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|Will-Grundy Counties |

|Resource Directory |

|Advocacy Resources |

|CAP – Client Assistance Program |CAP – Client Assistance Program |

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|Client Assistance Program |CAP helps you understand your rights and services from the |

|Illinois Department of Human Services |Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of |

|100 N. First Street, 1st Floor West |Rehabilitation Services. |

|Springfield, IL 62702-5197 | |

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|Phone: 800-641-3929 (V/TTY) | |

|Email: dhscap@dhs.state.il.us | |

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|Equip for Equality |Equip for Equality |

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|20 North Michigan Ave., Suite 300 |Provides self-advocacy, legal services, training on disability |

|Chicago, IL 60602 |rights, public policy programs and abuse investigations for |

| |children and adults with disabilities. |

|Phone: 312-341-0022 | |

|Phone: 800-537-2632 | |

|Fax: 312-341-0295 | |

|TTY: 800-610-2779 | |

|Email: contactus@ | |

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|Great Lakes ADA (DBTAC) |Great Lakes ADA |

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|DBTAC - Great Lakes ADA Center |A disability and business technical assistance centering |

|University of Illinois at Chicago |covering ADA issues related to employment, public services and |

|Institute on Disability & Human Development (MC 728) |public accommodations. Great Lakes ADA Center provides |

|1640 West Roosevelt Road, Room 405 |information, materials, technical assistance and training on |

|Chicago, IL 60608 |the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). |

|Phone: 312-413-1407/ 800-949-4232 (V/TTY) | |

|Fax: 312-413-1856 | |

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|Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission |Illinois Guardianship & Advocacy Commission |

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|P.O. Box 7009 |State of Illinois Commission developed to assist people with |

|Hines, IL 60141 |issues of guardianship for adults with disabilities. |

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|Phone: (708) 338-7500 | |

|Intake Contact: (866) 274-8023 | |

|Phone: 866-274-8023 | |

|TTY: 866-333-3362 | |

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|gac.state.il.us | |

|Will County Legal Assistance Program |Will County Legal Assistance Program |

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|5 E. Van Buren St., Suite 310 |Provides civil legal services to low income and indigent |

|Joliet, IL 60432 |residents of Will County. Eligibility is determined over the |

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|Phone: 815-727-5123 | |

|Fax: 815-727-5152 | |

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|Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living |Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living |

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|2415-A W. Jefferson St. |Operating since 1985 provides assistance for special needs. |

|Joliet, IL 60435 |This organization provides advocacy, help in explaining and |

| |filling out forms. Information referrals, peer counseling. |

|Phone: 815-729-0162 |The center also can locate and secure housing in appropriate |

|TTY: 815-729-2085 |setting. |

|Fax: 815-729-3697 | |

|Video phone: 815-768-2582 | |

|Email: visit web site for directory | |

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|The Arc of Illinois |The Arc of Illinois |

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|20901 LaGrange Rd., Suite #209 |The Arc of Illinois is committed to empowering persons with |

|Frankfort, IL 60423 |disabilities to achieve full participation in community life |

| |through informed choices. |

|Phone: 815-464-1832 | |

|Fax: 815-464-5292 | |

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|Assistive Technology |

|Illinois Assistive Technology Program |Illinois Assistive Technology Program |

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|1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100 |Serves people with disabilites as they find & use technology |

|Springfield, IL 62701 |that promotes living, working & playing with greater |

| |independence. |

|Phone: 217-522-7985 Voice | |

|Phone: 217-522-9966 TTY |TechConnect |

|Phone: 800-852-5110 (V/TTY) | |

|Fax: 217-522-8067 |A program of the Illinois Assistive Technology Project that |

|Email: iatp@ |serves people with disabilites as they find & use technology |

| |that promotes living, working & playing with greater |

| |independence. |

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|Infinite Potential Through Technology |Infinite Potential Through Technology |

|(Infinitec) |(Infinitec) |

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|Assistive Technology Exchange Network (ATEN) |Infinitec provides assistive technology equipment through the |

| |Assistive Technology Exchange Network (ATEN). |

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|Durable Medical Equipment Website | |

