- Secondary Transition Experience Program
- Community Living Services
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Community Living ServicesCommunity living encompasses a variety of domains. It includes housing, recreation and services designed to assist with living independently in the community. In Will County, there are a number of different residential options. In order to become a participant in one of these programs, one must first open a case with Services Inc. (815-741-0800).
Questions to think about or ask service providers:- Where do you want to live after graduation or in the future?
- What independent living skills do you have?
- What independent living skills do you need assistance with?
- How much support do you need?
- What is the staff per resident ratio per shift?
- What services other than room and board do you provide?
- What community-based or in-house resources for leisure activities are there?
- What is the visitor policy?
- What assurances are there to guarantee an individual’s rights?
- What type of transportation is near where you live in order for you to get around the community independently?
Recreation Resources
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Service of Will, Grundy, and Kankakee Counties, Inc.
Services Inc. will assist with gaining access to the various residential options within Will County.
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Shady Oaks Camp
At Shady Oaks Camp, an outstanding camp experience that enriches the lives of our campers is created. Shady Oaks Camp accomplishes this by providing outdoor fun and recreational opportunities for children and adults with Cerebral Palsy and similar disabilities.
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Lockport Township Park District
Lockport Township Park District has an array of recreational opportunities available, meeting the recreational needs of residents.
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Joliet / Bolingbrook Special Rec. Assoc. (JBSRA)
Recreational programs for special needs individuals of all ages. An extension of the Bolingbrook Park District.
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Special Rec. of Joliet and Channahon (SJRC)
Recreational programs for special needs individuals of all ages. Extension of the Park Districts of Joliet and Channahon.
Residential Resources
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Community Living (Narvick House)
Provides support and guidance to adults in cooking, budgeting, banking, shopping, other daily living activities, and community integration. The goal of this program is to obtain independent living skills.
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Catholic Charities Daybreak Center – Homeless Shelter
Operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Also provides transitional housing for homeless female head of households.
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Beverly Farm Foundation, Inc.
Private, not-for-profit residential and training center for people age 18 or older with developmental disabilities, physical, health and behavioral challenges.
Transportation Resources
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RTA Paratransit Certification Program
ADA Paratransit is a shared ride, advanced reservation, origin-to-destination service for persons with disabilities who are unable to use the regular fixed route public transit service because of their disability.
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RTA Reduced Fair Program
Reduced Fair Program: For Dial-A-Ride services within our service area which includes Plainfield Township and Joliet Township.