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Mokena Resources

  • Bridges to a New Day

    Provides prevention, intervention and educational services to foster non-violence in the lives of children and adults.

  • Infinite Potential Through Technology (Infinitec)

    Infinite Potential Through Technology (Infinitec) brings assistive technology to people with disabilities in Illinois. Infinitec provides information about assistive technology as well as training, equipment and access to specialists and resources.

    Infinitec includes information about mobility devices, home modifications, independent living, orthotics and prosthetics, adaptive toys, adaptive sports, hearing resource guides, vision resource guides and more.

  • The Arc of Illinois

    The Arc of Illinois advocates for and empowers people with disabilities and their families to reach their goals and fully participate in community life. The Arc of Illinois provides information, resources, family support, and training to help make Illinois a place where people with disabilities can learn, play, work, and live in communities across the state.

    The Arc of Illinois services and programs include:

    • The Illinois Life Span program
    • Children’s services and caregiver support
    • Monthly webinars
    • Assistive technology resources
    • The Arc of Illinois fact sheets and more

     

  • Services of Will, Grundy & Kankakee Counties, Inc. (CFC #15) Early Intervention

    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

    DSCC’s Health Care Transition Readiness Assessment for Youth 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 where they may need additional focus as they prepare for the transition to adulthood. The skills list also includes medication and treatment management and managing insurance benefits. Some of these activities may not apply to everyone.

    Health Care Transition Readiness Assessment for Youth in English

    Health Care Transition Readiness Assessment for Youth in Spanish

  • Developmental Disabilities Family Clinic

    As a part of the UIC Department of Disability and Human Development, this clinic provides comprehensive assessment and treatment services for children, adolescents, and adults with developmental disabilities.

  • Variety – The Children’s Charity of Illinois

    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 inclusive, accessible activities for the whole family; Kids on the Go that provides mobility equipment not covered by insurance for children with disabilities; and Live to Achieve that encourages participation and excellence in adaptive sports.

  • Midwestern University Dental Clinic

    The Midwestern University’s Dental Institute provides excellent care, while teaching the dentists of tomorrow, at affordable prices.

    555 31st Street
    Downer’s Grove, IL 60515

    Call (630) 743-4500 to schedule an appointment.

  • Home Accessibility Program (HAP)

    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 and prevent premature or unnecessary institutionalization of the elderly and people with disabilities.