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|Autism Resources |

|Autism Society of Illinois |Autism Society of Illinois |

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|Phone: 630-691-1270 |To improve the lives of Illinois Individuals and families |

|Toll Free: 800-691-1270 |affected by autism spectrum disorders. |

|Fax: 630-932-5620 | |

|Email: info@ |Provides information and referral as well as special education |

| |advocacy. |

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|Libby Wojda | |

|888-691-1270 | |

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|Natural Learning Concepts |Natural Learning Concepts |

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|Phone: 800-823-3430 |Autism job placement service, in addition to products and |

| |resources for persons with special needs and on the autism |

| |spectrum. A positive approach. |

|Autism & Family Resource Center |Services provided: |

|Trinity Services Inc. |Children’s Home Based Waiver Program, Diagnostic Evaluations, |

| |Individual Skill Acquisition, Problem Behavior Reduction |

|13318 W. Lincoln Highway |Services, Intensive Toilet Training, Resource Room, |

|New Lenox, IL 60451 |Parent/Educator Training, Early Intervention Training, First |

|Phone: (815) 462-4ASD (4273) |Responder Training, New Diagnosed Family Training, Family |

| |Counseling services. |

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| |Social Skills Groups-Evenings |

| |In Home Programs |

| |Therapy (Must have Waiver) |

|Benefits Planning |

|Life’s Plan, Inc. |Life’s Plan, Inc. |

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|2801 Finley Road |Provides trust options, case management and tax services for |

|Downers Grove, IL 60515 |people with disabilities. This is a private company. |

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|Phone: 630-628-7169 | |

|Fax: 630-628-2350 | |

|Email: See web site for directory | |

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|Sage Planning |Sage Planning |

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|910 Skokie Blvd, Suite 102 |Guides families through the maze of financial issues for |

|Northbrook, IL 60062 |individuals with special needs and their families. This is a |

| |private company. |

|Phone: 847-509-4300 | |

|Fax: 847-272-0212 | |

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|Email: vjvillers@ | |

|Social Security Administration |Social Security Administration |

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|552 Houbolt Ave. |Publishes "Red Book on Work Incentives" and "Understanding |

|Joliet, IL 60431 |Supplemental Security Income". Benefits available for |

| |disability retirement and survivor benefits; free booklet |

|Phone: 866-783-7302 |available that highlights range of benefits. |

|800-772-1213 toll free | |

|Phone: 815-740-2020 | |

|TTY # 815-740-2079 | |

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|SSI Coalition |SSI Coalition |

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|205 West Monroe, 3rd Floor |SSI Advocates for policies that promote economic security and |

|Chicago, IL 60606 |health coverage. They also provide direct legal services for |

| |issues of disability and medicaid eligibility. Their website |

|Phone: 312-223-9600 |includes a area called Help for Parents with information on |

|Fax: 312-223-9600 |specific programs. |

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|Illinois Benefits Planning Projects |Illinois Benefits Planning Projects |

|City of Chicago |City of Chicago |

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|Phone: 312-746-5743 |This group works in tandem with the Mayor of the City of |

| |Chicago's Mayoral office for citizens with disabilities to |

| |develop programs which match peer groups of children with |

| |appropriate social, recreational, and educational programs. |

|The Dignity Group |The Dignity Group |

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|Thomas J. Reilly |Resource planning for families with disabled family members. |

|1163 East Ogden Avenue |This organization aids in establishing secure plans for current|

|Naperville Illinois 60563 |and future needs. |

|Suite 705-354 | |

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|Phone: 630-681-1119 | |

|Neighborhood Legal Services "Benefits Management for working |Neighborhood Legal Services "Benefits Management for working |

|people with Disabilities: An Advocates Manual" |people with Disabilities: An Advocates Manual" |

