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Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago
Access Living is one of the leading independent living centers in the country and is located in Chicago, Illinois. It is a nonresidential advocacy center for people in Chicago with all types of disabilities. It expands services to include self advocacy, housing discrimination and domestic violence issues.
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Equip for Equality
Equip for Equality provides advocacy services and resource information for people with disabilities to include self advocacy, special education, housing, employment, self determination and more.
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Licensed Nursing Homes in Illinois
Nursing homes in Illinois are provided on the Illinois Department of Public Health website. Searches for nursing homes can be done by the name of the facility or by city, county, or zip code.
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Chicago Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities ( MOPD )
The Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities promotes total access, full participation, and equal opportunity for people with disabilities of all ages.
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SARFS -Small Accessible Repairs for Seniors in Chicago
Funding help for accessibility improvements
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Friedman Place
Friedman Place is an assisted lifestyle community in Chicago for blind and visually impaired adults where self determination and independence are encouraged.
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How to Choose a Nursing Home
It’s never easy to move into a nursing home, or help a loved one make the transition, but sometimes it may be the best option for getting the care and support you need. Here are some tips and useful resources to help you get started on how to choose a nursing home.
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Easter Seals Disability Services
Easter Seals is a nonprofit national organization dedicated to helping people live as independently as possible.
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INCIL - Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living
This is a resource that connects people with a disability with a center for independent living across the state of Illinois that empower independence. There are many centers such as Access Living, Alternatives for Seniors, Lake County Center for Independent Living, Progress Center, and Iowa Center, among others.
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Illinois Home and Community Based Services Waiver Program
The Illinois home and community based services waiver program provides services that enable individuals to remain in their homes or in a community setting.
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