Even though Illinois ranks at the bottom for services for
people with physical/mental challenges, there are still several programs that
can benefit people in the area.
Approximately 1,516,000 people are diagnosed with a physical/mental
challenge in the state. 413,000 are
presently not employed.
An organization called the Illinois Assistive Technology
Program is centered on such areas such as education and community-living. This organization prides itself on helping
people with physical/mental challenges succeed in every area of life.
United Cerebral Palsy Foundation (UCP) helps people with
Cerebral Palsy open doors to become more self-reliant. They can help this population gain a stronger
voice by providing them with assistive technology. They were formed in 1951.
The Epilepsy Foundation of Illinois is dedicated to
spreading awareness about seizure-related conditions. Through research and activism, staff there
hopes to find a cure. They also want to
insure people with the condition lead regular lives.
Makes Me Ill: http://www.disabled-world.com/news/america/illinois/
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