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Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain in their homes and be as independent as possible. Customers may hire their own PAs to assist in their homes, based on the service plan they have jointly developed with their DRS rehabilitation counselor. Specialized services for people with HIV/AIDS and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are also provided.

Services

Homemaker Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Home Delivered Meals
Personal Care
Assistive Technology Equipment Sales
Adult In Home Respite Care
Undesignated Home Barrier Removal Services
Children's In Home Respite Care
Rehabilitation/Restorative Home Nursing
In Home Adult Day Programs
Emergency Signaling Devices
- Advocates for the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. - Coordinates public disability awareness activities including presentations to community groups. - Assists individuals with hearing and speech disabilities access communication needs. - Assists with independent living skills training (money management, assertiveness training, self-advocacy, etc.). - Provides information and referral services. - Provides peer mentoring for individual and group settings. - Provides transition services such as moving qualified individuals from nursing facilities or other institutions to independent living. - Assists youth with disabilities transition from high school to adult life. - Provides personal assistant services. - Operates a Community Advocacy Training program for youth and adults. - Assists individuals with vision loss or blindness acquire assistive devices and skills training. - Operates a medical equipment loan program. - Provides mentoring for parents of youth with disabilities. - Operates an ITAC amplified phone selection center.

Services

Centers for Independent Living
Advocacy
Supported Living Services for Adults With Disabilities
Independent Living Skills Instruction
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Transition Services for Students With Disabilities
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Offers a variety of rental medical equipment and supplies. Products include: - Mobility aids. - Breast pumps and accessories. - Bandages and wound care. - Medical instruments. - Orthopedic products. - Aids for daily living. - Ostomy products. - Hosiery and medical legwear. - Oxygen, respiratory and CPAP machines and accessories. - Hospital beds and accessories. - Home safety products (grab bars, bath/shower benches, elevated toilet seats).

Services

Bathroom Modification Services
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Assistive Technology Equipment Sales
Purchases assistive technology devices for children with disabilities, up to $600.
Offers a variety of rental medical equipment and supplies. Products include: - Mobility aids. - Breast pumps and accessories. - Bandages and wound care. - Medical instruments. - Orthopedic products. - Aids for daily living. - Ostomy products. - Hosiery and medical legwear. - Oxygen, respiratory and CPAP machines and accessories. - Hospital beds and accessories. - Home safety products (grab bars, bath/shower benches, elevated toilet seats).

Services

Bathroom Modification Services
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
General Medical Equipment/Supplies Provision
Assistive Technology Equipment Sales
Provides a variety of primarily financial assistance for older adults. Services intended as one-time assistance. Services include: - Medical care, supplies, and medication. - Assistive technology. - Nutrition Services. - Material aid (purchasing of food, clothing, furniture, etc.) - Transportation.

Services

Mortgage Payment Assistance
Temporary Financial Assistance
Medical Care Expense Assistance
Assistive Technology Expense Assistance
Prescription Expense Assistance
Equipment available includes seating/positioning devices, bathing/toileting equipment, standing devices, wheeled mobility, and electronic aids to daily living. Evaluations and fittings provided. Specific programs include: - "Amtryke" program provides adapted tricycles. - "iCan Bike" program teaches children how to ride a bicycle. - Augmentative/Alternative Communication uses high-tech devices and low-tech strategies to facilitate communication and speech development.

Services

Assistive Technology Information
Adapted Cycling Equipment
Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility
Assistive Technology Equipment Sales
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain in their homes and be as independent as possible. Customers may hire their own PAs to assist in their homes, based on the service plan they have jointly developed with their DRS rehabilitation counselor. Specialized services for people with HIV/AIDS and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are also provided.

Services

Homemaker Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Home Delivered Meals
Personal Care
Assistive Technology Equipment Sales
Adult In Home Respite Care
Undesignated Home Barrier Removal Services
Children's In Home Respite Care
Rehabilitation/Restorative Home Nursing
In Home Adult Day Programs
Emergency Signaling Devices
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain in their homes and be as independent as possible. Customers may hire their own PAs to assist in their homes, based on the service plan they have jointly developed with their DRS rehabilitation counselor. Specialized services for people with HIV/AIDS and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are also provided.

Services

Homemaker Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Home Delivered Meals
Personal Care
Assistive Technology Equipment Sales
Adult In Home Respite Care
Undesignated Home Barrier Removal Services
Children's In Home Respite Care
Rehabilitation/Restorative Home Nursing
In Home Adult Day Programs
Emergency Signaling Devices
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain in their homes and be as independent as possible. Customers may hire their own PAs to assist in their homes, based on the service plan they have jointly developed with their DRS rehabilitation counselor. Specialized services for people with HIV/AIDS and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are also provided.

