Ada S. McKinley Community Services Inc.
725 S. Wells
Chicago, IL 60607
Intake Person: Gale Foster Farley
Phone: 312-326-1229
Website: www.adasmckinley.org 
Location served: Chicago area
Target Populations Served: People with disabilities (including developmental disabilities)
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Training Program(s): ASMS Janitorial Training Program
Job Training Program Description: 16-week training program that offers 4 areas of completion: 1) basic janitorial 2) advanced janitorial 3) floor care 4) carpet cleaning. In house training, job trials.
Eligibility Requirements: Must have a disability; excellent attendance, must self-transport, work independently, ability to follow directions.
Association for Individual Development
309 West New Indian Trail Court
Aurora, IL 60506
Intake Person: Terry Cremer
Phone: 630-966-4111
TTY: 630-844-5063
Website: www.the-association.org
Location served: Kane County, parts of DuPage Kendall and Cook
Target Populations Served: People with Developmental Disabilities, Behavioral Health
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Training Program(s): JanAId and Work Services
Job Training Program Description: We have janitorial and food service training programs that assess and provide skill training for those interested in working in this capacity.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be 18 years of age, have a disability and be able to learn and perform the skills necessary for the job assignment. Must have transportation.
Anixter Center
2001 N. Clybourn, Ste. 302
Chicago, IL 60614
Phone: 773-973-7900
TTY: 773-248-6941
AskAnixter@anixter.org
Website: www.anixter.org
Location served: Chicago and suburbs
Target Populations Served: People with disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Anixter Center North
1699 Wall Street, #105
Mt. Prospect, IL. 60056
Intake Person: Jack Creagh
Phone: 847-472-9355 ext. 224
Website: www.anixter.org
Location served: Suburban Cook and Lake counties IL
Target Populations Served: People with disabilities - full range
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: On-the-Job Evaluation Program - Westin Hotel, Rosemont, IL
Job Training Program Description: Work Assessment program in community based setting. 8-week program with pay, funded through DRS Eligibility Requirements. Must have a disability and be referred by DRS
Aspire
5010 St. Charles Road
Bellwood, IL 60104
Intake Person: Lisa Dziergas
Phone: 708 547-3955 ext. 3955
TTY: 708 547-9379
Website: http://www.aspireofillinois.org/
Location served: western suburbs of Cook County (mostly Proviso, Lyons, Leyden, Oak Park, River Forest townships) and some eastern DuPage County areas
Target Populations Served: People with developmental and learning disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: Kleen Tech Janitorial Training Program
Job Training Program Description: We provide paid training in the areas of janitorial and carpet care for people who are not yet ready to be employed in the community.
Eligibility Requirements: Age 18 and over. Have developmental/learning disability. Must be able to communicate and be ambulatory. Must not have any special health monitoring conditions (i.e. uncontrolled seizures), must not have a history of injuring self or others, must not have a recent history of theft or drug/alcohol abuse, must be able to follow supervisory directions after a reasonable amount of time, must be Medicaid waiver eligible for funding purposes.
Avenues to Independence
515 Busse Highway
Park Ridge, Illinois 60068
Phone: 847-292-0870 x122
info@avenuesonline.org
www.avenuestoindependence.org
Job Placement Program: Interest and skills assessment, job matching, seeking, placement and on the job training, job coaching, supported employment, and transportation training.
Eligibility Requirements: primarily individuals with autism, cerebral palsy, Downs Syndrome and other intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Counties Served: N/NW Suburban Cook
CALOR
3220 W. Armitage Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Intake Person: Antonia Tobias
Phone: 773-235-3161 ext. 228
Website: www.calor.org
Location served: Chicagoland, surrounding suburbs
Target Populations Served: Adults with all kinds of disabilities.
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: The individual has to have a disability and an open case with DHS/DRS office. It would also help if they receive SSI.
CARC
10444 South Kedzie Ave.
Chicago, IL. 60655
Intake Person: Bud Kulpit
Phone: (773) 429-0203
TTY: (773) 429-0203
Website: www.carc.info
Location served: Chicago Metro
Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities or other special needs
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: Have a documented developmental disability, be at least 18 years old, must be able to self-travel or have ability to learn, and be Medicaid eligible.
