About EDS

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EDS provides assessment of employability and develops employment skills to assist individuals to have access to, and participate fully in, their communities. This programs develops skilled employees through a diversified time-limited and accessible transitional training program for individuals who dream to develop or re-establish skills, attitudes, personal characteristics, interpersonal skills, work behaviors, and functional capacities to achieve positive employment outcomes. Students experience volunteer work, job exploration, skills training, computer training, and interviewing. Graduates enter the work force with a working portfolio, self-inventory profile, and a recorded mock interview. Services are provided to adolescents and adults with a developmental disability. EDS is targeted to both students who are transitioning from special education to adult services and to adults who need to develop skills for independent living and competitive employment. EDS was recognized by the Illinois Association for Rehabilitation Facilities (IARF) as one of “the Best of the Best” programs in the State in 2005.


EDS Direct Phone Number: 815-759-7180