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| |A website which offers clear facts for disabled workers rights |

| |in the workplace |

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|Matrix Research |Matrix Research |

|"SSI Work Incentives" |"SSI Work Incentives" |

|"SSDI Work Incentives" |"SSDI Work Incenives" |

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|Phone: 215 569-2240 |Research site which collects data on youth to work transition. |

| |Helpful as source of tracking benefits of transitional |

| |programs. |

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|College Resources |

|Joliet Junior College |Joliet Junior College |

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|STAR |Department that assists students with the appropriate |

|Disability Services/Student Accommodations & Resources |documentation with special needs services. |

|Special Needs Coordinator | |

| |Approves and ensures necessary accomodations are in place to |

|Joliet Junior College (J-2025) |implement students needs based on ADA & Rehabilitation Act 504.|

|1215 Houbolt Road | |

|Joliet, IL 60431 | |

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|Phone: 815-280-2613 | |

|Fax: 815-744-5507 | |

|TDD: 815-744-3727 | |

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|jjc.edu/star/ | |

|Joliet Junior College |Joliet Junior College |

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|Academic Skills Center : |Coordinates testing in order to help determine placement of |

|Academic Skills Supervisor, Reading specialist |student based on skills measured. |

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|Placement Testing (COMPASS): | |

|COMPASS Test Coordinator | |

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|1215 Houbolt Road (J-2013) | |

|Joliet, IL 60431 | |

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|Phone: 815-280-2261 or 815- 280-2284 | |

|Email: academicskillscenter@jjc.edu | |

|jjc.edu/info/academic-skills | |

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|Joliet Junior College |Joliet Junior College |

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|Director of Financial Aid |Contact at Joliet Junior College for all facets of financial |

|Financial Aid Office (J-1045) |aid. |

|1215 Houbolt Road | |

|Joliet, IL 60431 | |

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|Phone: 815- 280-2528 | |

|815-280-2300 (receptionist) | |

|Fax: 815-280-2547 | |

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|Email: finaid@jjc.edu | |

|jjc.edu | |

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|College of Dupage (COD) |College of Dupage (COD) |

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|Office of Special Student Services |The community college providing services to people in DuPage |

|Berg Instructional Center, Room 2123/2125 |County. This is the office for persons with special needs. |

|425 Fawell Blvd. | |

|Glen Ellyn, IL 60137-6599 | |

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|Phone: 630-942-2306, 630-942-4260 | |

|TTY: 630-858-9692 | |

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|Morraine Valley Community College |Morraine Valley Community College |

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|Center for Disability Services |A community college in Cook County. This is the office for |

|10900 S. 88th Ave. |persons with special needs. |

|Palos Hills, Il 60465-0937 | |

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|Phone: 708-974-5711 | |

|Fax: 708-974-8330 | |

|TTY: 708-974-9556 | |

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|Email: sievers@morrainevalley.edu | |

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|Counseling Services |

|Bridges to a New Day |Bridges to a New Day |

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|1135 E. 9th St. |This is a charitable organization providing prevention, |

|Lockport, IL 60441 |intervention and educational services which foster non-violence|

| |in the lives of children and adults. |

|Phone: 815-838-2690 | |

|Fax: 815-838-2692 | |

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|Cornerstone Behavioral Health Services |Cornerstone Behavioral Health Services |

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|800 Black Road |Provides assessment, case management, community housing, |

|Joliet, IL 60435 |outpatient services, vocational rehabilitation and crisis |

| |intervention. Call to determine eligibility and availability. |

|Phone: 815-727-6667 | |

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|Trinity Services, Inc. Behavioral Health |Trinity Services, Inc. Behavioral Health |

