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Accesschicago 2018 Program guideWe’re glad you’re able to join us. Today you can experience the wonder and power of accessible technology, innovative products, services and recreational opportunities. Representatives from the companies that provide these services are eager to discuss what they can do for you!The Exhibit Hall Guide helps you easily locate exhibitors so that you can maximize your visit to one of the most comprehensive product/services expos in Chicago. Exhibitors are listed alphabetically to help you identify the products and services most relevant to your needs and interests. Familiarize yourself with exhibitors: Pressed for time? Review the alphabetical exhibitor listing, note booth numbers look for the correct zone and locate these booths on the Exhibit Hall Map. Need more detailed exhibitor information: Expand your search for exhibitors that just might offer “the missing link” to improve the quality of your own or someone else’s life. Search the Exhibitor listing to identify products in your greatest areas of interest, then further narrow your search by reading their profiles.Need a little help: Look for Sign Language interpreters and Sighted guides:?Navy Blue vests – Sign language interpreters will be around AccessChicago?There will be interpreters with NO vests at the Main Stage, Employment Workshops and Presentation Room 206-207.?Green vests – These guides will assist individuals who are blind or visually impaired. Requests for assistance must be made at the volunteer check-in(near the Main Entrance).Activities and workshops:SL Class (10:30am, 1:30pm) Exploring expressions of nonverbal communication, encourage them to learn sign language and involve game activities with no voice. Chicago Children’s Museum, Art-a Go-Go (All Day) Explore ways to provide play and learning experiences to your chhildren with Chicago Children’s Museum staff. Learn more about the museum and its resources and join in the fun of Art-a Go-Go an oppertunity to shake, rattle and roll to create your own colorful movement art! Chicago Park District, AccessChicago Lanes (All Day) Come one, come all and join us for a great time as we bring the fun and excitement of bowling to AccessChicago! Use the skills you learn today on your next trip to the bowling alley! Chicago Park District, Boccia (All Day) Boccia is a Paralympic sport that anyone can play. Check out Paralympic player Kenny Johnson as he demonstrates the sport and plays matches with interested audience members. Come join in the fun! Chicago Park District, Bean Bag Toss (All Day) It’s as easy as 1-2-3…toss your bean bag through the target hole and score points. The first player to reach 21 wins! The game involves a little bit of strategy, a little bit of strength and a whole lot of fun! Drop by and play a round of bean bag toss today! Chicago Park District, Fishing! (All Day) Chicago Park District, Fishing! Casting for fun! Chicago’s Fish ‘N Kids (fishing instructors) will be on hand to show kids how to cast practice plugs (no hooks) into targets at our indoor casting pond. Cooking Demo Area **New This Year!!!The Cooking Demo Area will be showcasing presentations by the below organizations. All presentations are related to healthy food choices and overall good nutrition. Each presenter has a scheduled time and will be providing a sample of the food they’re demoing. The samples are on a first come, first serve basis and each participant must be seated to receive a sample. Tracy’s Plate - (9:30am - 10:30am) Tracy Williams enjoys educating the community about healthy living and promoting proper nutrition, especially advocating for peers living with disabilities. Come start your morning off with taste of a healthy smoothie recipe and pick-up a copy of the recipe to take with you! Chicago Partnership for Health Promotion - (11:30am - 1:00pm)CPHP represents a network of community based interventions designed to improve nutrition and reduce disparities in outcomes associated with nutritional diseases including obesity and malnutrition. Come get a sample of a veggie cup and learn about My Plate in an engaging and informative presentation by Ms. Dorothy Collins. Asparagus - (2:00am - 3:00pm) Purple Asparagus educates children, families and communities about eating what’s goodfor the body and the planet. They are a CPS certified Food and Fitness Partner. Come and enjoy a sampling of their Summer Fruit Panzanella Salad! Purple Asparagus is also in our Health Pavilion, please visit them there for information you can take with you! Envision Unlimited - “Easy Gardening” - (9:30am, 12:00pm and 2:00pm)Re-purposed materials, plants and seedlings will be used to create a gardening experience using a planted container that participants can take home. Please visit Envision Unlimited’s booth right across from Gardening to get more information about all the services they offer! Freedom Golf Association (FGA) - (All Day)FGA is dedicated to bringing joy and a sense of freedom to the special needs community through their inclusion in the game of golf. FGA contributes to the positive development of those with special needs through the magic of golf. Health Pavilion Agencies (All Day)The Health Pavilion is sponsored by the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) and their delegates. NEW to the AccessChicago Health Pavilion this year is: Catholic Charities, Advocate Dental Center, Cook County MEDS, Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare and Purple Asparagus.Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) will provide the following information:?Lead poisoning prevention and healthy homes: We provide information on lead poisoning prevention and lead hazard reductions. ?HIV Services: We provide safer sex materials and information with on-site condom demonstration and table discussion. ?Emergency Preparedness: We provide safe and effective vaccines and educational information about how to prepare for and prevent health emergencies. ?West Nile Virus- Vector Control: We provide information on West Nile and the Zika Virus prevention. Education will be given on how to protect yourself from mosquito bites, what we can do around our homes to prevent mosquitoes from breeding in our homes. publichealth Advocate Dental CenterThe Advocate Dental Center on the campus of Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center provides comprehensive dental care to adults and children with developmental disabilities.Blue Cross Blue Shield of IllinoisBlue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois is committed to promoting the health and wellness of our members and