Vocational Rehabilitation | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Vocational Rehabilitation Program
Provides assistance to individuals with disabilities to help seek employment. Services include: - Evaluation to determine vocational potential - Counseling to select vocational goals - Job placement assistance - Guidance on how employment will affect SSDI/SSI benefits Offers specialized VR services for people who are: - Blind or Visually Impaired - Deaf or Hard of Hearing - Hispanic or Latino with disabilities Also, helps high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation through Transition and STEP programs.
Services
Date of Last Formal Update
09/11/2025
Data provided by
Lake County 211
Physical Address
2740 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085
Hours
Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Application process
Call or visit the website to apply Documents required: - Documentation of disability from physician
Fee
No fee
Eligibility
- Must be individuals with disabilities between 16-64 years of age - Must have a significant physical or mental impairment that makes it difficult to go to work
Languages
Spanish American Sign Language Interpreter services available
Service area
Lake County, IL
Agency info
ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Government agency providing aide and resources to residents of Illinois.