CARES Chicago
3333 W. Arthington, Suite 139
Chicago, IL 60624
Intake Person: Mark Galban (MOWD Adult), Al Taylor (IDHS/DRS Adult) Alfredda Glover (Youth), or Erin Slucter (Supported Employment)
Phone: 773-265-3300
TTY: 773-265-3309
Website: www.careschicago.org
Location served: City of Chicago and Metro Chicago (depending on funding source)
Target Populations Served: Low-income individuals; People with disabilities age 14 and older
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program. Hospitality Training Program at the Midway Hotel Center for youth/young adults in the hospitality industry in partnership with MOWD. We also partner with VMC credit collections agency and IDHS/DRS to provide 90-day on-the-job-training.
Name of Job Training Program: Hospitality Training Program
Job Training Program Description: Hospitality Training Program for youth at Midway Hotel Center in partnership with MOWD. Credit Collections 90-day OJT with VMC and Associates, Inc.
Eligibility Requirements: YTEP client for Hospitality. Adult clients 18+ and successful screening and interview with VMC for credit collections OJT.
La Casa Norte
3533 W. North Ave.
Chicago, IL 60647
Phone: 773-276-4900
Website: www.lacasanorte.org
Location served: Humboldt Park-Serve Chicago Area
Target Populations Served: Ex-offenders and At-Risk Youth
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: Clients age 18-34 with adjudication record or age 18-24 with no H.S. diploma/GED, limited English proficiency, or reading level below 12th grade level.
Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
1850 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60608
Intake Person: William J. Bielawski III
Phone: 312-997-3671
TTY: 312-666-8874
Website: www.thechicagolighthouse.org
Location served: Chicago Metropolitan Area
Target Populations Served: People who are blind or visually impaired
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Programs: Office Skills Training Program and
Customer Service Training Program
Job Training Program Description: Office Skills Training Program: Learn keyboarding, soft business skills, and Microsoft Office applications.
Customer Service Training Program: Learn Customer Service, Telephone Collections, Order Entry and Warehouse Inventory, Telephone Attendant.
Eligibility Requirements: HS diploma or GED, 9th grade reading level, employment goal, referral from DRS, IL resident, legally blind.
Chicago Urban League
1301 W. 63rd St.
Chicago, IL 60636
Intake Person: Joe Gray
Phone: 773-778-2168
Website: www.cul-chicago.org
Location served: Englewood
Target Populations Served: Low income
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: Automated Word Processing
Job Training Program Description: Training in Microsoft Office Suite
Eligibility Requirements: Photo ID, SS card, Proof of income, HS/GED
Clearbrook
746 S. Vermont
Palatine, IL 60067
Intake Person: Ilene Rosenberg
Phone: 847-991-4100
Website: www.clearbrook.org
Location served: Northwest Suburbs
Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: QUEST
Job Training Program Description: Many different apprentice type programs focusing on real-life examples of working in the community as well as training on vocational areas such as grocery and food service.
Eligibility Requirements: Must meet entrance criteria to receive services, please inquire about those requirements.
Community Support Services, Inc.
9021 Ogden Ave.
Brookfield, IL 60513
Intake Person: Sandra Ryan
Phone: 708-354-4547 ext.163
Website: www.communitysupportservices.org
Location served: Cook County and five communities in DuPage County.
Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: Primary disability: DD
Cornerstone Services, Inc.
800 Black Road
Joliet, IL 60435
Intake Person: Beverly Swithin
Phone: 815-727-6667
TTY: 815-846-7682
Website: www.cornerstoneservices.org
Location Served: Will County, Grundy County, Southern Cook County
Target populations: People with developmental disabilities, mental illness, mentally ill substance abuse, physical disabilities, sensory disabilities, learning disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: Business
Job Training Program Description: business/data entry/entry level accounting/ computer use.
Eligibility: Employment barrier(s) due to disability, at least 16 years old, history of compliance with treatment recommendations, no restriction from working, possess all self-help skills, fee sponsorship, current TB test within 1 year, psychological/psychiatric/medical information to document disability, SS number.
Countryside Association
21154 W. Shirley Rd.
Palatine IL 60074
Intake Person: Cindy Ostrow
Phone: 847-540-3751
TTY: 847/ 438-9498
Website: www.countrysideassn.org
Location served: Southern & Eastern Lake County & Northern Cook County
Target population served: People with developmental disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement program.
Disability Innovations Ltd.
