Funded and Sponsored by - Amazon Web Services · 2140 Corporate Drive, Addison IL 60101 (630)...
54
Transcript of Funded and Sponsored by - Amazon Web Services · 2140 Corporate Drive, Addison IL 60101 (630)...
Funded and Sponsored by:
The Cove School
The Douglas Center
Evanston Township High School District #202
Illinois Department of Human Services/ Division of Rehabilitation Services
JVS Career Planning Center
Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center
Maine Township High School District #207
New Trier Township High School District #203
Niles Township High School District #219
Orchard Village
October 2016
1
MISSION STATEMENT
The BEST Committee's mission is to provide resources to help students, parents and professionals address the transition needs of students with disabilities. It is the goal of the BEST Committee to provide up‐to‐date information regarding available community
services for students with disabilities.
2
MEMBER DIRECTORY
Brittany Aldrich DRS Maine East High School 2601 W. Dempster St. Park Ridge, IL 60068 [email protected] (847) 692‐6181
Marla Altshul The Cove School 350 Lee Road Northbrook, IL 60062‐1521 [email protected] (847) 562‐2100 Ext. 2317
Christine Becker The Cove School 350 Lee Road Northbrook, IL 60062 [email protected] (847) 562‐2100 Ext. 2316
Tim Bobrowski Orchard Village 7669 Marmora Avenue Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] (847) 967‐1800 Ext. 130
Karen Clarke Niles Central High School 7700 Gross Point Rd. Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] (847) 626‐3124
Andrea Davis Niles North High School 9800 N. Lawler Avenue Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] (847) 626‐2065
Vivian L. Drexler The Cove School 350 Lee Rd. Northbrook, IL 60062 [email protected] (847) 562‐2100 Ext. 2318
John Fitzpatrick Niles North High School 9800 N. Lawler Avenue Skokie, IL 60077 joh〠〠[email protected] (847) 626‐2413
Elizabeth Howes Niles North High School 9800 N. Lawler Avenue Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] (847) 626‐2367
Nicole Johnson Evanston Township High School 1600 Dodge Evanston, IL 60204 [email protected] (847) 424‐7164
Abby Lynch Maine East High School 2601 W. Dempster St. Park Ridge, IL 60068 [email protected] (847) 825‐4484
Terri Michaels NSSED 760 Red Oak Lane Highland Park, IL 60035 [email protected] (847) 831‐5100 Ext. 2331
3
Eileen Morrison DRS Maine East High School 2601 W. Dempster St. Park Ridge, IL 60068 [email protected] (847) 692‐6181
Mario Ramirez Niles West High School 5701 W. Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] (847) 626‐2577
Nancy Otter DRS ◂Maine East High School 2601 W. Dempster St., Park Ridge IL 60068 [email protected] (847) 692‐6174 ◂Niles Township High School 5701 W. Oakton St. Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] (847) 626‐2876
Beverly Schwartz DRS ◂Maine East High School 2601 W. Dempster St., Park Ridge IL 60068 [email protected] (847) 692‐6174 ◂Niles Township High School 5701 W. Oakton St. Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] (847) 626‐2876
Jamie Sandberg Jewish Vocational Service (JVS) 5150 Golf Road Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] (847) 568‐5150
Dan Toy Niles West High School 5701 W. Oakton Street Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] (847) 626‐2874
Megan Turner DRS 9800 N Lawler Ave., Room 1112 Skokie, IL 60077 [email protected] (847) 626‐2877
Diane Wojcik New Trier High School 385 Winnetka Ave. Winnetka, IL 60093 [email protected] (847) 784‐6851
4
Disclaimer
Every effort has been made to report accurate information in this Resource Directory about appropriate agencies and service providers for adults with disabilities in the Chicagoland area. Neither the committee as a whole, the individual members of Business and Education for Students in Transition (BEST), nor any of its sponsoring agencies are responsible for the accuracy of information; neither do they endorse or guarantee any of the services, agencies, programs or facilities listed. Consumers and/or students, as well as their parents and/or guardians, are urged to make every effort to examine, compare, and evaluate, as thoroughly and judiciously as possible, all agencies, services, programs and facilities to assure the most appropriate matches and satisfactory transition. If inaccurate information is noted in this Resource Directory, please inform the BEST committee, by contacting Maine/Niles Division of Rehabilitation Services at (847) 626‐2876. There are no restrictions for duplicating or photocopying the material herein.
5
TRANSITION: MOVING FROM SCHOOL TO COMMUNITY
A guide to transition planning for parents and students Funded through BEST (Business and Education for Students in Transition) Committee 2010
Intended as a guide that applies to most students. However, since ages and steps may vary for students, the involvement of parents/guardians is vital at every step.
Developed by Illinois Department of Human Services/ Division of Rehabilitation Services, Maine Township High School District #207 and Niles Township High School District #219
14 YEAR OLDS
1.* Complete transition needs questionnaire/surveys/interest inventories.
2.* Explore recreation and leisure interests.
3.* Discuss medical needs and therapies.
4.* Develop independent living skills.
5.* Begin early career exploration.
6.* Explore summer employment options.
7.* Increase self advocacy skills.
8. Complete an IEP Transition Plan. Develop post‐secondary goals.
9.*Students with an intellectual disability should complete/update the PUNS (Priority of Urgency of Need for Service) through their PAS (Pre‐admission Screening) Agent (e.g. Community Alternatives).
10. Review Transition Plan and Services. Revise if necessary.
15 YEAR OLDS
1.* Attend career event for students with special needs.
2.* Discuss supplemental social security (SSI) and social security work incentives (SSWI).
3.* Discuss home services and assistive technology.
4.* Discuss and visit residential programming options as appropriate.
5.* Determine transportation needs/mobility training.
6.* Explore case management regarding residential programs/waiting lists.
7.* Consider placement on residential waiting lists.
8.* Consider referral to a school work program.
9. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary.
6
16 YEAR OLDS
1.* Complete vocational interest survey.
2.* Discuss Supported Employment (SEP) and job coaching.
3.* Access career counseling and job shadowing.
4.* Consider school based and community work experience programs.
5.* Obtain driver’s license and/or state ID card.
6.* Explore legal representation: estate planning, guardianship, wills and trusts.
7.*Attend college fairs, college career nights and/or transition fairs.
8. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary.
17 YEAR OLDS
1.* Enroll in vocational education classes, as appropriate.
2.* Discuss taxes and medical insurance.
3.* Investigate 〠〠inancial aid.
4.* Consider vocational evaluation.
5.* Discuss mental health services.
6.* Establish graduation date.
7.* Visit campuses and post‐secondary training programs.
8.* Revisit residential programs.
9.* Take ACT, SAT or IAA.
10. * Explore SSI and medical bene〠〠its.
11.* Discuss adult agency options with DRS, PAS Agent, etc.
12. Apply for reduced fare card and/or Para transit Door‐to‐Door services.
13.*Consider guardianship, power of attorney, wills and trusts.
14. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary.
7
18 YEAR OLDS
1. Apply for post‐secondary vocational services (colleges/trade schools) and contact
special needs coordinator.
2. * Explore apprenticeship programs.
3. * Explore options for accessing therapy/counseling and or other community agencies.
4. * Refer to adult service providers and include in transition planning meetings.
5. * Con〠〠irm student’s legal status for self representation.
6. * Apply for income support (SSI), public aid (Medicaid), and general assistance.
7. * Consider guardianship, power of attorney, wills and trusts.
