Our goal is to educate, enrich, and enlighten the people, businesses, and organizations of Illinois regarding the ADA.
Illinois ADA Project Manager c/o Equip For Equality 20 N. Michigan, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60602 Voice: (877) 232-3601 TTY: (800) 610-2779 Fax: (312) 541-7544 Email: RachelA@equipforequality.org
Website:
https://www.equipforequality.org/ada-il/
https://www.equipforequality.org/ada-il/
IATP's mission is to increase access to and the acquisition of Assistive Technology (AT) devices and services for individuals of all ages with disabilities. IATP provides AT information and services in the areas of education, employment, community living, and IT/telecommunications. Our goal is to improve the quality of life of all Illinoisans with disabilities and enable them through greater access to assistive technology devices to fully participate in all aspects of life. We believe disability is a natural part of the human experience and in no way diminishes a person's right to:
* enjoy full inclusion and integration in mainstream society;
* benefit from an education;
* pursue meaningful careers and;
* enjoy self-determination and make choices.
1020 South Spring Street Springfield, IL 62704 Voice: (217) 522-7985 TTY: (217) 522-9966 Fax: (217) 522-8067 Email: iatp@iltech.org
Website:
http://www.iltech.org
http://www.iltech.org
The Disability Rights Bureau enforces State and Federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities to equal access to buildings, housing, and services. The Bureau resolves accessibility and discrimination violations impacting the people of the state of Illinois through negotiation and litigation.
601 South University Ave Suite 102 Carbondale, IL 62901 Voice: (618) 529-6400 Ext. 6401 TTY: (877) 675-9339
Website:
http://www.ag.state.il.us/rights/disabilityrights.html
http://www.ag.state.il.us/rights/disabilityrights.html
The Disability Rights Bureau enforces State and Federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities to equal access to buildings, housing, and services. The Bureau resolves accessibility and discrimination violations impacting the people of the state of Illinois through negotiation and litigation.
In addition to the Bureau's enforcement work, the Disability Rights Bureau regularly provides technical assistance and referrals to individuals with disabilities and public and private entities seeking to comply with disability rights laws. The Bureau also conducts disability rights training programs for courts, law enforcement, and other groups upon request. The bureau is a part of the Illinois Attorney General's Office.
James R. Thompson Center, 11th floor 100 W. Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60601 Voice: (312) 814-5684 TTY: (800) 964-3013 Fax: (312) 814-3212
Website:
http://www.ag.state.il.us/rights/disabilityrights.html
http://www.ag.state.il.us/rights/disabilityrights.html
The Disability Rights Bureau enforces State and Federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities to equal access to buildings, housing, and services. The Bureau resolves accessibility and discrimination violations impacting the people of the state of Illinois through negotiation and litigation.
In addition to the Bureau's enforcement work, the Disability Rights Bureau regularly provides technical assistance and referrals to individuals with disabilities and public and private entities seeking to comply with disability rights laws. The Bureau also conducts disability rights training programs for courts, law enforcement, and other groups upon request. The bureau is a part of the Illinois Attorney General's Office.
500 S. Second Street Springfield, IL 62701 Voice: (217) 524-2660 TTY: (877) 844-5461 Fax: (217) 557-5747
Website:
http://www.ag.state.il.us/rights/disabilityrights.html
http://www.ag.state.il.us/rights/disabilityrights.html
The purpose of INCIL is to facilitate the collaboration of all Centers for Independent Living in Illinois for promoting, through the Independent Living Movement, equal opportunities and civil rights for all persons with disabilities.
One West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 501 Springfield, IL 62701 Voice: (217) 525-1308 (800) 587-1227 TTY: (217) 525-1308 (800) 587-1227 Fax: (217) 525-1312 Email: adminasst@incil.org
Website:
http://www.incil.org/
http://www.incil.org/
The mission of Equip for Equality is to advance the human and civil rights of children and adults with physical and mental disabilities in Illinois. It is the only statewide, cross-disability, comprehensive advocacy organization providing self-advocacy assistance, legal services, and disability rights education while also engaging in public policy and legislative advocacy and conducting abuse investigations and other oversight activities.