communities. Our commitment guides us in fostering greater access to care and working to lower the overall cost of care while improving care quality and patient outcomes. Catholic CharitiesThe Catholic Charities Community Family Service Center is a school and office based counseling center for children ages 3-18. Children are provided therapeutic services by therapists trained in trauma focused appoachesCentro Comunitario Juan Diego - BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENINGAs a grassroots based organization we operate many vital programs focused on healthcare issues, community organizing, social services, and family education. Through our efforts we hope to foster confident leaders for today and tomorrow. Centro Comunitario will offer free blood pressure screenings to the public. Additional information on breast cancer and navigating the healthcare system for mammograms provided. Cook County Health and Hospitals System – RAPID HIV SCREENINGCook County Health and Hospitals System is the City’s only public health system providing quality healthcare to the residents of Cook County. Project Connect will provide HIV testing with rapid results. Cook County MEDSCook County MEDS is an educational campaign working to spread awareness about the proper management, storage, and disposal of prescription medication Gift of Hope Organ and Tissue NetworkGift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network is a not-for-profit organ procurement organization that coordinates organ and tissue donation and provides public education on donation in Illinois and northwest Indiana. Gilda’s Club ChicagoFree cancer support for the whole family, the whole time. Our innovative program is an essential complement to medical care and includes healthy lifestyle, workshops, educational lectures, social opportunities, support and networking groups, and resource referrals. National Kidney Foundation of IL- BLOOD SUGAR SCREENING The National Kidney Foundation of Illinois improves the health and well-being of people at risk for or affected by kidney disease through prevention, education and empowerment. Purple AsparagusPurple Asparagus educates children, families, and the community about eating that is good for the body and the planet. Purple Asparagus believes that all children and families deserve good health and a healthy planet and that the health of both is promoted by eating a diet high in produce. Come visit us in the cooking demo area for a sample of our Summer Fruit Panzanella Salad between 2pm and 3pm.Trilogy Behavioral Healthcare – MENTAL HEALTH SCREENINGTrilogy’s mission is to support people in their recovery from mental illness by helping them discover and reclaim their capabilities, life direction, and well-being. Resources offered on coping skills, sensory self-regulation, and relaxation. White Crane Wellness Center – FALL PREVENTION SCREENINGSWhite Crane Wellness Center is a not-for-profit health and wellness center offering fall prevention screenings.Institute for Therapy through the Arts Join Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA) for interactive, creative arts therapy workshops. ITA provides these therapies for all ages and all abilities. I See Music, LLC (Singer/Guitarist) Stage performance times(11:00am-11:30am and 1:00pm-1:30pm)I See Music’s holistic approach in training the visually impaired in all aspects of the music industry enables them to take their rightful place as top musicians, performers, producers and engineers on the world stage. It also paves the way to provide the visually impaired with employment options, including entrepreneurship, that can elevate their lives and standards of living. I See Music’s Music Production and Engineering Program (MPEP) works equally well for the sighted, and the program is affordable and available virtually. Join us throughout the day for hands-on demonstrations and sessions that highlight the tools this innovative company uses. Presenters: Byron Harden, Owner & Director, “I See Music”Jason Dasent, Executive Producer, Studio Jay Recording Ltd. Below are the sessions “I See Music” will be conducting during AccessChicago 2018 at Booth 211:Session IThe Native Instruments ecosystem! Using Maschine and Komplete Kontrol to Master Music Production - 9:00 am – 10:15 amThe Maschine controller paired with the Komplete Kontrol keyboard offer an accessible out-of-the-box system that enables visually impaired musicians and producers to ably compete alongside their sighted counterparts in the fast paced and ever-changing music industry. Come learn how I See Music, in partnership with Jay Recording/J Access, has brought this system to life using their innovative training technique. See how the system functions in a studio environment and witness a live performance demonstration. Session IIThe Big Score - Why visually impaired musicians and producers make great film composers - 10:45 – 12:00In an industry where what you hear is equally as important as what you see, visually impaired film composers and sound engineers, using state-of-the-art technology, have developed ingenious ways to navigate the complex world of audio engineering, sound effects and composing film scores. Our session will delve into how the visually impaired can master all the audio elements of a film, as well as applications in the advertising industry. Session III The Mix Master – How the visually impaired use Pro Tools to master recording and mixing - 12:30 – 1:45 Pro Tools is the industry standard for Digital Audio Work Stations (DAWs) in top recording studios around the world. Now through the hard work and commitment of the Avid and Flo Tools development teams visually impaired engineers can access this world class equipment without additional hardware and software requirements. Get a walk-through of a Pro Tools session and view a demonstration of the mastering of a finished song and the preparations for its worldwide distribution. Session IVWe’ve Got Logic Covered - 2:00 – 3:00 Increasingly Logic is being used in recording studios around the world and, because of the accessibility it offers, visually Impaired producers and engineers have the freedom to navigate Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs). Join us for a hands-on demonstration where an artist will arrange, record and mix a song in Logic. Also learn how to familiarize yourself with third party plug-ins with services including Antares Autotune, Wave and Arturia Virtual instruments. Also learn how mastering LOGIC can lead to substantial employment opportunities. Sensory Play Area **Expanded This Year! (All Day)MOPD welcomes the following organizations and thanks them for being apart of AccessChicago! Please come join them in this area to get more information about each organization and the services they provide. Early Vention subscription boxes include ready-made activities with visual, sensory and interactive components to help promote language and play of kids with autism and different abilities. 