PROGRAMS
The primary focus is on education, employment, community living, information technology and telecommunications. The role of assistive technology is to enable people with disabilities so they can fully participate in all aspects of life. The following resources are available to provide information on technology devices and services for people w/disabilities, as well as direct you to
appropriate resources for further information, assessments, or other needs. Some can also provide assessments, recommendations, and/or engineering services. This list is by no means exhaustive.
SEAT Center-IL StateUniversity
Fairchild Hall 324 Campus Box 5910 Normal, IL 61790-5910 Phone: (309) 438-7811 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.seat.ilstu.org
Services: The SEAT Center focuses on teaching preservice and practicing
professionalsthe skills they need to meet the technology needs of people withdisabilities through instruction that is practical, "hands- on", and performance- based. Instruction provided at the SEAT Center emphasizes developingcompetence in both AT and other typesof technology (e.g., instructional technology, adaptive equipment) that can improve the education and quality of life for persons with disabilities.
Assistive Tech Industry Association 401 N. Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60611-4267 Toll-Free: 877-OUR-ATIA (687-2842) Phone: 312-321-5172 Fax: 312-673-6659 E-mail: [email protected] www.Atia.org
Services: ATIA speaks with a common voice for the AT industry, and works closely with Electronics & Information Technology (EIT) companies and government, on matters of common interest such as Section 508 of the Rehablitation Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and comparable continuing issues.
Disability & Business Tech Assist Center UIC/ Disability & Human Development DBTAC: Great Lakes ADA Center Rm 405 1640 W. Roosevelt Road
Chicago, Il. 60608 800- 949-4232 (V/TTY) 312-413-1407 (V/TTY) 312-413-1856 (Fax)
www.adata.org - Click on find your DBTAC:ADA Center #5
Services: Great Lakes ADA Center's AIT Initiative, encourages incorporation of accessible information technology in K- 12 and post secondary school settings. Accessible Information Technology incorporates the principles of universal design so that people with a wide range of abilities and disabilities can access information disseminated electronically.
IL Assistive Technology Program 1 West Old State Capitol Plaza, Suite 100
Springfield, IL. 62701
217-522-7985(V) / 217-522-9966 (TTY) Web: www.iltech.org
Services: (IATP) is a not-for-profit agency that promotes the availability of assistive
technology service. Programs include a device loan program, low interest rate cash loans for assistive technology and home based employment, a demo center, and workshops.
Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind 1850 W Roosevelt
Chicago, IL 60608 312-666-1331
Services: The Chicago Lighthouse
specializes in technology for individuals who are blind. A technology resource lab demonstrates a variety of adaptive computer equipment.
Disability Resource Network (Angelfire) 426 W Jefferson
Springfield, IL 62702 800-447-4221
Services: Housed at the Springfield Center for Independent Living, the Disability Research Network links to databases of assistive technology and disability information.
http://www.angelfire.com/sc/DRN/SCIL- DRN.html
Donka, Inc.
400 North County Farm Road Wheaton, IL 60187
630-665-8169
email: [email protected]
Services: Donka, Inc. is a not for profit computer training program for persons with physical disabilities and visual impairments
IL Easter Seal Society Metropolitan Chicago 1939 West 13th Street, Therapeutic School and Center for Autism Research, Suite 300 Chicago, IL 60608-1226
Phone: (312) 491-4110 http://chicago.easterseals.com
Services: Various Easter Seals chapters around the State provide information on accessibility issues.
Tech Connect (IL Assistive Tech Project) One West Old State Capitol Plaza
Springfield, IL 62701 Phone: 217-522-7985 Fax: 217-522-9966
Services: (Illinois only) The "Tech Project" provides information and assistance on technology for people with disabilities well as device demonstration and training to service providers.
Impact
2735 E Broadway Alton, IL 62002 618-462-1411
Services: Impact provides information & advocacy about technology for people w/disabilities and related services. They also market some of the devices most requested to improve access for all.
Institute of Physical Medicine & Rehab 6501 N Sheridan
Peoria, IL 61614 309-671-2905
Services: IPMR can provide a variety of assistive technology services.
St. James Medical Center
Assistive Tech Center at Adventurecare 608 N. Ladd Pontiac, IL 61764
815-844-3763
Services: Serves people of all ages in central Illinois. Evaluations: computer access, augmentative communication, environmental controls, seating and mobility, activities of daily living, learning accommodations, job accommodations.
Northern IL Center for Adaptive Tech. 3615 Louisiana Road
Rockford, IL 61108 815-229-2163
Services: NICAT specializes in computer accessibility and environmental controls. It offers a demonstration center as well as assessment and recommendation
services.
Rehab Institute of Chicago Technology Center, Room 1543
345 E Superior Chicago, IL 60611
312-238-2998 / 12-238-6040 fax Services: RIC offers rehabilitation engineering services, wheelchair & seating assessments. The Institute specializes in augmentative communication.
UIC Assistive Technology Unit University of Illinois at Chicago 1640 W Roosevelt
Chicago, IL 60608 312-413-1555 email: [email protected]
Services: The UIC UAP ATU offers a variety of technology services. Specialties include home accessibility, worksite, communication, computers, wheelchairs & controls.
Special Education District of Lake County 18160 Gages Lake Road
Gages Lake, IL 60030 847-548-8470
Services: Offers augmentative communication evaluations, computer access and other educationally related assistive technology for 0- 21 in Lake County, Waukegan District 60 and North Suburban Special Education District. Has a demonstration and loan center.
Will-Grundy Access Technologies 2415A W. Jefferson St
Joliet, Illinois 60435 Area served: Will County 815-729-0162 v
815-729-2085 tty 815-729-3697 fax
United Cerebral Palsy of Illinois 122 S Fourth
Springfield, IL 62701 217-528-9681
http://www.iltech.org/atevalresources.html Services: Chapters of United Cerebral Palsy around the State can provide information & referral for a variety of assistive technology services.