The use of electric shock devices can cause: burns, tissue damage, neuropathy, catatonia, anxiety, depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
These devices are being used on people with disabilities at the Judge Rotenberg Center.

The FDA has the power to ban these devices—the time has come for them to finally act and #StopTheShock. ... See more

The use of electric shock devices can cause: burns, tissue damage, neuropathy, catatonia, anxiety, depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.
These devices are being used on people with disabilities at the Judge Rotenberg Center.

The FDA has the power to ban these devices—the time has come for them to finally act and #StopTheShock. ... See more

Disability Resource Center
Invites you to our Annual Meeting & Social

Wednesday, May 16, 2018
Open House 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Program at 4:00 p.m.

77 N. 129th Infantry Drive, Joliet, IL 60435

During our event, we will showcase our many programs and resources. Program to follow the ribbon cutting to honor this year’s Board of Directors, award recipients, and staff members.

Celebrate with us as we present the Ed Roberts Excellence in Independent Living Award and the Susie-Q Volunteer of the Year Award.

Light refreshments will be served. A Sign Language Interpreter and C.A.R.T. services will be provided.

We thank you for your support and look forward to seeing you!

Please R.S.V.P. by May 11 to Cathie Stewart
at cathie@drcjoliet.org or call (815) 729-0162 (V), (815) 768-2582 (VRS). ... See more

Are you ready to ‪#REVUP‬ for National Disability Voter Registration Week 2018? Learn how you can get involved‬‬‬ this July. #DisabilityVote18‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬
www.aapd.com/NDVRW ... See more

The REV UP Campaign coordinates National Disability Voter Registration Week each year to increase the political power of people with disabilities while also engaging candidates and the media to recognize the disability community. ... See more

Do you know a child with low self-esteem, anxiety or a child that is bullied??

Therapeutic Riding Lessons may be right for them. First lesson is free and then $40/private one on one lesson after that. ... See more

Say hello to our newest staff member: LaToya Johnson!

LaToya is the new Community Reintegration Transition Coordinator at Disability Resource Center. She attended both Joliet Junior College and Western Illinois University and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Social Work. For over 10 years, she worked as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional Case Manager in a social service setting assisting DD/MI clients with disabilities to live self-sufficient lives. She also worked as a Personal Assistant for her godfather in the home health care field. Both experiences inspired her to want to continue in this field and to be a advocate to make sure those with any type of disability are being treated fairly.

At DRC, LaToya assist clients to identify the services and support systems needed in order to move into his or her own residence and to live independently again.

Please give LaToya a warm welcome next time you visit our office! ... See more

FRCD Presenta Taller en Español:
Plan De Intervención Para Comportamiento

Que sigificado tiene o como funciona FBA y BIP

Disability Resource Center
77 129th Infantry Dr, Joliet, IL 60435
Viernes 20 de Abril 2018 de 9:30am – 11:00am

¡Qué se puede hacer! Cuando los “Comportamientos” afectan el entorno y ambiente académico de su hijo.
Como usted puede participar eficaz y apropiadamente en colaboración con la escuela de hijo.
Hay o tiene dudas o no sabe cómo manejar todas las preocupaciones concernientes al comportamiento de su hijo en la escuela.

Registrarse en línea en: www.frcd.org o llame a:
Family Resource Center On Disabilities al (312)939-3513
María Castillo en Español al (312) 375-8136 llamada o texto maria.castillo@frcd.org ... See more