Mokena Resources
Illinois Department of Employment Security Youth Program
The Hire the Future Program at the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) is designed to provide youth ages 16 to 24 with employment assistance, job readiness and career development services. You c an find out what careers match your skills and interests by using IDES’ online job resources.
Employment Services – Cornerstone Services
Cornerstone Services’ Employment Services help people with disabilities gain and maintain employment in the community.
Services are available in Will, Kankakee and southern Cook counties. Services include career counseling, job development and job coaching.
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.
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 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 where they may need additional focus. 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.