Web Directory

» Access Living
   A cross disability organization governed and staffed by a majority of people with disabilities. Fosters the dignity, pride, self-esteem and available options of people with disabilities. Background, programs and services are featured.
   http://www.state.il.us/dhr/housenet/disab/access/access.html

» Anixter Center
   Provider of vocational, residential and educational options, substance abuse prevention and treatment, and health care.
   http://www.anixter.org/

» Association of Horizon, Inc.
   A non-profit, volunteer organization that provides opportunities for persons with and without disabilities to socialize, interact and learn from one and other. Organization overview, program and event information, volunteer opportunities, and newsletter.
   http://www.associationofhorizon.org/

» Chicago: Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities
   Includes special interest programs, press releases, programs and services information, along with Access Notes, a monthly newsletter, and contacts.
   http://www.ci.chi.il.us/Disabilities/

» Council for Disability Rights
   Advancing rights and enhancing lives of people with disabilities. Features include national and state news, do-it-yourself guides, FAQs, voting resources and articles.
   http://www.disabilityrights.org/

» Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago
   Helps people with disabilities to achieve independence. Description of programs and serveice, volunteer opportunities.
   http://chicago.easterseals.com/

» Family Resource Center on Disabilities
   FRCD offers services for all children with disabilities. Includes overview of programs, history, staff directory, publications, and events calendar.
   http://www.frcd.org/

» Misericordia Heart Of Mercy
   Home to over 550 children and adults with developmental disabilities, some physically involved as well.
   http://www.misericordia.com/

» Special Music by Special People
   A Chicago Park District music program for people with developmental disabilities, such as Down syndrome. Image and video galleries are featured.
   http://www.specialmusic.org/

» The Chicago Lighthouse
   For people who are blind or visually impaired. Offers information on employment, education, clinical and social programming services.
   http://chicagolighthouse.org/