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Disability Resources:
A cross disability organization goverened and staffed by a majority of people with disabilities. Fosters the dignity, pride, self-esteem and available options of people with disabilities. Background, programs and services are featured.
http://www.state.il.us/dhr/housenet/disab/access/access.html
Provider of quality vocational, residential and educational options, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and health care.
http://www.anixter.org/
A non-profit, volunteer organization that provides opportunities for persons with and without disabilities to socialize, interact and learn from one and other. Organization overview, program and event information, volunteer opportunities, and newsletter.
http://www.associationofhorizon.org/
Grassroots activists who advocate the rights of people with disabilities. Includes information on services, activities, discussions, and contacts. Affiliated with National ADAPT.
http://www.geocities.com/chicagoadapt/
For people who are blind or visually impaired. Offers information on employment, education, clinical and social programming services.
http://www.thechicagolighthouse.org/
Includes special interest programs, press releases, programs and services information, along with Access Notes, a monthly newsletter, and contacts.
http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Disabilities/
Advancing rights and enhancing lives of people with disabilities. Features include national and state news, do-it-yourself guides, FAQs, voting resources and articles.
http://www.disabilityrights.org/
Helps people with disabilities to achieve independence. Description of programs and serveice, volunteer opportunities.
http://chicago.easterseals.com/
FRCD offers services for all children with disabilities. Includes overview of programs, history, staff directory, publications, and events calendar.
http://www.frcd.org/
Home to over 550 children and adults with developmental disabilities, some physically involved as well.
http://www.misericordia.com/
A Chicago Park District music program for people with developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome. Image and video galleries are featured.
http://www.specialmusic.org/
