State of Illinois Resources
Division of Rehabilitation Services
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State Department of Human Services
First Floor
100 South Grand Avenue
Springfield, IL 62762
Phone: (217) 782-2094
Toll-Free: (800) 843-6154
Fax: (217) 558-4270
TTY: (888) 440-8994
Email: DHS.ORS@illinois.gov
Website: http://www.dhs.state.il.us
Illinois residents with a disability may be eligible for benefits to assist them in acquiring the training, skills, and assistive technology that they require to be employed. When justified as a requirement, this may include a wheelchair-accessible vehicle.
Illinois Assistive Technology Program (IATP)
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1 West Old State Capital Plaza
Suite 100
Springfield, IL 62701
Phone: (217) 522-7985
TTY: (217) 522-9966
info@gatfl.org
https://www.iltech.org
Funded by grants from the State of Illinois, the IATP helps Illinois residents with disabilities obtain the assistive devices they need to remain independent. While not a direct funding source, the IATP can assist in connecting a person with the need for an assistive device, like a wheelchair-accessible van with funding sources that could help them.
Illinois Support Waiver for Children and Young Adults with Developmental Disabilities
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Department of Human Services – Chicago 401 South Clinton Street Chicago, IL 60607 Phone: (800) 843-6154 |
Department of Human Services – Springfield 100 S. Grand Avenue East Springfield, IL 62704 Phone: (800) 843-6154 |
This program provides services to children ages 3-21 who live at home with their families and are at risk of placement in an Intermediate Care Facility to help them remain in their homes. This program provides for many different services and includes, specifically, vehicle modifications.
To be eligible the child must be between the ages of 3 – 21, a US Citizen and resident of Illinois, enrolled in Medicaid.
There are offices throughout the state of Illinois and can be found using the Office Locator on their website (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?module=12)
Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program
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Violence Prevention and Crime Victim Services
Office of the Attorney General
115 South LaSalle Street
Chicago, IL 60603
(800) 228-3368
Victims of violent crime and family or household members of deceased victims may have significant out-of-pocket expenses through no fault of their own. Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) helps pay for unreimbursed eligible expenses that result from the crime.
Independent Living Facilities
A CIL is a resource for an individual with a disability that provides many services. CILs typically employ “Navigators” who assist people with disabilities and act as advocates on their behalf. They help them learn what resources are available to them and how to apply for them.
State of Illinois Veterans Administration
Their mission is to work on behalf of Wisconsin's veterans community — veterans, their families and their survivors — in recognition of their service and sacrifice to our state and nation.