20 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60602 Voice: (312) 341-0022 (800) 537-2632 TTY: (800) 610-2779 Fax: (312) 341-0295 Email: contactus@equipforequality.org
Website:
http://www.equipforequality.org
http://www.equipforequality.org
The mission of Equip for Equality is to advance the human and civil rights of children and adults with physical and mental disabilities in Illinois. It is the only statewide, cross-disability, comprehensive advocacy organization providing self-advocacy assistance, legal services, and disability rights education while also engaging in public policy and legislative advocacy and conducting abuse investigations and other oversight activities.
1 West Old State Capitol Plaza Suite 816 Springfield, IL 62701 Voice: (217) 544-0464 (800) 758-0464 TTY: (800) 610-2779 Fax: (217) 523-0720 Email: contactus@equipforequality.org
Website:
http://www.equipforequality.org
http://www.equipforequality.org
The mission of Equip for Equality is to advance the human and civil rights of children and adults with physical and mental disabilities in Illinois. It is the only statewide, cross-disability, comprehensive advocacy organization providing self-advocacy assistance, legal services, and disability rights education while also engaging in public policy and legislative advocacy and conducting abuse investigations and other oversight activities.
300 East Main Street Suite 18 Carbondale, IL 62901 Voice: (618) 457-7930 (800) 758-0559 TTY: (800) 610-2779 Fax: (618) 457-7985 Email: contactus@equipforequality.org
Website:
http://www.equipforequality.org
http://www.equipforequality.org
This Code is intended to ensure that the built environment, including all spaces and elements of all applicable buildings and facilities in the State of Illinois is so designed, constructed, and/or altered to assure the safety and welfare of all members of society and to be readily accessible to, and usable by, environmentally limited persons. The contact information listed here is for the Capital Development Board (CDB).
Felicia Burton Accessibility Specialist Capital Development Board William G. Stratton Building, 3rd Floor 401 South Spring Street Springfield, Illinois 62706 Voice: (217) 782-8530 TTY: (217) 524-4449 Fax: (217) 524-4208 Email: Felicia.Burton@illinois.gov
Website:
https://www2.illinois.gov/cdb/Pages/default.aspx
https://www2.illinois.gov/cdb/Pages/default.aspx
The mission of the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living is to enlighten persons with disabilities and their families about their rights; to empower persons with disabilities to assume maximum responsibility to realize their potentials; and to enrich the lives of all in Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam, and Stark counties by working toward full inclusion of each individual in our communities.
18 Gunia Drive LaSalle, IL 61301 Voice: (815) 224-3126 (800) 822-3246 TTY: (815) 224-8271 (866) 822-3246 Videophone : (815) 410-9015
Website:
https://ivcil.com/
https://ivcil.com/
We help people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Our goal is to help our customers find quality employment that pays a living wage and offers a chance for advancement.Our staff talk to people about their employment needs and help them find a job or get ready to go to work. They also make sure that people have the supports they need to stay on the job. This resource is a part of the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Voice: (800) 843-6154 TTY: (800) 447-6404
Website:
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29737
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29737
Your partnership with the Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) gives you access to our qualified vocational rehabilitation professionals. Here are some of the valuable benefits we can provide:
Job Analysis - DRS staff can work with you to assess the requirements of your jobs and match them to the skills of our candidates. We can help identify appropriate accommodations and assistive technologies to "bridge the gap" between job needs and employee abilities. We can even help you analyze the needs of new or changing jobs to ensure that you can retain valuable employees in their current positions.
Job Coaches - DRS can provide a job coaches to assist qualified individuals with disabilities in learning or re-learning how to perform their job.
Training - DRS Rehabilitation Staff can provide trainings to employers on a local or statewide level, including topics related to disability awareness and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Statewide trainings are also offered each year.
Voice: (877)761-9780 Video Phone: (312) 957-4881 TTY: (866)264-2149
Website:
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=52224
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=52224
The mission of IICIL is to create and maintain independence options for people with disabilities by advocating for civil rights, providing services, and promoting full participation of disabled individuals in all aspects of the community. The Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living is a non-residential, non-profit organization founded in 1987 to serve people with disabilities. The majority of people on our staff and Board of Directors have disabilities. The IICIL is dedicated to the belief that regardless of the disability, all persons have the right and responsibility to make choices about their own lives and experience success as an active participants in society.
501 11th St., PO Box 6156, Rock Island, IL 61231 Voice: (309) 793-0090 (877) 541-2505 TTY: Toll free V/TTY: (855) 744-8918 Fax: (309) 283-0097 Email: iicil@iicil.com
Website:
http://www.iicil.com/
http://www.iicil.com/
Our mission is to “promote pride and respect of people with disabilities by sharing the tools that are necessary to take control of one's own life. IMPACT advocates full community participation of all citizens.”
2735 E. Broadway Alton, IL 62002 Voice: (618) 462-1411 (888) 616-4261 TTY: (618) 474-5333 Fax: (618) 474-5309 Email: staff@impactcil.org
Website:
http://www.impactcil.org/
http://www.impactcil.org/
Our agency mission is to effectively facilitate empowerment of individuals with disabilities through: Education, Advocacy, Independent Living Services, and Coalition Building. We promote diversity and multicultural participation in our operation and services. The four “core” services offered are: independent living skills training, peer counseling, advocacy, and information and referral services to persons with disabilities in the counties of Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, and Milwaukee. IndependenceFirst provides services to persons with disabilities of ALL kinds, throughout ALL age groups.
Family Enrichment Center 885 Badger Circle Grafton WI 53024 Voice: (262)376-4183
Website:
https://www.independencefirst.org/home
https://www.independencefirst.org/home
Our agency mission is to effectively facilitate empowerment of individuals with disabilities through: Education, Advocacy, Independent Living Services, and Coalition Building. We promote diversity and multicultural participation in our operation and services. The four “core” services offered are: independent living skills training, peer counseling, advocacy, and information and referral services to persons with disabilities in the counties of Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, and Milwaukee. IndependenceFirst provides services to persons with disabilities of ALL kinds, throughout ALL age groups.
540 South 1st Street Milwaukee, WI 53204-1516 Voice: (414) 291-7520 TTY: (414) 291-7520 Fax: (414) 291-7525
Website:
https://www.independencefirst.org/home
https://www.independencefirst.org/home
Our agency mission is to effectively facilitate empowerment of individuals with disabilities through: Education, Advocacy, Independent Living Services, and Coalition Building. We promote diversity and multicultural participation in our operation and services. The four “core” services offered are: independent living skills training, peer counseling, advocacy, and information and referral services to persons with disabilities in the counties of Waukesha, Washington, Ozaukee, and Milwaukee. IndependenceFirst provides services to persons with disabilities of ALL kinds, throughout ALL age groups.
Workforce Development, Inc. 892 Main Street Pewaukee, WI 53072 Voice: 414-731-7834
Website:
https://www.independencefirst.org/home
https://www.independencefirst.org/home
Independent Lifestyles Provides four core services in the following nine county area: Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Meeker, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kandiyohi, Wright and Isanti. Core services: Independent Living Skills; Information and Referral; Advocacy; Peer Mentoring.
107- 2nd Street Southeast Suite 104 Little Falls, MN 56345 Voice: (320) 631-0713
Website:
http://independentlifestyles.org/
http://independentlifestyles.org/
Independent Lifestyles Provides four core services in the following nine county area: Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Meeker, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kandiyohi, Wright and Isanti. Core services: Independent Living Skills; Information and Referral; Advocacy; Peer Mentoring.
215 North Benton Drive Sauk Rapids, MN 56379 Voice: (320) 529-9000 Toll free: (888) 529-0743 Fax: (320) 529-0747 Email: ilicil@independentlifestyles.org
Website:
http://independentlifestyles.org/
http://independentlifestyles.org/
Independent Lifestyles Provides four core services in the following nine county area: Stearns, Benton, Sherburne, Meeker, Morrison, Mille Lacs, Kandiyohi, Wright and Isanti. Core services: Independent Living Skills; Information and Referral; Advocacy; Peer Mentoring.
670 Humboldt Dr Suite G Big Lake, MN 55309 Voice: (763) 227-8738
Website:
http://independentlifestyles.org/
http://independentlifestyles.org/
It is the mission of the Independent Living Center of Eastern Indiana to empower persons with disabilities.
1818 West Main Street Richmond, Indiana 47374 Voice: (765) 939-9226 Toll free: (877) 939-9226 Fax: (765) 935-2215
Website:
http://ilcein.org/
http://ilcein.org/
Our Mission is: The Independent Living Center of North Central Ohio is a non-residential agency offering services for individuals with disabilities that will allow them to remain active and independent within their homes and communities.
