Swann Special Care Center is a home for children and adults who have severe and profound developmental disabilities. The staff consists of skilled professionals, paraprofessionals, and trained nursing assistants who, with other support staff, provide a caring atmosphere in which residents’ physical, medical, nutritional, educational, emotional, and social needs are met.
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DHS’s Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) is the state’s lead agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities. Please click here to view an informational video about DHS/Division of Rehabilitation
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DSC provides services and supports for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Adult services are community-focused, emphasizing independence to enhance the quality of life as defined by the individual. Support is offered in independent living skills, employment, residential options, and recreational opportunities. Family Development provides infants and toddlers with developmental screenings, in-home therapies and
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For more than 50 years, Challenge Unlimited, Inc., formerly known as Specialized Services, has been committed to the inclusion of individuals with disabilities. As a CARF accredited Community Rehabilitation Program provider, the organization serves hundreds of individuals though its community rehabilitation programs, community integrated living options and contract services and production. Headquartered in Alton IL,
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Mass Transit District of Champaign Urbana (MTD) is committed to accessible, inclusive transit. All buses feature ramps or lifts, priority seating, and stop announcements. Service animals are welcome, and operators assist as needed. Programs include the DASH Pass for free rides for seniors and riders with disabilities, plus ADA Paratransit door-to-door service. MTD also offers
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Land of Lincoln Legal Aid provides free civil legal services to low-income citizens in 65 counties in central and southern Illinois. Land of Lincoln Legal Aid’s mission is to provide low income individuals and senior residents throughout Illinois with high quality legal services in order to obtain and maintain their basic human needs.
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The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission is a state agency that advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities. This is done through the Human Rights Authority, which investigates rights violations committed against individuals with disabilities by service providers, the Office of State Guardian, the last resort guardians for adults in Illinois, Legal Advocacy
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AMBUCS is dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities by performing community service, providing AmTryke therapeutic tricycles to children, youth, and adults with disabilities, providing scholarships for therapists, and constructing wheelchair ramps for qualified applicants. Additionally, they assist in the development of Ambucs Park in Urbana, an accessible community recreational park. Click
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Family Service offers counseling and support groups for individuals and families of all ages. Call 217-352-0099 to learn more. The Senior Resource Center offers services for adults aged 60+ including Friendly Caller, HomeCare, Meals on Wheels, Senior Transportation, and Aging Services Navigation. The Senior Resource Center is also home to the Stevick Senior Center! Call
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Equip for Equality is the federally mandated, governor-appointed Protection & Advocacy organization for Illinois. It provides legal help for people with disabilities of all ages in Illinois, including self-advocacy assistance. Equip for Equality’s work aims to challenge discrimination, promote inclusion in the community, ensure quality care and safety, and ensure quality special education services through
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