Access Living - http://www.state.il.us/dhr/housenet/disab/access/access.html
A cross disability organization governed and staffed by a majority of people with disabilities. Fosters the dignity, pride, self-esteem and available options of people with disabilities. Background, programs and services are featured. |
Anixter Center - Disability Services in Chicago - http://www.anixter.org/
Provider of quality vocational, residential and educational options, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and health care. |
Association of Horizon, Inc. - http://www.associationofhorizon.org/
A non-profit, volunteer organization that provides opportunities for persons with and without disabilities to socialize, interact and learn from one and other. Organization overview, program and event information, volunteer opportunities, and newsletter. |
Chicago: Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities - http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Disabilities/
Includes special interest programs, press releases, programs and services information, along with Access Notes, a monthly newsletter, and contacts. |
Council for Disability Rights - http://www.disabilityrights.org/
Advancing rights and enhancing lives of people with disabilities. Features include national and state news, do-it-yourself guides, FAQs, voting resources and articles. |
Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago - http://chicago.easterseals.com/
Helps people with disabilities to achieve independence. Description of programs and serveice, volunteer opportunities. |
Family Resource Center on Disabilities - http://www.frcd.org/
FRCD offers services for all children with disabilities. Includes overview of programs, history, staff directory, publications, and events calendar. |
Misericordia Heart Of Mercy - http://www.misericordia.com/
Home to over 550 children and adults with developmental disabilities, some physically involved as well. |
Special Music by Special People - http://www.specialmusic.org
A Chicago Park District music program for people with developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome. Image and video galleries are featured. |
The Chicago Lighthouse - http://www.thechicagolighthouse.org/
For people who are blind or visually impaired. Offers information on employment, education, clinical and social programming services. |