MOPD's Lanuage Access Policy

The Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities provides information to print and broadcast reporters, students, disability organizations and the general public about terminology and portrayal issues concerning people with disabilities.

Mayor Emanuel recognizes the 24th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) with a proclamation! Saturday July 26, 2014 marks the 24th anniversary of the ADA.

Please visit the booths from the AccessChicago 2018 Registered Exhibitors listed below: Thanks for partnering with us!

Access Chicago is hosted by Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) this expo promotes the independence and inclusion of people with all types of disabilities by showcasing Chicago’s wide range of accessible venues, products and services.

Housing information services offered by the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) are designed to promote and identify integrated, adaptable/accessible and affordable housing for people with disabilities in the Chicago metropolitan area.

Information on Accessible Transportation Information for People with Disabilities

The Disability Resources Division provides Advocacy Services, which involves helping people with disabilities under the age of 60 resolve issues with other agencies.

Below are links to the websites of accessible transportation providers and organizations that provide transportation-related information.

Emergency Preparedness Resources for People with Disabilities

Exhibit at AccessChicago, the Midwest's Largest Exposition of products and services for people with disabilities, their families at friends. Highlight your products and services while learning consumers' needs and preferences!

Statistical information about people with disabilities in Chicago and the U.S.

MOPD provides personal devices or equipment that will assist an individual to become more independent in their home. Provisions of equipment and instruction is based on the individual needs in the home environment. For more information on this program please contact MOPD at (311 (voice/TTY).

Individualized Needs Assessment empowers an individual with skills, education, motivation and support services needed to accomplish a healthy, more independent lifestyle.

Looking for something fun to do this summer for the whole family? Come out to Navy Pier this summer!

New This Year!! We’re so excited to announce the addition of Lekotek, Institute for Therapy through the Arts (ITA) and EverThrive Illinois - Cooking Matters.

The Personal Assistance/Homemaker Program allows qualified individuals with disabilities who live in the city of Chicago and are under the age of 60 to receive in-home services.

Practical Assistance is assistance provided to help an individual obtain a service or benefit. Assistance may include completing forms such as the circuit breaker, filing applications such as the RTA Reduced Fare application** and writing and/or explaining a letter or formal document.

Service animals are animals that are individually trained to perform tasks for people with disabilities such as guiding people who are blind, alerting people who are deaf, pulling wheelchairs, alerting and protecting a person who is having a seizure, or performing other tasks.