8. Delegation of educational rights.
9. Register to vote and (for males) selective service.
10. Secure high school records for planning/services.
11. Contact case management agency that coordinates funding for in‐home and
residential supported living in the community.
12. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary.
1922 YEAR OLDS
1. * Note: Parents/guardians become primary advocates for students’ post‐secondary needs.
2. * Identify and access recreation/leisure options.
3. * Actively participate in post‐secondary vocational services (colleges/trade schools)
and/or employment.
4. * Encourage active participation with adult service providers (for students remaining in
high school).
5. * Follow up with referrals for service provision from adult service providers.
6. Investigate and/or con〠〠irm day programs and workshops.
7. Review Transition Plan and services. Revise if necessary.
*Optional for current year and every year following
8
INTRODUCTION This Resource Directory, designed by the B usiness and E ducation for S tudents in T ransition ( BEST ) Committee, was created to help parents and professionals address the transition needs of individuals with disabilities. It is the goal of the BEST Committee to provide the most current and relevant information regarding available services. This Directory provides listings of community agencies, organizations, and programs in the following categories: APPRENTICESHIP and TRADE PROGRAMS EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYMENT SERVICES & DAY PROGRAMS GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS HEALTH SERVICES LEGAL/FINANCIAL RESOURCES RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES REFERRAL SOURCES & INFORMATION RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS TRANSPORTATION RESOURCES VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS & TRADE SCHOOLS The process of choosing the most appropriate path for the future can be a challenging and rewarding journey. We offer this Resource Directory as a useful reference and a helpful guide to assist you.
9
Table of Contents Apprenticeship & Trade Programs.......................... 11 Educational Opportunities........................................ 15 Employment Services & Day Programs.................. 27 Government Programs............................................ 30 Health Services....................................................... 32 Legal/Financial Resources...................................... 35 Recreational Opportunities..................................... 37 Referral Sources & Information............................... 42 Residential Programs.............................................. 43 Transportation Resources....................................... 46 Vocational Programs & Trade Schools.................... 48
10
Apprenticeships and Trades
Architectural Iron Workers Local 63
2525 W. Lexington, Broadview, IL 60155
(708) 344‐7727
Website: ironworkerslocal63.com
Boilermaker Apprenticeship Program
Local 1
2941 Archer Avenue, Chicago IL 60608
Website: bnap.com/locate/great.htm
Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers: District
Council Training Center
2140 Corporate Drive, Addison IL 60101
(630) 953‐0835
Website: bac2school.org
Cement Masons Local 502
739 S. 25th Ave., Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544‐9100
Website: opcmia.org
Cement Masons & Plasterers & Shophands
Joint Apprenticeship and Training
Program Local #01128874
Rand Road‐Suite B, Lakemoore, IL 60051
(815) 363‐6933
Website: opcmia.or g
Construction Industry Service Corporation
2000 Spring Road Suite 110, Oak Brook, IL
60523
(630) 472‐9411 Fax: (630) 472‐9413
Website: cisco.org
Illinois Department of Employment
Security
2414 W. Lawrence, Chicago IL 60625
(800) 244‐5631 TTY: (866) 322‐8357
Website: www.ides.illinois.gov
Operating Engineer, ASIP Local 150
19800 W. Arsenal Road, Wilmington, IL
60481
(815) 722‐3201
Website: asiplocal150.org
Electrician I.B.E.W. Local 461
Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
591 Sullivan Rd. Suite 200, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 897‐ 0461 ext 201
Website: ibew461.org
11
Electrician (Communications)
NECA/I.B.E.W Institute
6201 W. 115th St. Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 389‐1340
Website: ejatt.com
Electrician (Residential) NECA/I.B.E.W
Local 117
Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
765 Munshaw Ln. Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(847) 854‐7200
Website: www.ibew117.com
Electrician (Commercial) I.B.E.W. Local
150
Lake County Joint Apprenticeship and
Training Committee
31290 N. U.S. Highway 45, Libertyville, IL
60048
(847) 566‐2200
Website: www.ibew150.org
Telecommunications Electrician
DuPage County Joint Apprenticeship and
Training Committee
28600 Bella Vista Parkway, Suite 1500
Warrenville, IL 60555
Website: www.ibew701.org
Telecommunications Technician
NECA/I.B.E.W Local 117
Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
765 Munshaw Ln. Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(847) 854‐7200
Website: www.ibew117.com
Glazier Local 27
Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
4225 Lawndale Ave. Lyons, IL 60534
(708) 443‐9000
Website: www.glaziersunionlocal27.com
Heat & Frost Insulators Local 17
Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
3850 S. Racine Ave. Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247‐1007
Website: www.local17insulators.com
Iron Worker Local 393
Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
1901 Selmarten Rd. Aurora, IL 60505
(630) 585‐ 1600
Website: www.iwlocal393.com
Laborer
Chicagoland Laborers Joint Training and
Apprentice Fund
1200 Old Gary Ave. Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 653‐ 0006
Website: www.chicagolaborers.org
12
Machinery Movers, Riggers & Erectors
Local Union 136
1820 Beach St. Broadview, IL 60155
(708) 615‐9300
Website: www.riggerslocal136.com
Operating Engineer Local 150
Apprenticeship & Skill Improvement Program
19800 W. South Arsenal Rd. Wilmington, IL
60481
(815) 722‐3201
Website: www.asiplocal150.org
Painter/Decorator JATCDFTC
Chicago Area Painting and Decorating Joint
Apprenticeship and Training Committee &
Chicago Area Drywall Finishing Joint
Apprenticeship and Training Committee
1101 Taft Ave. Berkeley, IL 60163
(708) 449‐5285
Website: www.jatc‐dftc.org
Pipefitter Training Center Local Union 597
10850 W. 187th St. Mokena, IL 60448
(708) 326‐ 9240
Website: www.pftf597.org
Plasterers Local 5
Joint Apprenticeship & Training Committee
5613 W. 120th St. Alsip, IL 60803
(708) 489‐9900
Website: www.opcmia.org
Plumber’s Local Union 130 U.A.
1400 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 421‐1028
Website: www.plumberslu130ua.org
Plumber & Pipefitter Local 501 U.A.
Joint Education Fund
1295 Butter〠〠ield Rd. Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 692‐7316
Website: ualocal501.unionactive.com
Roofer & Waterproofer
Chicagoland Roofers' Joint Apprenticeship &
Training Program
7045 Joliet Rd. Indian Head Park, IL 60525
(708) 246‐4488
Website: www.chicagoroofers.com
Sheet Metal Workers Local 265
Joint Apprenticeship and Training Committee
205 Alexandra Way, Carol Stream, IL 60188
(630) 668‐0110
Website: www.smart265ed.org
13
Sheet Metal Workers Local 73
2701 Van Buren, Bellwood, IL 60104
(708) 544‐5711
Website: www.smw73.org
Sprinkler Fitters & Apprentices Union Local 281
11900 S. Laramie, Alsip, IL 60658
(708) 597‐1800
Website: www.sprinkler〠〠itterchicago.org
Bridge, Structural & Reinforcing Iron Workers Local Union 1
International Association of Bridge, Structural and Reinforcing Iron
7740 Industrial Drive, Forest Park, IL 60130
(708)366‐8181
Website: www.iwlocal1.com
Technical Engineer Local 130 U.A.
