operating Engineer, ASIP Local 150
19800 W. Arsenal Road, Wilmington, IL 60481 (815) 722-3201
Website: asiplocal150.org Contact: Apprentice School
Programs/Services Offered: 4 year program; 6,000 hours, on the job training; 240 classroom hours, 192 hours of hands on training per site per year; pass three performance tests. Heavy duty equipment handler.
Additional Information: Must be 18 years old, two years high school, valid driver’s license.
Pipefitters Training Center Local Union 597
10850 W. 187th Street, Mokena, IL 60448 (708) 326-9240
Website: pftf597.org Contact: Coordinator Programs/Services Offered: 5-year apprenticeship; 1,250 classroom hours.
Additional Information: Birth certificate, high school diploma or GED certificate, drug test and valid driver’s license. Applications are available the first week of the month.
Plumber’s Local 130 UA Joint Apprenticeship Committee
1340 West Washington Boulevard, Chicago, IL. 60607-1988 (312) 421-1010
Website: plumberslu130ua.org Contact: Apprentice School
Programs/Services Offered: 5-year apprenticeship; one day per week classroom instruction.
Additional Information: 18 years old, high school diploma or GED, two photo identifications, birth certificate, drug test and physical exam.
Sheet Metal Workers Local 265 JATC
205 Alexandra Way, Carol Stream, IL 60188 (630) 668-0110
Website: smw265.org Contact: Apprentice School
Programs/Services Offered: 5-year apprenticeship; 1,000 hours of classroom instruction.
7 Additional Information: Must be 17 years old, high school diploma or GED, birth certificate, driver’s license; must pass an aptitude test, drug exam and physical exam. Sprinkler Fitters & Apprentices Union 281
11900 S. Laramie, Alsip, IL 60803 (708) 597-1800
Website: sprinklerfitterchicago.org Contact: Apprenticeship Training Coordinator
Programs/Services Offered: 5-year apprenticeship, 1,080 hours of classroom study, 40 hour orientation.
Additional Information: Must be 18 years old, high school diploma or GED; physical exam, drug test and aptitude test; must pass an aptitude test, drug exam and physical exam.
Tuckpointers Local 52 Illinois Apprenticeship Trust
1105 S. Western, Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 432-1350
Website: cbtlmcc.org/TradeDetail.aspx?TradeID=22 Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: 3-year apprenticeship; attend school on Saturdays, and for two weeks Monday–Friday during slow periods.
Additional Information: Must be 17 years old, two years high school or GED; must provide physician’s clearance.
8 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
9 The Arlyn School Transition Program
3013 Illinois Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 (847) 256-7117
Website: arlynschool.org/transition
Contact: Executive Director, Judith Goldstein Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Transition Program offers a one or two year full-time or part- time placement for young adults between the ages of 17 and 21 to work towards post- secondary goals. Referrals are accepted. Once a student is eligible, he or she receives a case manager. Students explore post secondary education and work place settings, establish career goals, and identify skills needed for a successful transition. The Transition Team of professionals who service each young adult student meet regularly to collaborate, review student progress and make necessary revisions to the program plan. Serve students under SLD, ED, 041, and/or Aut (Asperger's Syndrome).
Beacon College
105 E. Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748 (352) 787-7660
Website: beaconcollege.edu
Programs/Services Offered: Undergraduate program in Liberal Studies, Human Services, and Computer Information Systems for students with learning disabilities; AA and BA degrees.
Brehm-Options Transitions & Independence
1245 E. Grand Avenue, Carbondale, IL 62901 (618) 549-4201
Website: experienceoptions.org Contact: Admissions
Programs/Services Offered: Individualized Instruction. The core curriculum offered through OPTIONS is designed to introduce students to a wide range of skills needed for either the College Transition track or the vocational Certificate of Completion track. All new students in OPTIONS will use their first semester course work as a basis for transitional assessment. Toward mid-semester, the OPTIONS staff will use each student's performance and demonstrated competencies to make recommendations for the second semester. The goal of the OPTIONS Team is to move each student toward his or her personal level of optimal independence. To facilitate this, there are three transitional levels of programming available that students may progress through: Standard Program, Modified Program, or Extension Program.
10 Camelot School
Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 391-8035
Website: thecamelotschools.com
Programs/Services Offered: Therapeutic Day Schools, Transitional schools, Accelerated schools, and Turnaround Schools serve multi-need students who are typically on the autistic spectrum, orthopedically impaired or developmental delay. Also serves students who are severely emotionally disturbed. Camelot partners with school districts and uses a specialized curriculum to help students who fail to thrive in traditional classrooms.
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137 (630) 942-2800
Website: cod.edu
Programs/Services Offered: Offers award winning Peer Tutoring services through the Academic Support Center. Student Success Program for College Prep reading students also available. Degree and certificate programs, career and technical degrees.
College of Lake County
19351West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030 (847) 543-2000
Website: clcillinois.edu
Programs/Services Offered: Office for Students with Disabilities; testing accommodations, readers, counseling, advocacy training, assistive technology, sign language interpreters; no additional cost.
Community College of Denver
1111 W. Colfax Avenue, Campus Box 04, Denver, CO 80217 (303) 556-2600
Website: ccd.edu Contact: ccd@[email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Special Learning Support Program, student support services, and Summer Bridge Program.
11 Elmhurst College
190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 (630) 617-3752
Website: elmhurst.edu/elsa
Programs/Services Offered: Elmhurst Life Skills Program (ELSA), a four-year program, provides a full-time post-secondary educational experience to young adults with developmental disabilities.
Harper College (William Rainey Harper)
1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067 (847) 925-6266
Website: harpercollege.edu
Programs/Services Offered: Advising, counseling, instructional support, accommodations, readers, diagnostic services, orientation, handicap accessible, assistive technology.
Jewish Child and Family Connections (JCFS)
Central Office: 216 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 800 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 444 2090
Website: jcfs.org
Programs/Services Offered: Therapeutic pre-school, Therapeutic Yeshiva, Therapeutic Day School. Resources for Jewish day schools, special education legal advocacy.
Landmark College
1 River Road South, Putney, VT 05346 (802) 387-6718
Website: landmark.edu
Programs/Services Offered: College for students with learning disabilities, ADHD and ASD; spring Bridge Program. Offers associate degree.
12 Lincoln College
300 Keokuk St., Lincoln, IL 62656 (800) 569-0556
Website: lincolncollege.edu
Programs/Services Offered: Supportive Educational Services; free tutoring, average class size 15, athletic programs (Division II, NJCAA, and Intramural), fine arts opportunities; no additional cost; includes new services for ADHD. Two-year private college.
National-Louis University/PACE Program
5202 Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077 (224) 233-2670
Website: nl.edu/pace
Programs/Services Offered: The PACE Program offers a college-type experience for students with multiple learning disabilities and non-verbal learning disabilities; a two-year certificate program; works with the “whole” student in the areas of vocational training, academics, life skills and student life; helps each student to develop the skills needed to eventually live independently.
New Skill Builders
5410 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60609 (773) 548-8601
Website: newskillbuilders.org Contact: Admissions Director
Programs/Services Offered: The New Skill Builders is a 13-week program designed to introduce qualified applicants to the construction industry. We will help prepare you for rigorous apprenticeship examinations (i.e., academic review), teach you how to complete many types of construction projects, connect you with key construction industry contacts, and help you prepare for the physical rigors of the job. Once you complete the 13-week program, we will even buy you a set of tools.
Oakton Community College
1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 (847) 635-1759 Website: oakton.edu
Programs/Services Offered: ASSIST; testing accommodations, readers, counseling, advocacy training, handicap accessible, assistive technology; no additional cost.
13 OPTIONS for College Success
820 Davis Street Suite 455, Evanston, IL. 60201 (847)-425-4797
Website: optionsforcollegesuccess.org Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Comprehensive program aimed at helping students ages 18-30 reach independence in academic career preparation, living skills, financial management, and social skills. Students receive individualized attention and meet with case managers weekly. Serving students with ASD, Asperger's, ADHD, LD, TBL, NVUB, Bi-polar, anxiety, visual impairment, and hearing impairment.
Orchard Academy
7669 Marmora Avenue, Skokie, Illinois 60077 (847) 967-1800 ext.130
Website: orchardacademy.org Contact: Orchard Academy Director
Programs/Services Offered: An ISBE approved nonpublic Special Education High School specializing in transition skills for students ages 17 through 21. Students will learn the skills necessary to transition from high school to the “real world” through an intensive curriculum of life skills, vocational skills and job placement.
Parkland College
2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign, Illinois 61821 (217) 351-2200
Website: parkland.edu
Programs/Services Offered: Learning Resource Services; testing accommodations, readers, counseling, advocacy training, handicap accessible, assistive technology; no additional cost.
Pima Community College
4905 E. Broadview, Tucson, AZ 85709 (520) 206-4500
Website: pima.edu
Programs/Services Offered: Academic Support Services and Disabled Student Resources. Two-year college.
14 Riverview School, Inc.
551 Route 6A, East Sandwich, Cape Cod, MA 02537 (508) 888-0489
Website: riverviewschool.org
Programs/Services Offered: G.R.O.W. Program; offers postsecondary structured setting for students with complex language, learning, and cognitive disabilities.
Triton College
2000 Fifth Avenue, River Grove, IL, 60171 (708) 456-0300 Ext. 3130
Website: triton.edu
Programs/Services Offered: Academic Success Center; testing accommodations, readers, counseling, handicap accessible, assistive technology; no additional cost.
The University of Iowa
5229 Lindquist Center, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-152 (319) 384-2127
Website: education.uiowa.edu/reach Contact: The College of Education, R.E.A.C.H.
Programs/Services Offered: The University of Iowa Reach program: Realizing Educational and Career Hopes, provides a campus experience where young adults with multiple learning and cognitive disabilities are empowered to become independent and engaged members of their community. Coursework, campus life, and career preparation assist students in reaching their potential through a two year comprehensive certificate program. Post graduate support is offered to assist students in making the transition into the community. Two-year certificate program.
Vincennes University
1002 N. First Street, Vincennes, Indiana 47591 (812) 888-4214
Website: vinu.edu
Programs/Services Offered: An academic support program providing comprehensive services for learning disabled students in the university mainstream.
15 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES & DAY PROGRAMS
16 Anixter Center
Anixter Center North (847) 472-9355 1699 Wall Street, #104A, Mt. Prospect IL 60056 Fax: (847) 472-9573
Website: anixter.org
Contact: Director of Employment Services Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: On-the-job evaluations, vocational counseling, job placement, supported employment, job coaching, transportation assistance, and follow-up services.