715 Lake St., Suite 100
Oak Park, IL 60301
Intake Person: Thomas Dunleavy, MS, LCPC, CRC, CVE, CDMS
Phone: 708-848-4822
Location served: Chicago metropolitan
Target Populations Served: People with disabilities, physical and psychiatric
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: Clients must have source of funding, Ticket to Work, state VR, disability insurer, employer subsidy, private pay fee for service.
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS Central Office)
400 W. Lawrence
Springfield, Illinois 62794
Phone 217-782-2004
Contact: Phil Locascio
Website: www.dhs.state.il.us
DRS Office Locator
Location served: All of Illinois
Note that DRS has offices throughout the state.
Target Populations Served: People with disabilities who want to become employed and who are capable of attaining success.
Locations are accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: On the Job Training - Vocational Training - Post-secondary Education
Job Training Program Description: DRS provides job training based on the needs of each particular person depending upon the level of their disability and their employment goals.
Eligibility Requirements: People with disabilities who are seeking to become employed. The person must be able to benefit from the services DRS offers in order for DRS to work with them.
DRS has an order of selection, which is used to determine which people with disabilities DRS will assist. DRS will assist those who receive Social Security Disability Benefits and also individuals whose disabilities seriously affect their ability to function.
Donka, Inc.
400 N. County Farm Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
Intake Person: Kim Snively, Program Manager
Phone: 630-66-8169 ext. 11
Website: http://www.donkainc.org/
Location served: DuPage County and some of Kane County area
Target Populations Served: Individuals with visual, physical, and hearing impairment, over the age of 18, however, we have a mobile instructor that will go within the schools working with that population as well as other more minor cognitive impairments.
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: Assistive Technology & Computer Skills Training for People with Disabilities
Job Training Program Description: Donka provides assistive technology and computer skills training (using Microsoft XP and Office Suite) and experience to enable students to pursue further education or seek employment at no-cost to the student.
Eligibility Requirements: At least an 8th grade reading level and has participated and completed in Donka's computer training. Funding source needs to be discussed prior to participation in job placement assistance.
The Douglas Center
3445 W. Howard St.
Skokie, IL 60076
Intake person: Carla Gustafson
Phone: 847-674-1921
Website: www.thedouglascenter.com
Location served: North side of Chicago and North, Northwest suburbs
Target population served: primarily adults with developmental disabilities but for the Federal Govt. contract we can hire adults with any disabilities even if it is a medical condition which is inhibiting them from being placed out in the community for competitive employment.
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: Sewing
Job Training Program Description: We have a sewing contract and are looking for people who are interested in sewing or already know how to sew
Eligibility: 1. Need to have a documented disability or a medical condition limiting them from finding a job and or maintaining a job in the community independently.
2. Need to be able to self-transport or have transportation provided for.
3. Need to know how to sew or interested in learning how to sew.
Easter Seals Willett Center
120 W. Madison St.
Oak Park, IL 60302
Intake Person: Beth, Jean, Adella
Phone: 708-524-8700
TTY: 708-524-4694
Website: www.eastersealschicago.org
Location served: Chicago (Primarily Westside; Austin and Garfield)
Target Populations Served: Low Income
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: Low income or on unemployment.
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Chicago
17 N. State St., Suite 1300
Chicago, IL 60602
Intake Person: Teddiye Walton
Phone: (312) 939-8622
TDD: (312) 628-4770
Website: www.epilepsychicago.org
Location served: 60 counties in Illinois
Target Populations Served: People with epilepsy and seizure disorders
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities? No
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: Persons with epilepsy or seizure disorders
Goodwill Industries of Metropolitan Chicago, Inc.
819 S. Wabash Ave., 4th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60605-2153
Intake Person: Angela Young
Phone: (312) 212-1290
TTY: (312) 212-2223
Website: http://www.goodwillchicago.com
Location served: Entire Chicagoland area
Target Populations Served: People with disabilities and/or disadvantages that may make it more difficult for them to find work on their own, at-risk youth (ages 19-24), economically disadvantaged adults, individuals with disabilities with a focus on deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, adults lacking GED/HSED, dislocated workers, and ex-offenders.
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have Job Training Programs.
Name of Job Training Program: Basic and Advanced Computer Skills Training
Job Training Program Description: For those that are new to computers, or just need to upgrade some of your computers skills, experienced computer instructors and Goodwill's online Global Learning tutorial program, students can get entry-level and advanced training in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Internet usage.
Eligibility Requirements: Offered to all populations served both hearing and hearing-impaired.