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|18130 Oak Avenue |The Behavioral Health Program is designed to assist individuals|

|Lockport, IL 60441 |with mental illness to live independent lives. The program has |

| |three major components: Day Treatment Services, Community |

|Phone: 815-723-4894 |Living Programs, and the Centers for Dual Diagnosis. |

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|Will County Mental Health Services |Will County Mental Health Services |

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|Main Office |Provides community mental health services for persons with |

|501 Ella Avenue |mental illnesses and addictions. |

|Joliet, IL 60433 | |

| |NO BROCHURE AVAILABLE |

|Phone: 815-727-8480 | |

|Fax: 815-725-8484 | |

|Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center (Joliet Service) |Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center (Joliet Service) |

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|140 East Jefferson Street |Assists family and youth in crisis. (Housing, Relationships, |

|Joliet Illinois 60431 |Homeless Youth, Youth Needing Family Intervention, Counseling) |

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|Phone: 815 722-1808 | |

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|Employment Resources |

|Career Access Network (A Division of Trinity Services, Inc.) |Career Access Network (A Division of Trinity Services, Inc.) |

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|Career Access Network |Career Access Network provides organized and planned services |

|2071 Calistoga Dr. |to assist persons with disabilities in securing career |

|New Lenox, IL 60451 |employment. Helps to assess skills and aid in placement of an |

| |appropriate job. Acts as initial contact for client and |

|Phone: 815-717-3761 |employer. Provides support for client, on-site if needed. |

|Fax: 815-717-3763 |Funded by Department of Rehabilitation Services. |

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|Career Solutions (A Division of Cornerstone Services, Inc.) |Career Solutions (A Division of Cornerstone Services, Inc.) |

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|800 Black Road |Helps to assess skills and aid in placement of an appropriate |

|Joliet, IL 60435 |job. Acts as initial contact for client and employer. Can |

| |accompany client on an interview and aid employers in |

|Phone: 815- 774-6694 |understanding of clients strengths and weaknesses. Provides |

|Fax: 815- 727-6661 |support for client, on-site if needed. Funded by Department of|

| |Rehabilitation Services. |

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|Illinois Department of Employment Security |Illinois Department of Employment Security |

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|Apprenticeship Information |Provides linkages and resources for the local apprenticeship |

| |programs. |

|Phone: 312-793-9290 | |

|TDD: 312-793-9350 | |

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|Illinois Department of Employment Security |Illinois Department of Employment Security |

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|Customer Service: 800-244-5631 |IDES is your direct link to Illinois workforce services: job |

|TTY: 866-322-8357 |placement and referrals, unemployment insurance, employment and|

| |training programs, career and labor market information, payroll|

|E.S. Program Representative; Youth Employment Services; Hire |tax filing, and more! |

|The Future | |

|250 N. Chicago Street |Youth Programs |

|Joliet, IL 60432 | |

| |Provides youth employment security through representation, |

|Phone: 815-740-5100 |training programs, and apprenticeship programs for students age|

|Fax: 815-740-2650 |16-21. |

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|Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) |Illinois Department of Human Services |

|Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) |Division of Rehabilitation Services |

| |Employment /Training Assistance |

|Rehabilitation Counselor | |

|1617 W. Jefferson Street |Acts as a liaison by meeting with client's families. Aids in |

|Joliet Illinois 60435 |integrating services with employment and further education |

| |programs after high school. |

|Phone: 815 730-4200 | |

|TTY: 888- 472-0932 | |

|Fax: 815 730-4224 | |

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|Insite Training Systems (A Division of Sertoma Centre) |Insite Training Systems (A Division of Sertoma Centre) |

