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Offers independent living skills training for individuals with disabilities. Offers the following courses:

• Assistive technology training
• Braille training
• Independent living skills training
• Personal assistant services: teaches individuals how to hire and manage in-home care assistants
• Adult employment readiness - 12-week course offering job skills assessment, resume writing, financial literacy, and assistance finding work
• Youth employment readiness: 18-week course offering job skills development
• Older blind services - geared towards seniors with vision loss who are already trained in adaptive devices

Also offers information and referral services, benefits counseling, and application assistance.

Provides programs and services for LGBTQ community members over the age of 55. Services include:

• Boxed meals
• Support groups
• Benefits assistance
• Employment assistance
• Educational workshops
• Social and recreational activities

Offers activities, events, and services for older adults, including:

• AARP Safety Driving Class
• Benefit application assistance
• Health and wellness workshops
• Exercise classes
• Card games and crafts
• Weekend trips

GCFD helps individuals and families complete and submit their SNAP/Link (food stamps) and Medicaid applications. This program offers guidance on eligibility, assists with gathering documents, and explains the application process to ensure access to food and medical assistance. GCFD has a language line to support neighbors who speak languages other than English and Spanish.

Skokie Public Library offers a variety of programs and events for older adults. They also serve as a source for information and referral.

Beloved Community Family Wellness Center - Robbins Satellite Office facilitates enrollment in the supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. This program provides assistance to pregnant mothers and to caregivers of children up to age 5 in the form of nutrition counseling for mothers and children, breastfeeding support, and vaccines.

Breakthrough Urban Ministries' Community Economic Development (CED) program provides education, work experience, and supportive services so that individuals increase skills, gain and retain employment, and access to resources and opportunities. Located on the 2nd floor of the Breakthrough Women's Center.

Schaumburg Township provides assistance, education, referrals, and programming to residents of all ages living with disabilities, individuals aged 55+, and their families. Offerings include benefits counseling, special events, and will preparation.

Arab-American Family Services (AAFS) assists families in signing up for the Women, Infant, and Children (WIC) food assistance program.

Pathlights helps you learn about, evaluate, assess eligibility and apply for these cost-saving programs. In addition, we provide Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counseling on health insurance related matters such as Medicare Supplements, Medicaid, Medicare Part B, Extra Help programs and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plans and coverage.

Aging Care Connections Specialists helps you learn about, evaluate, assess eligibility and apply for these cost-saving programs. In addition, we provide Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counseling on health insurance related matters such as Medicare Supplements, Medicaid, Medicare Part B, Extra Help programs and Medicare Part D Prescription Drug plans and coverage.

Stickney Township Aging and Disability Resource Center is designed to assist individuals over the age of 60 and disabled in receiving benefits to which they may be entitled. Services include: options counseling, referral for services, and information on a variety of services to assist in remaining independent.

Pillars Community Health's location in La Grange Park is designated as Community Health Clinic (CHC) and provides assistance enrolling in public benefit services such as Medicaid and SNAP.

Thornton Township offers a wide range of services and special events for senior citizens of Thornton Township. Services may include tax filing assistance, benefits application assistance, a mature driving class, exercise classes, senior parties, and more.

Assists families and individuals with applying for and obtaining benefits such as SSI, Medicare/Medicaid, WIC, food stamps, etc.

Assistance with applying for benefits and services, including Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, and discounted license plate sticker program. Referrals to other community partners for assistance when applicable.