Name of Job Training Program: Data Entry and Financial Services
Job Training Program Description: For individuals interested in getting a job in the banking and financial services industry, this 4-6 week program trains students for positions such as Check Processor, Lockbox Operator, and Proof Operator. This will also benefit individuals interested in data entry positions in any industry. Students practice on 10-key and Ainsworth. Average keystrokes per minute upon gradutaion is 12,000.
Eligibility Requirements: Offered to all populations served both hearing and hearing-impaired.
Name of Job Training Program: YES! Fathers Project
Job Training Program Description: Making a positive difference in the lives of Chicago's at-risk youth and young offenders is the goal behind Goodwill's YES! Fathers Project - helping young men gain their GED or get enrolled in college, prepare them for a job, refresh parenting skills and much more.
Eligibility Requirements: Offered to young men from at-risk communities.
Name of Job Training Program: Retail and Customer Services Training
Job Training Program Description: In partnership with Walgreen's Co., this 4-week program trains individuals interested in positions in the retail or customer service industries the skills needed to be successful on the job, such as operating a cash register, properly handling customer issues, counting drawers, and much more.
Eligibility Requirements: Call for entry requirements.
Guild for the Blind
180 N. Michigan, Suite 1700
Chicago, IL 60601
Intake Person: Lauri Dishman
Phone: 312-236-8569
Website: www.guildfortheblind.org
Location served: Chicago Metro Area
Target Populations Served: Adults who are Blind or Visually Impaired
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: Robert T. Stone Center for Adaptive Technology
Job Training Program Description: Computer training with adaptive technology for people who are blind or visually impaired.
Eligibility Requirements: The program is open to all visually impaired professionals regardless of their current job status.
Harold Washington College
30 E. Lake Street
Chicago, IL 60601
Intake Person: Clotilde Mayfield
Phone: 312-553-5810
Website: www.hwashington.ccc.edu
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Training Program: Office of Vocational Training & Development
Hotel Services and Hospital Services
Program Description: Students train for approximately 10 weeks in either program: Hotel - housekeeping, laundry and stewarding. Hospital - food service.
Eligibility: 18 years of age, resident of Chicago and written verification of a developmental disability with cognitive delay
Heartland Health Outreach
1207 W. Leland Ave.
Chicago, IL 60640
Intake Person: Tom Glennon
Phone: 773-751-4133
Website: www.heartlandalliance.org
Location served: Uptown, Edgewater, Rogers Park
Target Populations Served: people with mental illness, homeless
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center
9649 W. 55th St.
Countryside, IL 60525
Intake Person: Kathy Mastela x229 or Molly Reineck x420
Phone: 708-352-3580
TTY: 708-354-2499
Website: www.hhrehab.org
Location served: Chicago and Chicagoland
Target Populations Served: Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: SubCon Industries
Job Training Program Description: Helping Hand provides basic packaging and assembly work through SubCon Industries for those individuals who qualify on a temporary basis.
Eligibility Requirements: Adults with Developmental disabilities. Services rendered will be assessed by intake coordinator and employment services supervisor.
Illinois Department of Employment Security
2550 W. Addison
Chicago, IL 60618
Intake Person: Alfredo Garcia, LVER
Phone: 773-296-6021 x240
Websites: www.ides.state.il.us
www.illinoisskillsmatch.com
Location served: Zip Code Area: 60610 -13 -14 -18 -22 -47 -57
Target Populations Served: Disabled Veterans
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
ILC Enterprises
6415 Stanley Ave
Berwyn, IL 60402
Intake Person: William Kostopulos
Phone: 708-788-0511
TTY: 708-788-0511
Location served: Western Suburbs (Cook County)
Target Populations Served: Adults with mental illness
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: ILC Enterprises
Job Training Program Description: We are a lumber company with factory, sales, food service and housekeeping jobs that pay commission.
Eligibility Requirements: Must be 18 or older. Must have diagnosed axis I disorder.
Inspiration Corporation
4554 N. Broadway, Suite 207
Chicago, IL 60640
Intake Person: Jeannette Blackwell
Phone: (773) 878-0981
Website: www.inspirationcorp.org
Location served: Chicagoland
Target Populations Served: low income, ex-offenders, people with disabilities, homeless, alcohol/substance recovery
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: Café Too Culinary Skills Program
Job Training Program Description: The 12-week training program focuses on a variety of subjects: basic culinary skills and concepts, reading and converting recipes, following and taking direction, teamwork, sanitation and safety, restaurant service, and job-readiness soft skills.