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|Assistant Director of Employment Services |Helps to assess skills and aid in placement of an appropriate |

|9730 South Western, Suite 204 |job. Acts as initial contact for client and employer. Can |

|Evergreen Park, IL 60805 |accompany client on an interview and aid employers in |

| |understanding of clients strengths and weaknesses. Provides |

|Phone: 708-371-9790 |support for client, on-site if needed. Funded by Department of|

|Fax: 708-499-6177 |Rehabilitation Services. |

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|Job Corps |Job Corps |

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|1101 Mills Road |Job Corps provides academic, vocational, and social skills |

|Joliet, IL 60433 |training. Job Corps also evaluates needs of individuals on a |

| |case-by-case basis for those with mental health, behavior, or |

|Phone: 815-727-7677 |learning needs to ensure these needs can be accommodated and |

|Fax: 815-727-7052 |provided. This program is government funded and free to |

|Phone: 800-773-5627 - nation wide |participants. |

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|Ray Graham Association |Ray Graham Association |

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|1989 University Lane |Supporting adults with disabilities to find employment. Funded|

|Lisle, IL 60532 |by Department of Rehabilitation Services. |

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|Phone: 630-353-1697 | |

|Fax: 630-353-1789 | |

|TDD: 630-628-2352 | |

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|Illinois workNet: Workforce Services Division of Will County |Illinois workNet: Workforce Services Division of Will County |

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|214 N. Ottawa St. |Employment services for individuals, seeking training or |

|Joliet, IL 60435 |support. |

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|Phone: 815-727-4444 |Must test at 7th grade reading and math level to access |

|Fax: 815-727-1276 |services. |

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|Sertoma Centre, Inc. |Sertoma Centre, Inc. |

|Insite Training Systems | |

| |Offers a sheltered workshop environment where clients go to |

|Administrative Offices & Insite Training Systems |work with supervision in a supportive setting. For the client |

|4343 W. 123rd Street |in need of additional help for success. |

|Alsip, IL 60803 | |

| |Insite Training Systems |

|Phone: 708371-9700 |Community-based assessment is conducted on the actual job site,|

|Fax: 708 371-9747 |allowing an individual to "try out" a job and demonstrate to |

| |employers their work ethic. |

|Email:info@ | |

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|Illinois Transition Consortium |Illinois Transition Consortium |

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|ITC Project Coordinator |Aids successful transition from school to employment by |

|100 N. First Street, E228 |providing contacts, education, and supports for students of |

|Springfield, IL 62777 |exception. |

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|Phone: 618-651-9028 | |

|TTY: 217 782-1900 | |

|Fax: 217 558-2375 | |

|Email: swalters@ | |

|Rural Institute on Disability |Rural Institute on Disability |

|"It Doesn't Take A Rocket Scientist" |"It Doesn't Take A Rocket Scientist" |

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|Phone: 877 243-2476 |The Rural Institute is guided by values of independence, |

| |productivity, integration, and inclusion. This organization |

|ruralinstitute.umt.edu |provides training for community based and sheltered work |

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|Health Resources |

|All Kids Program |All Kids Program |

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|Phone: 866-ALL-KIDS (1-866-255-5437) |Complete healthcare program available to children age 18 or |

|TTY: 877-204-1012 |younger. All Kids is based on family income and can pay for |

| |doctors visits, hospital visits, dental care, vision care, |

| |prescription drugs, medical equipment, mental health services |

| |and more. |

|The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and |The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and |

|Education Center |Education Center |

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|20901 LaGrange Rd., Suite #209 |This is a free service for families of children and youth with |

|Frankfort, IL 60423 |special needs, providing referrals, trainings, and linkages. |

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|Phone: 815-464-8247 | |

|Toll Free: 866-931-1110 | |

|Fax: 708-206-1171 | |

|Illinois Relay: Dial 711 | |

|E-mail: familytofamily@ | |

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|Illinois Department of Human Services |Illinois Department of Human Services |

|Home Services |Division of Rehabilitation Services |

| |Home Services |

|1617 W. Jefferson Street | |

|Joliet, IL 60435 |Assessment and reassessment for home service programs. Provide|

| |services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can |

|Phone: 815 730-4200 |remain in their homes and be as independent as possible. |

|Fax: 815 730-4224 | |

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|University of Illinois at Chicago; Division of Specialized Care|University of Illinois at Chicago; |

|for Children (UIC/DSCC) |Division of Specialized Care for Children |

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|Chicago Administrative Office |Serving children with special health care needs. |

|1919 W. Taylor Street | |

|Chicago, IL 60612 | |

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|Phone: 312-996-6380 | |

|800-322-DSCC(3722). | |

|Fax 217- 793-0773 | |

|Email: dscc@uic.edu | |

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|Will County Health Department |Will County Health Department |

