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, and 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 provides quick and easy access to comprehensive information about disability programs, services, laws and benefits. It is the federal government's online resource for people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and 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.
Illinoisans with Disabilities use Consumer Opportunity loans offered by the Illinois Treasurer's Office to finance construction projects or purchase equipment that will help them achieve greater mobility and self-sufficiency.
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.
Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP) enables 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.
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