IN-HOME SUPPORT /RESPITE

1. DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES HOME SERVICES PROGRAM

2. CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

3. HOME HEALTH SERVICES/AGENCIES

JOB PLACEMENT/TRAINING                                                                                                                    Top

Many public agencies offer job development and placement services.  Agencies may also provide additional services including resume preparation, interviewing techniques and career guidance.       

1.                  DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (DHS/DRS)

Peoria Office (serves Peoria and Woodford Counties)

2301 NE Adams, Suite C , Peoria, IL   61603

309-686-6000

Pekin Office (serves Tazewell and Fulton Counties, Havana and Mason City High Schools Secondary Transitional Experience Programs)

2970 Court Street, Pekin, IL.   61554

309-353-5996

An individual is eligible for services if they are an individual with a diagnosed disability and requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in or retain gainful employment.

Services include counseling and guidance, vocational exploration, job placement assistance, physical or mental restoration, training, purchase of adaptive devices, and information and referral.

2.                  UNITED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD

Peoria Office (serves Peoria and Woodford Counties)  

211 Fulton, 3^rd Floor, Peoria, IL   61602

309-495-8900

Pekin Office (serves Tazewell County) – Doing Business as Career Link

200 S. 2^nd Street, Suite 10, Box 67 – Pekin, IL   61554

309-346-4171, ext.248

David Taylor

Fulton County Office

700 East Oak, Room 201, Canton, IL  61520

309-647-5680

Karen Latimer

Mason County Office

536 South Schrader, Havana IL  62644

309-543-6683

Carol Kuchan

Any individual receiving TANF and/or food stamps is automatically eligible.  An individual with a documented disability will be eligible if their own income does not exceed limits.  These services include 1 year Certificate, 2 year Associates Degree at a Community College and a Bachelors Degree in high growth career areas.

Services offered at no cost are career planning and consultation, job search assistance, assisting in seeking employment, changing employment and utilizing the services of Unemployment Insurance Program and the Illinois Skills Match program.

3.                 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/FAMILY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER/HUMAN CAPITOL DEVELOPMENT

Peoria Office

606 NE. Jefferson, Peoria, IL  61603

309-671-3282

Pekin Office

200 South 2^nd Street, Pekin, IL  61554

309-347-4184

TANF recipients receive services of counseling and support services for those seeking education, training and/or employment

POST SECONDARY EDUCATION                                                                                                          Top

For those students who wish to continue their academic preparation, there are options available in the counties served.  Some programs offer students with disabilities a variety of support services.  These may include tutoring, counseling, note taking, readers, interpreting, on-campus medical assistance and job placement.

COLLEGES/UNIVERSITIES  
          

1.                  ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE

ICC maintains a strong support system to accommodate all individuals with disabilities.  Services include supplemental support services such as peer note- takers, sign language interpreters, taped books, test-taking assistance, readers/writers, enlargement of classroom materials and tests, and testing accommodations. 

Office for Access Services – East Peoria Campus Room 238D,  309-694-5749

Coordinator:  Terri Ingles

www.icc.edu

2.                  SPOON RIVER COLLEGE - www.spoonrivercollege.edu

Special Needs Center – Canton Campus Room 102, 309-694-6273

Disabilities Support Coordinator: Janet Munson      

3.                  UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS EXTENSION – FULTON COUNTY

15411 N. IL 100 HWY,

Lewiston, IL  61542

309-547-3711

4.                  WESTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY

1 University Circle

Macomb, IL  61455-1390

309-298-1414

www.wiu.edu

Disability Support Services

DSS is staffed by personnel who provide and coordinate services for students with disabilities.  The staff works with the university to modify campus facilities and programs to meet the student’s individual needs.  The staff also acts as a liaison between the student and the campus community and the Macomb community.

5.                  Carl Sandburg College

305 Sandburg Drive

East Main Street

Bushnell, IL  61422

309-772-2177

www.sandburg.edu

Galesburg Campus

309-344-2518

Carthage Extension

217-357-3129

6.                  MIDSTATE  COLLEGE PEORIA CAMPUS

411 W. Northmoor Road

Peoria, IL  61614-3558

309-692-4092 or 1-800-251-4299          

www.midstate.edu

7.                  HEARTLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE - www.hcc.cc.il.us

Services are offered for students with documented sensory, physical, learning and other disabilities.  Accommodations provided are note taking, test accommodations such as extended time, readers, and writers and sign language interpreters. 