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|Main Office |Provides comprehensive public health programs and primary |

|501 Ella Avenue |health care and dental services for medically under-served |

|Joliet, IL 60433 |residents. |

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|Phone: 815-727-8480 | |

|Fax: 815-725-8484 | |

|National Center on Physical Activity and Disability |National Center on Physical Activity and Disability |

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|1640 W. Roosevelt |This site provides information and resources that can enable |

|Chicago, IL 60608-6904 |people with disabilities to become as physically active as they|

| |choose to be. |

|Phone: 800-900-8086 (voice/TTY) | |

|Fax: 312-355-4058 | |

|Email: ncpad@uic.edu | |

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|Recreation Resources |

|Plainfield Park District |Plainfield Park District |

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|23729 W. Ottawa St. |Plainfield Park District provides recreational opportunities |

|Plainfield, IL 60544 |for all residents, as well as offers diversified programs and |

| |activities that provide personal enjoyment, contribute to a |

|Phone: 815-436-8812 |sense of self-fulfillment, and enhance the quality of life of |

| |its residents. |

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|Shady Oaks Camp |Shady Oaks Camp |

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|16300 Parker Road |We create outstanding camp experiences that enrich the lives of|

|Homer Glen, IL 60491 |our campers. Shady Oaks Camp accomplishes this by providing |

| |outdoor fun and recreational opportunities for children and |

|Phone: 708-301-0816 |adults with disabilities.  |

|Fax: 708-301-5091 |Camp: fun and recreation for children and adults with Cerebral|

| |Palsy and other disabilities. Up to 8 weeks of camping. |

| |Campers can not be violent to themselves and others or have |

|Email: soc16300@ |major behavior issues. |

| |Parents must become members of the Parent Association. Totally|

| |funded by Parents. |

| |Cost: 2 wks: $3325 |

| |4 wks: $5475 |

| |6 wks: $7225 |

| |8 wks: $8875 |

|Special Rec. of Joliet and Channahon (SJRC) |Special Rec. of Joliet and Channahon (SJRC) |

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|3000 W. Jefferson Street |Recreational programs for special needs individuals of all |

|Joliet, IL 6 |ages. Extension of the Park Districts of Joliet and Channahon. |

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|Phone: 815 436-8612 |Provides programs through reciprocity with Joliet Special |

|Fax: 741-7275 |Recreation. Students from Plainfield receive 70% fee |

| |reimbursement. |

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| |Summer Camp available for children |

|Karen Cooper |With disabilities and special needs. |

|Recreation Coordinator |Swimming and bowling available for children 6-12. |

|815-741-7275 x129 | |

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|Kathy Green | |

|SRJC Program Coordinator | |

|Tri County Special Recreation |Tri County Special Recreation |

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|201 Normantown Road |To serve the community & enhance quality of life by providing |

|Suite LL East |opportunities that enhance an individual's spiritual, mental, |

|Romeoville, IL 60441 |physical, & emotional well being. |

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|Kathy Ochromowicz |School’s Out Young Athletes |

|Program Manager |Holiday Camp |

| |School’s Out (Splash-tastic Good Time) |

|Phone: 815-407-1819 x203 |School’s Out Swim Team |

|Fax: 815-407-1829 |Sharks Basketball or School’s Out Basketball Team |

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|Joliet/Bolingbrook Special Rec. Assoc. (JBSRA) |Joliet/Bolingbrook Special Rec. Assoc. (JBSRA) |

