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Adult Programs - El Valor - El Valor & ComEd Technology Center

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Resource Name:Adult Programs - El Valor - El Valor & ComEd Technology Center

address

1924 West 21st Street, Chicago, IL 60608

Languages

Spanish, English, American Sign Language

Application process

Contact (312) 666-4511 or [email protected] for intake or additional information.

Fees

While many of their core programs are free, some services depend on family income, insurance, or state funding.

Service area

Chicago, IL
El Valor believes that individuals with disabilities are vital members of the community. El Valor is committed to assisting and supporting people with disabilities through programs that emphasize personal choice, employment, inclusion, enrichment, and leadership. Offerings include:Employment Services: El Valor's Employment Program has two main program opportunities: Supported Employment and Competitive Employment. The services are designed to provide support tailored to the individual's needs and include training, certification, and education to increase opportunities for career exploration.Community Day Services: El Valor's Community Day Services (CDS) programs prepare adults, 18 years of age or older, to live and function in integrated social settings. Adults are invited to attend programming Monday through Friday and are offered a variety of choices with regard to their activities, including but not limited to: gardening activities, nutrition classes, exercise activities, cooking classes, art classes, activities focused on a skill needed for daily independent living, and Special Olympics.Residential Services: El Valor provides 24/7 care to 50 adults with disabilities through its 6 Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILAs). These residential homes provide our clients with the opportunity to live independently, maximize personal choice, and participate fully in life. While practicing daily living skills, clients also participate in a variety of educational, fitness, and social activities.Case Management Services: El Valor's Aquired Brain Injury (ABI) Program provides specialized case management services to persons of all ages who have experienced a traumatic brain injury.

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Providing organization

El Valor
El Valor is a nonprofit organization that serves more than 4,000 children, adults with disabilities, and their families each year. Their mission is to support our community to strive for excellence and engage fully in life. They create opportunities to build community, fostering self-advocacy and a deep sense of belonging within a supportive learning environment.