Technical division
1340 W. Washington Blvd. Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 421‐1010
Website: www.plumberslu130ua.org
Tuckpointers Local 52
Illinois Apprenticeship Trust
1105 S. Western Ave. Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 432‐1350
Website: www.ides.illinois.gov/pages/tuckpointer.aspx
14
Educational Opportunities
Arlyn Transition Program
3013 Illinois Rd., Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256‐7117
Website: arlynschool.org
Beacon College
105 E. Main Street, Leesburg, FL 34748
(352) 787‐7660
Website: beaconcollege.edu
Camelot School
Mount Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 391‐8035
Website: thecamelotschools.com
College of DuPage
425 Fawell Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942‐2800
Website: cod.edu
College of Lake County
19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL
60030
(847) 543‐2000
Website: www.clcillinois.edu
Community College of Denver
1111 W. Colfax Avenue, Campus Box 04,
Denver, CO 80217
(303) 556‐2600
Website: ccd.edu
Elmhurst College
190 Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 617‐3752
Website: elmhurst.edu/elsa
Jewish Child and Family Connections
(JCFS)
Central Of〠〠ice: 216 W Jackson Blvd, Suite 800
Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 444‐2090
Website: jcfs.org
Landmark College
1 River Road South, Putney, VT 05346
(802) 387‐6718
Website: landmark.edu
Lincoln College
300 Keokuk St., Lincoln, IL 62656
(800) 569‐0556
Website: lincolncollege.edu
15
NationalLouis University/PACE Program
122 S. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL, 60603
(224) 233‐2671
Website: nl.edu/pace
New Skill Builders
5410 S. State Street, Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 548‐8601
Oakton Community College
1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, Illinois
60016
(847) 635‐1759
Website: oakton.edu
Orchard Academy
7669 Marmora Ave., Skokie, Illinois 60077
(847) 967‐1800 ext.130
Website: orchardacademy.org
Parkland College
2400 West Bradley Avenue, Champaign,
Illinois 61821
(217) 351‐2200
Website: parkland.edu
Triton College
2000 Fifth Avenue, River Grove, IL, 60171
(708) 456‐0300 ext. 3130
Website: www. triton.edu
The University of Iowa
5229 Lindquist Center, Iowa City, Iowa
52242‐152
(319) 384‐2127
Website:
www.education.uiowa.edu/services/reach/h
ome
Vincennes University
1002 N. First Street, Vincennes, Indiana
47591
(812) 888‐4214
Website : www.vinu.edu
New York Institute of Technology
300 Carlton Ave. Central Islip, NY 11722
(631) 348‐3139
Website: www.nyit.edu
Northeastern University, LDP (Learning
Disabilities Program)
360 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115
(617) 373‐4526
Website: www.northeastern.edu/ldp
OPTIONS
101 S. Lewis Ln. Carbondale, IL 62901
(618) 549‐4201
Website: www.experienceoptions.org
16
Options for College Success
455 Davis St. Suite 455, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 425‐4797
Website: www.optionsforcollegesuccess.org
Riverview School, Inc.
551 Route 6A East Sandwich Cape Cod, MA
02537
(508) 888‐0489
Website: www.riverviewschool.org/home
Taft Community College
29 Emmons Park Dr. Taft, CA 93268
(661) 763‐7775
Website: www.taftcollege.edu/tcwp/til
The Horizons School
2018 15th Ave. South Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 322‐6606
Website: www.horizonsschool.org
Vista, Vocational and Life Skills
107 Bradley Rd. Madison, CT 06443
(860) 399‐8080
Website: www.vistavocational.org
Chapel Haven East
1040 Whalley Ave. New Haven, CT 06515
(203) 397‐1714 ext. 148
Website: www.chapelhaven.org
Chapel Haven West
1701 N. Park Ave. Tucson, AZ 85719
(203) 397‐1714 ext. 148
Website: www.chapelhaven.org/west
College Living Experience, National
401 N. Washington St., Suite 420, Rockville,
MD 20850
(800) 486‐ 5058
Website: experiencecle.com
College of Lake County, Personal Success
Program
19351 West Washington St. Grayslake, IL
(847) 543‐2994
Website: www.clcillinois.edu
Post Secondary Transition
Programs/Residential Schools
Central Lakes College Brainerd Technical
Campus
300 Quince St., Brainerd, MN 65401
(218) 855‐8077
Website: www.clcmn.edu
Cloister Creek
P.O. Box 80310, Conyers, GA 30013
(770) 438‐0748
17
The Foundation for Independent Living
1831 Lyons Rd. #118, Coconut Creek, Florida
33063
(954) 968‐6472
Independence Center
3640 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Suite 102
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 202‐7102
College Internship Programs (CIP)
(847) 556‐9247
Website: cipworldwide.org
● Long Beach, CA
● Berkeley, CA
● Melbourne, FL
● Lee, MA 01238
● Amherst, NY
Programs Listed by Aspergers Foundation
International:
FOUR YEAR COLLEGES:
Arizona:
Arizona State University
(480) 965‐4386
Website: asu.edu
University of Arizona
(520) 621‐2211
Website: www.arizona.edu
Arkansas:
Harding University
(501) 279‐4000
Website: www.harding.edu
California:
California State Polytechnic University
(909) 869‐7659
Website: www.cpp.edu
California State University
(202) 434‐8060
Website: www.calstate.edu
San Francisco State University
(415) 338‐1111
Website: www.sfsu.edu
Santa Clara University
(408) 554‐4000
Website: www.scu.edu
University of San Francisco
(415) 422‐5555
Website: www.usfca.edu
Connecticut:
Trinity College
(860) 297‐2000
Website: www.trincoll.edu
18
Florida:
University of Central Florida
(407) 823‐2000
Website: www.ucf.edu
Florida Atlantic University
(561) 297‐3000
Website: www.fau.edu
Georgia:
Brenau University
(770) 534‐6299
Website: www.brenaudegree.com
Georgia State University
(404) 413‐2000
Website: www.gsu.edu
Reinhardt College
(770) 720‐5600
Website: www.reinhardt.edu
Illinois:
University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign
(217) 333‐1000
Website: www.illinois.edu
Southern Illinois University‐Carbondale
(618) 453‐2121
Website: www.siu.edu
Southern Illinois University‐Edwardsville
(888) 328‐5168
Website: www.siue.edu
Indiana:
Anderson University
(765) 649‐9071
Website: www.anderson.edu
Iowa:
Iowa State University
(515) 294‐4111
Website: www.iastate.edu
Loras College
(563) 588‐7100
Website: www.loras.edu
St. Ambrose University
(563) 333‐6000
Website: www.sau.edu
University of Iowa
(319) 335‐3500
Website: www.uiowa.edu
19
Massachusetts:
Boston College
(617) 552‐8000
Website: www.bc.edu
Michigan:
Finlandia University
(906) 482‐5300
Website: www.〠〠inlandia.edu
University of Michigan
(734) 764‐1817
Website: www.umich.edu
Minnesota:
Augsburg College
(612) 330‐1000
Website: www.augsburg.edu
Missouri:
Westminister
(800) 475‐3361
Website: www.westminster‐mo.edu
Montana:
Montana State University‐Billings
(406) 657‐2011
Website: www.msubillings.edu
Montana State University‐Bozeman
(406) 994‐0211
Website: www.montana.edu
Nebraska:
Union College
(518) 388‐6000
Website: www.union.edu
New York:
Bryant‐Stratton College
(585)720‐0660
Website: www.bryantstratton.edu
Iona College
(914) 633‐2000
Website: www.iona.edu
New York University
(212) 998‐1212
Website: www.nyu.edu
Rochester Institute of Technology
(585) 475‐2411
Website: ww.rit.edu
St. Bonaventure University
(716) 375‐2000
Website: www.sbu.edu
20
