Chicago Lighthouse
Address
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
(312) 666-1331
AKA:
iCanConnect (National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program)
Description:
The agency in IL that provides services though the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program is The Chicago Lighthouse.
The iCanConnect Program (The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program) is a national accessibility program providing communications technology free of charge to low-income people of all ages who have combined vision and hearing loss. The Chicago Lighthouse serves as the local distribution arm for this program in the state of Illinois. Individuals work with qualified program specialists to identify hardware, software and applications that best suit their communications technology needs.
Hours:
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Intake Process:
Please call.
Program Fees:
If eligible for services, none.
Languages:
English
Eligibility:
Anyone in need of services.
Is Shelter?
No
Date of Official Change:
February 13, 2018
Volunteer Opportunities:
None
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
1850 W Roosevelt Rd
Chicago, IL 60608
Contacts
Carol Anderson
Phone Numbers
Main Line
(312) 666-1331
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Special Notes/Funding
Advocacy.
Description
The Chicago Lighthouse offers advocacy.
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Anyone in need of services.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
- Illinois
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Special Notes/Funding
American Sign Language Instruction.
Description
The Chicago Lighthouse offers American sign language instruction.
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
Anyone in need of services.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
- Illinois
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Braille Instruction.
Description
The Chicago Lighthouse offers braille instruction.
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
Anyone in need of services.
Fees
Please call.
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
- Illinois
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Cochlear Implants.
Description
The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also known as iCanConnect, provides equipment needed to make telecommunications, advanced communications, and the Internet accessible to low-income individuals who have both significant vision loss and significant hearing loss.
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
Anyone in need of services.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
- Illinois
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Kane Legal Clinic.
Description
The Arthur and Esther Kane Legal Clinic is the first and only legal clinic in the nation providing free legal services exclusively to people who are blind or visually impaired. Since its founding in 2005 by retired Cook County Circuit Court Judge Nicholas Pomaro, the clinic has served thousands of clients dealing with discrimination, personal injury, social security, bankruptcy and housing issues. The clinic is currently operated by Carol Anderson and Paul W. Rink, both of whom are legally blind licensed legal practitioners. The clinic has been formally recognized by John Marshall Law School, Vanderbilt Law School and Chief Justice John Roberts of the United States Supreme Court for the superior legal support it provides.
Availability
Please call.
Hours
Varies. Please call.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
Anyone in need of services.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call or email Carol Anderson.
Languages
English
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
- Illinois
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Specialized Information and Referrals.
Description
The Chicago Lighthouse and National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program work as a team to provide Illinois residents with information and referrals to where they can get their specific hearing and vision needs met.
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Anyone in need.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
- Illinois
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Special Notes/Funding
Specialized Telecommunication Equipment.
Description
The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also known as iCanConnect, provides equipment needed to make telecommunications, advanced communications, and the Internet accessible to low-income individuals who have both significant vision loss and significant hearing loss.
Availability
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Hours
Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Required Documents
Please call.
Eligibility
Please call.
Fees
None
Intake Procedure
Please call.
Languages
English
Service Area
No boundaries.
Geography Served
- Illinois
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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