The Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt (ICRE-R) is a residential/transition Pre-Employment program for students with a disability, orthopedic impairment, and/or health impairment, located in the Illinois Medical District of Chicago, ICRE-R is part of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) and the Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) and provides Transition Services for eligible students from the State of Illinois.
The mission of ICRE-R is to provide transition services including independent living, post-secondary education, vocational training, advocacy, community participation and services to assist students with disabilities in achieving the highest level of independence in community living and employment.
The mission of ICRE-R is to provide transition services including independent living, post-secondary education, vocational training, advocacy, community participation and services to assist students with disabilities in achieving the highest level of independence in community living and employment.
Services
The Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education - Roosevelt (ICRE-R) is a residential school for students with severe physical disabilities and other health impairments, located in the Illinois Medical District of Chicago, at 1950 W. Roosevelt Rd., Chicago, IL 60608. ICRE-R is part of the Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS).
The Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education - Roosevelt (ICRE-R) began as the Illinois Children's Hospital-School (ICHS). The school was authorized as a unit in the Education and Correctional Division of the State Department of Public Welfare in 1945. This was accomplished largely through the efforts of State Senator Bernice Vander Vries of Evanston, Illinois.
The Communication Therapy Service is committed to developing each student's total communication skills to his/her personal potential. This may include traditional evaluation and treatment for such areas as speech, language, augmentative communication, and swallowing. In addition, functional communication skills involving personal advocacy, goal setting, directing personal care attendants, and creative expression are areas of focus.
ICRE-R's after school hours offer many opportunities for students to make friends, socialize, and explore leisure activities. ICRE-R offers a wide variety of evening programs in the arts, music, martial arts, scuba diving and dance. We also work with volunteer agencies that bring new and interesting activities for students to explore in their free time.
Welcome to the Illinois Center for Rehabilitation and Education-Roosevelt (ICRE-R). Our school is dedicated to preparing young adults with physical disabilities for adult life in the community of their choice. We know that this is an exciting time of life for young people and that each one of you, along with your families, have many decisions to make in the near future: What will you do after high school?
