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Abuse - Sexual

U.S. Veteran's Center

155 S. Oak Park Ave.

Oak Park, IL 60302

708.383.3225

 

Notes: Counsels vets; Family sexual abuse counseling Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Emergency, Information & Referral, Vocational, Post Traumatic Distress

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Adult Day Care

Catholic Charities

http://www.catholiccharities.net/

721 N. LaSalle

Chicago, IL 60610

312.655.7000

 

Services: Residential Day Care and Workshops

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Great Opportunities Adult Day Care

4555 Church St.

Skokie, IL 60076

847.982.3318

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White Crane Wellness Center

http://www.whitecranewellness.org

1355 W. Foster

Chicago, IL 60640

773.271.9001

 

Services: Daycare and Senior center

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Advocacy & Assistance

Glenkirk

http://www.glenkirk.org

3504 Commercial Ave

Northbrook, IL 60062

847.272.5111

 

Services: Advocacy, Educational, Housing, Vocational for Developmentally Disabled.

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Jewish Council for Youth Services (JCYS) Camp Red Leaf

http://www.jcys.org/

P.O. Box 297

Ingleside, IL 60041

847.740.5010

 

Contact: Tony Warner (camp director)

 

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

 

Services: Residential/Summer Camp for disabled children and adults, also offers respite care

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March of Dimes

http://www.marchofdimes.com

111 W. Jackson, 22nd Floor

Chicago, IL 60604

312.435.4007

 

Services: Information & Referral

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Northwestern University Learning Disabilities Clinic

http://www.communication.northwestern.edu/clinics/learning_disabilities/

2240 Campus Drive

Evanston, IL 60208

847.491.3184

 

Services: Educational (diagnostic)

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Oakton Community College Assist Committee

1600 E. Golf Road

Des Plaines, Il 60016

847.635.1759

 

Services: Counseling, Educational, Equipment (for classroom accommodation), Information and Referral, Vocational, Services for Students with Disabilities

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Ray Graham Association

http://www.ray-graham.org

2801 Finley Rd.

Downers Grove, IL 60575

630.620.2222

 

Services: Barb Camp, Counseling, Educational, Housing, Recreational, Transportation, Vocational

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Rice Child and Family Center

1101 Washington St.

Evanston, IL

847,866.3800

 

Notes: Residential Facility only. Call for further information.

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Skokie Advisory Commission on Disabilities

http://skokie.org/AdvisoryCommissionOnDisabilities.cfm
(847) 933-8208
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Skokie Department of Human Services

http://skokie.org/HumanServicesMain.cfm

5120 Galitz Street

Skokie, IL 60077

847.933.8208

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YWCA Evanston/North Shore

http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=erLOK1PJLsF&b=480313

1215 Church St.

Evanston, IL 60201

847.864.8445

847.864.8498 Fax

 

Notes: Pool, chair lift, special club for developmentally disabled, adults emergency shelter

Services: Recreational

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YWCA Evanston/North Shore

http://www.ywca.org/site/pp.asp?c=erLOK1PJLsF&b=480313

1215 Church St.

Evanston, IL 60201

847.864.8445

847.864.8498 Fax

 

Notes: Pool, chair lift, special club for developmentally disabled, emergency shelter Services: Recreational

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Amputees

Miracle on Wheels

http://www.durablemedical.com

3891 State St.

Suite 104

Santa Barbara, CA 93105

800.749.8778

 

Services: Makes available Power Wheelchairs at no-cost to non-ambulatory Senior Citizens who qualify. Services are national.

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Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

Les Turner Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Foundation

http://www.lesturnerals.org

5550 W. Touhy Ave

Ste. 302

Skokie, IL 60077

847.679.3311

 

Services: Counseling/Support Groups, Educational, Information & Referral

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Assistive Animals

Rainbow Assisted Therapy, Inc.

http://www.rainbowaat.org/

773.283.1129

 

Notes: Volunteer organization dedicated to promoting animals that help people, especially children, with improving health, independence and quality of life. Each certified Rainbow dog is specially trained, handled by and belongs to a Rainbow member.

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Blind or Visually Impaired

America Foundation for the Blind

http://www.afb.org

11 Penn Plaza, Ste. 300

New York, NY 10001

800.232.5463

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Blind Service Association, Inc.