Avenues to Independence
444 Mercantile Court, Wheeling, IL 60090 (847) 5415250
Website: avenuestoindependence.org Contact: Director
Programs/Services Offered: Job readiness training, community based training, vocational counseling, job placement, supported employment, follow-up services.
Cares Chicago
400 North Sacramento, Chicago, IL 60612 (773) 265-3300
Website: careschicago.org
Contact: Alfreda Glover, Executive Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Job readiness training, community based training, vocational counseling, job placement, supported employment, follow-up services.
17 The Douglas Center
3445 W. Howard Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 674-1921 ext. 224
Website: thedouglascenter.com
Contact: Executive Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: The Douglas Center's day program offers a wide variety of services, which includes a sheltered workshop, JWOD sewing work contract for people who know how to sew or are interested in learning how to sew, janitorial skills training program, and a pre-vocational program for severe to moderate developmentally disabled adults. We offer dance, music, art, physical and occupational therapies to all our clients. Our program concentrates specifically on assisting each individual in the management of his/her disabilities and building self esteem. The Douglas Center's day program also helps in developing, and/or improving existing social and independent living skills. Douglas Center serves individuals with a primary diagnosis of developmental disabilities, and also serves individuals with dual diagnoses, developmental disabilities, mental illnesses, and other life issues.
Goodwill Industries
819 S. Wabash Avenue, 4th floor, Chicago IL, 60605 (312) 212-1290
Website: goodwill.org Contact: Intake Department
Programs/Services Offered: Vocational evaluation, direct placement, job preparation workshops including attendance and punctuality, job motivation, personal discipline, business communications, budgeting, and personal finance. Also includes conducting a job search, completing job applications, and appropriate dress for interviewing. Goodwill also provides comprehensive services to people who are deaf and hard of hearing, including individualized employment counseling, hands-on training, and job placement. Financial services and customer service workshops are also offered.
Goodwill Great Lakes (Workforce Center)
P.O.Box 887210, Great Lakes, IL 60088 (847) 473-7120
Website: goodwillsew.com
18 Ms. Lynda Gunther
5135 N. Glenwood, Apt. #5, Chicago, IL 60640 Job Coach
JVS Career Planning Center
300 Revere Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 412-4300
Website: jvschicago.org
Contact: Intake Email: [email protected] Programs/Services Offered: Vocational counseling, job readiness training, job development, supported employment, job coaching, follow-up services, and skills training programs.
Little City Foundation
1760 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067-4799 (847) 358-5510 700 N. Sacramento, Suite 220, Chicago, IL 60612 (773) 265-1539
Website: littlecity.org
Programs/Services Offered: Provides state-of-the-art services that enable children and adults with developmental disabilities, and other emotional, behavioral or medical disabilities, to lead meaningful, productive and dignified lives. Programs include vocational services, horticulture therapy, center for the arts, recreational services, in-home personal and family supports, day school, adults' services, children's services, and clinical services,
New Foundation
444 Frontage Road, Northfield, IL 60093 (847) 386-3060
Website: newfoundationcenter.org
Contact: Intake Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Outpatient day treatment for adults with chronic mental illness. Services include vocational counseling, job placement, supported employment, job coaching, case management, and follow-up services.
19 Orchard Academy
7669 Marmora Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 967-1800 ext. 130 Website: orchardacademy.org Contact: Academy Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: ISBE approved, comprehensive Transition Program of Vocational Skills, Life Skills, Social Skills, Job Placement and follow-up services for 17-22 year olds. Visit our website for further information.
Orchard Village
7670 Marmora Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 967-1800
Website: orchardvillage.org
Contact: Vocational Services Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Orchard Village offers pre-vocational classes, job retention seminars, technical assistance with resumes, cover letters and job search techniques, counseling and coaching of interview skills, job development, job retention assistance through training and job coaching, vocational follow-up and re-training, technical assistance with workplace accommodations, career counseling, and community resource coordination.
Additional Information: Orchard Village is accredited with distinction by The Council on Quality and Leadership. Orchard Village develops an individualized, person-centered plan to assist each individual served to reach his or her goals.
Ray Graham Association
901 Warrenville Rd., Suite 500, Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 620-2222
Website: raygraham.org
Contact: Neel Patel (630) 325-3857 Ext. 114 [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Program dedicated to the full participation of all people with developmental disabilities in a quality life by providing leadership that supports the accomplishments of individuals, strengthens families and inspires community involvement. Offers respite programs, daily life enrichment programs, home and community-based individual support services, residential services, employment services and recreational services.
20 Safer Foundation
571 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60661 (312) 922-2200
Website: saferfoundation.org
Contact: Intake Counselor (312)-913-5796
Programs/Services Offered: Safer has a range of programs/services to help formerly incarcerated individuals find employment upon reentering society. Some of their services include; Transitional Employment, Youth Education, Housing Initiative, Faith Based Initiative, Green Jobs Initiative.
Search Developmental Center
1925 N. Clybourn Ave., Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 305-5000 Website: search-inc.org Contact: Intake Manager (847) 789-7155 Ext. 291 Programs/Services Offered: Residential Services, Developmental Training, Pre-Vocational Training, and Supported Employment for adults.
Search, Inc.
625 Slawin Court, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 789-7155 1925 N. Clybourn Ave., Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 305-5000
Website: searchinc.org Programs/Services Offered: Offers supported living services, adult learning, employment services, community employment services, and visibility arts program.Also in Waukegan and 30 other locations in Chicagoland.
Shore Koenig Training Center
8035 N. Austin Ave., Morton Grove IL, 60053 (847) 581-0200 ext. 33
Website: shoreinc.org Contact: Intake
Programs/Services Offered: Comprehensive vocational program supporting individuals with developmental disabilities, ages 16 and older. Programs include vocational evaluation, developmental training, sheltered employment, work adjustment, supported employment, and job placement.
21 Thresholds
4101 North Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613 (773) 572-5500
Website: thresholds.org
Contact: Central Intake (773) 572-5400
Programs/Services Offered: Psychosocial rehabilitation for adults with chronic mental illness. Services include vocational, case management, psychiatric, GED and post secondary education assistance. Group activities for adults 18 and over.
Thresholds Young Adult Program
4219 North Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 472-9802 Website: thresholds.org Contact: Intake Coordinator Programs/Services Offered: Serves individuals with mental illness. Provides psychosocial rehabilitation, vocational, including job placement and follow-up, residential, case management, psychiatric, education towards high school diploma or support for post secondary, counseling/therapy. Young adults ICG (Ind. Care Grant) must be either DCFS or School District or ISBE Funded.
Trinity Services
2101 Oxford Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60018 (847) 299-2200
Website: trinity-services.org
Contact: Employment Services (815) 717-3770
Programs/Services Offered: Career Access Network, Supported Employment, Community Living, Living Centers, Autism Centers.
Youth Job Center
1114 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 864-5627 ext. 11
Website: youthjobcenter.org
Programs/Services: Assists young job seekers with job placement, employment counseling, and ongoing support. Programs/Services include Core Placement Services (ages 14-25), Out of School Youth Career Program, Youth Intern Experience, Strategic Corporate Alliance, and Summer Tutors Program.
22 GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS
23 State of Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) and Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
Website: dhs.illinois.gov (800) 843-6154
Programs/Services Offered: The lead agency in Illinois 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. Provide supports in the home and job training to help succeed in the workplace. There are 51 field officers in the state. Use the Office Locator to find the most convenient site in your community. Use the on-line Rehabilitative Service Web Referral for service.
DRS Home Services
Website: dhs.illinois.gov (800) 843-6154 option #4
Programs/Services Offered: Provides services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain in their homes and live as independently as possible. Serves people with severe disabilities under the age of 60 who need help with daily living activities in their homes. Many of these people are at risk of moving into a nursing home or other facility. Services include personal assistance, homemaker services, maintenance home health, electronic home response, home delivered meals, adult day care, assistive equipment, environmental modifications, and respite services. Specialized services are provided for people with HIV/AIDS and TBI.
Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VR)
Website: dhs.illinois.gov (800) 843-6154 option #2
Programs/Services Offered: Helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Many people with disabilities of working age are eligible for VR services. To be eligible, you need to have a significant physical or mental impairment that makes it difficult to go to work. Specialized VR services are provided to people who are blind or visually impaired, deaf or hard of hearing, and Hispanic or Latino. They also help high school students with disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation through their transition and STEP programs.
24 UIC Division of Specialized Care for Children
8609 W. Bryn Mawr Suite 202, Chicago, IL 60631 (773) 444-0043
Website: uic.edu/hsc/dscc Contact: Regional Manage, August Nall
Programs/Services Offered: The Core Program offers care coordination and cost-supported diagnosis and treatment for children with chronic health impairments. The Home Care Program offers coordination and support for in-home medical care of technology-dependent children who would otherwise have to remain in a hospital. The Children’s Habilitation Clinic provides comprehensive diagnostic services to children with complex disabling conditions and provides ongoing rehabilitation and developmental management to those children to age 21. The Supplemental Security Income - Disabled Children's Program has been administered by DSCC since 1978 to provide rehabilitative services to children under 16 years of age who are eligible for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program
Family Resource Center on Disabilities (FRCD)
20 E. Jackson Blvd. Room 300, Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 939-3513
Website: frcd.org
Programs/Services Offered: The Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) promotes the availability of assistive technology services and programs for people with disabilities. IATP’s device loan program loans devices to Illinois residents for 5 weeks for free. FRCD assists families learn about their rights and responsibilities under IDEA, learn about Early Intervention, transition services, and IEPs. They offer parent training seminars and community outreach events.
Frida Kahlo Community Organization (FKCO)
1244 W 18th St., Chicago, IL 60608 (312)-421-7599
Website: uic.edu/jaddams/mlhrc/CEED_Website/Work/Legacy/Frida%20Kahlo.htm
Programs/Services Offered: FKCO enhances the capacity of local Health Promoters by partnering with the University of Illinois at Chicago 's (UIC) Midwest Latino Health Research, Training and Policy Center (MLHRC). The MLHRC provides training and technical assistance to the community using the Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP) curriculum. The FKCO also conducts educational workshops.
25 Healthcare & Family Services
401 S. Clinton St., 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 793-3152 Website: hfs.illinois.gov/agency Programs/Services Offered: The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is responsible for providing healthcare coverage for adults and children who qualify for Medicaid, and for providing Child Support Services to help ensure that Illinois children receive financial support from both parents. The All Kids Program offers Illinois’ uninsured children comprehensive healthcare. The Health Benefits for Workers with Disabilities (HBWD) program allows people who qualify financially, between the ages of 16 and 64, with disabilities to return to work with full Medicaid healthcare benefits. Other programs/services include the State Renal program, Home and Community-Based Services Waivers, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, MEDI program, Illinois digital certificate, Supportive Living program, School-Based Health Services, and Child Support Services.
