FAST TRACK TRANSITION SCHOOL SERVICES | DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER

FAST TRACK TRANSITION SCHOOL SERVICES | DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER - JOLIET, ILLINOIS

77 North 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet, IL 60435

Eligibility

Open to any student with disability age 14-21 who is enrolled in an education program and is not already a participant in the Department of Rehabilitation Services vocational rehabilitation program

Required documents

Varies by service

Hours

Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm

(815) 729-0162

Voice

(815) 768-2582

Voice - TTY | Video Phone

https://drcjoliet.org

Languages

American Sign Language, English

Application process

Call, email, or visit website for information or visit for services

Fees

None

Service area

Will County, Illinois
Grundy County, Illinois

Description

A free, in-school instruction program provided directly in the classroom by Independent Living Advocates, covering a wide range of important skills and topics young adults need to succeed on the "fast track" to independence. Staff instructs students in these 5 areas (and more):

- Introduction to Self-Advocacy.

- Job Exploration Counseling.

- Counseling on Post-Secondary Education.

- Workplace Readiness Training.

- Work-Based Learning Experiences.

Date of Last Formal Update

10/02/2025

Data provided by

211 Nebraska

What's Here

Vocational Education Prevocational Training

Providing organization

DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER - JOLIET, ILLINOIS

Informs persons with disabilities of their rights, educates them about their responsibilities, provides support services, promotes advocacy, and raises community awareness about disability issues.