St. Lawrence University
(315) 229‐5011
Website: www.stlawu.edu
State University of New York‐Delhi
(800) 963‐3544
Website: www.delhi.edu
North Carolina:
Appalachian State University
(800) 963‐3544
Website: www.appstate.edu
Brevard College
(828) 883‐8292
Website: www.brevard.edu
Ohio:
Wright State University
(937) 775‐3333
Website: www.wright.edu
Pennsylvania:
College Misericordia
(570) 674‐6400
Website: www.misericordia.edu
Dickinson College
(717) 243‐5121
Website: www.dickinson.edu
East Stroudsburg University
(570) 422‐3211
Website: www.esu.edu
Mercyhurst College
(814) 824‐2000
Website: www.mercyhurst.edu
Penn State Mont Alto
(717) 749‐6000
Website: www.montalto.psu.edu
Rhode Island:
Johnson and Wales University
(844) 625‐1304
Website: www.jwu.edu
South Carolina:
Limestone College
(864) 489‐7151
Website: www.limestone.edu
Tennessee:
Middle Tennessee State University
(615) 898‐2300
Website: www.mtsu.edu
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
(865) 974‐1000
Website: www.utk.edu
21
Texas:
Abilene Christian University
(325) 674‐2000
Website: www.acu.edu
Southern Methodist University
(214) 768‐2000
Website: www.smu.edu
University of Houston
(713) 743‐2255
Website: www.uh.edu
Vermont:
New England Culinary Institute
(877) 223‐6324
Website: www.neci.edu
Norwich University
(802) 485‐2000
Website: www.norwich.edu
Virginia:
Old Dominion University
(757) 683‐3000
Website: www.odu.edu
West Virginia:
West Virginia Wesleyan College
(304) 473‐8000
Website: www.wvwc.edu
Wisconsin:
University of Wisconsin‐OshKosh
(920) 424‐1234
Website: www.uwosh.edu
22
TWO YEAR COLLEGES:
Arizona:
Phoenix College
(602) 285‐7800
Website: www.phoenixcollege.edu
Pima Community College
(520) 206‐7171
Website: www.pima.edu
California:
Allan Hancock College
(805) 922‐6966
Website: www.hancockcollege.edu
Contra Costa Community College
(510) 235‐7800
Website: www.contracosta.edu
Glendale Community College
(818) 240‐1000
Website: www.glendale.edu
Mesa College
(619) 388‐2600
Website: www.sdmesa.edu
Saddleback College
(949) 582‐4500
Website: www.saddleback.edu
Colorado:
Front Range Community College
(303) 404‐5000
Website: www.frontrange.edu
Pikes Peak Community College
(719) 502‐2000
Website: www.ppcc.edu
Connecticut:
Middlesex Community College
(800) 818‐3434
Website: www.middlesex.mass.edu
Florida:
Hillsborough Community College
(813) 253‐7000
Website: www.hcc〠〠l.edu
Hawaii:
Hawaii Community College
(808) 934‐2500
Website: www.hawaii.hawaii.edu
Illinois:
Harper College
(847) 925‐6000
Website: goforward.harpercollege.edu
23
Lewis and Clark Community College
(618) 468‐7000
Website: www.lc.edu
Indiana:
Ivy Tech Community College
(219) 762‐9603
Website: www.ivytech.edu
Iowa:
Des Moines Area Community College
(515) 244‐4226
Website: www.dmacc.edu
Muscatine Community College
(563) 288‐6001
Website: www.eicc.edu
Massachusetts:
Mount Wachusett Community College
(978) 632‐6600
Website: www.mwcc.edu
Michigan:
Kellogg Community College
(269) 965‐3931
Website: www.kellogg.edu
Schoolcraft College
(734) 462‐4770
Website: www.schoolcraft.edu
Southwestern Michigan College
(800) 456‐8675
Website: www.swmich.edu
Missouri:
Ranken Technical College
(314) 371‐0236
Website: www.ranken.edu
Minnesota:
Alexandria Technical College
(888) 234‐1222
Website: www.alextech.edu
Nevada:
Truckee Meadows Community College
(775) 673‐7111
Website: www.tmcc.edu
New Hampshire:
Nashua Community College
(603) 578‐8900
Website: www.nashuacc.edu
24
New York:
Sullivan County Community College
(845) 434‐5750
Website: www.sunysullivan.edu
North Carolina:
Mayland Community College
(828) 766‐1273
Website: www.mayland.edu
North Dakota:
North Dakota State College of Science
(800) 342‐4325
Website: www.ndscs.edu
Williston State College
(701) 774‐4200
Website: www.willistonstate.edu
Pennsylvania:
Bucks County Community College
(215) 968‐8000
Website: www.bucks.edu
Johnson College
(570) 342‐6404
Website: www.johnson.edu
Texas:
Austin Community College
(512) 223‐3000
Website: www.austincc.edu/pin
Blinn College
(979) 830‐4000
Website: www.blinn.edu/
Kingwood Community College
(281) 354‐7700
Website: www.lonestar.edu/kingwood
St. Phillip's College
(210) 486‐2000
Website: www.alamo.edu/spc
Tarrant County College
(817) 515‐2987
Website: www.tccd.edu
Vermont:
Landmark College
(802) 387‐6700
Website: www.landmark.edu
Virginia:
Virginia Western Community College
(540) 857‐8922
Website: www.virginiawestern.edu
25
Washington:
Green River College
(253) 833‐9111
Website: www.greenriver.edu
Wenatchee Valley College
(509) 682‐6800
Website: www.wvc.edu
Wisconsin:
University of Wisconsin College
(888) 463‐6892
Website: www.uwc.edu
Wyoming:
Laramie County Community College
(307) 778‐5222
Website: www.lccc.wy.edu
Specialized Independent Living Programs
● Allen Institute: Center for Innovative Learning: Connecticut
● College Internship Program: Massachusetts, Florida, Indiana
● College Living Experience: Florida, Colorado, Texas
● The Horizons School: Alabama
● Threshold Program at Lesley University: Massachusetts
● Autism Spectrum Institute at Illinois State University education.illinoisstate.edu/asi
26
Employee Services and Day Programs
Anixter Center
Anixter Center North
1699 Wall Street, Suite 105, Mount Prospect,
IL, 60056
(847) 472‐9355 ext.234, Fax: (847) 472‐9573
Website: anixter.org
Avenues to Independence
444 Mercantile Court, Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 541‐5250 ext.105
Website: avenuestoindependence.org
The Douglas Center
3445 W. Howard Avenue, Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 674‐1921 ext. 224
Website: http://thedouglascenter.com/
Goodwill Industries
819 S. Wabash Avenue, 4th 〠〠loor, Chicago IL,
60605
(312) 212‐1290
Website: http://www.goodwill.org/
Goodwill Great Lakes (Workforce Center)
P.O.Box 887210, Great Lakes, IL 60088
(847) 473‐7120
Website: goodwillsew.com
Have Dreams Transition
2020 Dempster St., Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 905‐0702 ext. 229
Website: havedreams.org
Ms. Lynda Gunther, Job Coach
5135 N. Glenwood, Apt. #5, Chicago, IL 60640
JVS Career Planning Center
300 Revere Drive, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 412‐4300
Website: jvschicago.org
Little City Foundation
1760 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL
60067‐4799
(847) 221‐7859
700 N. Sacramento, Suite 220, Chicago, IL
60612
(773) 265‐1539
Website: littlecity.org
New Foundation
444 Frontage Road, North〠〠ield, IL 60093
(847) 386‐3060
Website: newfoundationcenter.org
27
Orchard Academy
7669 Marmora Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 967‐1800 ext. 130
Website: orchardacademy.org
Orchard Village
7660 Gross Point Rd., Skokie, IL, 60077
(847) 967‐1800 ext. 140
Website: orchardvillage.org
Ray Graham Association
901 Warrenville Rd., Suite 500, Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 620‐2222
Website: https://raygraham.org/
Safer Foundation
571 W. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60661
(312) 922‐2200
Website: www. saferfoundation.org
Search Developmental Center
1925 N. Clybourn Ave., Suite 200, Chicago, IL
60614
(773) 305‐5000
Website: searchinc.org
Search, Inc.
