2016 – Page 2 – DISABILITY Resource Expo

Mass Transit District (MTD) – ADA Paratransit and C-CARTS

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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City of Urbana – Human Relations Commission

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The Urbana Human Relations Commission (HRC) works to end unlawful discrimination within the city of Urbana through education and enforcement of the Urbana Human Rights Ordinance. Working closely with the Urbana Human Relation Office (HRO), the HRC and HRO promote and protect human rights, civil rights, and optimal community relations within the City. If you

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UIC – Specialized Care for Children

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University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children provides free care coordination for families of children with special health care needs. Additionally, we are able to provide some financial support to families who meet our financial eligibility guidelines. As a division of UIC, we have unique access to resources and research to

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Thrivent Financial, East Central Illinois Group

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Thrivent Financial was the Expo’s Featured Sponsor in 2024 and 2025! Thrivent Financial provides sound financial guidance with value-based financial strategies. Experienced financial representatives at Thrivent Financial can help you create a strategy that reflects your values. The organizations provide a wide range of products and services to help you meet your financial goals and

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Salvation Army – Supportive Services for Veteran Families

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The Salvation Army provides financial and support services to very low income Veteran families who need housing stability focused services throughout Central Illinois. The goal is to stabilize these families in housing, while providing on-going support as needed to sustain independent living.

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PACE, Inc. Center For Independent Living

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PACE, Inc. Center for Independent Living offers services that assist people with disabilities to achieve and maintain independence. Pace’s goal is full participation in the rights and responsibilities of society for people with disabilities. PACE is a consumer-controlled and cross-disability organization that is led by people with disabilities in all aspects of our organization. Through

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Illinois Office of Comptroller

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The Constituent Affairs Department promotes the services and programs of the Illinois Office of Comptroller to constituents by developing collaborative relationships and sharing information through various forms of communication. Constituent Affairs staff aim to promote the duties and services of the office to constituents while paving the way for fiscal accountability, financial empowerment, and transparency.

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Illinois Association of Microboards and Cooperatives

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The Illinois Association of Microboards and Cooperatives supports individuals with disabilities and their family members in creating small non-profit corporations that help them make their own decisions and control their own lives. The focus of a microboard or cooperative is community inclusion: having your own home, working a real job, and having friendships and relationships

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Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission (Human Rights Authority)

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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, Greater Champaign County

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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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