Illinois Department of Employment Security
Locations in Evanston, Arlington Heights, Grayslake, (888) 367-4382 Waukegan and 56 additional sites throughout Illinois.
Website: ides.state.il.us Programs/Services Offered: Illinois Employment and Training Centers provide services to workers and job seekers, by recruiting and referring qualified job applicants, processing unemployment claims, offering job search and placement assistance, career counseling, job training programs, apprenticeship training programs, special employment programs, an IDES mobile office, tax credits, and more. Summer job programs are sponsored by the Department through its regular Illinois Hire the Future (IHTF) program. Career Click: workforce.info.state.il.us - This site provides information on approximately 700 occupations in Illinois. You will find descriptions, salaries, Illinois and sub-state employment levels, employment forecasts, and other information that helps to clarify career choices.
Career Information Resources Website: ides.illinois.gov/careerinfoindividualpathway (877) 513-1987
Email: [email protected]
Additional Information: CIS is a full featured system that has up-to-date information on careers, schools, financial aid and much more. Our new portfolio feature stores the information that is important to you. Designed for high school students and college students. It also includes a CIS Aid Sort to locate scholarships. Adults ReNew program for careers is getting new website.
26 IDES Hire the Future
Website: ides.illinois.gov (312) 793-1289
Search “jobs for youth” link Hire the Future; click Individuals link Job Search
Programs/Services Offered: This program helps young people find their first job; either a summer job or part-time work during the school year. Students get that first job experience while working at quality, entry-level positions in Illinois manufacturing, financial, transportation, trade, and service industries.
U.S. Social Security Administration
Local Offices: (800) 772-1213 2116 Green Bay Road, Evanston, IL 60201 705 Wheeling Road, Mount Prospect, IL 60056
Website: socialsecurity.gov
Programs/Services Offered: Information regarding disability and SSI. Do you qualify? Apply for disability benefits online. If already receiving benefits, inquire about Ticket to Work, and additional disability information.
Workforce Board of Northern Cook County
2604 East Dempster, Suite 305, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 699-9195 (possibly moving in July, 2012)
Website: workforceboard.org
Programs/Services Offered: A non-profit education and job training organization. Serves as a broker, coordinator, and catalyst to enhance employment and economic opportunities through many innovative programs. Specifically works with adults and youth with disabilities that require career counseling or job search assistance.
27 Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA)
Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (312)-746-5713 2102 W. Ogden Avenue Chicago, IL 60612 (800) 772-1213
Website: cityofchicago.org click on “People We Serve”, select People with Disabilities
Programs/Services Offered: Assist SSA disability beneficiaries with information about work incentives, benefits planning and career development. WIPAs are authorized to serve all SSA beneficiaries with disabilities including transition-to-work-aged youth, providing benefits planning and assistance services on request as as resources permit.
Workforce Info Center
Website: wic.il.workinfo.com Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: A web-based computer system that contains a full-range of labor market information. Use the site to find information on finding and keeping a job, as well as other career development services.
Illinois workNet Center
723 Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights IL 60005 (847) 981-7400 TTY: (800) 662-3943 Website: worknetncc.com workNet offers recruitment, hiring and training expertise and assistance. It is entry point to an extensive network of public and private support programs that can help you address almost any employment or business challenge. And because it is part of the statewide Illinois worknet initiative, it is funded in large part by tax dollars. Also has offices in Elgin and Evanston.
28 HEALTH SERVICES
29 Access to Care
2225 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2504, Westchester, IL 60154 (708) 531-0680 Website: accesstocare.org Contact: Director Email: [email protected] Programs/Services Offered: Health care program serving low-income uninsured individuals in suburban Cook County: $5.00 routine blood work and X-rays; $10.00 generic medication, $20.00 name brand. Diagnosis and treatment for individuals and families for a small co- payment per visit, procedure, or prescription medication.
ACCESS Community Health Network Evanston-Rogers Park Family Health Center (773) 764-7146
1555 West Howard, Chicago, IL 60626 Pharmacy (773) 262-4140 Website: accesscommunityhealth.net
Programs/Services Offered: Behavioral health and substance abuse, deaf, HIV, prenatal, chiropractic, and public benefits enrollment. Serves individuals living in Evanston, Rogers Park, West Ridge, Lincoln Square, and Edgewater.
Assistive Medical Equipment
2010 W. Fulton Street, Suite F-256, Chicago, IL 60612 (877) 900-2632
Website: assistiveme.com Contact: Jim Orego
Programs/Services Offered: Provides smart assistive products that empower people and helps improve ease of care for the elderly and disabled.
Center of Concern
1580 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 310, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 823-0453
Website: centerofconcern.org
Contact: Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Personal, legal, financial counseling, employment, in-home health care referral, case management, tax assistance, and other additional services for individuals of all ages living in Des Plaines, Park Ridge, Maine Township, and the northwest Chicagoland area.
30 Cook County Department of Public Health
2121 Euclid Ave., Rolling Meadows IL (847) 818-2860
Website: cookcountypublichealth.org/clinical-services
Contact: Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Primary health care, family planning, prenatal, diagnostic, immunizations, and dental clinics
Additional Information: Hours: Mon-Fri., 8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.
The Counseling Center of Lutheran General Hospital
1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 795-3100
Website: advocatehealth.com Contact: Director
Programs/Services Offered: Psychotherapy services that draw from modern psychology and religious tradition to bring about mental, emotional, relational and spiritual healing and growth for individual adults, adolescents and children, couples and families. Confidential, cost-effective care for a range of life problems, psychological conditions, and disorders.
Hamdard
1542 W. Devon Avenue Chicago, IL 60660 (773) 465-4600
Website: hamdardcenter.org Toll-Free Crisis Line: (866)-305-3933
Programs/Services Offered: The Hamdard Center is a Multilingual, Multi-cultural Social & Health Service Agency Dedicated to Serving the South Asian, Middle Eastern, and the Bosnian Communities in Illinois. Programs/Services include Primary Care and Mental Health, Family Preservation, Domestic Violence, Adult Day Services for Seniors, Youth Services, and Community Outreach and Education.
Healthcare & Family Services
401 S. Clinton Street, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL 60607 (312) 793-4792
Website: hfs.illinois.gov Contact: Julie Hamos
31 Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance Program (ICHIP) 320 W. Washington, Suite 700, Springfield, IL 62701 General Info: (800) 962-8384 Website: chip.state.il.us Eligibility Info: (866) 851-2751
Programs/Services Offered: Health insurance for residents of Illinois who, due to the existence of a medical condition, are unable to acquire coverage through private insurance, an HMO, or an employer-sponsored group health plan.
Illinois Donated Dental Services Program for Disabled or Medical Risk Individuals PO Box 211 Northbrook, IL, 60065 (847) 498-0385 (800) 893-1685 Contact: Helen Peters Programs/Services Offered: Free comprehensive dental care for the elderly, disabled, and medically compromised adults.
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital (Formerly Cook County Hospital) 1900 West Polk St., Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 864-6000 Programs/Services Offered: A public hospital that provides a full range of inpatient health care services for adult and pediatric patients in a variety of medical specialties for all residents of Cook County. Primarily for the medically indigent, the uninsured, and the unemployed.
The Josselyn Center
405 Central Ave., Northfield, IL 60093 (847) 441-5600
Website: josselyn.org Contact: Director
Programs/Services Offered: Outpatient psychiatric services, supportive counseling, ASAP (Adolescent Substance Abuse Program), Bridges Program-connecting youth to needed services within the communities systems of care, treatment for ADHP, and medication services.
Additional Information: Adolescent Group - Teens gain support, understanding, and feedback from peers, process difficult family issues, increase coping abilities, manage anger, develop decision-making skills, and strengthen interpersonal relationships. Open to all teens in high school.
32 Kid Care P.O. Box 19122, Springfield, IL 62794 (866) 255-5437 Website: allkids.com Email: [email protected] Programs/Services Offered: A state program that offers health care coverage to children, to pregnant women and their babies, and assists in paying premiums of employer-sponsored or private insurance plans.
Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center
3010 W. Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085 (847) 377-8000
Website: lakecountyil.gov/pages/default.aspx
Programs/Services Offered: Treatment, training, and support services to persons experiencing problems related to emotional and mental illness or drug and alcohol addiction. Provides health care services for individuals not able to access the private medical sector; prescription drug assistance and housing assistance.
Maine Center for Mental Health
819 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 696-1570
Website: maine-center.org Crisis: (847) 696-1576
Programs/Services Offered: Provides clinical evaluation and treatment, case management, supportive living programs, and a day program for adults with mental illness.
Additional Information: Crisis intervention is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for clients and other residents of Maine Township.
Mainestay Youth and Family Services
1700 Ballard, Park Ridge IL, 60068 (847) 297-2510
Website: mainetownship.com Contact: Director
Programs/Services Offered: Available only to residents of Maine Township. Sliding scale counseling, a Drop-In Teen Center, a restitution program for first time offenders (ages 12- 17), parenting talks, and a job match-up program for youth and residents.
33 Planned Parenthood (Chicago Area)
18 S. Michigan Ave., 6th Floor, Chicago, IL 60603 (800) 230-PLAN
Websites: plannedparenthood.org or teenwire.com
Contact: Education Requests (312) 592-6700
Programs/Services Offered: Medical and counseling services, health care education, as well as advocacy programs. High quality, affordable reproductive health care and sexual health information is available.
Response Center
9304 Skokie Blvd.,, Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 676-0078 (866) 321-8261 Website: responsecenter.org Contact: Director
Programs/Services Offered: Provides adolescents and their families with education, counseling, and medical services. Focuses on depression, problems in school, peer pressure, family conflicts, sexuality, and self-esteem issues.
State of Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) (Former Department of Public Aid)
8020 St. Louis, Skokie, Illinois 60077 (847) 745-3200
Website: www2.illinois.gov/hfs/pages/default.aspx (800)-252-8635 Programs/Services Offered: Available to anyone who can demonstrate need as established through income and asset standards, and either is a child, has dependent children, is pregnant, blind, disabled or age 65 or older. Physician, hospital, and long-term care available. Also pays for drugs, medical equipment and transportation, family planning, laboratory tests and x-rays.
State of Illinois Department of Insurance
James R. Thompson Center (312) 814-2420
100 West Randolph St., Suite 9-301, Chicago, IL 60601
Website: insurance.illinois.gov Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Consumer information about health insurance.
34 Turning Point
8324 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 933-0051
Website: tpoint.org Contact: Coordinator
Programs/Services Offered: Comprehensive mental health treatment for all ages based on a sliding scale. Programs include child and adolescent outpatient program, adult outpatient therapy, substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation services, psychological testing.
