All Take Advantage IL
Take Advantage Illinois guides you through the muddy process of understanding and accessing services quicker and more confidently, making sure you maximize the money and support available to your loved one.
Think your student wouldnā€™t qualify for disability benefits? All they need is a Social Security Number, be nearing or over 18 years old, and have a qualifying disability.
How do I pay forā€¦?
With a Funding Source
- Money to pay for common expenses like PUNS Funding
- Money to pay for living expenses like SSI Monthly Payments
- Money to pay for caregivers like DHS Funding
How do I get help withā€¦?
With a Service
- Health insurance like Medicaid
- Monthly payments like SSDI
- Health insurance like Medicare
- Help to get a job like Dept of Rehab Services (DRS)
How will I make sureā€¦?
With a Support
- Instructions for temporary caregivers like Letter of Intent
- Decision-making control like Supported Decision Making
- Decision-making control like Power of Attorney
- Decision-making control like Guardianship
- Special bank accounts and financial protection like ABLE & Special Needs Trust
- Providing care for the disabled like Respite
- Living outside the family home like Housing Options
- Personal identification options like State ID
- College disability services, special programs, and on-campus college-like experiences for the disabled like College Supports & Experience programs
