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Mokena Resources

  • 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.

  • Community Nurse Health Center

    Community Nurse Health Center provides primary medical care and dental care. Services are available to all families and individuals regardless of your insurance status or ability to pay. A sliding fee is available for low-income and uninsured individuals. Medicaid is accepted.

  • Transition to Employment & Adult Services

    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 world of work and adult services.

  • DSCC’s Adult Living Arrangements/Self-Reliant Skills Checklist

    There are many activities that youth with specialized healthcare needs can practice doing to become more self-reliant and ready for their desired adult living arrangements. The Division of Specialized Care for Children (DSCC) created this Adult Living Arrangements/Self-Reliant Skills Checklist to help youth and their families learn about and build important skills and abilities in the areas of independence, nutrition, personal care and hygiene, and mobility/exercise. Some of these activities may not apply to everyone.

    DSCC’s Adult Living Arrangements/Self-Reliant Skills Checklist in English

    DSCC’s Adult Living Arrangements/Self-Reliant Skills Checklist in Spanish