Adaptive Adventures: This 501(c)3 nonprofit organization working to advance the quality of life of people with disabilities through outdoor sports and recreation. Based in Colorado and Illinois, the agency identifies, promotes and provides progressive sports and recreation opportunities for children and adults with physical disabilities. Their largest Chicago area programs are kayaking, cycling, and kids camps. Today, Adaptive Adventures is a national leader in adaptive cycling, water-skiing, paddling, winter sports, and youth programs.
Anixter Center: Anixter Center assists people with disabilities to live and work successfully in the community. The Anixter Center is a leading provider of quality vocational, residential educational and substance abuse prevention. Located in Chicago, you can call them at 773-235-3161.
BRIGHT:Brain Injury Group Hope through Treatment. This non-profit site has the latest medical information on almost every treatment along with the latest research and anecdotal reports.
CNS: Children's Neurobiological Solutions Foundation (CNS) is a non-profit research foundation supporting the development of brain repair therapies for special-needs children.
CRN: Community Resource Network. Coordinates the D.O.O.R.S. program which matches those with disabilities with volunteer opportunities.
Canine Companions for Independence: This is a national non-profit organization that breeds, trains and places highly skilled assistance dogs with people who have disabilities other than blindness. Located in Woodstock, you can call them at 847 816-7360.
CARC: This is a non-profit organization that promotes choice and independence for over 1600 children and adults with developmental disabilities. Located in Chicago, you can call them at 312 346-6489.
Creative Mobility: Non-profit specializing in adapted cycling equipment for kids and adults with disabilities. Project mobility provides camps with various adaptive cycling programs. Located in St. Charles, you can call them at 630-587-8100.
DisabilityInfo.gov: Sponsored by the U.S. government, this site provides people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members with critical disability-related information.
D.O.O.R.S. This program offered through the Community Resource Network specializes in connecting volunteers to non-profits, and they are looking for persons with disabilities to join the DOORS Program as volunteers.
Easter Seals-Metro Chicago: Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago provides comprehensive services for individuals with disabilities or special needs and their families to improve quality of life and maximize independence. Sponsored by the U.S. government, this site provides people with disabilities, their families, employers, service providers and other community members with critical disability-related information. You can call them at 312 939-5115.
Easy Access Chicago Guide: Check out this link to obtain a copy of a new guidebook that describes the ins and outs of getting around Chicago with a physical disability. Provided by the Illinois Bureau of Tourism and Open Doors.
Equip for Equality: This organization provides free legal and self-advocacy services for people with disabilities including self-determination, community integration and special education. Illinois ADA Project provides ADA information and training. Located in Chicago, you can call them at 800-610-2779 or 800-537-2632.
Joni and Friends: This faith-based organization promotes the rights of individuals with disabilities through the teachings of the Gospel. They have a service that picks up donated wheelchairs.
K.A.S.A Kids As Self Advocates (KASA) is a national, grassroots project created by youth with disabilities for youth. We are teens and young adults with disabilities speaking out. KASA knows youth can make choices and advocate for themselves if they have the information and support they need.