Access Living Chicago                  www.accessliving.org     312-253-7000
   115 W. Chicago Avenue Chicago, IL 60654

   non-residential center for independent living for people with all types of disabilities
Autism Society of America                                      www.autism-society.org

  Metropolitan Chicago Chapter  Chicago        773-233-4210

  Autism Society of IL                      Lombard      630-691-1270

 

**The Gray Center for Social Learning & Understanding  www.thegraycenter.org

100 Pine St. Suite 121 Zeeland, MI 49464  616-748-6030

Although out of state, the Gray Center is highly recommended for their email and phone support.  Go to their website to subscribe to SUN News: Free weekly email article about autism/social understanding by Laurel Falvo

Cornerstone Services, Inc.                     www.cornerstoneservices.org

 800 Black Rd., Joliet, 60436                              815-774-6666

provides progressive, comprehensive services for people with disabilities in Will County promoting choice, dignity & opportunity to live & work in the community.

VOLUNTEER INFO AVAILABLE ON WEBSITE Contact Kristi Reed at 815-741-5191

Dept. of Human Services office of Rehab Services                      708-371-5750
14820 S. Kedzie, Midlothian, 60445

Disabled individuals assistance                                                     800-275-3677

Disability Research Network                                                      800-447-4221
426 W. Jefferson, Springfield, 62702                www.callforhelpinc.org

Easy Access Clothing               www.EasyAccessClothing.com   800-775-5536

--for people with special care needs phycially handicapped and disabled

Helpful site for listing of services by county in IL: www.sos.state.il.us/departments

IL Dept. of Public Aid                                                        708-371-5750
             14820 Kedzie, Midlothian, 60445

IL Dept. of Rehab. Services or disabled assistance line    800-843-6154
                                                                                                         www.drs.dhs.state.il.us

Library of Congress Handicapped hotline                         800-424-8567
    Many 800 numbers listed on the following website:
                                                www.concernhotline.com/sourcebook/NUMBERS.htm

Parents’ Support:
National Parent to Parent (Support & Info System) 800-651-1151   www.nppsis.org 
--links families nationally who have a child with a special healthcare need or a rare disorder and provides information, resources, and referrals. 

Post-secondary education for individuals with disabilities   

           www.HEATH.gwu.edu --HEATH Resource Center--an online clearinghouse on postsecondary education for individuals with disabilities.  It serves as an information exchange about educational support services, policies, procedures, adaptations, and opportunities at American campuses, career-technical schools, and other postsecondary training entities.

Social Security—disability www.ssa.gov/disability             800-772-1213