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Friedman Place is a nonprofit Supportive Living Community for adults who are blind or visually impaired. Most of our residents have additional health challenges, that become more difficult to manage due to blindness. Visual impairment is what unites our residents, but each person has unique needs which are addressed by the programs and services Friedman Place provides.

About Us

Friedman Place is much more than just a home.  Our building, located on Chicago’s northwest side is designed specifically to accommodate people who are blind with special lighting, flooring changes, handrails and “talking” elevators.  The building contains more than 75 one-bedroom or studio apartments, along with a clean welcoming place to live, residents receive meals, housekeeping, maintenance assistance, and money management.

These services are provided by an eager staff that consists of nurses, social workers, certified nursing assistants, activity staff, and others, even volunteers.  All staff are specially trained to work with adults with visual impairments and respond respectfully to their needs.

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Resident and Staffer
Resident and Staffer
Resident Flower Arranging
Resident Flower Arranging
Staffer in gardens
Staff member at Botanical Gardens Resident Outing
Residents Botanical Garden
Residents at the Botanical Garden
Resident Weaving
Resident Weaving

Our Mission

The mission of Friedman Place is to provide housing and supportive services to adults who are blind or visually impaired. Friedman Place emphasizes resident self-determination, independence, and interaction within the community. Friedman Place strives to be a primary force among professional organizations serving adults who are blind or visually impaired.

Our Vision

At Friedman Place we value an open, vibrant, and accessible community for our residents. We also engage other stakeholders and adult non-residents who are blind or visually impaired, and seek to enrich our programs and services, utilizing community partners for the greatest benefit. We support a self-directed person-centric model of care that provides for choice, engagement, and possibility.

At a glance

% of Friedman Place’s residents have very low incomes

average number of chronic conditions most of our residents live with

% Legally Blind

% Over the age of 50

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News & Highlights

Upcoming & Recent Events

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Celebrating the Arts at Friedman Place

16 October, 2018

5527 N. Maplewood Chicago, IL 60625

Invitation for Artists to Exhibit Friedman Place, invites local artists to submit their work, to be included in an exhibition of artworks associated with vision, blindness, or

Dining in the Dark
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Dining in the Dark Experience

03 June, 2018

5527 N. Maplewood, Chicago, IL

  Join us for a dinner, dessert, and interesting conversation, in the dark. Learn about blindness from staff and residents; take a brief walk “in their shoes”.

Community Blood Drive
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COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE

13 November, 2017

5527 N. Maplewood Ave, Chicago

Sponsored by: Alderman Patrick O’Connor (40th ward) • Chicago Police District 20 Friedman Place • Lincoln Bend Chamber of Commerce • Search, Inc. St. Philip Lutheran School

We encourage prospective residents and family members and friends to visit Friedman Place.

Call to schedule a personal visit or for more information.

Call (773) 989-9800