625 Slawin Court, Mt. Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 789‐7155
1925 N. Clybourn Ave., Suite 200, Chicago, IL
60614
(773) 305‐5000
824 Dempster St. Evanston, Il 60202
(847) 869‐0000
Websites: searchinc.org &
searchinc.org/noboundaries/
Shore
Regenstein Center
4232 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60076
Website: http://www.shoreservices.org/
Thresholds
4101 North Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL
60613
(773) 572‐5500
Website: thresholds.org
Thresholds Young Adult Program
4219 North Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 472‐9802
Website: thresholds.org
28
Trinity Services
2101 Oxford Rd., Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 299‐2200
Website: trinityservices.org
Youth Job Center
1114 Church Street, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 864‐5627 ext. 11
Website: youthjobcenter.org
29
Government Programs State of Illinois Department of Human
Services (DHS) and Division of
Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
(800) 843‐6154
Website: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?
DRS Home Services
(800) 843‐6154
Website:
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=2
9738
Employment Services for People with
Disabilities, City of ChicagoMayor's Office
for People with Disabilities
2102 W. Ogden Avenue Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 746‐5743
Website:
http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/depts/
mopd/provdrs/emp.html
Vocational Rehabilitation Program (VR)
(800) 843‐6154 option #2
Website:
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=2
9737
UIC Division of Specialized Care for
Children
8609 W. Bryn Mawr Suite 202, Chicago, IL
60631
(773) 444‐0043
Website: dscc.uic.edu
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
(FRCD)
20 E. Jackson Blvd. Room 300, Chicago, IL
60604
(312) 939‐3513
Website: frcd.org
Frida Kahlo Community Organization
(FKCO)
1244 W 18th St., Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 421‐7599
Website: http://fridacommunity.org/
Healthcare & Family Services
401 S. Clinton St., 4th 〠〠loor, Chicago, IL 60607
(312) 793‐3152
Website:
http://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/agency/Pages/d
efault.aspx
30
Illinois Department of Employment
Security
Locations in Evanston, Arlington Heights,
Grayslake, Waukegan and 56 additional sites
throughout Illinois.
(888) 367‐4382
Website: www.ides.state.il.us
U.S. Social Security Administration Local
Offices
Green Bay Road, Evanston, IL 60201
705 Wheeling Road, Mount Prospect, IL
60056
Website: socialsecurity.gov
Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership
69 West Washington, Suite 2860, Chicago, IL
60602
(312) 603‐0200
Website: http://workforceboard.org/
Workforce Info Center Website (IDES)
www.ides.illinois.gov
Illinois workNet Center
723 Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights IL
60005
(847) 981‐7400 TTY: (800) 662‐3943
Website: worknetncc.com
31
Health Services
Access to Care
2225 Enterprise Drive, Suite 2504,
Westchester, IL 60154
(708) 531‐0680
Website: accesstocare.org
ACCESS Community Health Network
EvanstonRogers Park Family Health
Center
1555 West Howard, Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 764‐7146
(866) 267‐2353
Website:
http://www.accesscommunityhealth.net/
Assistive Medical Equipment (Medical
Works)
2010 W. Fulton Street, Suite F‐256, Chicago, IL
60612
(877) 900‐2632
Website: http://www.medicaworks.com/
Center of Concern
1580 N. Northwest Highway, Suite 310, Park
Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 823‐0453
Website: centerofconcern.org
Cook County Department of Public Health
2121 Euclid Ave., Rolling Meadows IL 60008
(847) 818‐2860
Website: cookcountypublichealth.org
The Counseling Center of Lutheran
General Hospital
1610 Luther Lane, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 795‐3100
Website: advocatehealth.com
Erie Evanston/Skokie Health Center
2100 Ridge Ave., Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 666‐3494
Website: www.eriefamilyhealth.org
Hamdard
1542 W. Devon Avenue, Chicago, IL 60660
(773) 465‐4600
Website: hamdardcenter.org
Health & Disability Advocates
205 W. Randolf St., Suite 510, Chicago, IL
60606
(312) 223‐9600
Website: www.hdadvocates.org
32
Healthcare & Family Services
401 S. Clinton Street, 7th Floor, Chicago, IL
60607
(312) 793‐4792
Website:
http://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/Pages/default.as
px
Illinois Comprehensive Health Insurance
Program (ICHIP)
320 W. Washington, Suite 700, Spring〠〠ield, IL
62701
General Info: (800) 962‐8384
Website:
http://www.chip.state.il.us/default.htm
Illinois Dental Lifeline Network
PO Box 211 Northbrook, IL, 60065
(847) 498‐0385
(800) 893‐1685
Website: http://dentallifeline.org/illinois/
John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital (Formerly
Cook County Hospital)
1900 West Polk St., Chicago, IL 60612
(312) 864‐6000
Website:
http://www.cookcountyhhs.org/locations/joh
nhstrogerjrhospital/
The Josselyn Center
405 Central Ave., North〠〠ield, IL 60093
(847) 441‐5600
Website: josselyn.org
Kenneth Young Center
1585 W. Dempster St., Suite 110, Mount
Prospect, IL 60056
(847) 621‐2040
Website: www.kennethyoung.org
Kid Care
P.O. Box 19122, Spring〠〠ield, IL 62794
(866) 255‐5437
Website: allkids.com
Lake County Health Department and
Community Health Center
3010 W. Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 377‐8000
Website:
http://health.lakecountyil.gov/Pages/Default.
