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Illinois Assistive Technology Program Funding Manual

Job Readiness and Employment Training
Department of Human Services - Division of Developmental Disabilities

Contact Information

DHS Main Offices
100 S Grand Ave E
Springfield, IL 62762

401 S Clinton St
Chicago, IL 60607

217-524-7065 Springfield
217-557-6856 fax

DHS Help Line
800 843-6154
800 447-6404 tty

Provider Help Line
800 804-3833
877 434-1082 tty

Services

Each year DHS invests more than $153 million to help people with developmental disabilities become as independent and financially self-sufficient as possible. Community-based agencies deliver services that are tailored to meet the needs of people at various disability levels. These programs serve more than 30,000 people annually.

Developmental training helps adults with disabilities prepare to enter the workplace. This training targets fine and gross motor skills, personal care, communication and interpersonal skills and vocational skills.

Supported employment helps people with developmental disabilities work in the competitive workforce. Services provided to supported employment placements include supervision, advocacy, ongoing assessment, training and supports related to achieving outcomes, counseling and follow-up.

DHS regular work programs for persons with developmental disabilities provide long-term employment opportunities in a sheltered workplace. These programs help maintain work-related skills for persons whose functional levels require supervision and assistance. Training focuses on the particular skills associated with contract work and on improving physical capacity, stamina, production rates and accuracy. Attention is also paid to improving communication and interpersonal skills.

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