Services

Homemaker Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Home Delivered Meals
Personal Care
Assistive Technology Equipment Sales
Adult In Home Respite Care
Undesignated Home Barrier Removal Services
Children's In Home Respite Care
Rehabilitation/Restorative Home Nursing
In Home Adult Day Programs
Emergency Signaling Devices
Distributes home medical equipment, devices include, but are not limited to, shower chairs, grab bars, toilet seats, portable commodes, seating cushions, back supports and positioning devices, dressing aids, and stair lifts. Does not offer medications, orthopedic braces, tubing and masks for CPAPs and BiPaps.
Distributes home medical equipment, devices include, but are not limited to, shower chairs, grab bars, toilet seats, portable commodes, seating cushions, back supports and positioning devices, dressing aids, and stair lifts. Does not offer medications, orthopedic braces, tubing and masks for CPAPs and BiPaps.
Distributes home medical equipment, devices include, but are not limited to, shower chairs, grab bars, toilet seats, portable commodes, seating cushions, back supports and positioning devices, dressing aids, and stair lifts. Does not offer medications, orthopedic braces, tubing and masks for CPAPs and BiPaps.
Frisbie Senior Center provides 65 open programs for seniors in Chicago's Northwest Suburban. Programs include day trips, a fitness center, a medical closet, and facility rentals.

Services

Athletic Clubs
Field Trips/Excursions
Senior Centers
Assistive Technology Equipment Loan
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain in their homes and be as independent as possible. Customers may hire their own PAs to assist in their homes, based on the service plan they have jointly developed with their DRS rehabilitation counselor. Specialized services for people with HIV/AIDS and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are also provided.

Services

Homemaker Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Home Delivered Meals
Personal Care
Assistive Technology Equipment Sales
Adult In Home Respite Care
Undesignated Home Barrier Removal Services
Children's In Home Respite Care
Rehabilitation/Restorative Home Nursing
In Home Adult Day Programs
Emergency Signaling Devices
Provides neighbor to neighbor, recycled free home medical equipment, sharing healing, happiness and independence, while preserving the environment. Services include Residential Lift Equipment, Walking Aids, Wheelchairs/Wheeled Mobility, Assistive Technology Equipment Loan, Medical Equipment/Supplies, Hospital Bed Donation Programs, Medical Supplies Donation Program, Walking Aid Donation Programs, and Wheelchair Donation Programs. ALSO KNOWN AS STLHELP
Short term (6 weeks) assistive device loan program.
Promotes assistive technology for people of all ages, and with any disability, through information and assistance, demonstrations, training, and loans.

Services

Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Assistive Technology Information
Assistive Technology Equipment

Provides financial assistance to senior and disabled individuals with unmet needs. Services could include car repairs, eye glasses, medical equipment, dental care, or help with clothing.

Senior Basket Program assists seniors with various items that cannot be acquired with food stamps. Basket varieties include things like cleaning supplies, kitchen items, or personal hygiene supplies. Two Baskets are distributed each year in the Spring and Fall.

Services

Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Clothing Vouchers

Provides free amplified phones to individuals with hearing loss, and/or who are late-deafened, or deaf. Braille phones available to the blind. Cell phone amplifiers available. Voicebox amplification and other specialized equipment available for lease.

Services

Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Assistive Technology Equipment

Provides financial assistance to senior and disabled individuals with unmet needs. Services could include car repairs, eye glasses, medical equipment, dental care, or help with clothing.

Senior Basket Program assists seniors with various items that cannot be acquired with food stamps. Basket varieties include things like cleaning supplies, kitchen items, or personal hygiene supplies. Two Baskets are distributed each year in the Spring and Fall.

Services

Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Medical Expense Assistance
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Clothing Vouchers

Offers limited financial assistance for crisis intervention in the areas of rent, dental care service payment assistance, and help with paying for glasses.

Services

Rent Payment Assistance
Medical Expense Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Provision Options
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain in their homes and be as independent as possible. Customers may hire their own PAs to assist in their homes, based on the service plan they have jointly developed with their DRS rehabilitation counselor. Specialized services for people with HIV/AIDS and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are also provided.

Services

Homemaker Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Home Delivered Meals
Personal Care
Assistive Technology Equipment Sales
Adult In Home Respite Care
Undesignated Home Barrier Removal Services
Children's In Home Respite Care
Rehabilitation/Restorative Home Nursing
In Home Adult Day Programs
Emergency Signaling Devices
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain in their homes and be as independent as possible. Customers may hire their own PAs to assist in their homes, based on the service plan they have jointly developed with their DRS rehabilitation counselor. Specialized services for people with HIV/AIDS and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are also provided.

Services

Homemaker Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Home Delivered Meals
Personal Care
Assistive Technology Equipment Sales
Adult In Home Respite Care
Undesignated Home Barrier Removal Services
Children's In Home Respite Care
Rehabilitation/Restorative Home Nursing
In Home Adult Day Programs
Emergency Signaling Devices
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) provides services to individuals with severe disabilities so they can remain in their homes and be as independent as possible. Customers may hire their own PAs to assist in their homes, based on the service plan they have jointly developed with their DRS rehabilitation counselor. Specialized services for people with HIV/AIDS and/or traumatic brain injuries (TBI) are also provided.

Services

Homemaker Assistance
Assistive Technology Equipment Rental
Home Delivered Meals
Personal Care
Assistive Technology Equipment Sales
Adult In Home Respite Care
Undesignated Home Barrier Removal Services
Children's In Home Respite Care
Rehabilitation/Restorative Home Nursing
In Home Adult Day Programs
Emergency Signaling Devices