17 N State Street Suite 1050

Chicago, IL 60602

312.236.0808

 

Services: Assistance (One-to-one reading, tape recording), Information and Referral, Support Groups, Youth Summer Camps, Senior Program

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Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic - Illinois Unit

http://www.rfbd.org/

18 S. Michigan Ave. Suite 806

Chicago, IL 60603

312.236.8715

312.236.8716

 

Notes: Textbooks for kindergarten to post graduate work Services: Educational (provide tape recorded transcriptions of textbooks and career materials)

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Clear Vision Midwest

P.O. Box 184

Plymouth, WI 53073

800.261.1212

deborahk@excel.net

 

Services: To visually impaired as needed.

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CRIS Radio

http://www.chicagolighthouse.org

The Chicago Lighthouse

1850 W. Roosevelt Rd.

Chicago, IL 60608

312.666.1331

312.243.8539 Fax

312.666.8874 FTY

 

Services: Chicago's only radio reading service for the blind and physically handicapped. Broadcasting on a sub-carrier channel of WBEZ-FM, CRIS utilizes hundreds of volunteers to provide verbatim readings of the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, and many other newspapers and magazines.

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Department of Veterans Affairs Hines Hospital

http://www.va.gov/blindrehab

P.O. Box 5000 11 CV

Hines, IL 60141

708.202.2351 

barbara.hunt@med.va.gov

 

Services: Rehabilitation program for blind veterans.

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Dr. James Bechtold (optometrist)

708.386.0885

 

Services: Provides services for group homes with residents who are unable to travel. Serves all of Chicago and its suburbs.

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Ears for Eyes Program

http://www.earsforeyes.org

800.843.6816

 info@earsforeyes.org

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Eye Can See Clearly, Inc.

http://www.eyecanseeclearly.com

1971 N. Second Street

Highland Park, IL 60035

847.612.9094

 

9630 N. Kenton

Skokie, IL 60076

847.612.9094

 

Services: The mission of Eye Can See Clearly, Inc. is to provide the visually impaired customer with aids which will enhance their daily life and provide them with the means to enable and maintain their maximum level of independence.

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EyeCare America Senior Eye Care Program

http://www.eyecareamerica.org

800-222-3937

 

Hours: 24 hours, 7 days a week

 

Services: Will match all U.S. citizens or legal residents 65 and over who have not seen an ophthalmologist in the last three years with one in their geographic area. Will provide an eye examination and one-year treatment for any condition diagnosed.

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Friedman Place Residence for Blind and Visually Impaired Adults

http://www.friedmanplace.org

5527 N. Maplewood

Chicago, IL 60625

773.989.9800

 

Services: Counseling, Housing (sheltered care home), Information and Referral, Recreational

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Guiding Eyes for the Blind

http://www.guidingeyes.org

611 Granite Springs Rd.

Yorktown Heights, NY 10598

800.942.0149 

bbarnes@guidingeyes.org

 

Services: Trains guide dogs for people who are legally blind.

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Guild for the Blind

http://www.guildfortheblind.org/

180 N. Michigan Ave.

Suite 1700

Chicago, IL 60601

312.236.8569

 

Services: Counseling, Equipment, Information & Referral, Vocational Training. Workshop for people who are new to vision loss. Free newsletter.

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IL DHS, ICRE-Wood

1151 S. Wood St.

Chicago, IL 60612

312.633.3547

 

Program Director: Georlene Adams

 

Services: Rehabilitation and adjustment program for blind and low vision.

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Lighthouse International

http://www.lighthouse.org

111 E. 59th Street

New York, NY 10022

800.829.0500

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National Association for Visually Handicapped

http://www.navh.org

22 W. 21st Street

New York, NY 10010

888.205.5951

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National Federation of the Blind of Illinois

http://www.nfb.org

4701 N. Sacramento

Chicago, IL 60625

773.506.8580

 

Services: Advocacy, Educational, Information & Referral (Offers Newsline for those who can't read newsprint.)

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Phillips Magnification

P.O.Box: 438319

Chicago, IL 60643

800.982.0226

773.881.8581

 

Contact: Tom Philips 

 

Services: Sell low vision products.

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Readers Digest

http://www.partnersforsight.org/

Ask for Large Print Dept.

800.807.2780

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Recording for the Blind and Dyslexic

http://www.rfbd.org

180 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 620

Chicago, IL 60603

312.236.8715

 

Contact: Janet Milkovich  

 

Services: Recorded textbooks

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Robert's Reading Systems, Inc.

http://www.optelec.com

3736 W. North Shore Ave.

Lincolnwood, IL 60712

847.679.8568

chicagobob1@hotmail.com

 

Contact: Bob Schwartz 

 

Services: Sells low vision products.