Village of Skokie Health Department
5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 933-8252
Website: skokie.org/HDMain.cfm Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: The Personal Health Division provides body composition analysis, blood pressure, cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, family planning, hearing screening, immunizations, nutrition clinic, and TB skin testing.
35 LEGAL RESOURCES
36 Alan G. Schuster Attorney & Counselor at Law
1866 Sheridan Road, Suite 208, Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 266-1830
Contact: Alan G. Schuster
Ehlert Financial Group/ Protected Tomorrows
103 Schelter Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (847) 522-8080
Websites: ehlertfinancialgroup.com and protectedtomorrows.com
Contact: President & Founder Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Helping families create a future care plan for their special needs child. This includes assistance with obtaining government benefits, funding options, legal options, choosing future care people, and family communication.
Additional Information: We provide educational seminars to support groups and organizations to discuss and explain the above topics.
Family Benefit Solutions, Inc.
1110 W. Lake Cook Road, #150, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 279-8506
Website: familybenefitsolutions.com Email: [email protected]
Contact: Director
Programs/ Services Offered: Assistance with Benefits: SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, and Kid-Care. Assistance with programming/placements. Educating family groups and/or other professionals about available benefit programs and how not to easily lose these benefits.
Additional Information: Family Benefits Solutions is dedicated to the protection and financial well-being of families with special needs. We help secure and maintain available benefit assistance programs (SSI, SSDI, Medicaid, Medicare, Kid-Care, etc.) with the secondary goal of trying to preserve the family resources. We also help families develop paths to ensure future benefits are not unnecessarily forfeited and paths for future programming/placements. We offer complimentary seminars for family groups and for professionals to help them understand and navigate the government benefit arena in this lifelong process.
37 Jeffrey A. Rabin & Associates, Ltd.
636 S. Des Plaines River Road, Suite 300, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 299-0008
Website: [email protected] Contact: Jeffrey A. Rabin
Program/Services Offered: Assistance in the area of Social Security Disability law.
Life’s Plan Pooled Trust
901 Warrenville Road, Suite 500, Lisle, IL 60532
Website: lifesplaninc.org
Contact: Scott Nixon (630) 628-7189 Email: [email protected]
Contact: Dawn Messinger (630) 628-7169 Email: [email protected]
Program/Services Offered: Manages special needs trusts in a pooled investment for meeting the suppemental service needs of people with disabilities and the elderly without jeopardizing state and federal benefits.
Marc Jacobson & Associates
425 Huehl Road, 16B, Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 498-7181
Website: mjateam.com Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Insurance and financial services
38 The Law Offices of Brian Rubin & Associates Special Needs Future Planning
1110 West Lake Cook Road, Suite 165, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089-1997 (847) 279-7999
Website: rubinlawcorp.com Email: [email protected]
Contact: Office Manager
Programs/Services Offered: Estate Planning for families of children & adults with special needs includes, in addition to "normal" or "traditional" estate planning, Discretionary Supplemental or Special Needs Trusts, OBRA 93 or Medicaid "Pay-Back" Trusts, Adult Guardianship & alternatives, Health Surrogate Act Declarations, forms and language for the extended family to "piggy-back" on the Special Needs Trust, coordinating beneficiary designations for life insurance, IRA's, 401ks, pensions & profit sharing, planning for "post 18" child support if parents are divorced, Short-Term & Stand-By Guardian Declarations, special provisions and modifications to the parents' Wills, Living Trusts, Powers of Attorney, as well as assistance with Medicaid, SSI, residential, day programs, employment issues and related matters.
Additional Information: Member of the Board of The Arc of Illinois; Past Chairman, State of Illinois DHS Advisory Council on Developmental Disabilities; Co-Chairman of the State of Illinois Task Force on Autism; Member, State of Illinois Olmstead Committee; Vice- Chairman, Clearbrook; among other current and former affiliations and positions.
Mark Russell, Attorney at Law
86 West King Henry Court, Palatine, IL 60067 (847) 991-7451
Website: lmarkrussell.com Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Having a family member diagnosed with a mild intellectual disability and mental illness, my practice concentrates on advising parents, who have a son or daughter with a disability, how to plan for the future, particularly in the area of estate planning (wills, trusts, special needs trusts, powers of attorney, etc), guardianship, trust and estate administration, and issues related to government benefits.
Additional information: I speak regularly to national, state, and local disability organizations, schools, and churches, etc., across the country. I'd love to speak to your organization or group. Please give me a call or email me.
39 Merrill Lynch
9501 W. 144th Place, Orland Park, IL 60462 (708) 873-7900
Website: financial-services.cmac.ws/merrill-lynch
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Website: northwesternmutual.com
Programs/Services Offered: Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Long-term Care Insurance, Annuities, Mutual Funds, Education Funds, IRAs , Cash Management, Investment Products. Advisory programs and services include Financial Planning and Trust Services.
Waypoint Estate & Business Planning
103 Schelter Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069 (847) 276-2640
Website: [email protected] Contact: Maura Olsen and Donald G. Olsen
Program/Services Offered: Assists clients with Estate Planning, Wills, Trusts, Special Needs Planning, etc.
40 RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES
41 A Big Blast Project
Website: abigblast.org Phone: 847.987.3940
Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services: Gymnastics Therapy and Recreational Therapy for children with special needs provided by licensed physical and occupational therapists at various locations throughout Chicagoland. Saturday Camp and Summer Camp include gymnastics, arts & crafts, science projects, music, games, sports and so much more.
Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 922-7827 (STAR)
Website: adlerplanetarium.org
Additional Information: M-F: 10:00am- 4:30pm, Sat and Sun: 10am-5:00 pm; call or go online for current admission and show fees; discount days available; wheelchair accessible.
Allstate Arena
6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont IL. 60018 (847) 635-6601
Website: allstatearena.com
Additional Information: Chicago Wolves Hockey, other sporting events, concerts, and special events; 150 events annually. Box office hours:11am–7pm M-F, and Noon-5 pm Sat.; Ticket Master charge-by-phone: (800) 745-3000.
AMC Randhurst
101 East Euclid Avenue, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 590-1766
Additional Information: 15 theaters and game rooms.
42 Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 443-3600 Website: artic.edu Programs/Services Offered: Free General Admission 5-8pm. Wheelchair Accessible
Additional Information: 300,000 works of art within its 10 curatorial departments. Call or go online for current admission and special exhibit fees; Hours: MW 10:30 am - 5:00 pm, Th. 10:30 am - 8 pm; Sat & Sun 10 am - 5 pm.
The Arts of Life
Northshore Studio, 1963 Johns Drive, Glenview IL (847) 486-0808
Website: artsoflife.org/?page_id=67
Programs and Services: Ongoing collaborative project between artists with and without disabilities from the Chicago area. Collaborative work is guided by the following values; promoting self-respect, inspiring artistic expression, building community, and developing independence. After 30 days, each new artist meets with the program director to discuss his or her wants, needs, hopes, and dreams and thus develop an artist’s plan. Also in Chicago.
Breaking Grounds in Drumming
Website: breakinggroundsindrumming.com (847)815-5062
Contact: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: For businesses or groups looking for a unique experience that is part motivational seminar and part drum circle. Individual and group drum lessons; drum circles for team building, stress relief, and fun; and a selection of motivational seminars.
Brookfield Zoo First Avenue between Ogden & 31st Street, Brookfield, IL 60513
Mail Address: 3300 Golf Road, Brookfield, IL 60513 Information Line: (708) 688-8000
Website: brookfieldzoo.org
Additional Information: Over 200 wild acres! Admission: Adults (12-64) $12.00, Children (3-11) and Seniors (65+) $8.00; Jan, Feb, March, Oct, Nov, and Dec: Zoo admission is free on Tu. & Th. Zoo is open every day of the year. Hours change seasonally.
43 Brunswick Zone
10 S. Waukegan Road, Deerfield, IL 60015 (847) 498-3575
7333 North Milwaukee, Niles, IL 60714 (847) 647-9433
Additional Information: 32 lanes.
Bughouse Studio 4845 Oakton, Skokie, IL 60077 847-674-3774
Website: bughouseartstudio.com Contact: Andrea Horyn
Bughouse studio is a fresh, contemporary environment that inspires creativity.
Centennial Ice Arena
3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 432-4790
Additional Information: Ice skating, men’s hockey league.
Center for Enriched Living
280 Saunders Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015 (847) 948-7001
Website: centerforenrichedliving.org
Programs/Services Offered: Sports, recreation, arts, living skills programs, and social outings for people of all ages with developmental disabilities
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022 (847) 835-5440
Website: chicago-botanic.org
Additional Information: Brimming with over two million plants and 23 different gardens within 285 acres. Open every day of the year from 8 am until sunset; closed Christmas Day; free admission, parking fee.
44 Chick Evans Golf Course
6145 N. Golf Road, Morton Grove, IL 60053 (847) 965-5353
Additional Information: 18 holes.
Classic Bowl
8530 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, IL 60053 (847) 965-5300
Additional Information: 38 lanes.
Crown Village 18
1000 Carpenter Road, Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 673-8486
Programs/Services Offered: Handicap seating, hearing impaired listening devices.
Diversey River Bowl
2211 W. Diversey, Chicago, IL 60647 (773)-227-5800
Website: drbowl.com
Additional Information: Hours: Sun.-Fri. 12:00 pm-2:00 am; Sat. 9:00 am-3:00 am; Sept. – May; Noon to 3am June-Aug. shoe rental: $3.00. Rates vary per day.
Field Museum of Natural History
1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 922-9410
Website: fieldmuseum.org
Programs/Services Offered: See Free Days schedule on website. Wheelchair accessibility.
Additional Information: Treasures from all over the world. Open 9 am to 5 pm daily; closed Christmas day.
45 Glacier Ice Arena
670 N. Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (847)-362-1222
Website: glacierskate.com
Additional Information: Glacier hockey, girls and women’s hockey, ice shows. See website for further information.
Golf Maine Park District
8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles, IL. 60714 (847) 297-3000
Programs/Services Offered: Sports & crafts, pre-school thru adult.
Harris Theatre of Music and Dance (at Millennium Park)
205 East Randolph Drive, Chicago IL. 60601 (312) 629-8696
Website: harristheatrechicago.org Box Office: (312) 334-7777
Additional Information: Ballet, opera, modern dance, symphony orchestra, and folk music/dance performances.
Lake Park Golf Course
1175 Howard Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018 (847) 391-5730
Additional Information: 18 holes, Par 3, Sailing/Boating on Lake Opeka, Paddle Boats.
Lattof YMCA
300 East Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 296-3376
Website: lattofYMCA.org
Programs/Services Offered: Aquatics, Adventure Center, Fitness, and Skate Park.