Jobs For Youth
50 E. Washington, 4th Fl.
Chicago, IL 60602
Phone: 312-499-4778
Website: www.jfychicago.org
Location served: Chicago and near suburbs
Target Populations Served: Low income youth, ages: 17-24
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
The Jordan Evans Institute
2600 S. Michigan Ave., Ste. 212
Chicago, IL 60616
Phone: 312-326-6370
Email: info@thejordanevansinstitute.com
Website: www.thejordanevansinstitute.com
Target population: Individuals with a high school diploma or GED certificate who want to begin and/or advance their career in healthcare.
Job Training Program: The Jordan Evans Institute (JEI) is a workforce training school with a focus in Health Information Management Services. JEI provides education and training to individuals to enhance their skills for greater job opportunities in the information and technology side of healthcare. JEI offers a Health Information Assistant Certificate Program (HIACP). The HIACP is a six month program where classes meet two days a week for two hours each day. In addition to education and training, JEI provides its graduates with job placement assistance. JEI offers financial aid to qualified candidates. JEI has Open House every Friday from 10a.m.-11a.m. If you have questions or would like an appointment, call Elia D. Salgado or Micah Smothers.
JVS Chicago
216 W. Jackson Blvd Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60606
Intake Person: Tina Armando
Phone: 312-673-3439
TTY: 312-673-3451
Website: www.jvschicago.org
Location served: Chicago Metropolitan area: All city and suburbs
Target Populations Served: persons with disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: Retail Training; Clerical Skills training; Homemaker/Health Care training; Janitorial training; Business services
Job Training Program Description: Retail: 2 1/2 week program prepares for retail occupations; Clerical: entry level clerical skills learned over 6 months; Homemaker: classroom setting for 7 weeks prepares for health care occupations; Janitorial: learn janitorial skills over 4-6 months to prepare for work; Business services: 4-6 months of training in copy, supply, mail, warehouse.
Eligibility Requirements: Must have a disability, eligible for DRS funding, math/reading level of 6th grade education.
Marriott Foundation for People with Disabilities
901 W. Jackson Blvd. Suite 204
Chicago IL 60607
Intake Person: Melody Keith
Phone: 312-432-6240 ext. 36
TTY: 312-432-0230
Website: www.marriottfoundation.org
Location served: city of Chicago
Target Populations Served: Youth with disabilities, age 17-21
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: Age 17-21 with a disability
Midwest Brain Injury Clubhouse
1010 N. Hooker St., Suite 302
Chicago, IL 60622
Intake Person: Maria Lewis or Deborah Giesler
Phone: 312-932-1120
Website: www.braininjuryclubhouse.org
Location served: Chicago and suburbs
Target Populations Served: People with acquired brain injury - includes traumatic injuries, stroke, epilepsy
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Some program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: Must have acquired brain injury.
Neumann Association
5547 N. Ravenswood
Chicago, Illinois 60640
Intake Person: Kimberly Williams
Phone: 773-506-3229
TTY: 773-728-1819
Website: www.neumannassociation.org
Location served: Chicago and surrounding Suburbs (Metro North Area)
Target Populations Served: People with mental illness or developmental disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: Neumann Neighbors Property Maintenance Program.
Job Training Program Description: Janitorial and housekeeping training.
Eligibility Requirements: People with mental illness or developmental disabilities
Oak Leyden Developmental Services, Inc.
411 Chicago Ave.
Oak Park, IL 60302
Intake Person: Greda Evans
Phone: 708-524-1050 x116
TTY: 708-524-2050
Website: www.oakleyden.org
Location served: Near west suburbs
Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: Maintenance Training Program
Job Training Program Description: Skills training in all aspects of Janitorial Service including Housekeeping and Commercial Floor Care.
Eligibility Requirements: 18 years of age with a documented disability.
