Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Wood (ICRE-Wood)

Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Wood (ICRE-Wood)

The Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Wood (ICRE-Wood) is a facility which provides a concentrated short-term residential and day training commuter program for adults 18 years or older, who are blind, visually impaired, or DeafBlind. It is located in Chicago and offers a 13-week vocational and independent skills training program. All services are coordinated to provide an individual with an enhanced opportunity to prepare for employment, school and/or living independently.

Vocational Training Services Support Services
provided by the Social Worker
  • Braille,
  • computer technology,
  • health and wellness,
  • orientation and mobility, and
  • independent living skills.
  • counseling,
  • housing help, and
  • employment assistance.

ICRE-Wood Program Highlight

* A total of 94 individuals who are blind or visually impaired were provided Rehabilitation Instruction Services and 24 graduates from ICRE-Wood's program.

ICRE-Wood Priorities for FY24

  • To increase awareness of varies speakers from private sectors to inform customers on different employment opportunities.
  • To continue to provide training on adaptive devices and technology to blind, visually impaired and deaf blind customers to become suitable for employment.