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A private non-profit 501©3 organization, founded in 1989,
CSO Inc. contracts with the Illinois Department of Human
Services (IDHS) to provide preadmission screening,
eligibility determination and service coordination for
people with developmental disabilities, in Chicago. CSO,
Inc. is part of a national system, federally mandated to be
completely independent and free-standing of local direct
service provision. This “independent” function enables CSO,
Inc. to safeguard the rights of people with disabilities,
even though it receives funding from federal and state
grants, contracts and private donations.
Mission & Vision:
Community Service Options, Inc.
(CSO, Inc.) promotes access, “choice of service,” options
and independence of people with disabilities, who reside in
the City of Chicago,
through the provision of information, education, advocacy,
and planning/service coordination.
Information/Education
CSO Inc. serves as a “clearinghouse” for persons (consumers) with
disabilities, and/or their family/guardian, who are seeking
services. It
compiles and disseminates information pertaining to
disability issues, resources, services, and events; and
assertively
educates federal, state and local policy-makers
about disability issues.
Advocacy
CSO, Inc. works with consumers,
service providers, and policy makers,
throughout the State, to
reform the human service system.
CSO Inc.’s website, publications, and newsletters
provide awareness and inspire action on issues affecting
persons with disabilities.
Planning & Service Coordination
The skilled advocates at CSO, Inc.
assist in the development of
individual, “person-centered” plans for community-based
human services and supports.
Working with each individual and/or their
family/guardian to identify goals and strategies that
address unique needs and maximize their potential, CSO Inc.
plans and arranges services, such
as medical care options, employment, housing programs
(including home ownership), accessible transportation, and
recreational activities.
Some of the services we provide are:
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