Chicago Home Care Resources
Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS)
The Illinois Department of Human Services’ Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) helps people with disabilities achieve full community participation through employment, education and independent living opportunities.
Use the DORS office locator to find an office near you or call:
You can also apply online for DRS services.
Darkness to Light’s Talking to Kids About Safety From Sexual Abuse – If a shorter option is more appropriate than the full Stewards of Children® training, we’re making our Talking to Kids About Safety From Sexual Abuse training available at no charge by using code Talk2020. This training is ideal for parents and caregivers who may be home with children and have time to invest in learning more.
This list of resources have been compiled by the UIC Institute on Disability and Human Development.to help people with disabilities, their families, service providers and the workforce that supports them have access to the latest information about COVID-19.
Coronavirus at Work: FAQs Around Disabilities
Understood’s Workplace Initiative has collected key resources from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and others.
The Conversation Starter Kit is a useful tool to help you have the conversation with a family member, friend, or other loved one about your – or their – wishes regarding end-of-life care.
What the CTA is doing to mitigate risk during COVID-19.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has broadened access to Medicare telehealth services so that beneficiaries can receive a wider range of services from their doctors without having to travel to a healthcare facility.
Benefits.gov – Finding the Right Help During the COVID-19 Outbreak
Helpful information on government benefits such as unemployment resources and healthcare coverage as well as resources for businesses and families.
CaringInfo, a program of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, provides free resources to educate and empower patients and caregivers to make decisions about serious illness and end-of-life care and services.
The site provides guides and resources about topics including advance directives, palliative care, caregiving and hospice care.
CaringInfo provides free advance directives and instructions for each state that can be opened as a PDF (Portable Document Format) file.