PACE Inc. Center for Independent Living offers services that assist people with disabilities to achieve and maintain independence. PACE’s goal is full participation in the rights and responsibilities of society for people with disabilities. PACE is a consumer-controlled and cross-disability organization that is led by people with disabilities in all aspects of our organization. Through […]
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The Constituent Affairs department promotes the services and programs of the Illinois Office of Comptroller to constituents by developing collaborative relationships and sharing information through various forms of communication. Constituent Affairs staff aim to promote the duties and services of the office to constituents while paving the way for fiscal accountability, financial empowerment, and transparency
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The Illinois Association of Microboards and Cooperatives supports individuals with disabilities and their family members in creating small non-profit corporations that help them make their own decisions and control their own lives. The focus of a microboard or cooperative is community inclusion: having your own home, working a real job, and having friendships and relationships
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The Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission is a state agency that advocates for the rights of individuals with disabilities. This is done through the Human Rights Authority, which investigates rights violations committed against individuals with disabilities by service providers, the Office of State Guardian, the last resort guardians for adults in Illinois, Legal Advocacy Services,
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AMBUCS is dedicated to creating mobility and independence for people with disabilities by performing community service, providing AmTryke therapeutic tricycles to children, youth, and adults with disabilities, providing scholarships for therapists, and constructing wheelchair ramps for qualified applicants. Additionally, they assist in the development of Ambucs Park in Urbana, an accessible community recreational park.
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Family Service offers counseling and support groups for individuals and families of all ages. Call 217-352-0099 to learn more. Services for adults aged 60+ include Friendly Caller, HomeCare, Meals on Wheels, Senior Transportation, Senior Counseling & Advocacy, and much more! Call the Senior Resource Center at 217-352-5100 for details. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP)
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Equip for Equality provides self-advocacy and legal help for people with disabilities in Illinois with no fee for services. It is the only comprehensive, cross-disability advocacy organization serving people of all ages throughout the state. Advocates and attorneys provide information and advice to individuals to enable them to advocate on their own behalf. Projects include
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The Refugee Center provides refugee/immigrant families with orientation, information and referral, counseling, liaison, interpretation, and translation services. The Center provides assistance with immigration paperwork, citizenship study, and help accessing those services to which they are legally entitled. ECIRMAC provides job counseling, referrals, a bi-monthly newsletter, a Saturday Morning Tutoring Program for grades K-12, and educational
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Full service law firm providing solution oriented legal services in a caring and professional manner. Maatuka, Al Heeti & Emkes is a law firm located in Champaign which provides legal consultation for families and individuals who are involved with persons with special needs. Such consultation and legal services include, but are not limited to: Special
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The Community Service Center is a social service hub for northern Champaign County with two food pantries, one for Champaign County, and one for Rantoul Township High School students. The Center offers utility and prescription help, fax/copy service for a nominal fee, notary service, recreation vouchers for income eligible youth, clothing referrals, holiday food and
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