Services for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) offers programs for adults with visual impairments to enable them to work and participate fully in family and community life. Services include vocational rehabilitation and the Business Enterprise Program for the Blind (BEPB) which offers management opportunities in the food service industry to individuals who are legally blind after completing a six-month training course.
Date of Last Formal Update
03/29/2023
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211 Metro Chicago
Location
6221 South Emerald Drive, Chicago, IL 60621
Voice
Fax
(312) 338-6628
Voice
Voice
(888) 261-7925
Hours
Mon 9:00am - 5:00pm; Tue 9:00am - 5:00pm; Wed 9:00am - 5:00pm; Thu 9:00am - 5:00pm; Fri 9:00am - 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
Illinois residents who are blind or visually impaired can receive most services without cost
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.