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Take Advantage Illinois


 Easily navigate the 15 most common benefits for young adults with disabilities in Illinois

Take Advantage Illinois confidently guides educators and families through understanding and accessing the crucial (albeit sometimes confusing and time-consuming) services, support, and funding that individuals depend on to succeed. 

 

If you:

  • > Work with students at the middle school, high school, or transition age
  • > Have a loved one with a disability
  • > Struggle to understand what support is available and when and how to apply
  • > Live in Illinois
  • > Want the best for your students or loved one 

 

This comprehensive, time-saving resource is the solution!

 

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Take Advantage Illinois


 Easily navigate the 15 most common benefits for young adults with disabilities in Illinois

Take Advantage Illinois confidently guides educators and families through understanding and accessing the crucial (albeit sometimes confusing and time-consuming) services, support, and funding that individuals depend on to succeed. 

 

If you:

  • > Work with students at the middle school, high school, or transition age
  • > Have a loved one with a disability
  • > Struggle to understand what support is available and when and how to apply
  • > Live in Illinois
  • > Want the best for your students or loved one 

 

This comprehensive, time-saving email series is the solution!

 

Click HERE to Get Started!

Feel EMPOWERED to help individuals with disabilities

access the resources they need

to achieve their long-term goals with

detailed, easy-to-follow benefit guides.

 

Reduce overwhelm 

Connecting special needs individuals with services, support, and funding that will allow them to reach their goals can be painless and straightforward. 

Take Advantage Illinois benefit guides walks you through each benefit before moving on to the next. This guide was designed to be digested in bite-sized pieces wherever and whenever your schedule permits. 

 

Save time

Rather than spend hours or even days researching what’s available and trying to make sense of the first steps and basic language, this resource provides detailed information on the most valuable support and services for young adults with special needs as well as when and how to apply. 

 

Save money

Even some experienced and costly benefits coordinators aren't aware of all the resources available and struggle to make sense of the adult services jargon. Using this guide eliminates the need to hire someone to help you navigate key benefits and pays for itself when you put the tips into practice. 

 

Avoid common missteps

You don't need more reminders. You need more information! 

 

Learn from those who have gone before with expert tips on what and what not to do when applying for these crucial services.

Each Benefit Guide Includes:

  • Benefit overview, including what it is, who is eligible, how it helps, expected time and energy commitment, and when to pursue.


    Step-by-step guide for preparing to apply, what to expect during the application process, how to navigate the approval process, and necessary follow-up.


    Common mistakes and frustrations when applying for the benefit.


    Frequently asked questions


    Contact information


    1-page overview of materials to gather and a to-do checklist for each step.

 

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Benefits You'll Learn About

Funding

  • PUNS
  • SSI
  • DHS Home Services Funding

Services

  • Medicaid
  • SSDI & Medicare
  • Dept of Rehab Services

Supports

  • Letter of Intent
  • Supported Decision Making
  • Power of Attorney
  • Guardianship
  • ABLE & Special Needs Trust
  • Respite
  • Housing Options
  • State ID
  • College Supports & Experience programs

PUNS Benefit Guide

A 17-page guide specific to understanding and accessing the PUNS waitlist. 

This is the perfect introduction to the complete Take Advantage IL resource

and the benefit that should be prioritized above others! 

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Testimonials

"The PUNS guide is a must-have resource for parents!  It explains the entire process using language that is easy to follow, taking the reader step by step through it.   Applying for PUNS is so important, but it can be confusing and it is easy to get lost in the legal jargon and feel intimidated by the process.   A Love for Special Learning's PUNS guide is a life saver!!!"

-Malka, Middle School Special Education Teacher

"Navigating the government systems and paperwork is so confusing and the Take Advantage IL benefit guides explain each benefit in a way that is easy to understand and follow.  Each email is easily digestable, yet comprehensive and informative.  I immediately began using the information I learned from this resource with my students and families and know this is a resource I will continue to use for years to come.'  

 - Bridget, Special Education Transition Teacher

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