Additional Information: M-F 5:00am-10pm, Sa. 6am-6pm, Su. 10am-3pm; Membership fees.
46 Leaning Tower YMCA
6300 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 (847) 410-5108
Website: leaningtowerymca.org
Programs/Services Offered: Aquatic programs for people with disabilities.
Additional Information: M-F 5am-10pm, Sa. 5 am-7pm, Su. 6am-5pm; Membership fees.
Lincoln Park Zoo
2200 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614 (312) 742-2000
Website: lpzoo.org
Additional Information: Houses 1200 animals and 230 species. Open 365 days a year; free admission; Daily 10am-5pm.
Maine-Niles Association of Special Recreation
6820 W. Dempster Street, Morton Grove IL 60053 (847) 966-5522
Website: mnasr.org
Programs/Services Offered: Serves children, teens, and adults with physical, mental and emotional disabilities with a variety of abilities and interests through community recreation agencies.
Morton Grove Park District
6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove IL. 60053 (847) 965-1200
Website: mortongroveparks.com
Programs/Services Offered: Gym and fitness classes for adults 16 and over.
Additional Information: M-Th 5:30am-10pm, F 5:30am-9pm, Sa.- Su. 7am-5pm; Annual membership fee, special seasonal rate.
47 Mountain View Adventure Center
510 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 391-5733
Additional Information: Mini Golf; call for scheduled hours which vary seasonally.
Museum of Contemporary Photography
600 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL. 60605 (312) 663-5554
Website: mocp.org
Additional Information: Explores the many roles photography plays in society. Free and open to the public; M-F 10am-5pm, Th. 10am-8pm, Sat.12pm-5pm, Sun. 12pm – 5pm.
Museum of Science and Industry
Lake Shore Drive and 57th Street, Chicago, IL 60637 (773) 684-1414
Website: MSIchicago.org
Programs/Services Offered: Omnimax and exhibits. Wheelchair accessibility.
Additional Information: Open every day of the year except Christmas day; Mon-Sat. 9:30am-4pm; Sun. 11am – 4pm. Call or go online for admission and special exhibit fees.
Niles Park District
6676 W. Howard, Niles IL. 60714 (847) 967-6633
Website: Niles-parks.org
Programs/Services Offered: Programs and activities for children and adults.
48 Niles Park District Teen Center 373 Golf Mill Center (847) 375-8949 Niles, IL 60714; Entrance 6 (off of Greenwood)
Email: [email protected] Contact: Program Director [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Programs and activities for teens located at Golf Mill Center. Open: Tuesday through Friday, 3pm – 7pm.
Northern Suburban Special Recreation Association (NSSRA)
3105 MacArthur Boulevard, Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 509-9400
Oakton Ice Arena
2800 Oakton, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 692-3359
Website: prparks.org
Additional Information: Year-round public skating and skate rental. $6 per public session. M-Th. 8:30am – 7pm; Friday 8:30am – 4pm; Sat. 10am – 10pm.
One Place For Special Needs, Ltd.
P.O. 9701, Naperville IL 60567 Website: oneplaceforspecialneeds.com
Programs/Services: This site helps you find more and do more in the disability community. It's the perfect place for the newly diagnosed family as well as seasoned special needs parents and individuals. Great site for networking and participating in community groups and discussions. Find friends with similar interests as your child and set up play dates!
Park District of Highland Park
636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 831-3810
Website: pdhp.org
Programs/Services Offered: Forty-four park areas, a swimming beach, 18-hole golf course. Art, dance, theatre, exercise, tennis, golf, gymnastics, ice skating, and nature.
49 Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 755-5100
Website: naturemuseum.org
Programs/Services Offered: Special exhibits; Judy Istock Butterfly Haven; Extreme Green House; Wilderness Walk; Hands on Habitat; Birds of Chicago; River Works; Mysteries of the Marsh.
Additional Information: Cost: $9.00 for adults; $7.00 for Seniors; $6.00 for Students & Children 3-12 years. Under 3 are free. Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am-4:30 pm; Sat-Sun 10:00 am-5:00 pm.
Prairie Lakes Community & Fitness Center
515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines IL. 60016 (847) 391-5711
Website: desplainesparks.org
Programs/Services Offered: Fitness center, theater, and classrooms.
Additional Information: M-Th. 6am -9:30pm, F 6am-8pm, Sa. 8am-5pm, Su. 10am-5pm; Daily fee or 20-pass fee.
River Rand Bowl
191 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 299-1001
Rosemont Theatre
5400 N. River Road, Rosemont IL. 60018 (877) 686-5366
Additional Information: Home to Broadway plays and concerts. Box office hours M-F 11am-7pm and Sa.12pm-5pm.
Shedd Aquarium
1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 939-2438
Website: sheddaquarium.org Additional Information: World’s largest indoor aquarium with more than 8000 aquatic Animals. Daily 9am to 5 pm; weekends 9am to 6pm; call for admission fees.
50 Skokie Park District
9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie, IL 60077 (847)-674-1500
Website: skokieparkdistrict.org
Programs/Services Offered: Art, basketball, cooking, dance, figure skating, golf, hockey, martial arts, aquatic facility, facility rental, etc.
Additional Information: Prices vary for events.
Special Gifts Theatre, Inc.
P.O. Box 2231, Northbrook IL 60065 (847) 564-7704
Website: specialgiftstheatre.org Email: [email protected]
Contact: Ann Fulmer Also on Facebook
Programs/Services Offered: Provides children and teens with special needs a unique, creative drama experience enabling personal growth while breaking down stereotypes related to disabilities within the community at large.
Willis (formerly Sears) Tower Sky Deck
233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60606 (312) 875-0066
Website: searstower.com
Additional Information: Best view of Chicago from the top of the tallest building in the western hemisphere. Open 10am daily April-Sept until 10 pm, and Oct-March until 8 pm; Adults $12.95; Children 3-11 years old, $9.50, all taxes included. Wheelchair accessible
Additional recreational opportunities are available through your local park district.
51 REFERRAL SOURCES & INFORMATION
52 AbilityLinks
26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187 (630) 909-7445
Website: abilitylinks.org
Contact: Information Specialist or Program Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Website and Career Resources for people with disabilities: Mission: The AbilityLinks Consortium mission is to expand employment for persons with disabilities by: • Sharing information about jobs, job candidates and employment resources • Increasing awareness of successfully employed persons and inclusive employers • Providing educational opportunities for employers, job seekers and employment services providers • Measuring our impact
Assistive Medical Equipment
2010 W. Fulton St., Suite F-256, Chicago, IL 60612 (312) 772-2632
Website: assistiveme.com Email: [email protected]
Additional Information: Mission is to improve ease of care for the elderly and disabled. They do this by making smart assistive products that empower.
Center for Independent Futures
743 Main Street, Evanston, Il 60202-2202 (847) 328-2044
Website: independentfutures.com Email: [email protected]
Contact: Executive Director
Programs/Services Offered: Helping adults with disabilities and their families plan, support and sustain new ways of living in their community.
53 The Arc of Illinois Illinois Life SpanProject
20401 LaGrange Rd. Suite 209, Frankfort, IL 60423 (800) 588-7002
Websites: illinoislifespan.org, thearcofil.org and thearclink.org
Contact: Project Director/ Resource Specialist
Programs/Services: Statewide Information Resource and Referral for Advocacy and Services for People with Developmental Disabilities.
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
203 E. Jackson Blvd., # 300, Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 939-3513
Website: frcd.org
Program: Providing parents of children with disabilities with information, training, assistance and support.
Managing the Art of Living
887 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 831-4540
Website: managingtheartofliving.org Email: [email protected]
Neumann Family Services
5547 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL, 60640 (773) 769-4313
Website: neumannfamilyservices.org
Programs/Services Offered: To integrate persons with disabilities and other life issues into the community and enrich their quality of life with choices and independence.
54 Thomas J. Canale CFP, CLU
8600 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 420N, Chicago, IL 60631-3579 (773) 380-4025
Website: tomcanale.com Programs/Services: Offers financial solutions for families of individuals with special needs. He can help you with your income replacement, education funding, asset accumulation, retirement income or estate protection needs. Tom works with a team of professionals; a social worker and an attorney who together can help you reach your most important financial goals.
Think College Illinois
Website: thinkcollegeillinois.org (312) 413-1407
This website is meant to serve as a blueprint/toolkit for Illinois post-secondary education (PSE) institutions in developing inclusive programs for students with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The background information and resources available in the site are intended to be used by students and families, as well as disability service providers.
55 RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS
56 Anixter Center
2001 N. Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 761-1501
Website: anixter.org TTY: (773) 761-5607
Programs/Services Offered: The Anixter Center Residential Services is a program that manages, maintains and staffs 14 group residences and maintains 124 units in seven buildings of accessible HUD housing. Residential Services also employs caseworkers who support people with disabilities who are living in their own homes as a preferred option over nursing homes or institutions. In addition, Residential Services offers respite to caregivers in private homes and staff members serving in their small-group residences.
Also offers Community and Day Rehabilitation Services that are designed to support the efforts of people with disabilities to lead full and self-directed lives. These services focus on learning, socializing, skill building, creating networks of support and connecting to the community. Community Resources and Support (CRS): The Anixter Center CRS program offers specialized services to assist all individuals with developmental disabilities in living and working in their communities.
Also offers Employment & Vocational Services, Behavioral Health Services, and Literacy, Education & Professional Training Services.
Adult Community Transition (ACT) ACT is a community outreach program for post-high school young adults with developmental disabilities located at 1910 First Street, #307, Highland Park, IL 60035. Anixter Center ACT was developed to help individuals maximize their independence and self-determination while contributing to their social and community lives. Call (847) 266-0052 go to anixter.org/old/act/index.htm. This program is a unique collaboration of parents, special education personnel and human services agencies that provides life skills services.
Additional Information: Anixter Center has been providing residential services to people with disabilities since 1974. Some of its programs are licensed and funded by Illinois Department of Human Services and it is accredited by CARF, the Rehabilitation Accreditation Commission.
57 Beverly Farm Foundation, Inc
6301 Humbert Road, Godfrey, IL 62035 (618) 466-0367
Website: beverlyfarm.org
Admissions: Cody Buttry (618) 466-0367 x 681 Email: [email protected] Program/Services Offered: Beverly Farm, a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization, is a planned community designed to enhance the lives of our residents, develop their life skills, and provide the required medical care and a variety of therapies. Situated on 220 acres with an abundance of green space, Beverly Farm is a pleasant place to live and work for adults (18 and older) with developmental disabilities. Offers 3 levels of residential care from mostly independent, some assistance and more assistance. Residential homes certified as intermediate care facilities for adults, CARF accredited developmental training and vocational center. Beverly Farm offers a wide range of services therapies and other opportunities for the care and general well being of our residents: intermediate care; full clinical, dietary, health and dental; 24-hour nursing; physical, occupation and speech therapies; paid work opportunities (ceramics, wood crafts, light assembly work, janitorial, copy room, Buzy Bee Bakery); equestrian and aquatic and therapies; developmental training; and vocational training.
