Ability Links
http://www.abilitylinks.org
Ability Links is committed to increasing employment of job seekers with disABILITIES.
Agency on Aging
http://www.ciaoa.com/home.htm
A not-for-profit agency
committed to serving seniors,
family caregivers and
grandparents raising
grandchildren. They provide a
number of programs including;
information, a home-delivered
meal program, transportation
services, direct employment
services, health education,
senior legal services,
medication management, faith in
care and an elder abuse program.
Angel Food (Reduced cost
groceries)
http://www.dreamcenterpeoria.org/angelfood.php?DCP=f21c3b0493ed1fb751603d5e4233a4f7Available to everyone, this
monthly program offers
restaurant quality, USDA
approved groceries valued for
$40-$75 for the substantially
reduced cost of $25, The
groceries will feed a family of
four, one meal per day for a
week or an individual one meal
per day for a month.
Central Illinois Business
Leadership Network
http://www.cibln.org/
The Central Illinois Business
Leadership Network is an
employer-led organization that
promotes employment
opportunities for people with
disabilities.
Central IL Service Access (CISA)
http://cisagroup.org/default.aspx
Their mission is to maximize
independence for individuals
with disabilities through
choice, advocacy and service
access. CISA serve individuals
with developmental disabilities
in their own homes, nursing
homes, day training,
intermediate care facilities and
a variety of community settings.
Circuit Breaker Program
http://www.cbrx.il.gov/
The Illinois Department on Aging
Circuit Breaker program provides
grants to senior citizens (age
65 years and over) and persons
with disabilities to help them
reduce the impact of taxes and
prescription medications on
their lives.
CityLink
http://www.ridecitylink.org/
Greater Peoria Mass Transit
District (CityLink) provides a
safe and reliable transportation
service. For further information
about routes, fares and times
and the busses with wheel chair
lift check out the website.
Client Assistance Program
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29978
The Client Assistance Program
(CAP) helps people with
disabilities receive quality
services by advocating for their
interests and helping them
identify resources, understand
procedures, resolve problems,
and protect their rights in the
rehabilitation process,
employment, and home services.
Individuals with a disability
who want to receive or are
receiving Vocational
Rehabilitation (VR) services or
Home Services are eligible for
CAP assistance. CAP provides
services through advocates and
attorneys located throughout
Illinois. All CAP services are
free and confidential.
Coalition of Citizens with
Disabilities in Illinois
http://www.ccdionline.org/
CCDI is dedicated to advocating
for the rights of all people
with all types of disabilities
at local, state and federal
levels. CCDI strives to keep
their members informed of the
most current disability rights
issues and the ways they can
help advocate. Membership in
CCDI is open to both individuals
and organizations.
CWTC
http://www.cwtc.org/
Give service to adults with
disabilities to help them become
more independent.
DHS
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx
Help People and families meet
basic needs. Services they
provide to help people become
self sufficient with are: cash,
food, childcare, housing, health
and medical, pregnancy,
parenting. To find more services
check out their website.
Dream Center Peoria
http://www.dreamcenterpeoria.com/
Devoted to turn Peoria into a
better place for families with
low income and a safer place for
people to live.
Easter Seals
http://ci.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=ILPR_homepage
Easter Seals provides
exceptional services to ensure
that people with disabilities
and their families have equal
opportunity to live, learn, work
and play in their communities.
East Peoria Housing Authority
http://www.cityofeastpeoria.com/index.cfm?pageID=38
The East Peoria Housing
Authority (EPHA) provides an
opportunity for lower income
East Peoria residents to receive
financial help with the cost of
renting a property. EPHA does
this by operating a Section 8
Housing Choice Voucher program.
Family Community Resource
Center
http://www.familyandcommunityresourcecenter.org/index.htm
Work with troubled families and
provide education about existing
laws, court procedures, and case
resolution procedures. Also
offer a safe place for children
while their families are going
through difficult times.
Family Matters
http://www.fmptic.org
Friendship House
http://www.peoriafriendshiphouse.org/
Help people and families find a
way to renew life by offering
meals, clothes, and a place to
learn.
