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Most individuals with a disability live at home and are cared for by their families.
This Township program provides financial assistance to its residents (not to exceed $1,500 per person/per fiscal year) that helps in meeting some of the special service needs and unusual expenses related to a person with a disability.There are no age or income restrictions. A lottery is held annually.
Applications are now being accepted.
To apply, download BOTH the application & fact sheet
Fact Sheet Word PDF
Application Word PDF
The deadline to apply will be
December 30, 2011.
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Who Is Eligible?
Individuals, children or adults, with the following disabilities are eligible:
- Autism Spectrum Disorders – A disability with disturbances in social interactions, communication, imaginative activity, and activities and interests.
- Developmental and/or Cognitive Delay – A developmental disability, which impairs adaptive behavior and daily functioning in varying degrees.
- Multiple Impairments – (1) A developmental disability, which constitutes a substantial disability attributable to intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism or a similar condition, and is expected to continue indefinitely. (2) Multiple disabilities physical, sensory, behavioral or cognitive functioning, which constitute a severe or profound impairment. Development substantially less than expected for the age in cognitive, affective or psychomotor behavior.
- Mental Disorders - A primary diagnosis according to DSM-IV diagnostic codes including, but not limited to schizophrenia, delusional disorder, schizoaffective disorder, bipolar affective disorder, atypical psychosis or major depression (recurrent). Functioning substantially impaired in areas such as self-maintenance, social functioning, activities of community living or work skills.
- Physical Impairments - An AVM rupture, epilepsy or other seizure disorders, hearing impairments, MI (heart), paralysis, TIA (stroke), and/or visual impairments.
Residency Requirements
All applicants must be a resident of New Trier Township.
Children must:
- Live with a biological, adoptive or foster parent or
- Live with a legal guardian.
Adults may:
- Live full-time in their own home or apartment,
- Live in a private home with a relative or guardian, or
- Live together with as many as three unrelated adults
Other Eligibility Considerations
The person with disability is:
- A client of Community Alternatives Unlimited
- Receives federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)
- Enrolled in the High School Transitional Program
- Other – Will require current verification of disability. A physician or licensed therapist will be required to complete the Certification of Eligibility form that appears on page three of the application.
What Services/Expenses Are Covered?
For children services might include, but are not limited to:
- Respite care
- Child care
- Therapy services
- Medical expenses
- Family counseling
- Modifications to make their home more accessible
- Special vehicle or other equipment.
For adults services might include, but are not limited to:
- Home health services
- Personal care services (help with dressing, etc)
- Training and assistance in self-care (help with learning how to dress, cook meals, etc.)
- Habilitation and rehabilitation services
- Services related to finding a job, or supported employment
- Respite care
- Crisis management
- Purchase medicine, nutritional supplements or adaptive equipment
- Modifications to make their home more accessible.
How Is The Program Administered?
Interested persons will be asked to fill out an application form that can be obtained by calling/visiting the Township office or downloaded from the Township website. The application process for Fiscal Year 2012 grants is open. To apply, download BOTH the application & fact sheet:
Fact Sheet Word PDF
Application Word PDF
The deadline to apply will be December 30, 2011.
For a list of Frequently Asked Questions, click here.
If you require any assistance, or have additional questions, please call the Township Office at 847-446-8202 Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. or email.