(773) 989-9800
SLF ILLINOIS
Provides information on Illinois' Supportive Living Program - an alternative to nursing home care for low-income older persons and persons with disabilities under Medicaid.
Jalapenos in the Oatmeal: A Blog about vision loss
by Social Worker Jeff Flodin.
SERVICE RESOURCES
BlindServiceAssociation.Org –
17 N. State St., #1050
Chicago, IL 60602
312-236-0808
Volunteer-based organization that provides a range of services.
ICRE Wood –
1950 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL 60608
The Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education – Roosevelt (ICRE-R) is a residential school for students with severe physical disabilities and other health impairments, located in the Illinois Medical District of Chicago
American Council for the Blind –
The American Council of the Blind strives to increase the independence, security, equality of opportunity, and quality of life, for all blind and visually-impaired people.
AccessLiving.Org –
614 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, IL 60607
312-253-7000
This cross-disability organization fosters the dignity, pride and self-esteem of people with disabilities and enhances the options available to them so they may choose and maintain individualized and satisfying lifestyles.
hadley.edu –
700 Elm Street
Winnetka, IL 60093
847-446-8111
Offers accredited correspondence courses for legally and totally blind people, their families, and professionals serving the blind.
spectrios.org –
219 E. Cole Ave.
Wheaton, IL 60187
630-690-7115
Fax: 630-690-9037
Comprehensive program for people, of all ages, with macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and other low-vision impairment. Low-vision clinic available.
dhs.state.il.us –
1151 S. Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60612
312-633-3570
TDD: 312-633-3570
Fax: 312-633-3575
Provides rehabilitation and adjustment training for adults. Services include training in daily living skills, orientation and mobility, low vision evaluations, and support groups.
afb.org – American Foundation for the Blind
1110 Penn Plaza
New York, NY 10001
212-502-7600
Provides resource information about agencies throughout the United States and Canada serving the needs of people who are blind and visually impaired.
ChicagoLighthouse.Org –
1850 W. Roosevelt Rd.
Chicago, IL 60608-1298
312-666-1331
TDD: 312-666-8874
Provides high-quality educational, clinical, vocational, and rehabilitation services for children, youth, and adults who are blind or visually impaired. Low-vision clinic available. Retail store with independent living aids and adaptive technology available.
Second-Sense.org –
65 East Wacker Place, Suite 1010
Chicago, IL 60601
312-236-8569
Fax: 312-236-8128
Second Sense provides comprehensive vision rehabilitation services for adults with vision loss by certified professionals. Client centered training and education focus on daily living, assistive technology and orientation and mobility skills.