16951 New England AvenueTinley Park, IL 60477Gigi’s Playhouse works to change how the world views Down syndrome through national campaigns, educational programs and empowering people with Down syndrome, their families and the community. We offer free educational and therapeutic programming to individuals with Down syndrome and their families.3948 N. Lincoln AvenueChicago, IL 60613chicagoPyramid Supportive Early Learning Center is a community resource for families of children with special needs. Our mission is to provide family-friendly educational and therapeutic services to Chicago families, both in-home and clinic-based. We offer playgroups and individual therapies (including speech therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy) and a preschool center that offers classroom readiness programs based on improving sensory motor stability to support emotional regulation--it’s aim is to help children build confidence and success in a classroom setting. We offer a unique autism program as well that combines principles of floor-time, ABA, parent coaching and a multidisciplinary team approach to fit each child’s individual needs. There will be equipment provided for regulation alongside a certified Occupational Therapist.3048 N. Milwaukee AvenueChicago, IL 60618 Forward will have a sensory obstacle course, as well as a sensory seek and find with prizes, in both water beads, and dry.1280 W. WashingtonChicago, IL 60611info@Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo (11:00pm, 1:00pm)Enjoy and educational encounter with exotic animals. Race giant turtles, feed a pig that eats like a vacuum cleaner, watch an owl fly, meet a sloth, walk an ant eater by the tail. An interactive experience for kids of all ages and abilities! This activity area will close at 12:00pm for lunch the Soccer Dalmation (2:00pm - 3:00pm)Sparky, the spirited Dalmatian with soccer ball spots, has been a loyal Chicago Fire mascot since 1998. Sparky’s flair for dribbling, passing and scoring made him a natural to join the Fire, and he’s served on behalf of the “Men in Red” at every home game and dozens of community events and special corporate gatherings each year since.Sparky is branching out even more in the Chicagoland area as an ambassador for the team’s official fan club, the Chicago Fire Kids Club. Sparky’s contribution on the field and in the community has made him one of the most notable mascots in the Chicagoland area. Da Bear (11:00am - 12:00pm)Staley ranks as the all-time funniest, fuzziest, funkiest bear in the history of the NFL! He is highly skilled with a fishing pole, enjoys playing the drums, and exercising regularly. Staley especially loves to “bust-a-move”, and shake what his mama bear gave him. His former girlfriends include Britney Sbears, Christina Agubeara, Bearyonce, and most recently Megan Bear-trainor. States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA) (All Day)The United States Adaptive Golf Alliance is an organization with 28 members across the country providing a competitive pathway (training through competitions) for adaptive golf.2018 Exhibitors:101 Mobility143A to Z Mobility255Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago222ADT Health347Aetna Better Health Premier Plan268AHIHA-Deaf & Hard of Hear’ Hockey School240Anixter Center337Autism Learning Partners263Bridges From School to Work137Canine Companions for Independence146Catholic Office of the Deaf224Chicago Board of Elections251Chicago Children’s Museum253Chicago Commision on Human Relations338Chicago Dept. of Aviation265Chicago Dept. of Business Affairs & Con. 346Chicago Dept. of Family and Support Serv.243Chicago Dept. of Innovation and Tech.216Chicago Hearing Society, Anixter Center223Chicago Park District324Chicago Public SchoolsCPSChicago Zoological Society - Brookfield Zoo132CIRC Adaptive Sports327Circuit Court of Cook County329Citzens Utility Board115Client Assistance Program(CAP)249ComEd136ComEd Energy Force Ambassador Program258Community Service Options, Inc.339Country Financial261Cooking DemoNamedCornerstone Autism Services226CTA BusNamedDisability Pride Parade225DME Elevators & Lifts145Easter Seals128El Valor Corporation135Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy130Envision Unlimited332Equip for Equality335Extended Home Living Services142Family Time Magazine133Feel Good, Inc.351Freedom Golf AssociationGolfFriedman Place147Great Lakes ADA Center333Greater Chicago Food Depository256Hearing Loss Association of America235iCanConnect : DeafBlind Program227I See Music LLC211Illinois Attorney General112Illinois Mentor Community Services248Illinois School for the Deaf Outreach231Illinois Service Federal Bank238Illinois Telecomunications Access Corp.219Illinois State reasurer’s Office110Independence Plus, Inc.141Independent Living Solutions Inc.140Jewish Child and Family Serv./JVS Chicago242Kids Enjoy Excercise Now (KEEN) Chicago336LaRabida Children’s Hospital342Legalshield/IDShield113Life’s Plan Inc. Pooled Trust111Lights! Camera! Access! 2.0151Meridian Health Plan349MOPD, Mayor’s Office for People w/ Dis.Named MOPD, The HomeMod Program144 MOPD, SAAPPD 220Moraine Valley Community College ASL 236Open Taxis264P.A.C.E. at National Louis University260Pace BusNamedPark Lawn149PNC Bank210PortaPocket...by Undercover Solutions,LLC234PR Orthotics & OT LLC254Progress Center for Independent Living262Progressive Careers and Housing269Resource Center for Autism and Dev. Delays250Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Sports & Fitness325Shriners Hospitals for Children – Chicago348Sinai Behavioral Health350Sorenson Communications228Step Up For Mental Health343The Arc of Illinois241The Chicago Lighthouse218The Honeycomb Project138The John Marshall Law School - Legal Clinic114The Place for Children with Autism150Thresholds232Trilogy Inc.270Uber259UIC-Division of Specialized Care for Children230United States Adpt. Golf Alliance (USAGA)GolfExhibitor descriptions:101 MobilityBooth #1432541 Technology Dr.Elgin, IL 60124Phone: (847) 551-5911Fax: (847) 551-5913chicago.101 Mobility Chicago is your ultimate source for mobility solutions. From stairlifts to auto lifts, wheelchair ramps to automatic door openers and beyond, our goal at 101 Mobility Chicago is to find you customized solutions while exceeding your customer service expectations.A to Z MobilityBooth #25523838 W