FAST TRACK TRANSITION SCHOOL SERVICES | DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER - JOLIET, ILLINOIS
A free, in-school instruction program provided directly in the classroom by Independent Living Advocates, covering a wide range of important skills and topics young adults need to succeed on the "fast track" to independence. Staff instructs students in these 5 areas (and more):
- Introduction to Self-Advocacy.
- Job Exploration Counseling.
- Counseling on Post-Secondary Education.
- Workplace Readiness Training.
- Work-Based Learning Experiences.
Physical Address
77 North 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet, IL 60435
Hours
Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm; Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm; Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm; Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm; Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm;
Voice
Website
Application process
Call, email, or visit website for information or visit for services
Fee
None
Required documents
Varies by service
Eligibility
Open to any student with disability age 14-21 who is enrolled in an education program and is not already a participant in the Department of Rehabilitation Services vocational rehabilitation program
Languages
American Sign Language, English
Service area
Will County, Illinois Grundy County, Illinois
Agency info
DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER - JOLIET, ILLINOIS
Informs persons with disabilities of their rights, educates them about their responsibilities, provides support services, promotes advocacy, and raises community awareness about disability issues.