Agencies that help people with disabilities
- Chicago Lighthouse
The Lighthouse under the leadership of our past executive director, Jim Kesteloot, has worked tirelessly to protect and expand job opportunities for people with visual impairments.
- Illinois Department of Human Services (Rehab)*
DHS's Division of Rehabilitation Services is the state's lead agency serving individuals with disabilities. DRS works in partnership with people with disabilities and their families to assist them in making informed choices to achieve full community participation through employment, education, and independent living opportunities.
- Thresholds*
Offering people with mental illness the tools to create a meaningful life.
- Easter Seals
Provides services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities.