Center for Independent Futures
743 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 328-2044
Website: independentfutures.com
Programs/Services: Independent Living Skills Tutoring and Support Services, Community Living Options Residences, Network and Family Coaching, Full Life Future Planning, Life Tools Camp, Public Benefits Consultation, What's Next Consultation, Independent Living Readiness Inventory, entertainment and educational events supported by staff.
Clearbrook
1835 W. Central Rd., Arlington, Heights, IL 60005 Admin Office: (847) 870-7711 Website: Clearbrook.org Contact: Tracy Martin Admissions: (847) 385-5018 Email: [email protected]
Programs/ Services Offered: Residential, Home-Based Support, Occupational, Physical and Speech Therapy, Day Programs including Autism, Developmental Training, Workshop and Vocational Training, Independent Employment, Supported Employment, P.A.L., and Independent Employment Program.
58 Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU)
8765 West Higgins, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60631 (773) 867-4000 TTY: (773) 867-4000
Website: cau.org Contact: Executive Director
Programs/Services Offered: A case management agency serving the north side of Chicago and the northern suburbs of Cook and Lake County, that provides independent case management services to individuals with developmental disabilities, hearing, visual and physical impairments, mental health needs, and parents of people with disabilities. The process of case management is assessment of individual needs, development of individualized case management plans, facilitation/implementation/coordination of services, monitoring and evaluation of service outcomes and documentation of activity.
CAU does PAS (Pre-Admission Screening) for residential placement and assists individuals with developmental disabilities to move into Community Integrated Living Arrangements.
Diane Home Care, Inc.
4121 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 675-6093
Contact: Residential Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: CILA Services to adults with developmental disabilities.
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) Center for Independent Living Program
(800) 843-6154 Option # 4
Programs/Services Offered: DRS supports Center for Independent Living (CIL) statewide that provide accessible programs and services to all people with disabilities. These services are designed to help people with disabilities to help themselves to live more independently and realize their dreams. CIL services and programs are provided mostly by people with disabilities. Four core services are provided: peer counseling, advocacy, information and referral, and independent living skills training. Other services include housing and training, accessibility services, job readiness training, youth programs, community integration programs, and personal assistance programs.
59 Glenkirk
3504 Commerical Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062 (847) 272-5111
Website: glenkirk.org General Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services: Residential services including CILAS, Supported Independent Living and home-based Support Services, Vocational services, Support Services and Enrichment Services children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Housing Options
1132 Florence, Evanston, IL 60202 (847) 866-6144
Website: housingopt.org Email: [email protected]
Contact: Intake
Programs/Services Offered: Housing Options provides non-residential recovery-oriented support services to adults with mental illness living independently; affordable, furnished housing in apartments with recovery-oriented support services to adults with mental illness; and supported employment services to its clients. Support services are provided by case managers, counselors, social workers and psychiatrists.
IC Independence Center
2025 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085 (847) 360-1020
Website: icwaukegan.org also on Facebook Contact: Intake
Programs/Services Offered: Psychosocial rehabilitation program serving adults with chronic mental illness, including vocational, residential, case management, and psychiatric services. The housing unit provides apartments to pre-enrolled members of Independence Center who have a mental illness and low income, and who request membership by placing their names on the waiting list. The case managers in the housing program assist members to live successfully on their own in the community, while reinforcing any skills they already have to live independently. Because social security disability is often the members' only means of support, finding affordable housing in Lake County is a persistent problem. Offers skills building groups and health and wellness program.
60 Jewish Child and Family Services
3145 W. Pratt Blvd., Chicago, IL 60645 (773) 467-3724 216 W. Jackson Blvd., Suite 800, Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 357-4800 Contact: Vera Henderson Program/Services Offered: Residential facility for Jewish adults with disabilities. Program ensures that individuals with special needs can remain active in Jewish life.
Lambs Farm 14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048 (847) 362-4636 Website: lambsfarm.org Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Residential Services including group homes, independent apartments and off-campus with support, Vocational Services, Social and Recreational Services.
Maine Center for Mental Health 819 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, IL 60068 (847) 696-1570 Website: maine-center.org Contact: Intake at Ext. 311 Programs/Services Offered: Clinical services: individual, marital, family, and group counseling; psychiatric evaluations, medication evaluations, psychological testing, assessment services, case coordination, assisted residential services, and adult day treatment. The assisted residential services include scattered site apartments managed by the agency for single adults in need of skills training and support in independent living. Any resident of Maine Township seeking affordable outpatient counseling and mental health services is eligible.
New Foundation Center
444 Frontage Road, Northfield, IL 60093 Intake: (847) 386-3060
Website: newfoundationcenter.org
Programs/Services Offered: Provides recovery options to adults, 18 years and older with mental illness, through its supportive housing, employment assistance, illness and life management training, counseling and care coordination services. Shared housing and scattered site apartments are available throughout the north and southwest suburbs and lower Lake County. Employment specialists help individuals get and keep competitive jobs. Skills training, group counseling, medical care management, social networking assistance and expressive arts activities are available from the center in Northfield.
61 NorthPointe Resources
3441 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL 60099 (847) 425-4797
Website: northpointeresources.org
Programs/Services Offered: Vocational services, employment services, CILA, 24/7 residential support services, and intermittent residential support services.
Orchard Village
7670 Marmora Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 967-1800
Website: orchardvillage.org also on Facebook Contact: Entitlements Coordinator
Programs/ Services Offered: Orchard Village offers 24-hour CILA, Intermittent Residential, Transitional Supported Residential, Home-Based Support Services, Respite, and Vocational and Placement Services. Our residential programs provide a variety of living arrangements which include varying levels of supervision or staff assistance as needed. Our staff work with residential consumers to ensure they are integrated and involved in their environment, are connected to family and other natural supports, choose and use local neighborhood services, such as banking and medical care, and assume meaningful social roles in their community.
SHORE Community Services Inc.
4232 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60076 (847) 982-2030 ext. 29
Website: shoreinc.org Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: SHORE's mission is to improve the quality of life for persons with developmental disabilities through educational, residential, vocational and related programs provided with community integrated supports and services. Residential programs in Evanston and Skokie include ICF, CLF, CILA and SLA. Also offers vocational services and in-home respite.
62 Thresholds Dincin Center for Recovery
Thresholds provides a comprehensive, individualized program of mental health services that include psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery programs, outreach programs, housing, educational advancement, social opportunities and employment services. See all 3 listings in this section.
2700 North Lakeview, Chicago, IL 60614 (773) 572-5400
Website: thresholds.org Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Community housing including supervised group homes and independent living apartments for individuals with severe mental illness. There are more than 75 residential developments in the Chicagoland area, totaling about 600 beds. The level of clinical supervision depends on individual needs. Group home residents are taught basic living skills including diet, hygiene, and money management. Opportunities to develop friendships through communal living and shared activities are available. Services include rehabilitation stabilization services, individual and group counseling, client centered consultation, medication monitoring, crisis intervention, psychosocial rehabilitation, and skill enhancing activities.
Thresholds Transitions
8050 Monticello, Skokie, IL 60076 (773) 572-5400
Website: thresholds.org Contact: Central Intake
Programs/Services Offered: Psychosocial rehabilitation services to learn and practice social skills, vocational rehabilitation, supported employment and return to work services, residential, psychiatric and case management for individuals recovering from mental illness. Thresholds Transitions has one group home which houses nine adults.
Thresholds Loren Juhl Young Adult Program
4219 North Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 472-9802
Website: thresholds.org
Contact: Intake Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Provides housing for older adolescents, ages 16 to 21, with serious mental illness.
63 Trilogy Behavioral Health Center
1400 W. Greenleaf, Chicago, IL 60626 (773) 508-6100
Website: trilogyinc.org TT/TDD: (773) 508-4276
Contact: Intake Coordinator email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Psychosocial, rehabilitation, vocational, CILA, case management, crisis, respite, psychiatry, therapy, residential group homes and clustered apartments. For seriously mentally ill and MISA.
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center
8324 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 933-0051
Website: tpoint.org TTY: (847) 933-0351
Contact: Intake at Ext. 424 Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Transition Living Program supervises the living facilities of ten individuals with mental illness in five apartments scattered throughout Niles Township. Nine individuals live in CILA apartments and receive intense follow-up care by residential staff.
64 TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES
65 303 Taxi Cook and Lake Counties (847) 303-0303 DuPage (630) 303-0303 McHenry (815) 303-0303 Kane (815) 588-0303 Cook/Will (708) 303-0303 Chicago (Flash Cab) (773) 561-4444
Website: 303taxi.com
Programs/Services Offered: 24 hour cab service. Also serves the school districts of Lake, Northern Cook, Northwest suburbs & DuPage counties. Specializes in the transportation of students with disabilities and students in vocational training programs. Order cabs online at our website. Schools should ask for the School Department to get specialized services.
Chicago Disability Transit
230 East Ohio Street Suite 101, Chicago IL, 60611 (312) 335-1244
Website: chicagodisabilitytransit.com [email protected]
Contact: General Manager (630) 653-9815
Programs/Services Offered: Specialized transportation services for people with disabilities in Chicago and suburbs. Rides are provided on a 24 hour/day, 7days/week basis. Online reservations must be made by noon of the previous business day of the pick up day.
City of Des Plaines
1420 Miner Street, Suite 502, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 391-5480
Contact: Health and Human Services Division
Website: desplaines.org Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Subsidized Taxi Program provides low-cost transportation to corporate Des Plaines residents who are 65 years of age or older and for residents with disabilities/no age requirement. Residents must register for the program at the Civic Center or the Des Plaines Library. Proof of age and residency within the corporate city limits are required. Residents with disabilities under the age of 65 should call the Health and Human Services offices to discuss what form of disability documentation to furnish. Discount is for travel within the corporate city limits of Des Plaines only, with the exception of Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and its’ campus. Discount is 50% off of metered fare up to a maximum discount of $2.50.
66 City of Evanston
2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 448-4311
Website: cityofevanston.org
Programs/Services Offered: Subsidized cab service for residents of Evanston. Must complete the application and then purchase coupons to be used toward cab fare. Individuals with Developmental Disabilities, seniors, 62 or older, with mobility problems, and income under $30,000 per annum, qualify for services.
Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles
Website: cyberdriveillinois.com
Programs/Services Offered: Locations of Driver’s License facilities where individuals can take driver’s license tests. Individuals with disabilities can obtain a Disabled Person photo ID indicating the classification of the disability; free of charge.
