RAMP

RAMP Encouraging individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential. RAMP has offices in three counties:

DeKalb County
115 N. First St. Galena Ave.

DeKalb, IL
(815)756-3202

Stephenson County
2155 W. Freeport, IL
(815)233-1128

Boone & Winnebago Counties
202 Market St. Rockford, IL
(815)968-7467

This week we would like to shout out our Director of Employment Services, Jeremy! Jeremy has been with RAMP for nearly 2...
03/04/2026

This week we would like to shout out our Director of Employment Services, Jeremy! Jeremy has been with RAMP for nearly 20 years, making massive impacts on the organization such as helping develop our Employment Services program. Thank you for all you do Jeremy!

Image description: Text says "After graduating from NIU I’ve been working with people with disabilities in the Rockford area for 25 years with most of that time focused on employment issues and working to overcome those barriers. I started at RAMP 19 years ago as a Traumatic Brain Injury Case Manager, with the opportunity to work closely with and learn from some amazing people. A few years later, RAMP started our Employment Services program and I played a big part in developing and planning that. Since then, I have overseen those programs as well as continuing to expand to meet new needs in our community including bringing Project SEARCH to our area. I am grateful to continue to work with a great team of dedicated RAMP staff.”

Do you need assistance with daily tasks? RAMP can help you recruit, train, and maintain a personal assistant so you can ...
03/03/2026

Do you need assistance with daily tasks? RAMP can help you recruit, train, and maintain a personal assistant so you can live more independently in your own home. To inquire about RAMP's services, visit https://rampcil.org/individual-services/ #1615394880066-056df936-fbe7

RAMP staff Alice Nichols & Jessica Wexell presented Making Websites Accessible to City of DeKalb employees. Our training...
03/03/2026

RAMP staff Alice Nichols & Jessica Wexell presented Making Websites Accessible to City of DeKalb employees. Our trainings on the A-Z of both website and social media accessibility will get your organization ready for the April deadline for digital compliance! Trainings are available for in-person events or easily can be completed online. Contact Alice at anichols@rampcil.org for information.

Congratulations to our Board President, Lafakeria Reuter, on winning the 2026 Professions Award at the YWCA Northwestern...
03/03/2026

Congratulations to our Board President, Lafakeria Reuter, on winning the 2026 Professions Award at the YWCA Northwestern Illinois Leader Luncheon.

Lafakeria's leadership, passion, and commitment to individuals with disabilities reflects not only in her work with the Winnebago County States Attorney's Office, but also with us here at RAMP. We are grateful for her guidance and continued support.

Congratulations Lafakeria!

In honor of Women's History Month, we are highlighting influential women with disabilities. This week - meet Judy Heuman...
03/02/2026

In honor of Women's History Month, we are highlighting influential women with disabilities. This week - meet Judy Heumann! Judy Heumann was a leader of the disability rights movement, often called the "Mother of the Disability Rights Movement". Read more about Judy here: https://ow.ly/XqrA50YnQ9V

Looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself and have some fun this summer?Sign up for RAMP's River Run (3K, 5K, and...
03/01/2026

Looking for an opportunity to challenge yourself and have some fun this summer?
Sign up for RAMP's River Run (3K, 5K, and Half Marathon) for less if you sign up before March 1st!

Learn more and sign up at: https://riverrun.rampcil.org/

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting influential Black people with disabilities. This week, meet Lois Cu...
02/27/2026

In honor of Black History Month, we are highlighting influential Black people with disabilities. This week, meet Lois Curtis, a legal advocate for disability rights. Lois Curtis is most famously known for the LC vs Olmstead case, which ultimately led to accessibility to disability services in the community rather than in an institution.

Read more about Lois Curtis and the Olmstead case here: https://www.womenshistory.org/education-resources/biographies/lois-curtis

THE DEADLINE IS 2 MONTHS AWAY⚠️Title II entities MUST comply with social media and web accessibility laws by April 24th,...
02/26/2026

THE DEADLINE IS 2 MONTHS AWAY⚠️
Title II entities MUST comply with social media and web accessibility laws by April 24th, 2026. RAMP's Social Media Accessibility training makes it easy - for only $25 per person.

Sign up today: https://ow.ly/LF5H50YhIeR

This week, we would like to shout out our MercyHealth Project SEARCH Employment Specialist, Keke Wells! Keke has been wi...
02/25/2026

This week, we would like to shout out our MercyHealth Project SEARCH Employment Specialist, Keke Wells! Keke has been with RAMP since 2023, working tirelessly at our MercyHealth site to help open opportunities for success for all Project SEARCH interns. Her work does not go unnoticed, thank you for all you do Keke!

Image description: Text says "My interest in working with adults with disabilities started in 2019 while working as a paraprofessional in the Rockford Public Schools. Being passionate about building independence in the disability community is what led me to RAMP in 2023. As an Employment Specialist, I play an integral role in instilling job skills that can lead to lifelong career success for the young adults I serve and support.
Working with Project SEARCH has had a significant impact on not only the interns, but with myself as well. The program has consistently opened doors for individuals in the workplace and beyond, and it is incredibly rewarding to be a part of that. Watching them take the lessons learned from the classroom and the department, and applying them in real work settings, leads to positive outcomes for all those involved in Project SEARCH."

RAMP's Community Reintegration program works with individuals with disabilities with a desire to move out of an assisted...
02/24/2026

RAMP's Community Reintegration program works with individuals with disabilities with a desire to move out of an assisted living facility and back into the community. To learn more or get in touch with us, visit https://ow.ly/tG6j50YhoqR

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Rockford, IL
61107

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 12pm
1pm - 4pm
Friday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+18159687467

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RAMP has offices in four counties (Boone, DeKalb, Stephenson, Winnebago): Boone County 530 S. State St. Belvidere, IL (815)544-8404 DeKalb County 115 N. First St. DeKalb, IL (815)756-3202 Stephenson County 2155 W. Galena Ave. Freeport, IL (815)233-1128 Winnebago County 202 Market St. Rockford, IL (815)968-7467 Follow RAMP on: Twittter: https://twitter.com/RAMP_NoLimits Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rampcil/