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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.

FRIEDMAN PLACE'S Update on the COVID-19 Pandemic:

As of June 1, the many restrictions and actions that we have taken to keep our community safe have resulted in only a single person diagnosed, a staff person, over one month ago. No residents or other staff have contracted the virus. The affected employee has fully recovered.

More about visitor restrictions can be found under the News & Events tab or for more information please call executive director, Alexander Brown, 773-409-6115. Thank you.

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 at the 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

a mural depicting the lakefront and Chicago skyline, with people walking with white canes in the foreground

Meet Our Staff: Adnana

Adnana, certified rehabilitation counselor of The Navigator Program, describes her role as “a bridge” between her clients and the vast array of services available

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Upcoming & Recent Events

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Nina Frenkel Concert August

23 August, 2019

Friedman Place 5527 N Maplewood Ave Chicago, IL 60625

Please join us for the final concert in this year-long series! Presenting: Musicians Joey Contreras and Beth Jargstorf Performing a variety of contemporary, eclectic, and opera style

Woven Tapestries hanging in a window
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Weaving Exhibition Reception

16 May, 2019

Budlong Woods Library 5630 N Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60659

Join us for a special reception concluding our exhibition of “My Mind’s Eyes Sees What My Regular Eye Cannot: Community Woven Tapestries” Where: Budlong Woods Library 5630

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