The disabilityworks Resource Coordinators (dRCs) are disabilityworks staff members and are employees of the Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce that work in eight different Economic Development Regions across the State of Illinois.
What are the goals of the disabilityworks Resource Coordinators?
To address the needs of individuals with disabilities seeking job readiness training and employment opportunities through the Illinois workNet Centers by facilitating access to resources, supports and services that will provide transition to employment;
To serve as a liaison, trainer, educator and resource for Chambers of Commerce, businesses, community-based service providers, postsecondary educational institutions, Small Business Development Centers, Social Security offices and economic development organizations regarding workforce development disability issues in order to ensure that people with disabilities have full inclusion to employment opportunities;
To explore the possibilities of initiating a Business Leadership Network (BLN) and a Provider Leadership Networks (PLN) in each Economic Development Region;
To provide students with disabilities and career changers with information about postsecondary education and/or vocational training opportunities leading to careers.
To provide Information & Referral to individuals with disabilities regarding Social Security Acts such as Ticket-to-Work incentives, the Workforce Investment Act, SSI, SSDI, Medicaid and Medicare benefits and referrals to a SSA Benefits Planner;
Where are the disabilityworks Resource Coordinators Located?