Disability Support Services is located in the Student Service Center.

8.                  ROBERT MORRIS COLLEGE

211 Fulton Street

Peoria, IL  61602

309-636-8600

www.rmcil.edu

9.                  BRADLEY UNIVERSITY

1501 w. Bradley Avenue

Peoria, IL  61606

309-677-2992

www.bradley.edu

TECHNICAL SCHOOLS
 

1.                  ILLINOIS WELDING SCHOOL

5901 S. Washington

Bartonville, IL  61607

309-633-0379

www.illinoisweldingschool.com

2.                  MIDWEST SCHOOL OF WELDING

401 Limit Street

Lincoln, IL  62656

217-735-3105

3.                  OEHRLEIN SCHOOL OF COSMETOLOGY

100 Meadows Av

East Peoria, IL  61611

309-699-1561

4.                  LAMONT BEAUTY ACADEMY

60 E. Elm Street

Canton, IL, 61520

309-647-4224

5.                  CENTRAL ILLINOIS NAIL TECHNOLOGY

101 Ehrett St.

Creve Coeur, IL  61610

309-698-9300

     6.         CENTRAL ILLINOIS SCHOOL OF MASSAGE THERAPY

                 5111 N. Glen Park Place

                 Peoria, IL  61614

                 309-693-7284

ADULT BASIC EDUCATION/LITERACY CLASSES

1.                  COMMON PLACE

514 S. Shelley

Peoria, IL  61605-1837

309-674-3315

Services include free reading, writing, math and computer improvement classes, Rules of the Road, commercial driver’s license, one-on-one classes, volunteer tutors and small group classes.

2.                  STAR-YWCA

315 Buena Vista

Pekin, IL  61554

309-347-2104

3.                  ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE

One College Drive

East Peoria, IL  61635

GED Classes – 309-694-5240

Adult Re-Entry Services – Rm. L220, 309-694-5281

4.                  SPOON RIVER COLLEGE

23235 N County 22

Canton, IL  61520

GED Classes and Adult Basic Education – 309-649-6500

5.                  LVA Project U.P.W.A.R.D

Peoria County Courthouse,

Room 503

Peoria, IL  61602

309-672-6087

Services include free confidential one-on-one adult literacy tutoring, free English as a Second Language tutoring, tutor training and continuing education for volunteers.  Peoria, Marshall and Woodford County residents can be served in this program. 

6.                  PEORIA ADULT CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAM

839 W. Moss

Peoria, IL  61606

309-672-6703

Services include free adult classes, GED, Adult Basic Education, English, typing shorthand, secretarial, accounting courses, business machines, computer lab, sewing and job placement.

7.                  TRI-COUNTY URBAN LEAGUE

317 S. MacArthur Highway

Peoria, IL  61605

309-673-7474

Vocational education programs for single parents or homemakers.  Assistance may be available for child care expenses, transportation to and from child care and education program, and referrals to other agencies.

 RESIDENTIAL                                                                                                                                              Top

Several organizations provide services to assist people with disabilities find appropriate housing. Other organizations have different types of residential options available including group homes and supported living situations.

1.   Central Illinois Service Access (CISA) – 309-347-7202 (Serves Peoria, Tazewell, Mason and Woodford Counties)

            1413 Valle Vista Blvd. – Pekin, IL  61554 -  www.cisagroup.org

            Western Illinois Service Coordination (WISC) – (Serves Fulton County)

CISA/WISC is an independent service coordination agency funded primarily by the Department of Human Services/Office of Developmental Disabilities.  Their mission is to provide life-long advocacy and service access to persons with developmental disabilities.  It is consumer-driven and based on consumer choice.  They are the primary contact for funding.  The following agencies provide housing through CISA/WISC:

1.          ADDWC – 309-467-3015

200 Moody Street – Eureka, IL  61530

            2.    Apostolic Christian Timber Ridge – 309-698-9200

                   2125 Veterans Road – Morton, IL 61550

            3.   Community Workshop and Training Center (CWTC) – 309-686-3300

                   3215 N. University, Peoria, IL  61604

            4.    Peoria Association for Retarded Citizens (PARC) – 309-691-3800

                   1913 Townline Road – Peoria, IL  61615

            5.   Tazewell County Resource Center (TCRC) – 309-347-7148

                  21310 Illinois Route 9 – Tremont, IL  61568

            6.   Bridgeway – 309-346-9350

                  246 Derby Street – Pekin, IL  61554

      2.   Central Illinois Center for Independent Living – 309-682-3500

614 W. Glen, Peoria IL  61614 - www.cici.org

This agency provides assistance in obtaining housing, independent living skills training, advocacy and referrals to other agencies.