2230 Village Mall Drive Mansfield, OH 44906 Voice: (419) 526-6770 Fax: (419) 526-6870 Email: ilcnco@yahoo.com
Website:
https://ilcnco.org/
https://ilcnco.org/
Our Mission is: To offer services for Individuals with disabilities that will allow them to remain active and independent within their homes and communities. We do this by providing Information and Referral, Advocacy, Peer Support and Independent Living Skills Training. The also provides Educational Programs (Power to Change). Recreational and Socialization (Y-membership, youth soccer, basketball and golf).
2230 Village Mall Drive Suite 200, Mansfield, Ohio 44906 Voice: (419) 526-6770 Fax: (419) 526-6870
Website:
http://www.ilcnco.org/
http://www.ilcnco.org/
Our Vision: Full inclusion of people with disabilities in society. Our Mission: The ILCW, Inc. promotes self determination and full inclusion of people
with disabilities in Wisconsin. We educate and advocate for policies, resources, practices, and attitudes
that support independent living. We provide and support independent living philosophy and services to maximize the leadership,empowerment, and productivity of individual with disabilities in order that each
will live and participate in their community of choice.
3810 Milwaukee St., Madison, WI 53714 Voice: (608) 206-1581 (608) 256-9257 Toll free: (866) 656-4010 TTY: (608) 256-9316 (866) 656-4011 Fax: (608) 256-9301 Email: mharper@ilcwis.org
Website:
https://ilcwis.org/
https://ilcwis.org/
Mission: The Independent Living Institute (ILI) is a policy development center specializing in consumer-driven policies for disabled peoples' freedom of choice, self-determination, self-respect and dignity. Our ultimate goal is to promote disabled people’s personal and political power. Towards this end we provide information, training materials and develop solutions for services for persons with extensive disabilities in Sweden and internationally. We are experts in designing and implementing direct payment schemes for personal assistance, mainstream taxi and assistive technology.
Independent Living Institute Storforsplan 36, 10 tr 123 47 Farsta,Sweden Voice: 08-506 22 179 Email: admin@independentliving.org
Website:
http://www.independentliving.org/
http://www.independentliving.org/
The ILRU (Independent Living Research Utilization) program is a national center for information, training, research, and technical assistance in independent living. Its goal is to expand the body of knowledge in independent living and to improve utilization of results of research programs and demonstration projects in this field. It is a program of TIRR (The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research), a nationally recognized medical rehabilitation facility for persons with disabilities.
ILRU TIRR Memorial Hermann Research Center 1333 Moursund Houston, TX 77030 Voice: (713) 520-0232 TTY: (713) 520-0232 Fax: (713) 520-5785 Email: ilru@ilru.org
Website:
http://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory
http://www.ilru.org/projects/cil-net/cil-center-and-association-directory
Our Mission: Independent Living Resources is committed to community diversity through advocacy, choice and education resulting in empowerment for individuals with disabilities. Who We Serve: Independent Living Resources will provide services to persons with any disability of any age within our service area. Most services have no eligibility requirements and are available at no cost to the consumer. Examples of disabilities served are as follows: Mental illness; Developmental/cognitive; Physical; Learning disability; Brain injury; Stroke and cancer survivors; Respiratory; Environmental sensitivity; HIV/AIDS; Deaf; Blind; Low vision; Hard of hearing. (This list is not all-inclusive).
4439 Mormon Coulee Road La Crosse, WI 54601 Voice: (608) 787-1111 (888) 474-5745 TTY: (608) 787-1148 (888) 378-2198 Fax: (608) 787-1114 Email: advocacy@ilresources.org
Website:
http://www.ilresources.org/
http://www.ilresources.org/
Our Mission: Independent Living Resources is committed to community diversity through advocacy, choice and education resulting in empowerment for individuals with disabilities. Who We Serve: Independent Living Resources will provide services to persons with any disability of any age within our service area. Most services have no eligibility requirements and are available at no cost to the consumer. Examples of disabilities served are as follows: Mental illness; Developmental/cognitive; Physical; Learning disability; Brain injury; Stroke and cancer survivors; Respiratory; Environmental sensitivity; HIV/AIDS; Deaf; Blind; Low vision; Hard of hearing. (This list is not all-inclusive).
149 E. Mill St. Richland Center, WI 53581 Voice: (608)647-8053 (877)471-2095 TTY: (608)647-8053 (877)471-2095 Fax: (608)647-7783 Email: advocacy@ilresources.org
Website:
http://www.ilresources.org
http://www.ilresources.org
The mission of ADA-Indiana is to serve as a statewide resource for promoting the implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act in Indiana.
