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.
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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.
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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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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
News & Highlights
First Annual Holiday Giving Tree
Tis’ the Season Help Make the Holidays Bright for an Adult who is Blind or Visually Impaired Friedman Place announces its first annual Giving
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Nina Frenkel Concert Series – April
13 April, 2019
Friedman Place 5527 N Maplewood Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
Please join us for the fourth concert in this year-long series! Presenting: Musicians Joey Contreras and Beth Jargstorf Performing a variety of contemporary, eclectic, and opera style
Weaving Exhibition at Budlong Woods Library
03 April, 2019
Budlong Woods Library 5630 N Lincoln Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
Friedman Place will exhibit our collaborative weaving project: “My Mind’s Eye Sees What my Regular Eyes Cannot: Community Woven Tapestries“ Where: Budlong Woods Library 5630 N.
Nina Frenkel Concert Series February
08 March, 2019
Friedman Place 5527 N Maplewood Ave. Chicago, IL 60625
Please join us for the fourth concert in this year-long series! Presenting: Sabina L. Lilly – Vocalist Friday, March 8, 2019 2:00pm – 3:00pm These concerts
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