Local Housing Authorities

1. Peoria County Housing Authority  - 309-676-8736

 100 Sheridan Road, Peoria, Il 61605

2. Woodford County Housing Authority 309-467-4623

P.O. Box 223,  Eureka, IL  61530

3. Fulton County Housing Authority – 309-647-41

250S. Main St. Canton, Il  61520

251 

4. Pekin Housing Authority – 309-346-7996

1901 Broadway, Pekin IL.  61554

5. Mason County Housing Authority

201 East Hurst, Havana, IL  62644

Subsidized Housing

1. Tall Oaks – 309-745-9304

2324 Washington Road – Washington, IL – 61571

      2.   UAW Senior Citizen – 309-347-7791

            444 Parkway Drive, Pekin, IL   61554

      3.   Monge Property Management – 309-346-4159

            1025 Florence Avenue – Pekin, IL   61554

      4.   Court Place – 309-353-9800

            230 Court St. – Pekin, IL  61554

      5.   Brookmeadow Apartments – 309-347-6173

            2315 Broadway – Pekin, IL  61554

      6.   Woodview Apartments – 309-389-4664

            600 East 6^th St. – Glasford, IL  61533

 VOCATIONAL                                                                                                                                           Top

Many public agencies offer job development and placement services.  Agencies may also provide additional services including resume preparation, interviewing techniques and career guidance.       

1.                  DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/DIVISION OF REHABILITATION SERVICES (DHS/DRS)

Peoria Office (serves Peoria and Woodford Counties)

2301 NE Adams, Suite C , Peoria, IL   61603

309-686-6000

Pekin Office (serves Tazewell and Fulton Counties, Havana and Mason City High Schools Secondary Transitional Experience Programs)

2970 Court Street, Pekin, IL.   61554

309-353-5996

An individual is eligible for services if they are an individual with a diagnosed disability and requires vocational rehabilitation services to prepare for, enter, engage in or retain gainful employment.

Services include counseling and guidance, vocational exploration, job placement assistance, physical or mental restoration, training, purchase of adaptive devices, and information and referral.

2.                  UNITED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD - www.careerlink16.com

3.                 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES/FAMILY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTER/HUMAN CAPITOL DEVELOPMENT

4.                  Community Workshop and Training Center (CWTC)

3215 N University, Peoria, IL  61604

309-686-3300

www.cwtc.org

Sheltered employment, job coaching services, orientation/situational assessment, work adjustment training, psycho-social rehabilitation, job placement and supported employment.  Individuals must be 16 years of age or older, have a documented disability and the motivation to become independent.

5.                  GOODWILL INDUSTRIES

2319 E. War Memorial, Peoria, IL  61614

309-353-5996

Eligible individuals must be a minimum age of 16, have a diagnosed disability or barrier to obtaining employment.  Services include work adjustment training, job search training, personnel evaluation and vocational counseling.

6.                  Bridgeway

246 Derby, Pekin, IL 61554

309-346-9350

7.                  Peoria Association for Retarded Citizens (PARC)

Administrative Offices 1913 Townline Road, Peoria, IL  61615

309-691-3800            

8.                  Tazewell County Resource Center (TCRC)

Newlun Center 21310 Illinois Route 9, Tremont, IL  61568

309-347-7148 or 309-925-2061

Individuals must have a diagnosed developmental disability and must be 18 years of age or older.  Services include sheltered employment, job coaching services, work adjustment and work readiness training, job placement, competitive and supported employment.

9.                  ADDWC

200 Moody Street, Eureka, IL  61530

309-467-3015

An individual must have a diagnosed disability and/or an individual with a barrier to community access.  Services include job development, job placement, developmental training, supported employment, case management, recreation and leisure activities, residential and senior services.

10.              Fulton County Rehabilitation Center

625 S. 5^th St. Canton, IL  61520

309-647-6510

Services include developmental training and regular work program, job coaching, assistance at employment sites and job readiness training.