The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) provides essential information and resources to individuals with disabilities. Through the partnering of individuals with disabilities and their families, DRS assists all individuals involved with making informed decisions in the pursuit of education, independent living, an employment opportunities.
To access these resources and to see if you qualify for disability benefits, visit the following DHS Division of Rehabilitation Services and federal sites:
DRS Disability Determination Services 
assists citizens of Illinois in determining their eligibility to receive benefits under the Social Security Disability Program.
DRS Vocational Rehabilitation Program assists individuals with disabilities in finding and maintaining employment. Specializing in supporting individuals who are:
- blind or visually Impaired,
- deaf or hard of hearing, and
- Hispanic or Latino
DRS Educational Services provides information on residential education and outreach programs for individuals with disabilities.
DRS Home Services Program provides services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain in their homes and be as independent as possible.
Federal Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income assists individuals in determining their eligibility to receive benefits under several federal programs that provide assistance to individuals with disabilities.
Disabilityinfo.gov is the federal government's online resource for people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and many others.
U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services provides information and funding resources to assist adults and children with disabilities.
TechConnect Low Interest Loan Program
The TechConnect Low Interest Loan Program serves all Illinoisans with disabilities with low interest loans for the purchasing of:
- assistive technology devices, services, or home modifications.
- equipment, services, or home modifications for home-based employment.
For more information about eligibility requirements under this program, visit the TechConnect Requirements website.
Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP)
IATP's primary mission is to enable people with disabilities so they can fully participate in all aspects of life.
Services provided through IATP include:
- TechConnect - assistance in finding devices or lower-cost alternatives
- Device Loan Program
- Demonstration Center to learn about devices and their use
- Legislative Information Pipeline
- On-site workshops
- Evaluation of organizations to meet the technological-services needs of clients, students, and consumers with disabilities
To learn more about this program and the services available to you, visit the IATP website .
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