Vocational Rehabilitation
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) helps people with disabilities find and keep jobs. Through their Transition and STEP programs they help high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation. The Work Incentive Planning and Assistance Program helps people who receive SSDI/SSI benefits understand how working will affect their benefits. The Supported Employment Program (SEP) serves eligible people with significant disabilities who want to go to work and need on-going support services to succeed on the job.
Date of Last Formal Update
03/29/2023
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211 Metro Chicago
Location
6200 North Hiawatha Avenue, Chicago, IL 60646
Voice
Fax
(773) 628-0109
Voice
Voice
(888) 440-8997
Hours
Mon 8:30am - 5:00pm; Tue 8:30am - 5:00pm; Wed 8:30am - 5:00pm; Thu 8:30am - 5:00pm; Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm;
Application process
Use the online Rehabilitation Services Web Referral form for self-referrals or to refer someone else. Please contact a local office for more information.
Eligibility
* Restricted to individuals with a significant physical or mental impairment that makes it difficult for them to go to work * Caters to high school students
Languages
English
Service area
IL, United States
Agency info
Illinois Department of Human Services
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides Illinois residents with streamlined access to integrated services, especially those who are striving to move from welfare to work and economic independence, and others who face multiple challenges to self-sufficiency.