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|(Bolingbrook Park District) |Recreational programs for special needs individuals of all |

| |ages. An extension of the Bolingbrook Park District. |

|Therapeutic Recreation Supervisors | |

|230 E. Briarcliff, |Bolingbrook Park District |

|Bolingbrook IL 60440 | |

| |To serve the community & enhance quality of life by providing |

|Phone: 630-739-2114 |opportunities that enhance an individual's spiritual, mental, |

|TTY: (630) 739-2287 |physical, & emotional well being. |

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| |Summer Day Camp |

| |June 11-July 27 |

|Carie Guess |Ages 3-21 |

|630-783-6585 |Lincoln Elementary in Plainfield |

|Or |Monday-Friday |

|JBSRA office |Full day $148.00 9:00 to 3:00 |

|630-739-1300 |Half day: $110 12:00 to 3:00 |

| |Pre Care: $15.00 8:00 to 9:00 |

| |Post Care: $34.00 3:00 to 5:30 |

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| |For more programs: go to JBSRA site |

| |Click on Special Recreation |

| |JBSRA |

| |At the bottom of the page—click on browse. |

|Lockport Township Park District |Lockport Township Park District |

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|1911 S. Lawrence Ave. |Lockport Township Park District has an array of recreational |

|Lockport, IL 60441 |opportunities available, meeting the recreational needs of |

|and |residents. |

|1610 Plainfield Road | |

|Crest Hill, IL 60435 | |

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|Phone: 815-838-1183 | |

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|Residential Resources |

|Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center (Joliet Service) |Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center (Joliet Service) |

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|409 West Jefferson Street |Assists family and youth in crisis. (Housing, Relationships, |

|Joliet, IL 60435 |Homeless Youth, Youth Needing Family Intervention, Counseling) |

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|Phone: 815-722-1808 | |

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|Beverly Farm Foundation, Inc. |Beverly Farm Foundation, Inc. |

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|6301 Humbert Road |Private, not-for-profit residential and training center for |

|Godfrey, IL 62035 |people age 18 or older with developmental disabilities, |

| |physical, health and behavioral challenges. |

|Phone: 618-466-0367 | |

|Fax: 618-466-3642 | |

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|Catholic Charities Daybreak Center – Homeless Shelter |Catholic Charities Daybreak Center – Homeless Shelter |

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|611 East Cass St. |Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Also provides |

|Joliet, IL 60432 |transitional housing for homeless female head of households. |

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|Phone: 815-774-4663 ext. 206 | |

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| |Provides support and guidance to adults in cooking, budgeting, |

|Community Living (Narvick House) |banking, shopping, other daily living activities, and community|

| |integration. The goal of this program is to obtain independent|

|1015 Oriole Drive |living skills. |

|Morris, IL 60450 | |

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|815-942-6702 | |

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|Cornerstone Services, Inc. |Cornerstone Services, Inc. |

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|Director of Residential Alternatives |Provides residential assistance to persons with DHS approval |

|777 Joyce Road |and funding under Children’s Residential Waiver. Person must |

|Joliet, IL 60436 |have documented developmental disability. |

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|Phone: 815-727-6666 |Group home for males—14-20 yrs. of age |

|Fax: 815-723-1177 | |

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|Easter Seals |Easter Seals |

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|212 Barney Dr. |Provides residential assistance to persons with DHS approval |

|Joliet, IL 60435 |and funding. Person must have documented developmental |

| |disability |

|Phone: 815-725-2194 | |

|Fax: 815-725-5150 |Day Care: Children ages 0 to 3 yrs. |

| |Summer Camp—overnight (5 days)—coming next summer. |

|joliet. | |

| |Groups for Kids—improve social skills, school expectation |

|Alexandra Bradley |skills, motor planning, body-awareness, coordination, etc. |

|abradley@joliet. | |

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|Useful Resource: Child Care Resource and Referral (CCCR&R) | |

|Hotline for childcare facilities in the area. | |

|815-741-1163 | |

|Housing Authority of Joliet |Housing Authority of Joliet |

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|6 S. Broadway |This is a public housing program. |

|Joliet, IL 60436 | |

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|Phone: 815-727-0611, ext. 100 | |

|Fax: 815-727-2073 | |

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|Service of Will, Grundy and Kankakee Counties, Inc. |Service of Will, Grundy and Kankakee Counties, Inc. |

