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Vocational Rehabilitation | ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (IDHS) - Vocational Rehabilitation Program

2740 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085

Eligibility

- Must be individuals with disabilities between 16-64 years of age - Must have a significant physical or mental impairment that makes it difficult to go to work

Hours

Service Hours Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
847-244-8474

Voice - Lake County DRS Office Help Line

https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29737

Languages

Spanish American Sign Language Interpreter services available

Application process

Call or visit the website to apply Documents required: - Documentation of disability from physician

Fees

No fee

Service area

Lake County, IL

Description

Provides assistance to individuals with disabilities to help seek employment. Services include: - Evaluation to determine vocational potential - Counseling to select vocational goals - Job placement assistance - Guidance on how employment will affect SSDI/SSI benefits Offers specialized VR services for people who are: - Blind or Visually Impaired - Deaf or Hard of Hearing - Hispanic or Latino with disabilities Also, helps high school students who have disabilities plan for their futures after high school graduation through Transition and STEP programs.

Date of Last Formal Update

09/11/2025

Data provided by

Lake County 211

Providing organization

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Government agency providing aide and resources to residents of Illinois.