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Located in Fairfield, Ill., the Career Development Center is a nonprofit organization serves individuals with mental and developmental disabilities. The organization offers diagnostic and rehabilitation services. It provides placement and job training services. The Career Development Center assesses vocational and independent living potential of individuals through psychometric testing and behavioral observations. The organization s vocational development programs assist with development of self-confidence and physical and emotional stamina of children. Its work programs offer job opportunities for individuals with disabilities. The Career Development Center provides money management, medical assistance and transportation services for families. The organization additionally offers respite care, advocacy and support programs for families.

Wabash Valley Human Services, located in Vincennes, Ind., is a private nonprofit corporation that works for community development and provides services to low-income residents in southwestern Indiana. The organization develops and implements programs that assist individuals in personal development toward independence. It also coordinates public, private and corporate resources focusing on the alleviation of poverty. Its services include a range of areas, such as emergency assistance; emergency food and shelter; computer lab; energy assistance; food pantry; home program; and children s fund. The corporation s weatherization technicians use advanced energy audits and diagnostic equipment to identify cost-effective, energy saving measures for each home. The energy saving measures includes installing insulation, reducing air infiltration, performing heating tune-ups and modifications, and replacing faulty units that cannot be saved.

Established in 1962, ARC Community Support Systems annually serves more than 3,500 infants, children and adults with developmental disabilities. The agency features early childhood development, parenting education and nutritional food programs. It offers financial assistance, case management and respite care services. ARC Community Support Systems provides early intervention and behavioral management services for children with developmental delays. In addition, the agency offers counseling, advocacy and therapeutic services. It organizes educational, social, leisure and recreational activities. ARC Community Support Systems provides assistance with issues related to trauma, grief, depression and family conflicts. The agency offers transportation services for medical appointments, shopping and social events. Located in Teutopolis, Ill., it also provides employment opportunities in rug binding, hardware packaging and bulk mailing.