DSC provides services to approximately 1100 adults and children annually. Adult services are community focused and based, with an emphasis on independence to enhance the quality of life as defined by the individual. Support is offered in independent living skills, employment and residential options, and recreational opportunities. DSC’s Family Development is a home-visiting program offering […]
Developmental Services Center (DSC) Read More »
Cunningham Children’s Home is an exemplary child welfare and educational services agency providing caring support and therapeutic intervention to more than 807 youth, adults and families each year through comprehensive programs including residential treatment, special education, counseling, vocational, and community-based services. Please click here to view an informational video about Cunningham Children’s Home – Vocational
Cunningham Children’s Home Read More »
Community Choices is a human services cooperative and provider where adults with developmental disabilities and their families support each other. Community Choices provides services open to both members and non-members including Inclusive Community Support for community-based living, Customized Employment, and Social, Leadership, and Advocacy Connections. Members have additional access to Social Opportunities and Transportation supports.
The Champaign-Urbana Mass Transit District provides fully accessible fixed-route bus service in Champaign, Urbana, and Savoy. The DASH card is available to qualifying individuals with disabilities and offers unlimited free bus rides for the cardholder. For those unable to utilize bus service due to disability, CUMTD offers complementary paratransit van services within the CUMTD district
Mass Transit District (MTD) Read More »
C-CARTS provides general public, shared ride transportation services to and from rural areas within Champaign County. C-CARTS provides transportation to meet the needs of the community, including the elderly and persons with disabilities. Reservations must be made at least 48 hours prior to the requested ride. Rides may be scheduled between the hours of 6:00am
C-CARTS (Champaign County Area Rural Transportation System) Read More »
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
Thrivent Financial, East Central Illinois Group Read More »
Rape Advocacy Counseling and Education Services (RACES) offers a variety of services to victims/survivors of sexual assault, abuse, and harassment and their non-offending significant others who live or work in Champaign, Douglas, Ford, and Piatt counties in East-Central Illinois. All services are free and confidential. You do not have to report to the police to
Rape Advocacy, Counseling, & Education Services Read More »
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
PACE, Inc. Center For Independent Living Read More »
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
Human Rights Authority Read More »
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
AMBUCS, Greater Champaign County Read More »
