Resources for Kankakee
Provides resources and support for children 0-3 with developmental disabilities in Grundy, Kankakee, and Will Counties. 2300 Glenwood Avenue Joliet, IL 60436 (888) 329-0633
DSCC’s Health Care Transition Readiness Assessment for Youth with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities provides a checklist for youth to use to identify what they know about their health, self-care skills and abilities they have met, and areas...
Variety of Illinois’ mission is to improve the quality of life for children with disabilities by providing the equipment and experiences needed to reach their highest potential. Its programs include Variety at Play, which offers...
Funded by the Illinois Affordable Housing Trust Fund, HAP provides funding to local governments and non-profit organizations throughout Illinois to provide home accessibility grants to their local constituency. These grants help people stay in their homes...
SOAR is a community-based therapeutic recreation program. Leisure, social and developmental skills are emphasized to promote the highest level of recreation participation possible. Check the website for eligibility, transportation options, and the calendar of events....
The Division of Specialized Care for Children’s (DSCC) education skills checklist can help youth and their families identify the skills and abilities they have met as well as those areas where they may need more...
The Arc of Illinois Family to Family Health Information and Education Center’s Family Transition Manual provides help for families of young adults with developmental disabilities preparing to transition from school and services for children to...
The Division of Specialized Care for Children’s (DSCC) Work Skills Checklist is designed to help youth identify work-related skills they have and other areas where they may need more focus. Some of these activities may...
The Plan to Achieve Self Support or PASS for people with disabilities is a written plan of action for getting a particular kind of job or starting a business offered by the Social Security Administration. ...
Got Transition aims to help youth and young adults move from pediatric to adult health care. Its website includes frequently asked questions and resources for youth and young adults as well as parents and caregivers....