aspx
Mainestay Youth and Family Services
1700 Ballard, Park Ridge IL, 60068
(847) 297‐2510
Website: mainetownship.com
33
Marianjoy Rehab Hospital
26 W. 171 Roosevelt Rd., P.O. Box 795,
Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 909‐8000
Website: http://www.marianjoy.org/
Planned Parenthood (Chicago Area)
18 S. Michigan Ave., 6th Floor, Chicago, IL
60603
(800) 230‐PLAN
Websites: plannedparenthood.org
Response Center
9304 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 676‐0078
(866) 321‐8261
Website: responsecenter.org
State of Illinois Department of Healthcare
and Family Services (HFS)(Former
Department of Public Aid)
8020 St. Louis, Skokie, Illinois 60077
(847) 745‐3200
Website:
http://www2.illinois.gov/hfs/Pages/default.aspx
State of Illinois Department of Insurance
122 South Michigan Ave., 19th Floor, Chicago,
IL 60603
(312) 814‐2420
Website: insurance.illinois.gov
Turning Point
8324 Skokie Blvd., Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 933‐0051
Website: tpoint.org
Village of Skokie Health Department
5127 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 933‐8252
Website: skokie.org/HDMain.cfm
34
Legal/Financial Resources
Alan G. Schuster, Attorney & Counselor at
Law
1866 Sheridan Road, Suite 208, Highland
Park, IL 60035
(847) 266‐1830
Bishop & LaForte, Ltd
18W140 Butter〠〠ield Rd, Suite 930 Oakbrook
Terrace, IL 60181
(630) 916‐0123
Websites: http://bishoplaforte.com/
Ehlert Financial Group/ Protected
Tomorrows
103 Schelter Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 522‐8080
Websites: ehlertfinancialgroup.com and
protectedtomorrows.com
Klassman Financial Services
3325 N. Arlington Heights Road, Suite 200,
Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
(847) 454‐0660
Website: www.klassmanfinancial.com
Life’s Plan Pooled Trust
901 Warrenville Road, Suite 500, Lisle, IL
60532
(630) 628‐7189
Website: lifesplaninc.org
Marc Jacobson & Associates
425 Huehl Road, 16B, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 498‐7181
Website: mjateam.com
Rubin Law, A Professional Corporation
1110 West Lake Cook Road, Suite 165, Buffalo
Grove, IL 60089‐1997
(847) 279‐7999
Website: http://www.rubinlaw.com/
Mark Russell, Attorney at Law
111 E. Busse Ave. # 504 Mt. Prospect, IL
60056
(847) 991‐7451
Website: http://markrusselllaw.com/
Merrill Lynch
9501 W. 144th Place, Orland Park, IL 60462
(708) 873‐7900
Website: ml.com
35
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network
Website: northwesternmutual.com
The McTigue Financial Group/
Northwestern Mutual
8600 W. Bryn Mawr, Suite 420N, Chicago, IL
60631‐3579
(312) 593‐3737
Website: tomcanale.com
Waypoint Estate & Business Planning
103 Schelter Road, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
(847) 276‐2640
Website: http://www.waypointplanning.com/
36
Recreational Opportunities Adler Planetarium and Astronomy
Museum
1300 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL
60605
(312) 922‐7827 (STAR)
Website: adlerplanetarium.org
Allstate Arena
6920 N. Mannheim Road, Rosemont IL. 60018
(847) 635‐6601
Website: allstatearena.com
AMC Randhurst
101 East Euclid Avenue, Mt. Prospect, IL
60056
(847) 590‐1766
Website: www.amctheatres.com
Art Institute of Chicago
111 South Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL
60603
(312) 443‐3600
Website: artic.edu
The Arts of Life Northshore Studio
1963 Johns Drive, Glenview IL
(847) 486‐0808
Website: artsoflife.org/?page_id=67
Breaking Grounds in Drumming
(847) 815‐5062
Website: breakinggroundsindrumming.com
Brookfield Zoo
First Avenue between Ogden & 31st Street,
Brook〠〠ield, IL 60513
Information Line: (708) 688‐8000
Website: brookfieldzoo.org
Brunswick Zone
10 S. Waukegan Road, Deer〠〠ield, IL 60015
(847) 498‐3575
North Milwaukee, Niles, IL 60714
(847) 647‐9433
http://www.bowlbrunswick.com/
Centennial Ice Arena
3100 Trail Way, Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 432‐4790
http://www.pdhp.org/index.aspx?page=50
Center for Enriched Living
280 Saunders Road, Riverwoods, IL 60015
(847) 315‐9917
Website: centerforenrichedliving.org
37
Chicago Botanic Garden
1000 Lake Cook Road, Glencoe, IL 60022
(847) 835‐5440
Website: http://www.chicagobotanic.org/
Chick Evans Golf Course
6145 N. Golf Road, Morton Grove, IL 60053
(847) 965‐5353
Website:
www.chickevans.forestpreservegolf.com
Classic Bowl
8530 Waukegan Road, Morton Grove, IL
60053
(847) 965‐5300
Website: www.bowlbowlbowl.com
Crown Village
7000 Carpenter Road, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 673‐8486
Website:
www.amctheatres.com/movietheatres/amcs
howplacevillagecrossing18
Diversey River Bowl
2211 W. Diversey, Chicago, IL 60647
(773) 227‐5800
Website: http://www.drbowl.com/
Field Museum of Natural History
1400 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL
60605
(312) 922‐9410
Website: fieldmuseum.org
Glacier Ice Arena
670 N. Lakeview Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL
60061
(847) 362‐1222
Website: glacierskate.com
Golf Maine Park District
8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles, IL. 60714
(847) 297‐3000
http://www.gmpd.org/
Harris Theatre of Music and Dance (at
Millennium Park)
205 East Randolph Drive, Chicago IL. 60601
(312) 629‐8696
Website:
http://www.harristheaterchicago.org/
Lake Park Golf Course
1175 Howard Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 391‐5730
http://www.dpparks.org/ParksandFacilities/L
akeParkGolfCourse.aspx
38
Lattof YMCA
300 East Northwest Highway, Des Plaines, IL
60016
(847) 296‐3376
Website: http://www.ymcachicago.org/lattof/
Leaning Tower YMCA
6300 West Touhy Avenue, Niles, IL 60714
(847) 410‐5108
Website:
http://www.ymcachicago.org/leaningtower/
Lincoln Park Zoo
2200 North Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614
(312) 742‐2000
Website: lpzoo.org
MNASR
6820 W. Dempster Street, Morton Grove IL
60053
(847) 966‐5522 ext.3013
Website: mnasr.org
Morton Grove Park District
6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove IL.
60053
(847) 965‐1200
Website: mortongroveparks.com
Mountain View Adventure Center
510 East Algonquin Road, Des Plaines, IL
60016
(847) 391‐5733
Website: www.dpparks.org
Museum of Contemporary Photography
600 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL. 60605
(312) 663‐5554
Website: mocp.org
Museum of Science and Industry
Lake Shore Drive and 57th Street, Chicago, IL
60637
(773) 684‐1414
Website: http://www.msichicago.org/
Niles Park District
6676 W. Howard, Niles IL. 60714
(847) 967‐6633
Website: http://nilesparks.org/
Niles Park District Teen Center
373 Golf Mill Center Niles, IL 60714; Entrance
6 (off of Greenwood)
(847) 375‐8949
Website:
http://www.vniles.com/231/TeenCenter
39
Northern Suburban Special Recreation
Association (NSSRA)
3105 MacArthur Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 509‐9400
Website: nssra.org
Oakton Ice Arena
2800 Oakton, Park Ridge, IL 60068
(847) 692‐3359
Website: www.prparks.org
One Place For Special Needs, Ltd.
P.O. 9701, Naperville IL 60567
Website: www. oneplaceforspecialneeds.com
Park District of Highland Park
636 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831‐3810
Website: pdhp.org
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum
2430 N. Cannon Drive, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 755‐5100
Website: naturemuseum.org
Prairie Lakes Community & Fitness Center
515 E. Thacker, Des Plaines IL. 60016
(847) 391‐5711
Website: www.dpparks.org
River Rand Bowl
191 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 299‐1001
www.riverrandbowl.com
Rosemont Theatre
5400 N. River Road, Rosemont IL. 60018
(877) 686‐5366
http://www.rosemont.com/theatre/
Shedd Aquarium
1200 South Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL
60605
(312) 939‐2438
Website: sheddaquarium.org
Skokie Park District
9300 Weber Park Place, Skokie, IL 60077
(847)‐674‐1500
Website: skokieparkdistrict.org
Special Gifts Theatre, Inc.
