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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
888-460-5146
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Lake County DRS Office, TTY

847-244-8474
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Lake County DRS Office Help Line

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

All ZIP Codes, IL
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.

Last assured

09/11/2025

Providing organization

ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Government agency providing aide and resources to residents of Illinois.