115 West Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 640-2100
Access Living offers services and support for people with disabilities in Chicago including home and community based services (personal support workers, support group, independent living skills classes, etc.), housing services, youth programs and legal services.
300 Revere St., Suite 205 Northbrook, IL 60062
847-412-4300
312-673-3439
barbarafriedman@jvschicago.org; jvsdisability@jvschicago.org
The JVS Career Planning Center offers a variety of disability service programming:
- Career Connectors (ages 14-21): Serves youth both in and out of school to assess their employment strengths and goals in order to provide further education, vocational skills training, job placement, volunteerism, work experience and more.
- Supported Employment: Assist participants in finding employment in the community and are provided with job readiness training, individualized job placement and job coaching and support as needed to maintain employment.
- Employment Services: Provides individualized job development, resume preparation, vocational planning, application procedures, job placement and follow up services.
Lifespeed Behavioral Support Services
721 South Blvd. Suite 210, Oak Park IL 60302
(312) 404-7225
ADMIN@UPTOLIFESPEED.COM
LifeSpeed provides systematic, individualized behavioral support to children, adolescents, young adults, and adults to ensure that each person with whom we work is successful in accomplishing their goals in the community and at home. The services we provide are based on an individualized, inclusive model of care that continues during the specific times (evenings, weekends, etc.) that people in need usually experience limited support options. Some of the individuals we serve lack important independent living skills, struggle with interpersonal communication, under-perform academically, need to develop a better sense of personal accountability, and/or feel “lost” in their current career path.
10833 S. LaPorte, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 425-7377
info@parklawn.com
Services include day programming, vocational and employment training, and personal support workers, as well as counseling, speech and language, occupational and physical therapy.
Progress Center for Independent Living
Main Office: 7521 Madison St., Forest Park, IL 60130
708-209-1500
info@progresscil.org
Satellite Office in Blue Island: 12940 S. Western Ave., Blue Island, IL 60406
708-388-5011
Provides assistance in advocacy, housing issues, independent living skills training, and resources for personal support workers. Also provide services and activities designed to prepare young people with disabilities for the transition to higher education and employment.
Ada S. Mckinley Community Services
1359 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607
312.554.0600
info@adasmckinley.org
Adult: Programming includes day programs, employment services, and residential housing.
115 West Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 640-2100
Access Living offers services and support for people with disabilities in Chicago including home and community based services (personal support workers, support group, independent living skills classes, etc.), housing services, youth programs and legal services.
Amy Willer
(773) 575-5100
amy@autismworkforce.com
Our services target businesses, neurodiverse people in Transition Programs or adults looking for the employment. We are located in La Grange, IL and service the Chicagoland Area. Our research-supported employment model successfully prepares both the company and the candidate. This collaboration results in having the right person in the right job, and a great return on investment for the company. Provide opportunities for mock interviews monthly for 15+ (through adulthood).
Chinese American Service League - Balancing Incentive Program
Felicia Li, employment specialist
2141 S. Tan Court Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 791-0418, ext. 3607
The pre-employment training program helps people with disabilities with interview preparation, resume writing, and assistance with online job applications. They target individuals who are transitioning out of high school or who are ready to work. To qualify, the individual must have a low income and a developmental disability or a mental illness. The employment specialists will bring clients to job fairs and provide job matching, based on the client’s interest. They also serve as a job coach, where they learn the client’s job and assist in training the client on his or her job. Employment specialist will check with the employer and follow up very closely for the first one or two months. Follow up is up to one year. Ages: 14 years and up.
COACH (Career Opportunity ACHievement) at College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
Tracy Kline, Program Coordinator: klinet940@cod.edu
(630) 942-3779
COACH (Career Opportunity ACHievement) is a two-year cohort program for young adults with mild to moderate intellectual or developmental disabilities. In addition to an academic focus on reading, writing, math and computer literacy, COACH also promotes social skills, independence and career exploration. To apply for COACH, please submit a completed application. It is recommended that COACH applications and supporting documents be scanned and emailed to vocskills@cod.edu.
2020 Dempster, Evanston, IL 60202
847-905-0702
info@havedreams.org
Career Launch: Your First Job, Have Dreams Academy, Life SCILS
708-798-4200
info@icandreamcenter.com
18501 Maple Creek Drive, Suite 200, Tinley Park IL 60477
Services include a transitional program, recreational after-school program (ages 12-21), early childhood programming (ages 3-7), and ABA services.
300 Revere St., Suite 205 Northbrook, IL 60062
847-412-4300
312-673-3439
jvsdisability@jvschicago.org
The JVS Career Planning Center offers a variety of disability service programming:
- Career Connectors (ages 14-21): Serves youth both in and out of school to assess their employment strengths and goals in order to provide further education, vocational skills training, job placement, volunteerism, work experience and more.
1760 W. Algonquin Rd. Palatine, IL 60067
Main Campus: 847-358-5510
700 N Sacramento, Ste 201 Chicago, IL 60612
Chicago office: 773-265-1539
We provide adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities with supports, programs and services that help increase their potential for lifelong productivity and success. Services include residential and employment, home-based supports, recreation and leisure programs.
Marriott Foundation-Bridges Program
850 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 432-6240 ext 0
kelly.pavich@marriott.com
We provide job-readiness training, resume building, interview preparation, retention and advancement employment services to individuals with disability. We help you find the right job match customized to meet your specific needs.
Midwest Asian Health Association - Balancing Incentive Program
230 W Cermak Road, 2nd floor Chicago, IL 60616
(312) 225-8708
The free pre-employment training program helps people with disabilities (14 years and up) with interview preparation, resume writing, and assistance with online job applications. They target individuals who are transitioning out of high school or who are ready to work. To qualify, the individual must have a low income and a developmental disability or a mental illness. The employment specialists will bring clients to job fairs and provide job matching, based on the client’s interest. They also serve as a job coach, where they learn the client’s job and assist in training the client on his or her job. Employment specialist will check with the employer and follow up very closely for the first one or two months. Follow up is up to one year.
824 Dempster St., Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 869-0000, ext. 202
noboundaries@search-inc.org
Experiential on-land and on-line training for transitioning teens through adults with disabilities to build essential skills for the workplace and for living more independently in today’s world.
Adult Vocational Services
Oak Park and Rogers Park
(773) 299-4010
learningcenter@pactt.org
PACTT vocational services works to place people with autism in jobs that allow them to use their skills and take their place in the working world.
1827 Brummel St, Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 864-5980
8350 Laramie Ave. Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 982-2030
Shore Joseph Koenig, Sr. Training Center is a vocational program supporting persons with intellectual and other developmental disabilities ages 16 years and older.
Building Bridges to the Future Program
3100 S. Central Ave, Cicero, IL 60804
708-222-4866 (Alessandra)
aarreola@seguin.org
Some of the services they provide: Help apply for Medicaid, SSI, Guardianship; attend IEP staffings as part of each student’s interdisciplinary team; work with special education department staff to ensure the transition is part of the IEP; provide an in-service training and coaching sessions for parents, guardians and students.
