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DD Marketplace, by and for the "special needs" population.

Welcome to DD Marketplace. This page is intended to be both a bazaar and an employment opportunities page for individuals with developmental, mental, and/or physical challenges/disabilities, and the businesses/organizations that serve them. We invite you to view all the listings and respond to any of interest directly to the business or individual.

Individuals or businesses wishing to be listed (a single line listing is free) can email the information (familyguides@yahoo.com) or mail to ParentLink Info Services, 1674 Cumberland, Aurora IL 60504, 630-499-5810. Categories marked with a single asterisk are required. For those with a double asterisk, please include at least one of the two categories. Businesses and individuals can list in 1-4 of the categories below, as applicable. Any businesses or individuals that don't supply either an email address or phone number will not be listed.

Expanded listings (including a web member based page) with links included are available at a cost of $25 annually.

Employment wanted

Name*

Street or Email Address**

City/State/Zip*

Phone**

Type of Challenge/Disability*

Desired Type/Setting of employment *

 

Employment offered

Business Name*

Street or Email Address**

City/State/Zip*

Phone**

Type(s) of Challenge or Disability*

Type/Setting of employment*

Little City Foundation*

1760 W Algonquin Rd

Palatine IL 60067

847-221-7717**

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*This is a pilot program, in collaboration with Midway Moving & Storage's new Disability Community Outreach Initiative. Currently just with Little City Foundation, this initiative is expected to expand to collaborations with schools & nonprofit organizations throughout the state of Illinois. **Adult Vocational Services.

Product/Service Offered (by individuals with disability/challenge)

Name*

Street or Email Address**

City/State/Zip*

Phone**

Type of Product/Service*

 

Product/Service Offered (for individuals with disability/challenge)

Name*

Street or Email Address**

City/State/Zip*

Phone**

Type of Product/Service*

 

Note: Individuals in the Chicago area (or anywhere in Illinois) may want to check out this website: disabilityworks

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