Metra
Website: metrarail.com
547 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60661-5717 (312) 322-6766 Contact: Jim Ferneborg [email protected]
Illinois Circuit Breaker Program (800) 252-8966 Customers with disabilities who have an RTA-issued Reduced Fare Permit are eligible for a reduced fare ticket. RTA has partnered with the Illinois Department on Aging to offer the People with Disabilities Ride Free program. New legislation now provides free rides on fixed-route transit (regularly scheduled CTA, Metra, and Pace buses and trains) for any Illinois resident over the age of 16 who has been enrolled as a person with a disability in the Illinois Circuit Breaker program.
67 Regional Transit Authority (RTA) ADA Paratransit Service
Website: rtachicago.com (312) 663-4357
Programs/Services Offered: ADA Paratransit Service is shared-ride, curb-to-curb transportation provided in the Regional Transportation Authority's (RTA) region by the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) and PACE (the suburban bus division). Service is provided only to individuals found eligible by the RTA under ADA guidelines. Service is only provided in areas where the CTA's and PACE's fixed route buses or the CTA's "L" trains operate. Paratransit vehicles can only make pick-ups and drop-offs at places that are within ¾ of a mile of a bus route or "L" train station. Service is provided during the hours and days when fixed route service operates. Rides must be reserved one day in advance. Paratransit fares are at least the cost of a full fare on a fixed route bus or train. Service is provided for all types of trips, including medical, shopping and personal travel.
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Reduced Fare Permit
165 N. Jefferson, Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 913-3110
Website: rtachicago.org
Programs/Services Offered: Enables people with disabilities to ride all RTA services at a reduced rate. To meet the eligibility requirements for reduced fare, persons with disabilities must fill out the disability application and have a doctor fill out the disability form and attach a letter of diagnosis. If receiving disability payments from Social Security, a print-out from Social Security is required indicating the current year and including the word, disabled. A copy of one of the following types of identification must also be submitted: Driver’s License, State of Illinois ID Card, Alien Registration Card, passport or any government-issued ID that includes the applicant’s date of birth. Also required is a wallet-sized color photo; applicant cannot be photographed wearing a hat, scarf or sunglasses.
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) Travel Information Center
Website: rtachicago.com (312) 836-7000
Programs/Services Offered: Provides scheduling information for all CTA, “L” trains, METRA trains, and PACE buses. Operators are available daily from 5:00 am to 1:00am; dial 836-7000 from any regional area code, or plan your trip online at Regional Transport Authority (RTA).
68 Additional transportation services for people with disabilities can be obtained by contacting your local village hall.
69 VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS & TRADE SCHOOLS
70 The Academy of Dog Grooming Arts
1742 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (800) 333-9034
Website: academyofdoggrooming.com (847) 454-7300 Fax: (847) 454-7305 Contact: President Email: [email protected] Programs/Services Offered: Professional Groomer, Groomer’s Assistant, and CPR for animals.
American Academy of Art
332 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 300, Chicago, IL 60604-4302 (312) 461-0600
Website: aaart.edu Fax: (312) 294-9570 Contact: Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: BFA programs offered in Multimedia/Web Design, 3D Modeling and Animation, Illustration, Digital Illustration, Graphic Design, Life Drawing, Watercolor Painting, Oil Painting and Photography.
American Professional Bartending Schools of Illinois
634 South Wabash, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60605 (312) 427-6606
315 West Golf, Schaumburg, IL 60195 (847) 882-7900
Additional locations in Calumet City, Villa Park and Riverside.
Website: mastersschool.com
Programs/Services Offered: Mixology, Product Knowledge, Presentation & Etiquette, Trade Secret, Cash Handling, Alcohol Awareness Certification, Job Finding Strategies.
American Flyers Flight School
3N040 Powis Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185 (DuPage Airport) (800) 323-0808
Website: americanflyers.net 630) 584-4700 Contact: Director of Admissions Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Pilot Training
71 American Health Information Management Association
233 North Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60601 Main: (312) 233-1100
Website: ahima.org Customer Relations: (800) 335-5535
Contact: Customer Relations Fax: (312) 233-1090
Programs/Services Offered: Registered Health Information Administrator or Technician, Certified Coding Associate Specialist, Specialist-Physician-Based, Certified in Healthcare Privacy, Privacy & Security, Security. Search under Schools & Academics for list of community colleges offering accredited certificate programs.
Beauty Schools in Illinois
Website: beautyschoolsinillinois.com Phone: (815) 786-7266 Headquarters for all schools
Chicago Skin School 200 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 302, Chicago IL Naperville Skin School 1100 N. Sherman Ave., Suite 111, Naperville IL 60563 Oakbrook Beauty School 1200 Harger Rd., Oak Brook IL West Dundee Beauty School 825 Village Quarter Rd., #B6 West Dundee IL 60118
Programs/Services Offered: Cosmetology, teacher training, esthetics, refresher.
BIR Training Center
3601 West Devon Avenue, Suite 210, Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 866-0111
Website: birtraining.com Fax: (773)866-0113
Contact: Admissions Officer
Programs/Services Offered: Accounting and Office Administration, CNC, Health Information Technology, Clinical/Administrative Medical Assisting, English and Computerized Manufacturing.
72 Blue Horizon Truck Driving School
5926 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60629 (773) 735-1199
Website: bluehorizoncdlschool.com
Contact: Admissions Officer Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Driving instruction
Brown Mackie College
2119 E. Kimberly Rd., Bettendorf, IA 52722 (also in Indiana) (888) 420-1652
Website: brownmackie.edu Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Accounting Technology, Business Management, CADD Technology, Computer Applications, Networking, Programming, Software, Criminal Justice, Electronics, Medical Assisting, and Paralegal.
Cain’s Barber College and Styling School
365 East 51st Street, Chicago, IL 60615-3510 (773) 536-4441
Website: cbcon5lst.org Fax: (773) 536-4552
Contact: Director of Admissions Email: [email protected]
Cameo Beauty Academy
9714 South Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL 60453 (708) 636-4660
Website: cameobeautyacademy.com
Contact: Herman Harrison, owner and president
73 Cannella School of Hair Design
4217 North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639 (773) 278-4477
Website: cannellabeautyschools.com Contact: Admissions Manager
Additional Information: Other locations in Chicago, Villa Park, Elgin, and Blue Island.
Capri Oak Forest College of Beauty Culture
15815 Rob Roy Drive, Oak Forest, IL 60452 (708) 687-3020
Website: capri.edu
Contact: Admissions Officer Email: [email protected]
Capri School of Beauty Culture
2653 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60629 (773) 778-1077
Website: capri.edu
Contact: Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Cosmetology, Teacher Training.
Career Logics Institute of Hair Design
1904 Sheridan Road, Pekin, IL 61554 (309) 346-1447
Website: careerlogics.com Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Cosmetology
Clearbrook
1835 W. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005 (847)870-7711 Website: clearbrook.org Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Vocational training and workshops for children, adults, and seniors.
74 College of Lake County
19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL 60030-1198 (847) 543-2000
Website: clcillinois.edu Email: [email protected]
Contact: Office for Students with Disabilities (847) 543-2055
Programs/Services Offered: Certificate programs, including: accounting clerk, administrative assistant, automotive oil change technician, automotive refinishing technician, caregiver, CNA, education paraprofessional, marketing, paralegal, and welding.
Cortiva Institute - Chicago School of Massage Therapy
17 North State St., Chicago, IL 60602 (also in Crystal Lake and Woodbridge) (312) 253-3313
Website: cortiva.com (312) 753-7901
Programs/ Services Offered: Massage Therapy
Cosby's International Barber College
329 North Illinois, Belleville, IL 62220 (866) 399-9518
Website: bellevillebarbercollege.net
Contact: Admissions Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Barber haircuts, Relaxers, Eyebrow Waxing, Shaves, Permanent Waves, Manicures, Pedicures and Barber Salon Management.
Community Film Workshop
6200 S. Drexel, Room 201, Chicago, IL 60637-2630 (773) 752-9335
Website: cfwchicago.org
Contact: Executive Director Email: [email protected] Programs/Services Offered: 16mm film and digital media classes. Also offers a teen Summer Digital Media Camp.
75 Cosmetology and Spa Institute
700 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014 (815) 575-6554
142 E. Golf Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 221-0130
Website: csicl.com
Programs/Services Offered: Cosmetology
Countryside Association
Countryside Center, 21154 W. Shirley Rd., Palatine, IL 60074 (847) 438-8855 Lakeside Center, Waukegan, IL
Website: countrysideassn.org
For Countryside Center contact Nichole Visconti (847) 540-3745 Email: [email protected]
For Lakeside Center contact Joanne Kuhstoss (847) 540-3761 Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Advocates on behalf of persons with disabilities and their families and to support them in their efforts to live and work successfully in their chosen community. Provides developmental training; paid work opportunities;, and social, recreational and skills development, for teens and adults.
Coyne College
330 N. Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607 (800) 999-5220
Website: coynecollege.edu
Contact: Admissions-High School Representative
Programs/Services Offered: Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration, electrical maintenance, electronics technician, office administrative assistant, network technician, medical administrative assistant.
76 Environmental Technical Institute-North Campus (Main School)
1101 West Thorndale Avenue, Itasca, IL 60143
Website: eticampus.com (888) 572-9937
Programs/Services Offered: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
Environmental Technical Institute-South Campus
13010 South Division Street, Blue Island, IL 60406 (888) 572-9937
Website: eticampus.com Contact: Director of Admissions
Programs/Services Offered: Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration.
Gem City College
700 State Street Quincy, IL 62301 (217) 222-0391
Website: gemcitycollege.com Fax: (217) 222-1557
Contact: Director of Admissions, Diana Hagenah Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Horology, including watch and clock repair, engraving, jewelry diamond setting and design, cosmetology, and data entry.
Hair Professionals Career College
2245 Gateway Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178 (815) 756-3596 10321 S.Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL 60465 (708) 430-1755 5460 Route 34 Oswego, IL 60543 (630) 554-2266
Programs/Services Offered: Cosmetology, teacher training, nail technology, esthetics.
77 Harper College (William Rainey Harper)
1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL 60067
Website: harpercollege.edu Access and Disability Services (847) 925-6266 Videophone: (866) 327-1630
Career Foundations (847)925-6404
Continuing Education (847) 925-6300
Programs/Services Offered: Access and Disability Services offers one-on-one support, diagnostic testing, clubs and social activities. Must apply for admission first. Career Foundations offers job preparation for students with developmental disabilities.Continuing Education offers adults with intellectual disabilities enrichment classes such as cooking computer, cell phone and camera.
