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Disability Services DepartmentIntro to CDesk Computer at the June 20th Visually Impaired Support GroupThe Chicago Lighthouse for the Blind will be at Schaumburg Township on June 20th from 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. to present the CDesk Computer to the Visually Impaired Support Group. Participants will learn how to use word processing, email, and internet browsing with the CDesk computer. They will also practice talking to the computer and hearing the computer respond to them. If you would like to attend, please call Bonnie Sargent at 847-884-0030, ext. 2022. New members are always welcome.  Gerry Bartnicke
Director Disability Services Our MissionThe mission of the Disability Services Department is to promote awareness of the needs and concerns of citizens with disabilities, and to generate services, information and programs to address those needs and concerns. Disability ServicesThe Disability Services Department assists residents of Schaumburg Township with disabilities with a variety of services and acts as a referral and information resource center for many programs offered to the Disabled Community. Read more Transportation ServicesThe Disability Services Department works alongside the Transportation Department in assisting Schaumburg Township residents with disabilities with various transportation needs. Read more Deaf ServicesThe Disability Services Department provides a Deaf Services Coordinator, fluent in American Sign Language, who is able to assist the Deaf Community with their various needs. Weekly health and benefit programs are available by calling TTY (847) 884-1560 or VP (224) 520-9763. Job CounselingAn Employment Counselor is available every fourth Friday of the month by appointment only. Bi-Monthly and Annual Job Fairs are held to assist qualified Schaumburg Township residents with disabilities with their employment search. A resume is required. Veterans ServicesA Veterans Administration Representative is available every Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., no appointment necessary. Information and assistance applying for benefits and services is available to all Schaumburg Township Veterans. Support GroupsSchaumburg Township hosts a variety of support groups for Schaumburg Township residents with disabilities. Please call prior to attending the scheduled meeting to check on space availability.
Committee for Disabled Citizens (CFDC)The CFDC is a 10 member volunteer group that acts in an advisory capacity to the Disability Services Department and the Town Board. Currently, the CFDC has 2 membership vacancies available. Applicants must live or work within Schaumburg Township, pass a background check and provide a resume to be considered for membership. Please contact the Disability Services Department for a Committee Application. NewslettersMedia ReleasesCDesk Computer Demo at June 20th Visually Impaired Meeting In accordance with the requirement of Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Township of Schaumburg will not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities on the basis of disability in its services, programs, or activities. Anyone who requires an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication, or a modification of policies or procedures to participate in a program, services, or activity on the Township of Schaumburg should contact the office of Gerry Bartnicke, ADA Coordinator, at 1 Illinois Blvd., Hoffman Estates, IL 60169-3314 or (847) 844-0030 as soon as possible but no later than 48 hours before the scheduled event. |
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