2810 East Discovery Parkway Bloomington, IN 47408 Voice: (812) 855-6508 Email: adainfo@iu.edu
Website:
http://adaindiana.org
http://adaindiana.org
The Office of the Indiana Attorney General helps protect the rights, freedoms, and safety you enjoy as a citizen of the Hoosier state. Attorney General Curtis T. Hill Jr. and his staff are dedicated to meeting the state's legal needs, as well as the needs and interests of its citizens.
Consumer Protection Division Office of the Indiana Attorney General 302 W. Washington St., 5th Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204 Voice: (317) 232-6330 Toll free: (800) 382-5516 Fax: (317) 232-7979 Email: Constituent@atg.in.gov
Website:
http://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/#
http://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral/#
Indiana Disability Rights is the service arm of the Indiana Protection and Advocacy Services (IPAS) Commission. Our mission and vision guide our work everyday. To protect and promote the rights of individuals with disabilities through empowerment and advocacy
Indiana Disability Rights 4701 N. Keystone Ave., Suite 222 Indianapolis, Indiana 46205 Voice: (317) 722-5555 Toll free: (800) 622-4845
Website:
http://www.indianadisabilityrights.org/
http://www.indianadisabilityrights.org/
Indiana Department of Workforce Development (IDWD) manages and implements innovative employment programs for Hoosiers, unemployment insurance systems, and facilitates regional economic growth initiatives for Indiana.
Voice: (800) 891-6499
Website:
http://www.state.in.us/dwd/
http://www.state.in.us/dwd/
The Fire and Building Code Enforcement Branch encourages the development of building code law enforcement programs within state agencies and political subdivisions and exercises any program of supervision that is approved by the Fire Prevention and Building Safety Commission. The branch enforces building laws and related variances as well as other orders that apply to Class I structures, industrialized buildings and mobile structures.
Voice: (317)232-1407 Fax: (317)233-0307
Website:
http://www.in.gov/dhs/2376.htm
http://www.in.gov/dhs/2376.htm
Vocational Rehabilitation Services (VRS), a program of the Bureau of Rehabilitation Service (BRS), provides quality, individualized services to enhance and support people with disabilities to prepare for, obtain or retain employment. Through active participation in their rehabilitation, people with disabilities achieve a greater level of independence in their work place and living environments.
402 W. Washington St., #W451 P.O. Box 7083, MS26 Indianapolis, IN 46207-7083 Voice: (317)232-1433 Toll free: (877)241-8144 TTY: (317)232-1427 Fax: (317)254-6705 Email: BVISHLP.BVISHelp@fssa.IN.gov
Website:
http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/4219.htm
http://www.in.gov/fssa/ddrs/4219.htm
Infinitec is the assistive technology program of United Cerebral Palsy Seguin of Greater Chicago. Assistive technology is any device that accomplishes a task for someone who cannot achieve it naturally. Examples range from synthetic voice for speech to wheelchairs for mobility to reading programs that aid people with learning disabilities or blindness. UCP Seguin sponsors Infinitec programs that bring assistive technology to people with disabilities of all types in the State of Illinois and beyond.
The mission of Infinitec is to advance independence and promote inclusive opportunities for children and adults with disabilities through technology. Infinitec helps people with disabilities get access to information, technology services, training, assistive equipment and specialists. By creating partnerships with other organizations, the Infinitec staff makes these services and technologies more widely available to everyone who can benefit from them.
Infinitec Assistive Technology Center 7550 West 183rd Street Tinley Park, Illinois 60477 Voice: (708) 444-8460 Fax: (708) 444-8470
Website:
http://www.infinitec.org/
http://www.infinitec.org/
We are committed to advancing the role of design in expanding opportunity and enhancing experience for people of all ages, abilities and cultures through excellence in design.
180-200 Portland Street, Suite 1 Boston, MA 02114 Voice: (617) 695-1225 TTY: (617) 695-1225 Fax: (617) 482-8099 Email: info@IHCDesign.org
Website:
https://humancentereddesign.org/
https://humancentereddesign.org/
This course is designed for website developers who have an interest in incorporating accessible design features into their pages.
International Web Association 556 S. Fair Oaks Ave. #101-200 Pasadena, California 91103 Voice: (626) 449-3709 Fax: (626) 449-8308
Website:
http://hwg.org/
http://hwg.org/