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Support for Visually Impaired | Horizons for the Blind

Provides the following services to assist blind and visually impaired individuals:

- transcribes materials on all subjects into large print, braille, and audio
- Provides indirect services through public/private facilities and cultural organizations to make their programs and physical plants accessible
- Sponsors an outreach community organization, The Weekenders, which provides opportunities to attend a wide variety of social and cultural events
- Processes monthly billing statements in braille, large print, and audio for utilities and banks
- Store at main location where you can purchase helpful products from the gadget gallery and devices

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FINDS Tutoring | Family Ideas Network for Down Syndrome

Provides guidance and support to families of individuals with Down Syndrome, through speaker events, newsletters, social events, community awareness activities, and a resource library. There is no permanent location; meetings are primarily held in the Crystal Lake area.

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Camp Big Sky | Why Not Now? Incorporated

Provides education, training, and skills development to children and adults with disabilities. Also offers opportunities for children and adults with disabilities to access, discover, learn and enjoy the great outdoors.

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Connection Center | Central Iowa Center for Independent Living

Offers a place for those with disabilities to socialize with peers and engage in various classes, activities and support groups. Activities and classes focus on health and wellbeing, independent living skills, and employment. Information and referrals to other resources can also be provided.

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Disability Related Activities | Arc of Buffalo County, The

Services and information for people with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities and their families.

Year round events, such as holiday parties and dances for participants and families.

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Social & Leisure Activities | Special Connections of Grundy County

Provides people with disabilities the opportunity to socialize and develop a variety of skills. Activities have included:
- Bingo, Games, & Movie Nights.
- Fitness classes.
- Spring Fling Formal Dance.
- Arts and Crafts.
- Family Picnic.
- Corn Fest
- Parade.
- Bowling.
- Holiday Parties.

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Monthly Meetings/Guest Speakers | Lincoln Land Down Syndrome Society

Provides regular monthly meetings in Springfield at which there are general discussions regarding their life experiences and the activities in which they and their family are involved. Also offers programs and provides speakers on subjects which are of particular interest to members, as well as other families having a member with disabilities other than Down syndrome.

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Special Needs Advocacy and Activities | Partners for Exceptional People of Clinton County

Advocacy and activities for the special needs people of Clinton County. Activities include picnics, dances, parties, movies in the local area.

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Disability Services | Fox Valley Special Recreation Association

Provides the following community-based therapeutic recreational services:

- Athletics and Special Olympics.

- Social outings.

- Arts and crafts.

- Music.

- Day Camp.

- Adult Day Programs.

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Disability Related Social Clubs | Tri-State Independent Blind Society

Offers to hold monthly social events/activities for membership on Tuesday afternoons which include various activities, bookstore available and bingo.

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A-Team | Autism Action Partnership

Structured social programming designed for adolescents with autism to engage in activities with same-age peers that strengthen social and life skills.

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Special Needs Social Club | Springfield Park District

Offers monthly get togethers to children with disabilities for an opportunity to make friendships, foster peer relationships, and develop social skills. Services include fun crafts, games, and activities, while also hanging out with friends and experiencing new things within the community. 

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Disabilities Services | Plainfield Township

Brings awareness to the community and enhances the self-sufficiency and quality of life for disabled citizens by developing and administering social program for people with disabilities.

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Community Services | Cornerstone Services

Provides multiple forms of community services for individuals with disabilities. Specific services vary based on location, but generally include:

- Various kinds of activities.

- Community outings.

- Learning and developing social skills.

- Learning and developing basic skills.

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Accessible Recreational Events | United Spinal Association of Iowa

Offers to host events that provide various accessible recreational opportunities to those with spinal cord injuries/disorders (SCI/D) and other wheelchair users.

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YL Capernaum | Omaha Young Life

YL Capernaum for youth with disabilities ages 13-21. Meets Thursday evenings at West Hills Church.

Beyond Capernaum for young adults with disabilities ages 22 and older.  Meets Tuesday evenings at Lakeside Hills Clubhouse.

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Sober Night Out | Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery

Offers a recurring event, every last Friday of the month for individuals in the recovery community. 

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Sober Night Out | Sauk Valley Voices of Recovery

Offers a recurring event, every last Friday of the month for individuals in the recovery community. 

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Seniors on the Go | Hampshire Township

A senior group that meets throughout the month for fun, socialization, and fellowship.  A calendar of events is posted on the Township's website.

Transportation is available for Hampshire and Burlington Township residents; must call ahead with at least 72 hours advance notice.

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Special Recreation of Joliet and Channahon | Joliet Park District

Provides year round recreation activities for participants who have physical or mental disabilities, sensory impairments, or any other type of disability. Helps to develop leisure skills, independent living skills, and motor skills.

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Circle of Friends | Autism Action Partnership

Social clubs offered in schools across Nebraska connecting students with and without autism.  AAP can connect teachers to the training and support needed to start a group.

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Educational Center for the Visually Impaired | Educational Center for the Visually Impaired

Provides education, training, enrichment and resources so people with visual impairment are able to live safe, independent lives. Includes programs/ activities such as:

- Friendship Fridays.
- Book Club.
- Orientation & Mobility.
- Making Computers Fun.
- Mobile Device Advice.
- Daily Living Skills.
- Personalized Enrichment.

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Health and Wellness | Workshop, The

Strives to enhance the mind, body, and spirits of individuals with disabilities served through the following programs: - Developmental skills.

- Exercise and nutrition.

- Classes of varying topics.

- Community outings.

- Adventure For All.

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Low Vision Social Group | Center for Sight and Hearing

Provides a low vision social and support group offering a friendly, informative environment for individuals with vision loss.

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Community Services | Cornerstone Services

Provides multiple forms of community services for individuals with disabilities. Specific services vary based on location, but generally include:

- Various kinds of activities.

- Community outings.

- Learning and developing social skills.

- Learning and developing basic skills.

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