Industrial Dr N.Plainfield, IL 60585Phone: (779) 234-9072Fax: (779) 234-9063We have built our reputation by providing only excellent service and support to our customers. Our team is proud to give you the best customer service, selection of quality health care products, and a knowledgeable, understanding staff. We believe that products and solutions should be tailored to fit your lifestyle, and that the right equipment should integrate into your daily life. Please don’t hesitate to contact us. We are here to help you access the best in health products and accessories.Access Living of Metropolitan ChicagoBooth #222115 West Chicago Ave.Chicago, IL 60654Phone: (312) 640-2100Fax: (312) 640-2101TTY: (312) 640-2102Access Living is a change agent committed to fostering an inclusive society enabling people with disabilities to live self–directed lives, challenging stereotypes, and protecting civil rights.ADT HealthBooth #347111 Windsor DriveOak Brook, IL 60523Phone: (708) 769-2463health/HAE=164651 An ADT Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS)/ medical alert, allows individuals to continue to live their lives independently, knowing that HELP when they need it, is just a push button away. ADT Health “ Always There “!Aetna Better Health Premier PlanBooth #268333 W. Wacker DriveChicago, IL 60606Phone: (866) 600-2139illinois We believe in delivering the best care through a collaborative approach. We start by recognizing that our providers’ knowledge and expertise is essential for improving the effectiveness and efficiency of our programs and services. We also believe that our members should have the opportunity to be leaders in their care. For those who want it, we use a model of care management that empowers our members to decide what their health goals are, and then we work with them, their providers and caregivers to achieve their goals.AHIHA-Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hockey SchoolBooth #2409345 N Harding AveEvanston, IL 60203Phone: (312) 560-9314AHIHA’s Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing is an annual, week long hockey school exclusively for the deaf. Anixter CenterBooth #3376610 N ClarkChicago, IL 60626Phone: (773) 973-7900 The mission of Anixter Center is to provide an array of services and supports for people with disabilities and related challenges to live, learn, work and play in the community.Autism Learning PartnersBooth #2635250 Old Orchard Rd, Suite 300Skokie, IL 60077Phone: (818) 241-6780We are a full service provider that specializes in the treatment of autism and other developmental disabilities, our broad thinking approach addresses the whole child.Bridges From School to WorkBooth #137850 W. Jackson Blvd, Suite 660Chicago, IL 60607Phone: (312) 432-6240Bridges facilitates the placement of young adults with disabilities into competitive, integrated jobs in a variety of different sectors within the workforce. Canine Companions for IndependenceBooth #1464989 State Route 37 EastDeleware, OH 43015Phone: (740) 833-Canine Companions is a national non profit that provides highly trained assistance dogs to children, adults and veterans who have a disability free of charge.Catholic Office of the DeafBooth #2243525 S. Lake ParkChicago, IL 60653Phone: (312) 534-7899Fax: (312) 534-0394TTY: (312) 534-8368The Catholic Office of the Deaf provides pastoral, educational, advocacy, and information/referral services for deaf individuals and their families in Cook and Lake counties. Chicago Board of ElectionsBooth #25169 W. Washington Street, Suite 600Chicago, IL 60602Phone: (312) 269-7900Fax: (312) 263-3649TTY: (312) 269-0027Offering registration and election systems that are fair, transparent and accessible for the citizens of Chicago.Chicago Children’s MuseumBooth #253700 E. Grand Ave., Suite 127Chicago, IL 60611Phone: (312) 527-1000Explore ways to provide play ad learning experiences to your children with Chicago Children’s Museum staff. Learn more about the museum and its resources. Join in the fun of Art-Go-Go, an opportunity to shake, rattle, and roll to create your own colorful movement art!Chicago Commission on Human RelationsBooth #338740 N. Sedgwick St, 4th FloorChicago, IL 60654Phone: (312) 741-4700Fax: (312) 741-4770TTY: (312) 741-4772 The Commission on Human Relations promotes appreciation of Chicago’s diversity and works to eliminate prejudice and discrimination. Chicago Department of AviationBooth #26510510 W. Zemke Rd.Chicago, IL 60666Phone: (800) 832-6352he Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) administers all aspects of two major airports – Chicago O’Hare and Midway International Airports. The CDA is self-supporting, using no local or state tax dollars for operations or capital improvements at O’Hare and Midway International Airports. Together Chicago’s airports generate more than $45 billion in annual economic activity and create 540,000 jobs for the region. Chicago Department of Business Affairs & Consumer ProtectionBooth #346121 N. La Salle Street, City Hall Room 805Chicago, IL 60602Phone: (312) 744-6060bacp Chicago’s Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection (BACP) licenses and provides resources for anyone who wants to start or grow a business, while ensuring that those who do business in Chicago treat their customers and employees fairly.Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (Veterans)Booth #2432102 W Ogden Ave.Chicago, IL 60612Phone: (312) 743-0719Information, referrals and literature on legal services, educational benefits, dental services, PTSD, Substance Abuse, Vocational Rehabilitation and a host of other resources to benefit veterans. Chicago Department of Innovation & TechnologyBooth #216333 S. State St. Suite 420Chicago, IL 60604Phone: (312) 744-5844 City’s innovation and information technology organization. DoIT’s mission is to enhance delivery of City services through easy, reliable, cost-effective and secure access to information and to promote Chicago’s advancement through technology. The City of Chicago would like your feedback on city websites & services. Stop by to join the conversation and share your opinion!Chicago Hearing Society, Anixter CenterBooth #2236610 N Clark St.Chicago, IL 60626Phone: (773) 973-7900, ext. 232Interpreter Services, VRI and captioning; Audiology Clinic and hearing aid bank; Domestic Violence and Victim Assistance; Youth and Parent Support Programs; Tax, SHIP, advocacy assistance.Chicago Park DistrictBooth #324541 N. FairbanksChicago, IL 60611Phone: (312) 742-PLAYFax: (312) 742-6098TTY: (312)747-2001The Chicago Park District strives to make sure people of all ability levels are able to enjoy our parks and facilities. Seventeen