Advocacy | Disability Resource Center - Joliet, Illinois

77 North 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet, IL 60435

Eligibility

Open to people with disabilities

Required documents

Varies by service

Application process

Call, email, or visit website for information or visit for services

Fees

None

Service area

Grundy County, IL
Will County, IL

Description

- Individual advocacy focuses on the individual with a disability and services available within the community to assist them in living independently and to eventually become their own advocate.

- Systemic advocacy involves working together to eliminate barriers and allow people with disabilities to fully participate in their community.

Providing organization

Disability Resource Center - Joliet, Illinois

Informs persons with disabilities of their rights, educates them about their responsibilities, provides support services, promotes advocacy, and raises community awareness about disability issues.