 

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Social Security Administration

http://www.socialsecurity.gov

7440 Providence Dr.

Woodridge, IL 60517

630.852.2831

 

Services: Benefits available through Social Security

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The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired

http://www.thechicagolighthouse.org

1850 West Roosevelt Road

Chicago, IL 60608

312.666.1331

312.666.8874 TTY

 

Days/Hours: Monday - Friday  8:45 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Services: Clinical, Educational, Social, Vocational

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The Hadley School for the Blind

http://www.hadley.edu

700 Elm St.

Winnetka, IL 60093

847.446.8111

800.323.4238

 

Ages: Serves ages 14 on up.

 

Notes: Home study nationwide, family advice program, have professional program for people who work with visually impaired, and also have courses to help visually disabled adults.

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University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Eye Center

http://www.uic.edu/com/eye/

1855 W. Taylor St.,

Ste 250

Chicago, IL 60612

312.996.8937

312.996.6500 (for specific information)

 

Services: Medical/Nursing for eyes

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Voices of Vision Talking Book Center

http://www.vovtbc.org

DuPage Library System

127 S. First St.

Geneva, IL 60134

800.227.0625

630.208.0398

kodean@dupagels.lib.il.us

vovinfo@dupagels.lib.il.us

 

Contact: Karen Odean

 

Services: Fiction and Nonfiction books for visually disabled and physically impaired, loan of books on tape and descriptive videos, also Braille.

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Cancer

America Brain Tumor Association

http://www.abta.org

2720 River Rd.

Ste.146

Des Plaines, IL 60018

847.827.9910

800.886.2282

847.827.9918 Fax

 

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Services: Provides free information to patients and family members so that they have a better understanding of brain tumors and their treatments.

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American Cancer Society (North Shore Unit)

http://www.cancer.org

820 Davis Suite 400

Evanston, IL 60201

847.328.5147

847.570.6043 Fax 

800.ACS.2345 24 hour line

 

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

 

Services: Aid cancer survivors with following services: Educational, Equipment, Information and Referral, Transportation

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Cerebral Palsy

Resources for Community Living For Adults With Developmental Disabilities

http://www.rcl2bindependent.org

4300 Lincoln Avenue, Suite K

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

847.701.1554

847.701.1556 TDD

847.701.1560 Fax

rescoliv@aol.com

 

Services: Housing, Rent Subsidies, Support Services, Social Activities, Vocational

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United Cerebral Palsy of Greater Chicago

http://www.ucpnet.org

547 W. Jackson Boulevard

Suite 225

Chicago, IL 60661

312.765.0419

312.763.0503 Fax

 

Services: Adult day program, recreation, employment, services for individuals with disabilities, information and referral

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Children's Services

Child & Family Connections: Early Intervention

http://www.clearbrook.org

1835 West Central Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

847.385.5070

800.585.1953

 

Services: Counseling, Information and Referral, Developmental Screening and Evaluations for children under 36 months, Medical, Vision, and Nutrition Services, Assistive technology and devices, Audiology, Speech therapy, Service coordination.

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Children's Memorial Hospital

http://www.childrensmemorial.org/

2300 Children's Plaza (Fullerton & Halsted)

Chicago, IL 60614

773.880.4000

 

Services: Counseling, Emergency, Information and Referral, Medical/Nursing, other addresses and other services can be obtained from this service.

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Come On In!

http://www.skokielibrary.info/s_kids/kd_COI/index.asp

Skokie Public Library

5215 W. Oakton St.

Skokie, IL 60077

847.324.3149

 

Services: Specialized library services, programs, and resources for children with special needs and for the families, peers, and professionals who care about them.

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Institute for Psychoanalysis

http://www.chicagoanalysis.org

122 S. Michigan Ave.

Suite 1300

Chicago, IL 60603

312.922.7474

 

Notes: Children's grief center, stuttering Services: Counseling, Information & Referral

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Shriners Hospital for Children

http://www.shrinershq.org/

2211 N. Oak Park Ave.

Chicago, IL 60707

773.622.5400

 

Services: Counseling, Educational, Information & Referral, Medical/Nursing (physical rehabilitation), Recreational

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STARNET Region II

http://www.thecenterweb.org/

2626 S. Clearbrook Dr.

Arlington Heights, IL 60005

224.366.8579

 

Notes: Promotes and supports a comprehensive family-centered service system for young children with disabilities, their families, educators, and community service providers

 