P.O. Box 2231, Northbrook IL 60065
(847) 564‐7704
Website: specialgiftstheatre.org
40
Willis (formerly Sears) Tower Sky Deck
233 S. Wacker Drive, Chicago IL 60606
(312) 875‐0066
Website: searstower.com
41
Referral Sources and Information
Ability Links
26W171 Roosevelt Road, Wheaton, IL 60187
(630) 909‐7445
Website: abilitylinks.org
C enter for Independent Futures
1015 Davis St., Evanston, IL, 60201
(847) 328‐2044
Website: independentfutures.com
Family Resource Center on Disabilities
203 E. Jackson Blvd., # 300, Chicago, IL 60604
(312) 939‐3513
Website: http://frcd.org/
Illinois Life Span Project/The Arc of
Illinois
20401 LaGrange Rd. Suite 209, Frankfort, IL
60423
(800) 588‐7002
Websites: illinoislifespan.org , thearcofil.org
Managing the Art of Living
887 Ridge Road, Highland Park, IL 60035
(847) 831‐4540
Website: managingtheartofliving.org
Neumann Family Services
5547 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL, 60640
(773) 769‐4313
Website: neumannfamilyservices.org
Primary Care Psychology Association, LLC
465 Central Ave., Suite 203, North〠〠ield, IL
60093
(847) 421‐0122
Website: pcpachicago.com
Supported Futures, Inc.
2625 Butter〠〠ield Rd., Suite 1385, Oak Brook,
IL 60523
(630) 518‐9095 ext.703
Website: www.supportedfutures.com
Think College Illinois
(312) 413‐1407
Website: thinkcollegeillinois.org
42
Residential Programs Anixter Center, Community Resources and
Support (CRS), Adult Community
Transition (ACT)
2001 N. Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 761‐1501
Website: anixter.org
Beverly Farm Foundation, Inc
6301 Humbert Road, Godfrey, IL 62035
(618) 466‐0367
Website: beverlyfarm.org
Center for Independent Futures
743 Main St., Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 328‐2044
Website: independentfutures.com
Clearbrook
1835 W. Central Rd., Arlington, Heights, IL
60005
Admin Of〠〠ice: (847) 870‐7711
Website: Clearbrook.org
Community Alternatives Unlimited (CAU)
8765 West Higgins, Suite 300, Chicago, IL
60631
(773) 867‐4000 TTY: (773) 867‐4000
Website: http://cau.org/
Diane Home Care, Inc.
4121 Oakton Street, Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 675‐6093
Glenkirk
3504 Commercial Ave., Northbrook, IL 60062
(847) 272‐5111
Website: glenkirk.org
Housing Options
1132 Florence, Evanston, IL 60202
(847) 866‐6144
Website: housingopt.org
Independence Center
2025 Washington Street, Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 360‐1020
Website: icwaukegan.org
43
Jewish Child and Family Services
3145 W. Pratt Blvd., Chicago, IL 60645
(773) 467‐3900
Website: www.jcfs.org
Lambs Farm
14245 W. Rockland Rd., Libertyville, IL 60048
(847) 362‐4636
Website: lambsfarm.org
The Libenu Foundation
7247 N. St. Louis, Skokie, IL 60076
Website: libenufoundation.org
Marklund
1 South 450 Wyatt Dr., Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 593‐5500
Website: marklund.org
NorthPointe Resources
3441 Sheridan Road, Zion, IL 60099
(847) 425‐4797
Website: northpointeresources.org
Orchard Village
7670 Marmora Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 967‐1800
Website: orchardvillage.org
SHORE Community Services Inc.
4232 Dempster Street, Skokie, IL 60076
(847) 982‐2030 ext. 29
Website: www.shoreservices.org
Thresholds Dincin Center for Recovery
2700 North Lakeview, Chicago, IL 60614
(773) 572‐5400
Website: thresholds.org
Thresholds Transitions
8050 Monticello, Skokie, IL 60076
(773) 572‐5400
Website: thresholds.org
Thresholds Loren Juhl Young Adult
Program
4219 North Lincoln, Chicago, IL 60618
(773) 472‐9802
Website: thresholds.org
Trilogy Behavioral Health Center
1400 W. Greenleaf, Chicago, IL 60626
(773) 508‐6100
Website: trilogyinc.org
Trinity Services, Inc. The Visions Network
2101 Oxford Court, Des Plaines, IL 60018
(847) 299‐2200
Website: trinityservices.org
44
Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center
8324 Skokie Boulevard, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 933‐0051
Website: tpoint.org
45
Transportation Resources
303 Taxi
Cook and Lake Counties
(847) 303‐0303 DuPage
(630) 303‐0303 McHenry
(815) 303‐0303 Kane
(815) 588‐0303 Cook/Will
(708) 303‐0303 Chicago
(Flash Cab) (773) 561‐444
Website: 303taxi.com
Chicago Disability Transit
230 East Ohio Street Suite 101, Chicago IL,
60611
(312) 335‐1244
Website: chicagodisabilitytransit.com
City of Des Plaines
1420 Miner Street, Suite 502, Des Plaines, IL
60016
(847) 391‐5480
Website: desplaines.org
City of Evanston
2100 Ridge Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 448‐4311
Website: cityofevanston.org
Illinois Department of Motor Vehicles
Website: cyberdriveillinois.com
Metra
547 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago, IL 60661‐5717
(312) 322‐6766
Website: metrarail.com
Illinois Benefit Access Program
(Previously Circuit Breaker Program)
(800) 252‐8966
Website:
http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/services/ba
p.html
Regional Transit Authority (RTA)/ADA
Paratransit Service
(312) 663‐4357
Website: rtachicago.com
Regional Transportation Authority
(RTA)Reduced Fare Permit
165 N. Jefferson, Chicago, IL 60602
(312) 913‐3110
Website: rtachicago.com
46
Regional Transportation Authority (RTA)Travel Information Center
(312) 836‐7000
Website: rtachicago.com
47
Vocational Programs and Trade Schools
American Academy of Art
332 South Michigan Avenue, Suite 300,
Chicago, IL 60604‐4302
(312) 461‐0600
Website: aaart.edu
American Professional Bartending Schools
of Illinois
634 South Wabash, Suite 200, Chicago, IL
60605
(312) 427‐6606
315 West Golf, Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 882‐7900
Additional locations in Calumet City, Villa Park
and Riverside
Website: mastersschool.com
American Flyers Flight School
3N040 Powis Rd, West Chicago, IL 60185
(DuPage Airport)
(800) 323‐0808
Website: americanflyers.net
American Health Information
Management Association
233 North Michigan Avenue, 21st Floor,
Chicago, IL 60601
(312) 233‐1100
Website: ahima.org
BIR Training Center
3601 West Devon Avenue, Suite 210, Chicago,
IL 60659
(773) 866‐0111
Website: http://birtraining.com/
Blue Horizon Truck Driving School
5926 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 735‐1199
Website: bluehorizoncdlschool.com
Brown Mackie College
2119 E. Kimberly Rd., Bettendorf, IA 52722
(also in Indiana)
(888) 420‐1652
Website: brownmackie.edu
Cain’s Barber College and Styling School
365 East 51st Street, Chicago, IL 60615‐3510
(773) 536‐4441
48
Cameo Beauty Academy
9714 South Cicero Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL
60453
(708) 636‐4660
Website: cameobeautyacademy.com
Cannella School of Hair Design
4217 North Avenue, Chicago, IL 60639
(773) 278‐4477
Website: cannellabeautyschools.com
Capri Oak Forest College of Beauty Culture
15815 Rob Roy Drive, Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 687‐3020
Website: capri.edu
Capri School of Beauty Culture
2653 West 63rd Street, Chicago, IL 60629
(773) 778‐1077
Website: capri.edu
Chicago ORT Technical Institute
5440 W. Fargo Ave., Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 324‐5588 ext.25
Website: http://www.ortchicagotech.edu/
Clearbrook
1835 W. Central Rd., Arlington Heights, IL
60005
(847) 870‐7711
Website: clearbrook.org
College of Lake County
19351 West Washington Street, Grayslake, IL
60030‐1198
(847) 543‐2000
Website: www.clcillinois.edu
Cortiva Institute Chicago School of
Massage Therapy
17 North State St., Chicago, IL 60602 (also in
Crystal Lake and Woodbridge)
(312) 253‐3313
Website: cortiva.com
Community Film Workshop
6200 S. Drexel, Room 201, Chicago, IL
60637‐2630
(773) 752‐9335
Website: cfwchicago.org
49
Cosmetology and Spa Academy
700 E. Terra Cotta Ave., Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 575‐6554
142 E. Golf Rd. Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 221‐0130
Website:
www.cosmetologyandspaacademy.com
Countryside Association
Countryside Center: 21154 W. Shirley Rd.,
Palatine, IL 60074
(847) 540‐3741
Lakeside Center: 1301 S. Lewis Ave.
