Who do I call first for disability services in Kane County, Illinois?

Start with early intervention (children under 3), your school district's special education office (ages 3–21), and Illinois vocational rehabilitation for employment. This guide points to the right front door for Kane County.

Is help available in Spanish in Kane County?

Yes. This Kane County guide includes Spanish-language support, and most Illinois agencies provide interpretation on request.

What should I do in a disability-related crisis in Kane County?

For an immediate emergency call 911. For mental health crisis support call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), available 24/7. This page also lists local crisis resources where available.

Disability Services in Kane County, Illinois

A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Kane County, Illinois. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.

Services covered in Kane County

Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis

Local organizations in Kane County

Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Kane County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.

Project SEARCH — Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital (Geneva). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
Easterseals DuPage \u0026amp; Fox Valley, Elgin (Elgin). Easterseals affiliate — disability services (varies by location: early intervention, employment, day programs, respite).
The Arc of Illinois. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
NAMI Kane-South, DeKalb and Kendall Counties
Association for Individual Dev — Behav Health Outpatient (630-966-4301, Aurora)
Edward Hines Junior VA Hospital — Aurora Clinic (630-859-2504, North Aurora)
Linden Oaks Behavioral Health at — Saint Charles (630-646-5201, Saint Charles)
VNA Healthcare (630-892-4355, Aurora)
1435 N Randall Rd (844-599-3700, Elgin)
Association for Individual Development - New Indian Trail Court (630-978-2532, Aurora)
Association for Individual Development - Bowes Road (847-717-6455, Elgin)
Carpentersville Community Health Center (877-692-8686, Carpentersville)
Illinois Parent Education & Resource Center (EAST DUNDEE)
Lumen Academy (WEST DUNDEE)
Mades-Johnstone Center (St Charles)
Mid-Valley Satellite Classes (St Charles)
A Generous Journey Llc (708-299-8250, AURORA). Respite care
Aarna 425 Llc (847-654-7555, ELGIN). In-home support
Ab Petersen Inc (847-429-0100, SOUTH ELGIN). In-home support
Aba Home Health Inc (630-864-2770, AURORA). In-home support
Absolute Home Wellness (847-510-5905, SAINT CHARLES)
Accucare Physical Therapy And Rehabilitation Services (630-963-8862, SAINT CHARLES)
American Home Health (630-236-3501, AURORA)
Astra Health West (847-583-8998, ELGIN)

Statewide programs serving Kane County

These serve every county in Illinois, including Kane County.

Institute on Disability and Human Development. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
Equip for Equality (800-537-2632). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities ((312) 814-2080). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
Illinois Assistive Technology Program ((217) 522-7985). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center (217-717-8016). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Family Resource Center on Disabilities (312-939-3513). Parent center: free special-education help for families

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