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|Susan Carlson, MSW, LSW |"Helping people with mental and developmental disabilities |

|Associate Director |access choices for a better life." |

|Intake Coordinator |Provides referral service for residential placement, day |

|1740 McDonough Street |programs for adults and youth. Workshops and training. |

|Joliet, IL 60436 |Assistance with Medicaid benefits. In Home Supports. Helps in|

|Phone: 815-741-0800 |register families for the P.U.N.S. |

|Fax: 815-741-1678 | |

| |No Programs |

| |Testing Service Only. |

|Trinity Services, Inc. |Trinity Services, Inc. |

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|Michelle Quaid |Provides residential assistance to persons with DHS approval |

|100 N. Gougar Road |and funding. Person must have documented developmental |

|Joliet, IL 60432 |disability |

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|Phone: 815-485-4781 | |

|Fax: 815-485-5975 | |

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|Transportation Resources |

|Regional Transportational Authority |Regional Transportational Authority |

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|Michael VanDekreke |Insures that issues relating to accesibility by those with |

|Accessibility Specialist |special needs are addressed. Aids in enabling access via |

|181 West Madison, Suite 1900 |modifications. |

|Chicago Illinois 60602 | |

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|Phone: 312 917-0744; TTY 312 917-1338 | |

|Fax: 312 917-0846 | |

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|RTA Reduced Fair Program |RTA Reduced Fair Program |

|RTA ADA Card |RTA ADA Card |

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|Phone: 815 836-7000 |Reduced Fair Program: For Dial-A-Ride services within our |

|TTY: 312-836-4949 |service area which includes Plainfield Township and Joliet |

|Toll free: 800-439-2202 |Township. ADA |

| |Card: For services outside our service area. |

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|Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) ADA Paratransit |Regional Transportation Authority (RTA) ADA Paratransit |

|Certification Program |Certification Program |

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| |ADA Paratransit is a shared ride, advanced reservation, |

|Phone: 312-663-HELP (4357 voice) |origin-to-destination service for persons with disabilities who|

|TTY: 312-913-3122 |are unable to use the regular fixed route public transit |

| |service because of their disability. |

|Visual / Deaf Resources |

|The Chicago Lighthouse |The Chicago Lighthouse |

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|Donna Jenkins |Comprehensive program for people who are blind or visually |

|Youth Transition Coordinator |impaired. |

|1850 W. Roosevelt Road | |

|Chicago, IL 60608 | |

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|Phone: 312-666-1331 ext.3433 | |

|Fax: 312-243-8359 | |

|TTY: 312-666-8874 | |

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|Voices of Vision |Voices of Vision |

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|127 South First St. |Provides books on tape and the equipment to listen to them free|

|Geneva, IL 60134 |of charge for persons with visual deficits or reading |

| |disabilities. Requires signed affidavit from Illinois licensed|

|Phone: 630-208-0398 |healthcare provider. |

|Toll Free: 800-227-0625 | |

|Fax: 630-208-0399 | |

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|mailto:vovinfo@dupagels.lib.il.us | |

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|dupagels.lib.il.us | |

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|State of Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission |State of Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission |

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|John Miller, Director | |

|1630 South Sixth Street |Provides support system for the Hearing Impaired |

|Springfield Illinois 62703 | |

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|Phone: 217 557-4495; | |

|V/TTY: 877 455-3323 | |

|Fax: 217 577-4492 | |

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|idhhc.state.il.us | |

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