Fulton County Housing
Authority
http://www.affordablehousingonline.com/housingauthoritydetail.asp?id=IL084
The Fulton County Housing
Authority offers rental housing
and a section 8 voucher program.
Guardianship and Advocacy
Commission
http://gac.state.il.us/
The Illinois Guardianship and
Advocacy Commission protects the
rights and promotes the welfare
of people with disabilities. The
Commission provides legal
representation, investigates
complaints of rights violations
and provides state guardianship
for people with disabilities in
Illinois. Three program
Divisions in nine regions
throughout the State carry out
the responsibilities of the
Commission. These divisions are:
the Office of State Guardian
(OSG), the Legal Advocacy
Service (LAS) and the Human
Rights Authority (HRA).
Harris Communications
http://www.harriscomm.com/
Harris Communications have a
great selection of over 1,000
products for Deaf and Hard of
Hearing people, children,
parents, teachers, students and
interpreters including books,
DVD, videos and assistive
listening devices.
Human Service Center
http://www.fayettecompanies.org/
Fayette Companies is a
behavioral health organization
located in Peoria, Illinois. The
Center provides services for
individuals with serious mental
illness, substance use
disorders, and co-occurring
disorders through their Human
Service Center and White Oaks
programs.
Illinois Network of Centers
for Independent Living
http://www.incil.org
Offer people with disabilities
obtain equal rights and
opportunities as others in their
community.
Illinois River Valley Special Recreation Association (IRVSRA)
http://www.fondulacpark.com/sra.htm
This is an organization that offers community-based recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities. IRVSRA is affiliated with the Fondulac Park District of Peoria.
Neighborhood House
http://www.nhpeoria.org/
Neighborhood House, established
in 1896, is dedicated to
providing a Safe Haven with
comprehensive services that meet
the social, emotional and
material needs of individuals
and families from infancy to the
elderly. The common goal of all
services is to enhance the
quality of life and foster
independence of those served.
PARC
http://www.parcway.org/
Serving adults with intellectual
disabilities or delays. Programs
include early intervention,
community-based residential,
rehabilitation, vocational
training, transitional
employment, supported employment
and respite. Related support
services include occupational
and physical therapy, speech
therapy, nursing, and leisure
and recreational activities.
Peoria County Housing
Authority
http://pha.peoria.il.us
The Peoria Housing Authority is
committed to providing
affordable housing opportunities
for all people living in Central
Illinois.
Salvation Army
http://www.usc.salvationarmy.org/heartland
To help people get basic needs
and to help the community after
natural disasters.
Social Security
http://www.ssa.gov/
Offers Social Security for
retirees, Medicare, ISS,
disability, help to widows,
widowers, and other survivors.
South Side Mission
http://southsidemission.org/
Their mission is to preach the
Good News of Jesus Christ to the
poor, and in His name, to love,
feed, house, clothe and teach
all those people in need.
Tazewell County Housing
Authority
http://www.pekinhousingauthority.com/
Pekin Housing Authority strives
to offer excellent affordable
housing for low and
moderate-income persons through
effective management and the
wise stewardship of public
funds. Applications can be
picked up during office hours
and are accepted on the second,
third, and fourth Thursdays of
every month from 8:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M., except on holidays.
Tazwood Mental Health
http://www.tazwoodmentalhealth.org/
If you or someone you love
struggles with mental illness,
substance abuse, severe
relationship conflicts, or
difficulty adjusting to life
situations. Then Tazwood Mental
Health Center Inc can help. They
offer a variety of behavioral
health services to address these
concerns.
TCRC
http://www.tcrcorg.com/
Offer individuals with
developmental disabilities and
visual impairments a reliable,
local resource. They give people
access to a wide array of
valuable programs and services
like job training and placement,
goal-oriented therapy,
integrated childcare, day
programs, vocational services,
homelike residential programs
and low vision services.
Woodford County Housing
Authority
http://www.affordablehousingonline.com/housingauthoritydetail.asp?id=IL104
Woodford County Housing
Authority offers rental housing
and a section 8 voucher program.
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