Waukegan, IL 60085
(847) 540‐3761
Website: countrysideassn.org
Coyne College
330 N. Green Street, Chicago, IL 60607
(800) 999‐5220
Website: coynecollege.edu
Environmental Technical InstituteNorth
Campus(Main School)
1101 West Thorndale Avenue, Itasca, IL
60143
(888) 572‐9937
Website: eticampus.com
Environmental Technical InstituteSouth
Campus
13010 South Division Street, Blue Island, IL
60406
(888) 572‐9937
Website: eticampus.com
G Beauty Institutes
Website: http://gskinbeautyinstitute.edu/
Gem City College
700 State Street Quincy, IL 62301
(217) 222‐0391
Website: gemcitycollege.com
Hair Professionals Career College
2245 Gateway Drive, Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 756‐3596
10321 S.Roberts Road, Palos Hills, IL 60465
(708) 430‐17555
460 Route 34 Oswego, IL 60543
(630) 554‐2266
Website: http://www.hairpros.edu/
Harper College (William Rainey Harper)
1200 West Algonquin Road, Palatine, IL
60067
Website: http://goforward.harpercollege.edu/
50
Haskana Institute of Cosmetology
341 West Northwest Highway, Palatine, IL
60067
(847) 934‐0190
Website: http://haskanaonline.com/
Illinois Academy of Real Estate
320 North Lake Street, Aurora, IL 60506
(630) 307‐3493
181 S. Bloomingdale Rd., Suite 204,
Bloomingdale IL 60108
(800) 238‐5404
Website:
http://www.ilacademy.com/index.html
Illinois/Ohio Center for Broadcasting
455 Eisenhower Lane S., #200, Lombard IL
60148
(630) 916‐1700
530 S. State St., Chicago IL 60605
(312) 884‐8000
Website: http://beonair.com/
The Art Institutes
350 North Orleans Street, Chicago, IL 60654
(888)‐411‐7718
Also in Schaumburg and Tinley Park
Website: http://new.artinstitutes.edu/
Illinois School of Health Careers
11 East Adams, Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 913‐1230
8750 W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago IL 60631
(773) 444‐0300
Website: http://ishc.edu/
Institute of Aviation, University of Illinois
at UrbanaChampaign
1 Airport Road‐ Willard Airport, Savoy, IL
61874
(800) 527‐8429
Website:
http://www.aviation.illinois.edu/avimain/
Kendall College
900 N. North Branch Street, Chicago, IL 60642
(888) 905‐3632
Website: http://www.kendall.edu/
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts in
Chicago
361 West Chestnut, Chicago, IL 60610
(800) 736‐6126
Website: http://www.chefs.edu/chicago
51
Lincoln College of Technology
8317 West North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL
60160
(708) 344‐4700
Website:
http://www.lincolnedu.com/schools/lincolnte
chnicalinstitute
Midwest Technical Institute
Spring〠〠ield, IL East Peoria, IL Quad Cities, IL
(800) 814‐5124
Website: www.midwesttech.edu
National Latino Education Institute (NLEI)
2011 West Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60609
(773) 247‐0707
Website: nlei.org
Niles School of Cosmetology
8057 North Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, IL
60714
(847) 965‐8061
Website: nilesbeautyschool.com
Oakton Community College
1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 635‐1700
7701 North Lincoln Avenue, Skokie, IL 60077
(847) 635‐1400
Website: http://www.oakton.edu/
Pivot Point Beauty School
1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 700, Evanston,
IL 60201
(847) 905‐5300
144 East Lake Street, Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(847) 985‐5900
Website: http://pivotpoint.edu/
Police Training Institute
University of Illinois: 1004 South Fourth
Street, Champaign, IL 61820
(217) 333‐2337
Website: http://www.pti.illinois.edu/
Robert Morris University
401 South State Street, Chicago, IL 60605
(800) 762‐5960
1000 Tower Lane, Bensenville, IL 60106
Also located in Arlington Heights, Orland Park
and Schaumburg
Website: http://www.robertmorris.edu/
Rockford Business College
1130 S. Alpine Rd, Suite 100, Rockford, IL
61108
(815) 965‐8616
Website:
http://www.rockfordcareercollege.edu/
52
Rockford Health System School of
Radiography
2400 North Rockton Avenue, Rockford, IL
61103
(815) 971‐5480
Website:
http://www.rockfordhealthsystem.org/school
ofradiography
Rock Valley College
3301 North Mulford Road, Rockford, IL 61114
(815) 921‐7821
Website: http://www.rockvalleycollege.edu/
Rosel School of Cosmetology
2444 West Devon, Chicago, IL 60659
(773) 508‐5600
Website: http://www.roselschool.org/
School of the Art Institute of Chicago
37 South Wabash, Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 629‐6100
Website: http://www.saic.edu/index.html
Star Truck Driving School Inc.
1250 Route 34, Oswego, IL 60541
(630) 236‐7200
Website: http://startruckdrivingschool.com/
Steven Papageorge Hair Academy dba,
MacDaniels Beauty School
1113‐5 W. Belmont, 2nd Floor, Chicago IL
60657
(773) 883‐5100
Website: stevenpapageorgehairacademy.com
Taylor Business Institute
318 W. Adams, 5th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606
(312) 658‐5100
Website: http://www.tbiil.edu/
Triton College
2000 Fifth Avenue, River Grove, IL 60171
(708) 456‐0300
Website: http://www.triton.edu/
Universal Technical Institute, Inc.
601 Regency Drive, Glendale Heights, IL
60139
(877)‐201‐2555
(800) 834‐7308
Website: http://www.uti.edu/
Washburne Culinary Institute
740 W 63rd St. Chicago, IL 60621
Website: http://washburneculinary.com/
53
Wilton School of Cake Decorating and Confectionary Arts
7511 Lemont Rd., Darien, IL 60561 (Chestnut Court Shopping Center)
(800) 772‐7111 ext. 2888
Website: http://www.wilton.com/classes/
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
495 Northgate Parkway, Wheeling, IL 60090
(847) 808‐8444
Website: http://worshamcollege.com/
54
