The Urbana Human Relations Commission (HRC) works to end unlawful discrimination within the city of Urbana through education and enforcement of the Urbana Human Rights Ordinance. Working closely with the Urbana Human Relation Office (HRO), the HRC and HRO promote and protect human rights, civil rights, and optimal community relations within the City. If you […]
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University of Illinois at Chicago’s Division of Specialized Care for Children provides free care coordination for families of children with special health care needs. Additionally, we are able to provide some financial support to families who meet our financial eligibility guidelines. As a division of UIC, we have unique access to resources and research to
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Thrivent Financial provides sound financial guidance with value-based financial strategies. Experienced financial representatives at Thrivent Financial can help you create a strategy that reflects your values. The organizations provide a wide range of products and services to help you meet your financial goals and needs. Thrivent Financial is a not-for-profit financial services organization dedicated to
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John’s Friends is a Christian ministry striving to promote fellowship between people with and without disabilities, making friends and growing in Christ. Meetings are held the 2nd Sunday of each month from 2:00-3:30pm, at the Stephen’s Family YMCA Community Room in Champaign. Our activities include games, Bible Study geared to meet the needs of our
PACE, Inc. Center for Independent Living offers services that assist people with disabilities to achieve and maintain independence. Our 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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We provide information and literature on identity theft and financial literacy.
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The Human Rights Authority is the investigative arm of the Illinois Guardianship and Advocacy Commission (IGAC). The Authority investigates alleged violations of the rights of persons with disabilities by providers of services. Click here to view a captioned informational video, with sign language interpreter, from the January, 2021, Third Thursday Resource Round-up: Click here to
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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. Click
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Family Service helps people of all ages cope with counseling and support groups. Call 217-352-0099. Services for adults aged 60+ include Friendly Caller, HomeCare, Meals on Wheels, Senior Transportation, and Senior Counseling & Advocacy. Call the Senior Resource Center at 217-352-5100 for details. The Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) has volunteer opportunities for all adults
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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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