Lighthouses on The Mag Mile
Are you looking for a fun, free way to spend an afternoon viewing art while learning about people with disabilities in Chicago? Friedman Place
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(773) 989-9800
OUR APARTMENTS
Most apartments are studios with some minor variation in size, most are 300 square feet, including a 16’ x12’ main room, kitchenette, and closets
Fully handicapped-accessible, private baths, including roll-in showers and grab bars
One-bedroom apartments are generally reserved for couples and include an additional full-size bedroom and a larger kitchen area
Emergency pendant (emergency pull cord) in the bathroom and another portable one for 24 hour emergency assistance
Residents control their own heat and air conditioning
Kitchenette with microwave and small refrigerator (included)
Wall-to-wall carpeting
Active phone line, cable tv, and wireless internet
Residents are encouraged to bring their own furnishings. Typically, Friedman Place does not provide furniture, but, when needed by a new resident we are often able to provide the basics.
COMMON SPACES
Activity rooms for events and socializing are available on each floor – some have TVs, pianos and a vending machine, they all have Amazon Echo devices with Alexa, for information and entertainment
Two Exercise rooms with treadmills, health riders and weights
Large communal dining room, residents may also bring their meals back to their apartments and “to-go” meals are available for when they plan to be out of the building
Outdoor courtyard with a fountain and rooftop terraces
Computer Lab, with free high-speed internet and a wide range of adaptive technologies specially designed for people who are blind or visually impaired. Instructors are available!
Laundry rooms (not coin–operated)
We encourage prospective residents and family members and friends to visit Friedman Place.
Call to schedule a personal visit or for more information.
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Summertime is a wonderful time to Volunteer at Friedman Place!
Friedman Place offers a wide variety of activities and outings for our residents all year round, but Summer is always busiest as there are
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A Very Special Event – Dining in the Dark Experience
On Sunday, June 3, Friedman Place held our first Dining in the Dark Experience Event. Over 50 guests had the unique experience of being
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Between 10 – 15. Approximately one per month.
Guide dogs are welcome and encouraged and Friedman Place will help pay for the costs of food and grooming if needed. The only pets that are permitted are fish and birds.
Yes, as long as your spouse (or partner, boyfriend, girlfriend, etc.) qualifies like any other applicant. Studio apartments are only for individuals; one bedroom apartments (when available) are for couples.
We go shopping weekly and typically (depending on the season) go on another 1-2 outing per week.
Yes, with a full bathroom and kitchenette.
Your one monthly payment includes the apartment, all utilities, meals, housekeeping, activities, phone service, cable tv, assistance from nurses, certified nursing assistants, social workers, etc.
