JJ's list is proud to collaborate with these organizations who show an extraordinary commitment to building positive and productive interactions for people with disabilities.
| Fosters the dignity, pride and self-esteem of people with disabilities and enhances the options available to them so they may choose and maintain individualized and satisfying lifestyles. | |
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Our mission is to improve the lives of Illinois individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorders. |
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The mission of Anixter Center is to enhance the ability of individuals living with or at risk of disabilities to live, learn, work, and play in the community. |
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At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. |
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BluePath promotes businesses that welcome people with disabilities as valuable customers. BluePath also provides information for people with disabilities about where to shop, dine, or go for fun. |
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The Center for Enriched Living Provides opportunities so that its members can acquire new skills for social inclusion and independent living. |
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Center for Independent Futures Forms innovative partnerships to create products and service models that give individuals with disabilities and their families the skills and opportunities to realize full lives. |
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Provides highly individualized education and life strategies for children with learning disabilities. |
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The Friendship Circle, bringing Friendship to children and young adults with special needs. Offers a full range of social and educational Experiences |
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Aspires to help children with autism improve their abilities to learn, function independently, and socialize so that they may realize their full potential and develop into contributing members of their communities. |
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Hearing Loss Association of America Hearing Loss Association of America (HLAA) provides assistance and resources for people with hearing loss and their families to learn how to adjust to living with hearing loss. HLAA is working to eradicate the stigma associated with hearing loss and raise awareness about the need for prevention and the importance of regular hearing screenings throughout life. |
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Human Services Research Institute Since 1976 the Human Services Research Institute (a 501c3 nonprofit organization) has provided consultation and conducted research efforts at both the state and federal levels to shape human services policy and practice. Our work is focused in the fields of intellectual and developmental disabilities, child and family services, mental health, and substance abuse and prevention. |
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The Illinois Autism Training and Technical Assistance Project (IATTAP) is an initiative of the Illinois State Board of Education and joins other ISBE initiatives as part of the Illinois Statewide Technical Assistance Center providing training and technical assistance to schools in Illinois. |
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Iintegrates persons with disabilities and other life issues into the community and enrich their quality of life with choice and independence. |
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nAblement is a unique channel of SPR Companies focused on supporting the training, mentoring, networking, placement and professional growth of qualified candidates with disabilities into technology roles. |
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SIBS (Supporting Illinois Brothers and Sisters) mission is to provide support to siblings of people with disabilities in Illinois by connecting them with information, networking opportunities, and resources to enhance the quality of life for them and their brothers and sisters. |
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A not-for-profit organization creating social, cultural, recreational and educational connections for adults with learning disabilities. |
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TecAccess works globally with clients to ensure that their Technology, Communications, and Internet Presence is accessible to all users - including people with disabilities. Our team includes people with disabilities, including veterans and baby boomers acquiring age-related disabilities for the first time. They really understand the needs, the problems, and how to effectively test accessibility and usability. |
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Provides high quality, affordable care to all, regardless of financial resources, insurance coverage or intensity of need. |