beach walks along our scenic lakefront beaches afford a high level of accessibility down to the shoreline. Adaptive sports, Special Olympics and innovative new program opportunities await youth and adults at locations throughout the city. Specialty programs for military veterans are increasing in popularity, so bring a buddy and sign up now. For more information, go to and click on the Accessibility icon.Chicago Public SchoolsBooth #CPS42 W. MadisonChicago, IL 60602Phone: (773) 553-1800cps.eduChicago Public Schools is the third largest school district in the United States with more than 600 schools and 52,000 diverse learners. The Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services (SPED) would like to provide parents and the community a glimpse into the variety of learning environments and supports that we offer. Our vision is that every student in every neighborhood will be engaged in a rigorous, well-rounded instructional program that will meet their needs. Chicago Zoological Society - BrookfieldBooth #1323300 Golf RoadBrookfield, IL 60513Phone: (708) 688-8338Fax: (708) 688-7338A Zoo for All - Job Opportunities; Inclusive Educational Programs and Day Camp; Special Events such as Zoo for All Day; and Accessibility at Brookfield Zoo.CIRC Adaptive SportBooth #3273501 N Southport Ave. #190Chicago, IL 60657Phone: (773) 525-1030 x203CIRC and the Adaptive initiative is bringing together water-sport organizations to offer attendees a hands-on opportunity to experience adaptive water sports as an inclusive recreational, fitness and/or competitive sport that opens up ‘access’ to an extensive local, national and international community.Circuit Court of Cook CountyBooth #23969 W. Washington, Suite 3300Chicago, IL 60602Phone: (312) 603-1948Fax: (312) 6031929The Circuit Court of Cook County provides ASL interpreters, CDIs, Assistive Listening Devices, and CART upon request for Deaf or Hard of Hearing people attending court proceedings.Citizens Utility BoardBooth #115309 W. Washington, Suite 800Chicago, IL 60606Phone: (312) 263-4282Fax: (312) 263-4329Illinois’s premiere utility watchdog group, the Citizens Utility Board (CUB), will be on hand to discuss electric, phone, and natural gas bills. We’ll have free giveaways at our table and, of course, lots of information on ways to save money, avoid scams, and be more energy-efficient.Client Assistiance Progam (CAP)Booth #249100 S. Grand Ave, East Springfield, IL 62794Phone: (800) 641-3929Fax: (217) 524-1184TTY: (888) 460-5111 Illinois Client Assistance Program (CAP) is a federally funded program designed to assist people with disabilities in understanding and using rehabilitation services. ComEdBooth #13610 S. Dearborn St. 47th FloorChicago, IL 60603Phone: (800) 334-ComEd’s Energy Force is the country’s first energy-efficiency education program designed for and taught by people with ED Energy Force Ambassador ProgramBooth #2585527 N. Maplewood AvenueChicago, IL 60625Phone: (773) 989-9800Fax: (773)989-4889’s Energy Force is the first and only program organized by a U.S. utility company designed specifically to help empower individuals with developmental disabilities to reduce their electricity use and save money—and educate others to do the same ComEd trains the nominees and staff, providing them with the tools and resources they need to create fun, interactive presentations that offer easy energy-efficiency tips to be shared with their peers and larger audiences. Community Service Options, Inc.Booth #3396845 S. Western AveChicago, IL 60636Phone: (773) 471-4700Fax: (773) 471-4770TTY: (773) 471-4772 Independent Service Coordination Agency for People with Developmental Disabilities. Assist with enrolling on Prioritization of Urgency of Need for Services (PUNS) database. Cornerstones Autism ServicesBooth #2267360 N. Lincoln Ave.Lincolnwood, IL 60072Phone: (312) 912-1901Cornerstones Autism Services offers in-home ABA Therapy for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Country FinancialBooth #2611401 S State St, Ste 150Chicago, IL 60605Phone: (866) 268-6879COUNTRY Financial helps protect the things you love or prepare for tomorrow with insurance and financial services. Disability Pride Parade Association Booth #22540 E. Chicago Ave., Suite 231Chicago, IL 60611E-Mail: askus@The Disability Pride Parade exists to change the way people think about and define “disability” and break down internalized shame among people with Disabilities.DME Elevators & LiftsBooth #1451992 University LaneLisle, IL 60532Phone: (630) 892-7400For over 40 years, DME has offered sales, repair service, maintenance & installation of elevator & accessibility lifts including stairlifts, wheelchair lifts and ceiling liftsEaster Seals - Metropolitan ChicagoBooth#1281939 W. 13th StreetChicago, IL 60608Phone: (312) 491-4110chicagoEasterseals provides opportunities for people of all ages with a range of disabilities to achieve their full potential. Together, we’re changing the way the world defines and views disability. With a network nationwide, we’re proud to serve approximately 1.5 million people with disabilities and their families. From therapy and early intervention services, to camps and employment placement, we help children and adults with disabilities, caregivers, veterans and seniors be at their best as they live, learn, work and play.El Valor CorporationBooth #1351850 W. 21st. StreetChicago, IL 60608Phone: (312) 997-2030Fax: (312) 997-2035El Valor is a non-profit community based organization that provides social and vocational services to persons with disabilities in the Chicagoland area. Our programs offer a continuum of services that maximizes personal choices, enrichment, employment and self – sufficiency for persons with disabilities. Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy (ELSA)Booth #130190 Prospect Ave, Cureton HallElmhurst, IL 60126Phone: (312) 617-3752Fax: (630) 617-6417elmhurst.edu/elsaELSA is a four-year college experience program for young adults with differing abilities at Elmhurst College. We focus on academics, career exploration, independent living, and social skills.Envision UnlimitedBooth #3328 S. Michigan AveChicago, IL 60603Phone: (312) 346-6230Fax: (312) 346-2218E-Mail: info@Envision Unlimited commits to provide persons with disabilities or other special needs quality services which promote choice, independence and community integration. Equip for EqualityBooth #33520 N. Michigan Suite 300Chicago, IL 60602Phone: (312) 341-0022Fax: (312) 541-7544TTY: (800) 610-2779Equip for Equality advances the human and civil rights of people with disabilities through legal advocacy, public policy, monitoring and training. Extended Home Living ServicesBooth #142210 W. Campus Dr, Suite BArlington Heights, IL 60004Phone: (847) 215-9490Fax: (847) 590-1728EHLS is Chicago’s leader in accessibility equipment. We specialize in wheelchair lifts, stairlifts, home elevators, accessible bathroom modifications, ramps, and more!Family Time Magazine Special needs and seminarBooth #13310221 West Lincoln hwy.Frankfort, IL 60423Phone: (815) 806-8844Family Time Magazine presents the special needs guide. it is full of special needs resources for families with special needs. It includes over 300 resources. The guide comes out twice a year. Summer special needs guide comes out in july ,and winter special needs guide comes out in November . The winter special needs guide is launched at the Autism and Special Needs Seminar which is November 10th 2018 at moraine valley community college. Please all 815 806 8844 with any questions or if you would like to advertise in the guides. Feel Good, Inc.Booth #3511460 Gemini Blvd #8Orlando, FL 32837Phone: (407) 986-3351Feel Good, Inc. provides portable TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) units offering wide variety of benefits, including alleviating back, nerve and diabetic pain and migraines.Freedom Golf AssociationBooth #Golf504 Burr Ridge Club DriveBurr Ridge, IL 60527Phone: (630) 455-6018Freedom Golf Association (FGA) is dedicated to bringing joy and a sense of freedom to the special needs community through their inclusion in the game of golf. We believe that all special needs individuals deserve a chance to accomplish the same things as any others do, and work towards bringing a positive transformation to their lives. FGA contributes to the positive development of those with special needs through the magic of golf.Friedman PlaceBooth #1475527 N. Maplewood Ave.Chicago, IL 60625Phone: (773) 989-9800Fax: (773) 409-6115Friedman Place is a non-profit Supportive Living Community for blind and visually impaired adults in Chicago. Our building has been designed with the needs of the blind and visually impaired in mind. Each resident has a private studio or one-bedroom apartment, with a kitchenette and bathroom. A full range of services and activities is provided so that residents’ days are healthy, dignified, and stimulating.Great Lakes ADA CenterBooth #3331640 W. Roosevelt Rd. Rm 405Chicago, IL 60608Phone: (312) 413-1407Fax: (312) 413-1856TTY: (312) 413-1407The Great Lakes ADA Center provides practical information on the rights of individuals and responsibilities of business and government under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Get your questions answers about employment (recruitment and hiring, etc.), architectural accessibility (existing building, renovations, new construction), Communication (sign language interpreter, real-time captioning, large print, website accessibility, etc.) and necessary modifications to policies and procedures (service animals, etc.) to ensure that people with disabilities have equal access to your goods, programs and services. We also provide training to help employers and businesses understand their responsibilities under the law.Greater Chicago Food DepositoryBooth #2564100 West Ann Lurie PlaceChicago, IL 60632Phone: (773) 843-7789Cook County’s food bank - a nonprofit food distribution and training center that provides food for hungry people while striving to end hunger in our community. Hearing Loss Association of America -Chicagoland ChaptersBooth #2357910 Woodmont Ave, Suite 1200Betaseda, MD 20814Phone: (301) 657-2248Fax: (301) 913-9413 Loss Association of America (HLAA) exists to open the world of communication for people with hearing loss through information, education, advocacy and support.iCanConnect - CLH Deaf Blind Program (Chicago Lighthouse)Booth #2271850 W. Roosevelt Rd.Chicago, IL 60608Video Phone: (312) 957-4865Text: (773) 831-0067Will provide information to attendees about the iCanConnect Program for people who are DeafBlind can receive free telecommunication equipment to qualified individuals. Will include demo equipment.I See Music LLCBooth #211605 Reed StreetBeecher, IL 60401Phone: (312) 810-1001Fax: (708) 946-9950I See Music, LLC is creating a community of music lovers where accessibility is not an issue in this very technical and sighted industry. I See Music services the artistic and technical needs of those belonging to this music community through Pro-Tools software training for the blind, Sound equipment rental for live music shows, Studio time rental for recording sessions, music studio design consulting, and providing specialized training for the blind in music studio production and engineering.Illinois Attorney GeneralBooth #112100 West Randolph, 11th floorWestmont, IL 60001Phone: (312-814-4215TTY: (800) 964-3013The Attorney General is the state’s chief legal officer and is responsible for protecting the public interest of the state and its people. The job of the Attorney General is to: Advocate on behalf of all of the people of Illinois; Legislate with members of the General Assembly for new laws; and Litigate to ensure state laws are followed and respected. The Attorney General provides services that cover a broad range of issues, reaching every corner of Illinois. Illinois Mentor Community ServicesBooth #24820646 Abbey Woods Court North, Suite 201Frankfort, IL 60423Phone: (815) 464-3239Fax: (815) 464-3570il-Founded in 1980, The MENTOR Network is a national network of local health and human services providers in 36 states offering an array of quality, community-based services to adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain and spinal cord injuries and other catastrophic injuries and illnesses; to youth with emotional, behavioral and medically complex challenges, as well as their families; and to elders in need of support.Illinois School for the Deaf OutreachBooth #231125 webster ave-business officeJacksonville, IL 62650Phone: (217) 479-4307TTY: (217)919-2656The mission of Illinois School for the Deaf Outreach is to support families, programs, and services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, throughout the State of Illinois. ISD Outreach is a statewide resource for information, training, and technical assistance for community members, families and programs who work with children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Illinois Service Federal BankBooth #2384619 South King DriveChicago, IL 60653Phone: (773) 624-2000ISF Bank offers so many different Banking Products. We strive with Excellence without Excuse to offer products that are accomodating to all of our Customers. Free Checking, Renaissance Checking, Retail Checking, Statement Savings,Commercial/ Business/ Residential lending with an Exceptional Staff waiting and prepared to meet your Banking Needs. Illinois Telecommunications Access Corp.Booth #2193001 Montvale Drive, Suite ASpringfield, IL 62704Phone: (800) 590-0401ITAC is a not for profit mandated by the state of Illinois to provide free equipment to those qualified people who cannot hear or talk on the phone.Illinois State Treasurer’s OfficeBooth #110100 W Randolph St. STE 2-201Chicago, IL 60601Phone: (312) 814-1700Our ABLE program which is a tax advantaged savings plan for people with blindness and disabilities.Independence Plus, Inc.Booth #141800 Jorie Blvd., Suite 100Oakbrook, IL 60523Fax: (563) 650-7892Established in 1987, Independence Plus, Inc. is a home healthcare company specializing in Skilled Hourly Home Nursing, Home Health Visits, and Respiratory Home Medical Equipment for people with complex medical and respiratory needs.Independent Living Solutions Inc.Booth #1406327 N. Pulaski Rd.Chicago, IL 60646Phone: (773) 478-8450Fax: (773) 478-5374Independent Living Solutions is a full service remodeling company specializing in home modifications for older adults and people with disabilities.Jewish Child and Family Services/JVS ChicagoBooth #2426639 N. KedzieChicago, IL 60645Phone: (773) 765-3159Fax: (312) 553-5540JCFS and JVS Chicago offer services and supports across the lifespan for individuals with disabilities and their families: community living, camp, education, counseling, early intervention, and employment. Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) ChicagoBooth #336KEEN CHICAGO LLC P.O. Box 6255Chicago, IL 60606Phone: (312) 876-2535’s Mission.....Empower youth with disabilities by providing free, non-competitive one-to-one programs of exercise, fitness and fun, led by volunteer coaches.LaRabida Children’s HospitalBooth #3426501 S. Promontory Dr.Chicago, IL 60649Phone: (773) 753-8643Our mission to provide care to children with lifelong medical conditions regardless of their family’s ability to pay has been unwavering.La Rabida serves approximately 7,500 children annually who require primary and specialty care to address complex and challenging medical conditions. Services and programs include treatment for chronic illnesses such asthma, diabetes, and sickle cell disease, and developmental disabilities through both inpatient and outpatient care. In addition, La Rabida specializes in the treatment of children who have been abused, neglected or experienced trauma.Legalshield/IDshieldBooth #11313806 Lincoln Ave.Dolton, IL 60419Phone: (708) 606-2379Fax: (708) 841-6640velvetta35.Protect your family, your business, and your personal identity with simple, comprehensive coverage from LegalShield and IDShield.Life’s Plan Inc. Pooled TrustBooth #111901 Warrenville Road Suite 500Lisle, IL 60532Phone: (630) 628-7189Fax: (630) 628-2350Life’s Plan Inc. provides special needs trustee services to individuals with disabilities and their families. Through charitable remainder trust Life’s Plan at different times has offered small grants to individuals for Micro Enterprise businesses and to non-profits seeking funding for innovative self sufficiency programs.Light’s Camera! Access! 2.0Booth #15111601 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 500Los Angeles, CA 90025Phone: (310) 650-0595Lights! Camera! Access! 2.0 resume review-mentoring; July 31; 12–4:30 pm at Chicago Film Office/DCASE. College students, grads, transitioning-youth, veterans with disabilities explore careers --TV, advertising, theatre, movies, news, video-games. Meridian Health PlanBooth#349333 S. Wabash AveChicago, IL 60604Phone: (866) 606-3700MeridianHealth is a Medicaid managed care plan that partners with the State of Illinois to provide services for beneficiaries of the HealthChoice Illinois Medicaid program.MOPD, Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Booth #Named Field OfficeorCity Hall2102 W Ogden Ave121 N. LaSalle St. Room 104Chicago, IL 60612Chicago, IL 60602Phone: (312) 746-6673, or 311Fax: (312) 746-5315TTY: (312) 744-7833city/en/depts/mopd.htmlMOPD promotes total access, full participation and equal opportunity for people with disabilities of all ages in all aspects of life. It seeks to accomplish this mission through a multi-faceted approach that includes systemic change, education and training, advocacy and direct services.MOPD, The HomeMod ProgramBooth #1442102 W Ogden AveChicago, IL 60612Phone: (312) 744-6673, or 311TTY: (312) 744-7833city/en/depts/mopd.htmlSponsored by the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD), the HomeMod Program will allow people with disabilities, who are under the age of sixty, to receive home modifications that make their living environment accessible. Typical alterations include kitchen and bathroom modifications and the addition of interior and exterior lifts and ramps.MOPD, Substance Abuse Prevention Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (SAAPPD)Booth #220121 N. LaSalle St. Room 104Chicago, IL 60602Video Phone: (312) 957-4861Fax: (312) 744-3314TTY: (312) 744-4780 only prevention program in the State of Illinois designed to provide prevention education and training to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Community on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs(ATOD).Moraine Valley Community College ASL Interpretation ProgramBooth #2369000 W College ParkwayPalos Hills, IL 60465Phone: (708) 608-4386morainevalley.eduMoraine Valley Community College offers American Sign Language courses as well as ASL Interpreter Training. Located just South of Chicago, we are a cost effective, local option for people interested in learning ASL and/or becoming an interpreter.Open TaxisBooth #2648600 W. Catalpa Ave., Suite 709Chicago, IL 60656Phone: (773) 657-3006Centralized dispatch service for Chicago’s accessible taxi fleet, taking orders at 855-928-1010.P.A.C.E. at National Louis UniversityBooth #260122 S Michigan Ave.Chicago, IL 60603Phone: (312) 261-3770 to Academics, Community and Employment (P.A.C.E) is a three-year, post-secondary certificate program designed to meet the transitional needs for young adults with multiple intellectual, learning and developmental disabilities. Park LawnBooth #14910833 Laporte Ave.Oak Lawn, IL 60453Phone: (708) 634-0530Fax: (708) 229-9325Park Lawn is a non-profit organization in Illinois offering a variety of programs and services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Park Lawn’s mission is to provide services that promote independence, choice and access to community living for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.PNC BankBooth #210100 W Randolph StChicago, IL 60601Phone: (312) 332-5080Fax: (312) 913-9413Community Banking and Financial ServicesPortaPocket...by Undercover Solutions, LLCBooth #2344809 Woodcliff CourtRolling Meadows, IL 60008Phone: (847) 809-3408Want to safely, handsfree carry your cell, etc? Wearable, modular PortaPocket cases are comfy, sweat-proof & fit everyBODY. Ideal for ID/cards, medical devices+. Try it today!PR Orthotics &OT LLCBooth #2544711 Golf Road, Suite 1055Skokie, IL 60076Phone: (224) 470-8550Fax: (224) 470-8553Custom braces and splints exclusively for pediatric patients. Kids only. Family friendly hours. Lower prices. Easy access with car or CTA/Pace. Free parking.Progress Center for Independent LivingBooth #2627521 Madison StreetForest Park, IL 60130Phone: (708) 209-1500Progress Center is the Independent Living that serves Suburban Cook County, offering people with disabilities tool and resources to be independent. Progressive Careers and HousingBooth #26920180 Governor’s DriveOlympia Fields, IL 60461Phone: (708) 283-1530Fax: (708) 843-5050We provide residential and day services for adults diagnosed with developmental and intellectual disabilities throughout the state of Illinois. We have both ICF and CILA residential options and will provide a tour of any facility. Resource Center for Autism and Developmental DelaysBooth #25010 S. Kedzie, Room 202Chicago, IL 60612Phone: (312) 746- 5447 Resource Center for Autism and Developmental Delays provides support for those who care for, teach and serve children with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or other developmental delays. RCADD serves families currently enrolled in an Early Head Start or Head Start program as well as others throughout the Chicagoland area. RCADD offers support at no cost to our patrons in the form of resources, referrals, training and ongoing consultations for families and professionals.Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Adaptive Sports & FitnessBooth #325541 N Fairbanks Ct. Mezzanine levelChicago, IL 60611Phone: (312) 238-5001Fax(312) 238-5017Adaptive Sports and Fitness opportunitiesShriners Hospitals for Children - ChicagoBooth #3482211 N. Oak Park AveChicago, IL 60707Phone: (773) 622-5400Shriners Hospitals for Children is a health care system of 22 hospitals dedicated to improving the lives of children by providing pediatric specialty care, innovative research, and outstanding teaching programs for medical professionals. Children up to age 18 with orthopaedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries, and cleft lip and palate are eligible for care and receive all services in a family-centered environment, regardless of the patients’ ability to pay.Sinai Behavioral HealthBooth #3502653 W. Ogden AveChicago, IL 60608Phone: (773) 257-5300Sinai Behavioral Health provides an array of outpatient Behavioral Health services for adults and children. Deaf and Hard of Hearing behavioral health program staff are fluent in ASL and culturally sensitive.Sorenson Video Relay Service (SVRS)Booth #2284192 Riverboat RoadSalt Lake City, Utah 84123Phone: (801) 265-3372Sorenson Communications? () provides communication products and services for the deaf. Sorenson offers the ntouch? suite of products and is the leading provider of Video Relay Service.Step Up For Mental HealthBooth #3432023 N Kostner Ave. #2Chicago, IL 60639Phone: (312) 256-6011Step Up For Mental Health’s mission is to support, educate and provide services to empower families living with the challenges of mental health disorders.The Arc of Illinois, Programs of the Arc of IllinoisBooth #24120901 S. LaGrange Rd. #209Frankfort, IL 60423Phone: (815) 464-1832The Arc of Illinois is a statewide advocacy organization serving individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, their families, and professionals. Our programs provide training, information and resources, advocacy, family support, and legislative advocacy.The Chicago Lighthouse for People who are Blind or Visually ImpairedBooth #2181850 W. Roosevelt Rd.Chicago, IL 60608Phone: (312) 997-3662Fax: (312) 243-8539Founded in 1906, The Chicago Lighthouse offers a community of comprehensive care for people who are blind, visually impaired, disabled and Veterans.The Honeycomb ProjectBooth 1381030 W. North Ave.Chicago, IL 60614Phone: (603) 686-4174 runs in the family! We’re on a mission to engage, mobilize and inspire kids and their families to build stronger communities for all Chicagoans.The John Marshall Law School (Fair Housing Legal Clinic)Booth #114315 S. Plymouth Ct.Chicago, IL 60604Phone: (312) 786-2267jmls.edu/Legal representation and advocacy in housing discrimination, including for people with disabilities. The Place for Children with AutismBooth #150401 S Milwaukee Ave, Suite 295Wheeling, IL 60090Phone: (224) 436-0788The Place for Children with Autism offers one-to-one ABA therapy in a preschool environment for children ages 2-6. With intent of breaking down the barriers to accessing treatment, The Place works with families to find options to fit their varying financial needs. Thresholds - Deaf ProgramBooth #2324101 N. RavenswoodChicago, IL 60613Phone: (773) 572/5500Thresholds Deaf Program is the first of its kind in Illinois, offering a comprehensive list of services for persons with severe mental illness who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing.Trilogy Inc.Booth #2701400 W Greenleaf AvenueChicago, IL 60626Phone: (773) 382-4009Trilogy, Inc. is among 30 agencies selected to be part of the federal Supported Employment Demonstration.The study, looks at how employment services, provided with integrated behavioral health and social services, can help people experiencing mental illness obtain gainful employment. UberBooth #259111 N Canal St, Floor 9Chicago, IL 60606uberWAV is Uber’s on-demand wheelchair-accessible service, available in the City of Chicago. You can take uberWAV to dinner with friends, when going to the airport, or heading to a doctor’s appointment. An Uber wheelchair-accessible vehicle will arrive to your location within 10-20 minutes of requesting (on average). UIC-Specialized Care for ChildrenBooth #230722 W Maxwell, 3rd Floor, Suite 350Chicago, IL 60607Phone: (312) 433-4114 partner with Illinois families and communities to help children and youth with special healthcare needs connect to services and resources.United States Adaptive Golf Alliance (USAGA)Booth #Golf504 Burr Ridge Club DriveBurr Ridge, IL 60527Phone: (630) 455-6018The United States Adaptive Golf Alliance is an organization with 28 members across the country providing a competitive pathway (training through competitions) for adaptive golf. ................
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