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Job Training Resources

Abilities Plus

Abilities Plus is a not-for-profit organization located in Kewanee, Illinois serving individuals of all ages with disabilities. Their mission is to promote opportunities that result in independence and active decision making for people with disabilities and their families.

1100 N. East Street
Kewanee, Illinois 61443 

(309) 852-4626

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Arc of Southeast IA

The Arc of Southeast Iowa is committed to being a leader in offering information, services and advocacy to individuals with developmental disabilities, their families and community; to promote informed choices and the realization of their goals relating to where and how they live, learn, work and play.

2620 Muscatine Ave
Iowa City, Iowa 52240 

(319) 351-5017

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Community Service Options / RIM PUNS

The PUNS program is set up by the state of Illinois to provide services and supports to persons with developmental disabilities and their family members. Services can be accessed after completing a PUNS form and completing the interview process. Services provided include in-home support, respite care, life and work skills training programs, residential living arrangements, adaptive equipment, and any other needs that may be needed based on an individualized basis. The services are listed in a database for persons and families to access when care is needed.

3601 Morton Dr # 1
East Moline, Illinois 61244 

309-278-0020 Crisis# 309-236-5204

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Empowering Abilities (formerly the Handicapped Development Center)

At Empowering Abilities, we strive to help people become productive members of the community. By being consumers, employees, taxpayers, and neighbors, EA participants achieve a sense of belonging. From the work they do, they experience pride and satisfaction for doing a job well and being rewarded by a paycheck. By living in the community, they learn what it’s like to pay bills and how to be a responsible citizen and a good neighbor.

3402 Hickory Grove Road
P.O. Box 2450
Davenport, Iowa 52809 

(563) 391-4834

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Four Oaks

At Four Oaks, we offer a variety of services to help children and families be successful. The TotalChild approach—where we serve children and families in an all-encompassing way, rather than just addressing one issue at a time—permeates everything we do.

5400 Kirkwood Blvd SW
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404 

(319) 364-0259

info@fouroaks.org

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Goodwill Employment Services

Job Coaching and Job Development Services: Assisting individuals age 16-63 to find jobs in the community. Helping evaluate skills, explore interests and search for places to put these skills to work. Support individuals in job seeking, interview preparation, transportation to job fairs and interviews. Job Coaching supports ease the transition to work for new employees. This is individualized, but typically structured to provide more intensive supports at the start of a new job, and faded supports within the first month. For both Job Development and Job Coaching, a funding source must be identified, such as IVRS or ID Waiver.

805 W. 35th Street
Davenport, Iowa 52806 

(563) 327-0150​

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Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living (IICIL)

The Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living serves residents in Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties in Illinois and Clinton, Scott and Muscatine counties in Iowa. IICIL provides a number of consumer-directed services, including information and referral, advocacy, independent living skills training, and peer support, which are mandated by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition to these services, we also have a fully accessible computer lab, state of the art information and referral library, TTY/Amplified Phone acquisition, devices for people who have low vision or are blind, Braille and transcription, sign language, technical assistance on disability laws and policy, Disability Awareness Training, accessibility audits, and a host of volunteer opportunities for consumers and other interested persons.

501 11th St.

Rock Island, IL 61201

​(309) 793-0090

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Iowa Vocational Rehabilitations Services

We provide expert, individualized services to Iowans with disabilities to achieve their independence through successful employment and economic support.

3827 W Locust St
Davenport, Iowa 52804 

(563) 386-1200

chad.pratz@iowa.gov

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Iowa Workforce Development Center

Formed in 1996, Iowa Workforce Development is a government agency in the American state of Iowa, responsible for overseeing workplace safety, workers' compensation, unemployment insurance and job training services.

902 W Kimberly Road, Suite 51
Davenport, Iowa 52806 

563-445-3200

Region9.Web@iwd.iowa.gov

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Job Corps

A program administered by the United States Department of Labor that offers free-of-charge education and vocational training to young men and women ages 16 to 24.

902 W Kimberly Rd.
Davenport, Iowa 52806 

(563) 484-9001

national_office@jobcorps.gov​

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Kreider Services

Kreider Services is still a private, not-for-profit, charitable organization known in the state of Illinois for its quality services. Over 600 clients are provided an array of programs and services including development/skill training, a production department that provides on-site training and employment, a community employment service, individual supports, respite care and Early Intervention for children 0-3 years of age.

500 Anchor Road
Dixon, Illinois 61021 

(815) 288-6691

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Opportunity House, Inc.

For over 50 years, our not-for-profit organization has helped persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities lead happy, healthy and productive lives. Serving DeKalb County, Illinois, we offer: 24 hour Residential Care Supported Community Living, Supported Community Employment,Sheltered Employment, Developmental Training,Recreation Activities,Participation in Special Olympics

57 N. California Street
Sycamore, Illinois 60178 

815.895.5108

info@ohinc.org

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Options for College Success

Our program was started by two mothers and career educators who specialize in serving the special needs population. Our program focuses on six areas of a student's life. We take an individualized approach to ensure that each student is able to realize their full potential. No cutting corners, just the help they need when they need it. Academics, Careers, individual living skills, finance, social skills, social activities

1515 Maple avenue, suite 190
Evanston, Illinois 60201 

847-425-4797

INFO@OPTIONSFORCOLLEGESUCCESS.ORG

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Project SEARCH

St. Ambrose University will serve as a Project SEARCH host site. Project SEARCH is a national program established 21 years ago to help students, ages 18-21, who have intellectual or developmental disabilities gain competitive employment skills.

518 Locust St
Davenport, Iowa 52803 

563-333-6000

Molly.Michels@cchmc.org​

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Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises Inc

Rock River Valley Self Help Enterprises mission is to provide quality rehabilitative programs and services that promote advocacy, empowerment, and the development of independent functioning skills of individuals with disabilities, which allows for maximum participation in the community.

2300 W. Le Fevre Road
Sterling, Illinois 61081 

(815) 626-3115

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The Arc Quad Cities Area

The Arc of the Quad Cities Area is an independent, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization with its headquarters located in Rock Island, Illinois. Founded in 1952, The Arc mission is to empower people with disabilities to believe in their own unique abilities and achieve their full potential by providing quality, innovative services that focus on advocacy, independence, employment, meaningful community life and personal happiness. Through residential options, day programming, work services, and advocacy efforts, The Arc serves the needs of individuals throughout the Quad Cities Area. The Arc’s programs are designed for individuals of all skill levels and offer a variety of options for individuals with developmental and other disabilities. Programs Include: Residential Services, Work Services, Community Employment Services, Assistive Technology, Developmental Training, Autism Spectrum Disorder Services, Community Support Day Programs, and Transition Supports.

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UI REACH Program

The University of Iowa REACH Program is a transition certificate program for college students with disabilities, such as autism, intellectual disabilities, and learning disabilities. UI Reach provides a Big Ten college experience and empowers young adults to become independent members of the community. Coursework, campus life, and career experiences prepare students to reach their full potential. UI REACH also offers alumni events. 

University of Iowa
240 S. Madison Street
S229 Lindquist Center
Iowa City, Iowa 52242 

319-384-2127

reach@uiowa.edu

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