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Illinois

 

•  Aspiritech (Chicago, Illinois) - Trains adults with autism and related disorders for jobs testing software for tech development companies. 

 

• AutonomyWorks (Chicago, Illinois) – Provides jobs for people with autism which require attention to detail, focus on repetitive tasks, and dedication to quality. 

 

• Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding Center (Harvard, Illinois) - Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.

 

• Equine Dreams, Inc. (Newark, Illinois) – Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.

 

• Glenkirk Residential Services (Northbrook, Illinois) - Offers individuals an array of supports to live in the community as independently as possible. Services take place in a variety of residential settings, which include the family home, small-group living arrangements, and semi-independent settings.

 

• Illinois Center for Autism (Fairview & Belleville, Illinois) - Educates and serves children and adults with autism to help them achieve their highest level of independence in their home, school and community. 

 

• Little City (Chicago, Illinois) -
  Offers a vital and vibrant community that provides a comprehensive scope of services and amenities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, which helps them to live safely; learn continuously; explore creatively; and work productively throughout their lifetime. 

• Main Stay Therapeutic Farm (Richmond, Illinois) – Offers horse and other animal related therapy programs for those with special needs.

 

• Milestone, Inc. (Rockford, Illinois) – Comprises Adult Group Homes, RocVale Children's Home, Training Centers, Industrial Workshops, and a Corporate Center which provide people with developmental disabilities with the opportunity to take part in the day to day activities of cleaning, cooking, shopping, along with a wide variety of recreational activities.

 

• Ray Graham Association (Lisle, Illinois) - Offers a broad spectrum of educational, vocational, community, respite, early intervention, recreational, home-based and residential programs and services to create customized support for people with disabilities and their families.

 

• TAP / The Autism Program of Illinois Service Network (Springfield, Illinois) - A collaboration of 17 agencies operate 19 centers across the state to provide services to children, families, educators, day care providers, and medical professionals. 

 

• Trinity Services, Inc. (New Lennox, Illinois) - Services include a school, residential options, adult learning programs, in-home supports, employment services, a therapeutic horseback riding program, respite services, social centers, and a wide range of therapeutic services.

 

• Urban Autism Solutions (Chicago, Illinois) - Provides young adults with autism a fully-integrated, long-term residential community experience that advances social and vocational opportunities; nurtures independence; and builds self-confidence and a sense of well-being.

 

 

Indiana 

 

• BACA / Behavioral Analysis Center for Autism (Fishers, Zionsville, Elkhart, Indiana) – Provides applied behavior analysis services in the areas teaching language, social, self-help, academic and employment skills to children and young adults with autism; and ensures staff receive and apply intensive, on-going training to improve the quality of life for every client. 

 

• DASI / Disability & Autism Services of Indiana (Greensburg, Indiana) – Provides services to children, adolescents, and young adults in their natural environment utilizing research-based behavior interventions and working with parents, family members, educators, and behavioral staff to maximize learning opportunities and outcomes.

 

• People and Animal Learning Services, Inc. (Bloomington, Indiana) – Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum. 

 

• Summit Equestrian Center (Fort Wayne, Indiana) – Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people of all abilities.

 

 

Iowa  

 

• Aspire Therapeutic Riding Center (Waterloo, Iowa) – Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.

 

• Miracles in Motion Therapeutic Equestrian Center (Swisher, Iowa) - Provides various horse-related therapies and programs for people with disabilities, including those on the autism spectrum.

 

• Regional Autism Assistance Program / Child Health Specialty Clinics (Iowa City, Iowa) - Provides community-based clinical consultation, multidisciplinary care planning recommendations, and family-to-family support for children with autism and their families. 

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