Resources

The VR Fact Sheets (below) provide information on the VR services for people with disabilities. They have been translated into 10 languages. 

Asian Human Services

Program Director:

Thidaporn Iamsutta, MA

Behavioral Health Program

4753 N. Broadway, Suite 700
Chicago, IL 60640-4995
Office: 773.293.8437
Fax: 773.728.4751

tiamsutta@ahschicago.org
www.ahschicago.org

Chinese American Service League

2141 S Tan Ct, Chicago, IL 60616

Primary Phone: (312) 791-0418
Program Supervisor:
Esther Wong
Executive Director
(312) 791-0418
estherw@caslservice.org

Ricky Lam
Employment Manager
(312) 791-0418×3329
ricky_lam@caslservice.org

Chinese Mutual Aid Association

1016 W. Argyle Chicago, IL 60640

Primary Phone: (773) 784-2900
Program Supervisor:

Employment Specialist:
Michelle Lura Whie
michellew@chinesemutualaid.org

Francesca Bonafacio
francescab@chinesemutualaid.org

Heartland Human Care Services

4419 N. Ravenswood Chicago, IL 60640

Program Supervisor:
Lea Tienou
(773) 728-5960 ext 6306
ltienou@heartlandalliance.org

Refugee Employment Specialist:

Juliet Ihediohanma 

Refugee and Immigrant Community Services 

Heartland Human Care Services, Inc. | A Partner of Heartland Alliance
4419 N. Ravenswood Avenue | Chicago, IL 60640
P. 773.830-5941| C. 312-898-5838 | F. 773.728-6929 |

jihediohanma@heartlandalliance.org | www.heartlandalliance.org

Midwest Asian Health Association

230 W. Cermak 2nd Fl Mail Box #13 Chicago, IL 60616

Primary Phone: (312) 225-8659

Program Supervisor:
Dr Hong Liu
(312) 225-8659
hongliu@maha-us.org

Asian Media

Faith-Based Organizations

ADOPT’s Partners

Central

North

Northwest

South

Southwest

Restaurants

Bakery, Candy, and Noodles

Book, Gift, and Video Shop

Grocery Retail and Wholesale

Herbalist and Drug

Florist and Beauty Salon

Jewelry Store

Travel Agency

Banks and Financial Services

Insurance Agencies

Schools

Real Estate

Auto Repairs and Driving

Chicago (Bureau of Field Services – Regions 1)

Chicago (Schools)

Chicago (Arts and Cultures)

Chicago (Chambers of Commerce)

Chicago (Human Service)

Chicago (Media)

Chicago (Professional)

Chicago (Religious)

References –
The Asian American Institute (2006). Asian American Compass: A Guide to Navigating the Community (3rd Edition)
Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services (IDRS). Listing of Chicago-based Vocational Offices and Schools