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Developmental Disabilities

The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Developmental Disabilities provides vital resources, information, and support to individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

To access these resources for assistance, visit the following DHS Division of Developmental Services site:

State-operated Developmental Centers External link will open in a new window  provides a listing and contact information for the nine regional developmental centers located in Illinois.

Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities External link will open in a new window  provides information on the investment of improved delivery services and support of programs for individuals with developmental disabilities and their families in the State of Illinois.

Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL)

The INCIL is a state-wide organization made up of 24 Centers for Independent Living in Illinois.  "The Centers for Independent Living exist to empower individuals with disabilities to take charge of their lives and make their own choices and decisions in order to be as self-sufficient as possible."

To find out more about the services provided through this organization, visit the INCIL website External link opens in a new window.

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Developmental Disabilities Support Contact Information

To locate a Developmental Disability Provider or Referral Agency in your area, visit the following sites:

State Developmental Centers Locator for all Illinois Counties External link will open in a new window

INCIL Centers Locator for the State of Illinois External link opens in a new window

For additional assistance or to find a DHS Office or Service Provider in your local area, visit the DHS Locator External link will open in a new window.

To access the 24 hour DHS Hot Line, call:

1.800.843.6154 or 1.800.447.6404 TTY (English or Espanol)

To access the DHS Provider Help Line, call:

1.800.804.3833 or 1.877.434.1082 TTY

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