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SUPPORT FOR ADULTS

"AUTISM SPEAKS" SIBLING WORKSHOPS

Autism Speaks offers a peer support, educational and recreational program for siblings ages 8 – 12 who have a brother or sister with autism...

DISABILITY LAW SERIES WORKSHOPS

This popular, free annual workshop series offers valuable and wide-ranging information on legislation and regulations relating to persons with disabilities. From fair housing to accessibility, new voting laws and social justice initiatives, key topics are timely and offer up-to-date summaries for participants...

FRIENDSHIP CIRCLE

An interactive group for male and female adults who meet WEEKLY on Thursdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon for activities which promote relaxation, and socialization. So as to offer valuable peer support for consumers with disabilities looking to reach out to others, a Volunteer Mentor facilitates this weekly group.

MONEY SMART FINANCIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM

Free Classes are scheduled MONTHLY at the Center on the 4th Monday of each month, and are held from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m...

SUPPORT GROUPS

Meetings are scheduled to meet WEEKLY
MEN - Wednesdays - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
WOMEN - Thursdays - 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
(A Licensed Counselor and Volunteer Mentor available monthly on every 2nd Thursday of each month. The group meets for casual discussion on other Thursdays).

Voting Services for Disabled Adults

Thanks to the Will County Clerk's office (staff member shown here) for visiting the Center on a regular basis, to present current updates on the wide range of accessible voting options now available at all polling places. Thanks also to the Grundy County Clerk for ongoing efforts to provide
voting options for voters with disabilities. Contact your County Clerk by phone or on their website for additional information on the March 20 primary election, as well as the General Election on
November 8, 2012.

Information on the Illinois Accessibility Code was recently presented to a group of adults with disabilities by architect John Stanton. John is currently the President of the Center's Board of Directors, and offers strong experience in accessible design and building code compliance.