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One in Five Americans has a Disability.

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Individual Services

RAMP offers the following services free of charge to people with disabilities:

Individual Advocacy
RAMP will help you learn the laws that mandate your civil rights as a person with a disability. We can also help you access regulatory agencies that enforce your rights.
   RAMP can assist you in urging employers, businesses, government and housing providers to comply with disability laws.Bus Training

Bus Training
RAMP will help you explore your public transportation options to work, shopping, recreation and other destinations.
   RAMP offers assistance in learning bus routes, schedules, transfers, fares and travel time management. RAMP also offers training in bus boarding and wheelchair tie-down use.

Community Re-Entry
Independent Living SkillsRAMP can help you move out of a long term care facility into your own home. Many people in nursing homes are able and want to live in the community.
   Until now, the largest barriers to moving out of a nursing facility were money and support. RAMP will help qualified individuals, under 60 years of age, to transition successfully into an independent living situation by providing support for housing, equipment, remodeling, initial utility and rent down payments.

Brain Injury Medicaid Waiver Program
Persons who have had a severe brain injury may utilize RAMP's Brain Injury program in addition to all other RAMP services. The program assists persons with traumatic brain injuries become more independent and avoid institutionalization. Services available include Personal Assistants , homemaker services, home health and nursing, adult day care, home-delivered meals, day treatment, behavioral/cognitive rehabilitation, prevocational services and supported employment.

Independent Living Skills Training
RAMP offers training in budgeting, homemaking, shopping and other independent living skills. We offer guidance in finding appropriate housing and employment.
   RAMP staff can help you access community services and apply for monetary entitlements.

Information and ReferralInformation and Referral
RAMP is the local point of contact for all people with disabilities, their families and the community to find appropriate resources and information on disability issues.
   RAMP will provide you with specific information on accessibility requirements and can assist builders and remodelers to make commercial and residential buildings accessible.

Peer Support
Working with others who have "been there - done that" is invaluable. RAMP can help you find a one-on-one or group support situation with people with similar disabilities.
   Many people with disabilities are overwhelmed trying to find out information about their disability and how to not only cope with their situation but thrive and excel. 

Personal Assistant ServicesPersonal Assistant Services
Personal Assistants (PAs) are essential for many people to live independent lives. PAs assist with essential tasks of daily living that a person with a disability cannot do themselves. Frequently asked questions.
   RAMP can help you find and manage a PA. We maintain a list of people interested in working as PAs. Contact RAMP's Personal Assistant Coordinator for information on obtaining a PA, becoming a PA, or for PA training schedules. 

Youth Education Advocacy
RAMP provides support for students and their parents working through disability related
education issues. We also provide planning for the transition from school to life after school.
   RAMP will help you learn your rights as a student (or the parent of a student) with a  disability and how to enforce every student's right to an appropriate education.
   Visit the Illinois State Board of Education website at www.isbe.net to learn more and to get your copy of A Parents' Guide: The Educational Rights of Students with Disabilities.
   RAMP staff can help you negotiate the special education and transition maze in public education. Upon your request, we will attend any of your school meetings (Individual Education Program-IEP, Multi-Disciplinary Conference-MDC, 504), providing support and assistance.

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