Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Rehabilitation Services. The Division of Rehabilitation Services is the state's lead agency serving individuals with disabilities.
The Persons with Disabilities waiver is a part of a program called the Home Services Program (HSP). The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS) is the state Medicaid Agency (MA) and is responsible for administration and oversight of this Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) waiver.
The DFSS CSBG Scholarship Program provides financial assistance to income-eligible individuals in Chicago pursuing their higher education goals. Students enrolled full-time for the 2024 Fall semester in any Illinois college, university, or vocational training program are eligible to apply.
The Chicago Recovery Plan (CRP) leverages federal funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) alongside City-issued bond funds to create an equity-based investment strategy aiming to catalyze a sustainable economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Advancing the human and civil rights of people with disabilities in Illinois. Equip for Equality works to empower people with disabilities to advocate for themselves and their families. We break down barriers for people with disabilities through legal services, monitoring, and training.
The Athletic Use, Resident, Contractor, and Service Provider (ARCS) program enables artists, artist organizations, community groups, organizations, and businesses to enter into a mutual agreement to provide mission-centered programs and services to the public on Park District property.
DORS focuses on assisting people with disabilities in the areas of education, advocacy, employment, and independence. The agency has five visions for the 1990's. They are: Employment: The employment rate for persons with disabilities should be the same as for all Illinois citizens.
The Attorney General's Disability Rights Bureau enforces state and federal laws that protect the rights of people with disabilities in Illinois.
We are a statewide advocacy organization committed to empowering persons with disabilities to achieve full participation in community life through informed choices. Our advocacy efforts empower families with the support and services for lifelong success.