Orchard Village
7670 Marmora Avenue
Skokie, IL 60077
Intake Person: Tim Bobrowski
Phone: 847-967-1800 ext. 130
Website: www.orchardvillage.org
Location served: Chicago and Northern Cook County
Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities, mental illness, & Dual Diagnosis
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Parents Alliance Employment Project
2525 Cabot Dr. Suite 302
Lisle, IL 60532
Phone: 630-955-2079
TTY: 630-955-2098
http://www.parents-alliance.org
Location served: DuPage County
Target Populations Served: Youth and adults with disabilities seeking employment
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Ray Graham Association
2777 S Finely Road
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Intake Person: Sue Amell or Bill Goeman
Phone: 630-495-0289
TTY: 630-628-2352
Website: www.ray-graham.org
Location served: DuPage County
Target Populations Served: people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, learning disabilities, multiple and physical disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: Open case and referral from DRS to start services
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago
326 W. Illinois St.
Chicago, IL 60610
Phone: 312-238-6800
TTY: 312-238-6813
Website: www.ric.org
Location Served: Chicago & surrounding suburbs
Target Populations Served: people with physical disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Seguin Services Inc.
3100 S. Central Ave.
Cicero, IL 60453
Intake Person: Tina Golas
Phone: (708) 863-3803
Website: www.seguin.org
Location served: Western Suburbs (Service boundaries: North Avenue(north); I-83(west); 87th Street (south); Pulaski (east))
Target Populations Served: Developmental Disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: Must have a DD diagnose prior to 18 yrs old
Shore Training Center
8035 Austin Ave.
Morton Grove, IL 60053
Intake Person: Dorothy Schwartz
Phone: 847-581-0200
TTY: 847-581-0076
Website: www.shoreinc.org
Location served: North suburbs, north side of Chicago
Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities ages 16 years & older
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Sinai Community Institute
2653 W. Ogden
Chicago, IL 60608
Intake Person: Alissia Delaney
Phone: 773-257-5633
Website: www.sinai.org
Location served: North and South Lawndale, citywide
Target Populations Served: un- or underemployed Chicago residents
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: varies by program, call for details
South Chicago Parents & Friends
10241 South Commercial Avenue
Chicago, IL 60617
Intake Person: Vernorah Rutherford
Phone: 773-734-2222 ext. 245
Website: www.scpfrc.org
Location served: Southeast Side of Chicago
Target Populations Served: People with developmental disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: Must have a developmental disability.
Southwest Cook County Cooperative Association for Special Education
6020 W 151st Street
Oak Forest, IL 60452
Intake Person: Judy Boyens
Phone: 708-687-0900
TTY: 708-687-2151
Website: www.swcccase.org
Location served: Oak Forest, Tinley Park, Orland, other surrounding communities (District 228, 230 & Lemont 210)
Target Populations Served: Special Education Students 18-21 years of age
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: Transition
Job Training Program Description: For 18-21 year olds who wish to work in the community.
Eligibility Requirements: Special Education Students 18-21 years of age
Supported Employment Associates
P.O. Box 4714
Wheaton, IL 60189-4714
Intake Person: Cheryl
Phone: 630-653-5662
TTY: 630-653-5662
Website: www.SEAssociates.org
Location served: DuPage County
Target Populations Served: Persons with disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: A documented disability and the desire to work in a community work setting
Thresholds
4101 N. Ravenswood
Chicago, IL 60613
Phone: 773-572-5500
TTY: 773-880-6263
Website: www.thresholds.org
Locations Served: Chicago area and the surrounding suburbs, Cook County, Lake County, McHenry County
Target Populations Served: People with disabilities including people with mental illness, and the deaf.
Location is accessible for people with disabilities
Materials are available in formats for people with disabilities
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: Uptown Cafe
Job Training Program Description: Restaurant training.
Eligibility Requirements: Varies per program
The VISIONS Network
1760 Birchwood
Des Plaines, IL 60018
Intake Person: Jennifer Gozdziak
Phone: 847-299-2200
TTY: 847-299-2200
Website: www.thevisionsnetwork.org
Location served: Northwest Suburbs, Chicago
Target Populations Served: People with autism, developmental disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
Eligibility Requirements: developmental disability/Autism or another learning disability
workNet (Arlington Heights)
723 W. Algonquin Road
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Phone: 847-981-7400
TTY: 800-526-0844
Website: http://ah.worknetncc.com/
Location served: Northwest suburbs of Cook County
Target Populations Served: youth, adults, dislocated workers, people with disabilities
Location is accessible to people with disabilities.
Program materials are available in accessible formats for people with disabilities.
We have a Job Placement Program.
We have a Job Training Program.
Name of Job Training Program: Workforce Investment Act (WIA)
Job Training Program Description: Employment Related services that may include funding for occupational training for eligible youth, adults and dislocated workers.
Eligibility Requirements: Varies