Haskana Institute of Cosmetology
341 West Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL 60067 (847) 934-0190
Website: haskanaonline Fax: (847) 934-7464
Contact: Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: All aspects of hair, skin and nails.
ITT Technical Institute
1401 Feehanville Drive, Mount Prospect, IL 60056 (847) 375-8800
Website: itt-tech.edu
Programs/Services Offered: Information Technology, Electronics Technology, Drafting & Design, and Criminal Justice. B.A. and/or A.A. degrees available in various programs listed.
78 Illinois Academy of Real Estate
320 North Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506 (630) 307-3493 181 S. Bloomingdale Rd., Suite 204, Bloomingdale IL 60108 (800) 238-5404
Website: ilacademy.com Fax: (630) 582-1821
Contact: Director Email: [email protected]
Illinois Center for Broadcasting
455 Eisenhower Lane S., #200, Lombard IL 60148 (630) 916-1700
530 S. State St., Chicago IL 60605 (312) 884-8000
Website: beonair.com
Contact: Education Director
Programs/Services Offered: Broadcasting television and radio ACCSC certificate program as well as disc jockey, cameraman, videographers and more. Open program.
The Illinois Institute of Art
350 North Orleans Street, Chicago, IL 60654 (888)-411-7718 also in Schaumburg and Tinley Park
Website: artinstitutes.edu
Programs/Services Offered: Certificate and diploma programs; associates, BA and BFA degrees, in culinary, photo, fashion, advertising, design, gaming, film, hospitality, interior design, illustration, sound and media production.
Illinois School of Health Careers
11 East Adams, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 913-1230
8750 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago IL 60631 (773) 444-0300
Website: ishc.edu
Programs/Services Offered: Medical Assistant, Dental Assistant, and Patient Care Tech.
79 Institute of Aviation, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
1 Airport Road- Willard Airport, Savoy, IL 61874 (800) 527-8429
Website: aviation.illinois.edu
Contact: Academic Office (217) 244-8671
Programs/Services Offered: Flight Training, Aviation, and Human Factors. Must be enrolled at U of I.
International Academy of Design and Technology
1 North State Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60602 (312) 980-9200
935 National Parkway, Schaumburg, IL 60173 (847) 969-2800
Website: iadtchicago.com Contact: Admissions
Programs/Services Offered: Associates and Bachelor degree programs, Interior Design, Fashion Design, Information Technology, Merchandising Management and Visual Communications (concentration in Graphic Design, Advertising Design, Multi-Media & Web Design, Game Design, and Video & Animation Production.)
Kendall College
900 N. North Branch Street, Chicago, IL 60642 (888) 905-3632
Website: kendall.edu Email: [email protected]
Contact: Enrollment
Programs/Services Offered: Business, Culinary, Hospitality Management and Education.
80 Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in Chicago
361 West Chestnut, Chicago, IL 60610 (800) 736-6126
Website: chefs.edu/chicago (312) 944-0882
Contact: Director
Programs/Services Offered: Associate of Applied Science degree in Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts, Associate of Applied Science degree in Patisserie and Bakery.
Lincoln College of Technology
8317 West North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160 (708) 344-4700
Website: lincolntech.com Contact: Admissions
Programs/Services Offered: Certificate and diploma programs; Automotive Technician, Collision Repair and Refinishing, Electronic Systems Technician, Medical Assistant.
Midwest Institute of Technology (Dental Technology School)
3712 West Montrose Avenue, Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 478-0116
Contact: Director
Programs/Services Offered: Dental Technician. Learn how to fabricate teeth.
National Latino Education Institute (NLEI)
2011 West Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60609 (773) 247-0707
Website: nlei.org
Programs/Services Offered: Bilingual Medical Assistant Training Program, Computer & Business courses, Prevocational programming, GED preparation, Financial Literacy.
81 Niles School of Cosmetology
8057 North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL 60714 (847) 965-8061
Website: nilesbeautyschool.com Fax: (847) 965-8090
Contact: Admissions Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Cosmetology
Oakton Community College
1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016 (847) 635-1700
7701 North Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 635-1400
Website: oakton.edu
Programs/Services Offered: A few of the many WIA (Workforce Investment Act) Certified Programs include: Basic nursing assistant, accounting associate, residential comfort systems installer certificate, CAD certificate, automotive service excellence certificate, network administration certificate, ECE preschool (ages 3-5) certificate, web graphic page design certificate, pharmacy technician certificate, medical office billing certificate, and real estate certificate.
Pivot Point Beauty School
1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 700, Evanston, IL 60201 (847) 905-5300
3901 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL 60618 (773) 463-3121
144 East Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 (847) 985-5900
Website: pivotpoint.edu General: (847) 905-5375
Contact: Campus Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Hair, Esthetics, Nails
82 Police Training Institute, University of Illinois
1004 South Fourth Street, Champaign, IL 61820 (217) 333-2337
Website: pti.uiuc.edu Fax: (217) 333-7800
Contact: Admissions Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Must be hired full-time by a police department to attend. Basic Law Enforcement, Basic Correctional Arson Officer, Investigator, Control Tactics, Effective Supervision, Police Firearms Instructor, and more.
Robert Morris University
401 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605 (800) 762-5960
1000 Tower Lane, Bensenville, IL 60106
Also located in Arlington Heights, Orland Park and Schaumburg.
Website: robertmorris.edu
Contact: Admissions Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees; Accounting, Business Administration, CAD/Drafting, Culinary Arts, Computer Networking Specialist, Computer Programming, Fitness Specialist, Graphic Arts, Interior Design, Legal Office Assistant, Medical Assisting.
Rockford Business College
1130 S. Alpine Rd, Suite 100, Rockford, IL 61108 (815) 965-8616
Website: rockfordcareercollege.edu
Contact: Registration
Programs/Services Offered: Accounting, Business Administration, Health Occupations, Information Technology, Paralegal.
83 Rockford Memorial Hospital School of X-ray Technician
2400 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL 61103 (815) 971-5480
Contact: Program Director
Programs/Services Offered: Medical Radiologic Technology/Technician.
Rock Valley College
3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61114 (815) 921-7821
Website: rockvalleycollege.edu (800) 973-7821
Contact: [email protected]
Rosel School of Cosmetology
2444 West Devon, Chicago, IL 60659 (773) 508-5600
Website: roselschool.org Fax:(773) 508-5645
Contact: Director
Program/Services Offered: Cosmetology (PELL Grant available), Nail Technician, Instructor (for Licensed Cosmetologists), and Esthetician (Facial) Course.
Sanford-Brown Business College
4930 Oakton St., Skokie IL (847) 983-1200
1101 Eastport Plaza Drive, Collinsville, IL 62234 (888) 704-4333
4600 Roosevelt Rd., Hillside IL 60162 (708) 836
8525 W. 183rd St., Tinley Park IL (708) 781-2035
Website: sanfordbrown.edu
Contact: Director of Admissions
Programs/Services Offered: Associate and certificate programs; Business, Administrative Technology, Healthcare and Massage.
84 School of the Art Institute of Chicago
37 South Wabash, Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 629-6100
Website: saic.edu Admissions: (312) 629-6108
Contact: Admissions Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: College education centered in the visual and related arts. Visual and Critical Studies; Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio; Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphasis in Art History, Theory, and Criticism; Bachelor of Fine Arts with emphasis in Art Education; Bachelor of Interior Architecture.
Additional Information: Also offers programs for high school students, including an early college program for fall, spring and summer.
Star Truck Driving School Inc.
1250 Route 34, Oswego, IL 60541 (630) 236-7200
Website: startruckdrivingschool.com
Programs/Services Offered: Short haul pro driver, local pro driver, O.T.R. pro driver, and Class B CDL.Illinois locations include in Bensenville, Hickory Hills, and South Holland.
Self-Employment Resource Network (SERN) Health & Disability Advocates
205 W. Monroe, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60606 (773) 427-5200
Website: sernonline.net Contact: Dave Porter
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: SERN Offers free entrepreneurial and service provider presentations. The presentations are about self-employment related issues for people with disabilities who are interested in starting and running their own business.
85 Steven Papageorge Hair Academy dba MacDaniels Beauty School
1113-5 W. Belmont, 2nd Floor, Chicago IL 60657 (773) 883-5100
Website: stevenpapageorgehairacademy.com Fax: (773) 883-5109
Program/Services Offered: Cosmetology
Taylor Business Institute
318 W. Adams, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 658-5100
Website: tbiil.edu Contact: Admissions
Programs Offered: Medical biller specialist, electronics engineering technology, accounting, medical secretary, electronics, computer technology, accounting and criminal justice.
Triton College
2000 Fifth Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171 (708) 456-0300
Website: triton.edu
Programs/Services Offered: A few of the many certificate programs include: Business management, office technology, computer information systems, welding and fabrication, tool and dye maker, personal trainer, nurse assistant, medical transcription, legal office assistant, home inspector, culinary training.
Additional Information: Summer Bridge program - five week intensive college prep experience. Academic Support-Academic Success Center: for students with disabilities; assessment of needs, accommodations, coordination of access services, advocacy, referral services; ext. 3854.
86 Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
601 Regency Drive, Glendale Heights, IL 60139 (877)-201-2555 (800) 834-7308 Website: uti.edu (630) 529-2662
Programs/Services Offered: Automotive, diesel, autobody, marine, motorcycle technicians, ASE certification.
Additional Information: Has support staff to assist students with requesting and obtaining accommodations and financial assistance for courses.
Washburne Culinary Institute
7059 S. Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60649 (773) 602-5487
Website: kennedyking.ccc.edu/washburne/home.asp Contact: Administrator Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Associate of Applied Science degree in Culinary Arts.
Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionary Arts
7511 Lemont Rd., Darien, IL 60561 (800) 772-7111x 2888 (Chestnut Court Shopping Center)
Website: wilton.com/classes Fax: (630) 985-6706
Contact: Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Various cake decorating and confectionary classes ranging from three hour workshops to more advanced courses.
Additional Information: Locations are listed on the website according to zip code.
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
495 Northgate Parkway, Wheeling, IL 60090 (847) 808-8444
Website: worshamcollege.com Fax: (847) 808-8493
Contact: Director Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: Associate degree in Mortuary Science; twelve month program.
87 Zarem/Golde ORT Technical Institute
5440 W. Fargo Ave., Skokie, IL 60077 (847) 324-5588
Website: zg-ort.edu Fax: (847) 324-5580
Contact: Admissions Email: [email protected]
Programs/Services Offered: English as a Second Language (ESL), medical office assistant, and computer and networking technology certificate programs. All programs take less than a year to complete. Computerized Accounting Certificate, Applied Science in Accounting, Pharmacy Technician, Basic Nurse Assistant, Digital Graphics and Web Design.
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