Employment

There is growing support for the employment of people with disabilities, as part of a broad societal shift toward promoting their independence and full participation in mainstream society. These organizations and government agencies provide services in the training and job placement of people with disabilities.

AbilityLinks

TEL: (630) 733-8822

AbilityLInks connects applicants with disabilities to a network of employers that value disability inclusion.

Autonomy Works

TEL: (630) 403-8356

AutonomyWorks was founded to create jobs for people with autism and other disabilities. The organization partners with companies needing high-quality marketing operations support.

Community Support Services

TEL: (708) 354-4547

Community Support Services Supported Employment services provide vocational training, job-search and interviewing skills, employment support and advocacy for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities.

Job Accomodation Network

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Job Accomodation Network (JAN) is the leading source of free, expert and confidential guidance on workplace accommodations and disability employment issues.

Little Friends Connecting Adults with Communities

TEL: 630-929-2725

Connecting Adults with Communities bridges the gap between post-secondary neurodiverse adults and competitive integrated employment.

Little Friends Supported Employment Program

TEL: (630) 355-6533

Little Friends Work Services program provides vocational opportunities to people with developmental disabilities.

Parents Alliance Employment Project

TEL: (630) 440-2283

Parents Alliance Employment Project provides a variety of programs and services to individuals with developmental disabilities, including career counseling, job training and preparation, job development, job placement and job coaching and follow-up.

Ray Graham Association

TEL: (630) 620-2222

Ray Graham Association Employment Services partners with employers in DuPage, Will, Kane, Grundy and Cook counties, as well as some surrounding areas, to help people with disabilities find employment.

Social Security Administration Disabled Workers Employment Program

TEL: (877) 291-9806

DisABLEd Workers is an approved employment network with the Social Security Administration.

UCP Seguin Community Employment Services

TEL: (708) 863-3803

Through UCP Seguin of Greater Chicago's Community Employment Services Department, individuals seeking assistance in acquiring or maintaining customized community employment are supported through job development and coaching from UCP Seguin staff.

We Grow Dreams

TEL: (630) 293-0100

We Grow Dreams Greenhouse & Garden Center provides job training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

workNet DuPage

TEL: (630) 955-2030

workNet DuPage is DuPage County’s workforce development agency, operating under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA).