Resources
Helpful links
Resources
Helpful Links
Social Security Administration
- to obtain info and start the process for applying for SSD and SSI benefits
- POMS manual (Program Operations Manual System) available on this site
Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services
- administers Medicaid benefits in Illinois
- the HFS Policy Manual is available on this site
Illinois Department of Human Services
- to apply for cash assistance, medical assistance and SNAP (food stamps)
NAELA (National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys)
- A professional association of attorneys who are dedicated to improving the quality of legal services provided to people as they age and people with special needs.
- a directory of members is available on this site
Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities
- 121 N. LaSalle St., Room 1104
- Chicago, IL 60602
- Phone 312-744-7050 | Fax 312-744-3314
- TTY 312-744-4964
- 312-341-0022
- 800-537-2632
Center for Disability and Elder Law
- 312-376-1880
Chicago Volunteer Legal Services
- 33 N. Dearborn Street
- Suite 400
- Chicago, IL 60602
- 312-332-1624
- 312-341-1070
Illinois Pooled Trust 