Community Choices is a human services cooperative and provider where adults with developmental disabilities and their families support each other. Community Choices provides services open to both members and non-members including Inclusive Community Support for community-based living, Customized Employment, and Social, Leadership, and Advocacy Connections. Members have additional access to Social Opportunities and Transportation supports. […]
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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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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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 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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John’s Friends is a Christian ministry striving to promote fellowship between people with and without disabilities, making friends and growing in Christ. Meetings are held the 2nd Sunday of each month from 2:00-3:30pm, at the Stephen’s Family YMCA Community Room in Champaign. Our activities include games, Bible Study geared to meet the needs of our
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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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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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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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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