Access Living - DJMC
Mary Lee Ahern - 312-640-2119
mahern@accessliving.org
The Disability Justice Mentoring Collective (DJMC) is an award-winning mentoring program that pairs disabled young people with adult mentors. For individuals ages 12-24 with disabilities wanting the support of a mentor in a fun environment who live or attend school in the North Central Part of the City of Chicago. Together, mentoring pairs work on tasks such as setting goals, problem solving, building community, taking public transit & acquiring independent living skills.
Brandon's School Age Mentoring
brandonadjoumani@yahoo.com
(815) 764-8811
Brandon is a self-advocate who has developed a mentoring program after his own positive expereince with a autistic mentor growing up. Brandon has spent nearly a decase working in schools and after school programs with students grades 1-12. He is currently pursuing a graduate degree in teaching.
Judah McNiel, MA, executive director
5707 S. Cass Ave., Suite 650 Westmont, IL 60559
(847) 345-3352
judah@guidewaysupport.com
Provides guidance for young men with autism spectrum disorders while teaching independent life skills, social skills and the all-around competence they need to gain more independence and experience for a more fulfilling life. Services include: therapeutic mentoring (two to three hours) of one-on-one time doing activities and talking while working on a specific goal. Socialization groups: three to five young men working out their social struggles through fun activities and conversation together and with the facilitators; serves tweens to late 20s.
Access Living - DJMC
Mary Lee Ahern - 312-640-2119
mahern@accessliving.org
The Disability Justice Mentoring Collective (DJMC) is an award-winning mentoring program that pairs disabled young people with adult mentors. For individuals ages 12-24 with disabilities wanting the support of a mentor in a fun environment who live or attend school in the North Central Part of the City of Chicago. Together, mentoring pairs work on tasks such as setting goals, problem solving, building community, taking public transit & acquiring independent living skills.
Asperger/Autism Network (AANE)
AANE offers a FREE "Open" support group for teens aged 13-19 who identify as being on the Autism Spectrum or related diagnosis. The group aims to provide information, connection, and community where participants can share similar issues and concerns and celebrate successes. This group is designed for teens on the spectrum only. Parents and other family members should not plan on attending.
Brandon's School Age Mentoring
brandonadjoumani@yahoo.com
(815) 764-8811
Brandon is a self-advocate who has developed a mentoring program after his own positive expereince with a autistic mentor growing up. Brandon has spent nearly a decase working in schools and after school programs with students grades 1-12. He is currently pursuing a graduate degree in teaching.
Judah McNiel, MA, executive director
5707 S. Cass Ave., Suite 650 Westmont, IL 60559
(847) 345-3352
judah@guidewaysupport.com
Provides guidance for young men with autism spectrum disorders while teaching independent life skills, social skills and the all-around competence they need to gain more independence and experience for a more fulfilling life. Services include: therapeutic mentoring (two to three hours) of one-on-one time doing activities and talking while working on a specific goal. Socialization groups: three to five young men working out their social struggles through fun activities and conversation together and with the facilitators; serves tweens to late 20s.
No Boundaries is a program of Search, Inc.
824 Dempster St., Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 869-0000, ext. 202
nicole@jjslist.com or 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.
