Description:
Offers peer oriented independent living services, including housing search assistance and support to move out of institutions; public education, awareness and development; individualized and systemic advocacy; and enforcement of civil rights on behalf of people with disabilities.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
April 10, 2023
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
115 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654
Contacts
Karen Tamley
President and CEO
Phone Numbers
Toll Free
(800) 613-8549
Cross-Disability Support Group
(312) 640-2159
Fax
(312) 640-2101
Main
(312) 640-2100
Step Ahead Support Group
(312) 640-2110
Toll Free TTY
(888) 243-7003
TTY
(312) 640-2102
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Financial literacy workshops that cover topics such as credit improvement, budgeting, saving, increasing employment and home-ownership opportunities. Classes are virtual/online, meeting once a week for 10 weeks.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Call to confirm any requirements
Eligibility
Individuals living with disabilities
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Call 312-640-2159 or email cjohnson@accessliving.org or fill out contact form on website
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Kane County
- Lake County
- Mchenry County
- Will County
- Cook County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
The Cross-Disability Support Group (CDSG): peer support group program for individuals living with all kinds of disabilities. Step Ahead: support group provides information and resources for people who want to further develop their independence. Offered in person and online.
Hours
Every Other Tuesday, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Required Documents
Confirm any requirements over the phone
Eligibility
Individuals living with a disability
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
(1) Cross-Disability: Call 312-640-2159 or email cjohnson@accessliving.org to sign up (2) Step Ahead: Call 312-640-2110 or email tpagani@accessliving.org to sign up
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Kane County
- Lake County
- Mchenry County
- Will County
- Cook County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
*Wait List is closed until further notice*
Geography Served
None
Description
Assistance with finding housing for individuals with disabilities
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
Call to confirm any requirements
Eligibility
Individuals living with disabilities
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call to be connected to a staff person
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Kane County
- Lake County
- Mchenry County
- Will County
- Cook County
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Telephone Numbers
Description
Information and referral to home- and community-based services for people with disabilities.
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Individuals living with disabilities
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Fill out online contact form or call to be connected to services
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Cook County
- Dupage County
- Kane County
- Lake County
- Mchenry County
- Will County
- Cook County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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