Services: In-service opportunities for parents, educators, and others through conferences, workshops and training sessions

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The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center

http://www.thearcofil.org

18207 Dixie Highway, Suite A

Homewood, IL 60430

708.560.6703

866.931.1110

708.206.1171 Fax

familytofamily@thearcofil.org

 

Services: Information and referral services, health-related training opportunities, specialized training for parent leaders, linkages to local, regional, statewide, and national partners

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Cystic Fibrosis

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Greater Illinois Chapter

http://www.cff.org

150 N. Michigan Suite 400

Chicago, IL 60601

312.236.4491

800.824.5064 (outside Illinois)

 

Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Fund Raising, Information and Referral, Recreational

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Dental Services

Illinois Foundation of Dentistry for the Homebound & Handicapped

Contact: Boris Trukman

 

312.440.8976

 

Services: The Dentistry Foundation provides a full range of dental services for the homebound and handicapped. These include fillings, cleanings, bridges, crowns and dentures. Fees are determined using a sliding scale. Portable equipment enables us to serve this special group of patients. Call for an appointment.

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Illinois Foundation of Dentistry for the Homebound and Handicapped

312.440.8976

 

Contact: Boris Trukman

 

Services: The Dentistry Foundation provides a full range of dental services for the homebound and handicapped. These include fillings, cleaning, bridges, crowns, and dentures. Fees are determined using a sliding scale. Portable equipment enables us to serve this special group of patients. Call for an appointment

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Developmentally Disabled

Avenues to Independence (Sheltered Workshop)

http://www.avenuesonline.org

444 Mercantile Court

Wheeling, IL 60090

847.541.5250

847.541.5185 Fax

 

Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

 

Population Served: Adults (18+) with developmental disabilities and physically disabled

 

Services: Counseling, Vocational training, Job placement, and Residential services.

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Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois

300 East Monroe St

Ste 100

Springfield, IL 62701

217.522.7016

 

Services: Advocacy, Information and Referral

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Easter Seals of Metropolitan Chicago

http://www.eastersealschicago.org

14 E. Jackson

Suite 900

Chicago, IL 60604

312.939.5115

 

Notes: Services for individuals with disabilities. Fundraising for day school. Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Equipment, Information and Referral, Medical/Nursing, Recreational, Vocational, therapeutic day school for autism.

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High Five Center

http://www.highfivecenter.org

PO Box 1042

Morton Grove, IL 60053

847.630.4312

847.966.0395 Fax 

 

Notes: Activities and services for adults with brain injuries , including crafts, cards and board games, current events discussions, exercise, field trips, hot lunch, and group and one-on-one interactions and socialization. Services: Activities and services for adults with brain injuries, Advocacy

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Orchard Village

http://www.orchardvillage.org

7670 Marmora Manor

Skokie, IL 60077

847.967.1800

 

Services: Advocacy, Counseling, Educational, Emergency (for residents), Financial, Homemaker, Housing, Information & Referral, Legal Aid (for residents), Medical/Nursing, Recreational, Transportation, Vocational (not limited to Orchard Village residents)

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Resources for Community Living

http://www.rcl2bindependent.org

4300 Lincoln Avenue, Suite K

Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

847.701.1554

847.701.0554 TDD

847.701.1560 Fax

rescoliv@aol.com

 

Services: Housing, Rent Subsidies, Support Services, Social Activities

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SHORE Community Services

http://www.shoreinc.org

4232 Dempster

Skokie, IL 60076

847.982.2030

 

Services: Advocacy, services for Developmentally Disabled, Educational, Housing, Information & Referral, Medical/Nursing, Recreational, Transportation, Vocational, Early Intervention

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The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center

http://www.thearcofil.org

18207 Dixie Highway

Suite A

Homewood, IL 60430

708.560.6703

866.931.1110

708.206.1171 Fax

 

familytofamily@thearcofil.org

 

Services: Information and referral services, Health-related training opportunities for families, youth, and professional helpers (providers), specialized training for parent leaders and organizations, linkages to local, regional, statewide, and national partners.

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Diabetes

American Diabetes Association/Northern Illinois Area

http://www.diabetes.org

30 North Michigan Suite 2015

Chicago, IL 60602

312.346.1805

888.342.2383

312.346-5342 Fax

 

Services: Educational, Information and Referral and Research

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Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International

http://www.jdrfillinois.org

500 N. Dearborn, Suite 305

Chicago, IL 60610

312.670.0313

 

Notes: Fund raising, family network for support Services: Educational, Information & Referral

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