Disability Services
The Pui Tak Center offers a variety of disability services to support families affected by disabilities through several programs and resources including family support group, life skills training and home-based services.
Family Support Group
Contact: Waiyi Louie, waiyilouie@puitak.org | 872-260-3349
Over the years, Pui Tak Center came in contact with many families of children with developmental disabilities. We realized the challenges immigrant families encounter every day due to language barriers as well as the demands of raising their children. These families are marginalized by society through the judgmental and discriminatory attitudes toward them. The 1 Corinthian 127 Family Support Group was formed in Nov. 2011 to foster relationships so that families affected by disabilities can support each other.
“But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.”
-1 Corinthians 1:27 (NIV)
Our Purpose
We aim to…
help families of children with special needs establish a network to support each other;
promote understanding and acceptance for people with disabilities in the Chinese community.
Through the support group, we enable parents to…
learn parenting skills to nurture their children with special needs;
understand the special education system and other related resources in Chicago;
be an advocate for the rights of their children.
Our Services
Case Management & Consulting
Assist with PUNS enrollment
Assist in contacting rehabilitation organizations
Assist with Home-Based Services application
Other consultation services
Workshops
Translation Service at IEP Meetings
Family Outings
Mothers’ Gatherings
Resources
Community Service Options (pre-screening agent of IDHS to provide funding for people affected by disabilities)
Poiema Community Day Services
Contact: Rosalie Der, rosalieder@puitak.org | 872-260-3348
Poiema Community Day Services equips adults with developmental disabilities with life skills and vocational training. We believe each person is God's workmanship ("poiema"), created in Jesus to do good works.
“For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago.”
-Ephesians 2:10 (NLT)
Our Mission
Partnering with families and communities to co-labor with people of all abilities so that we enjoy and share Abundant Life.
Our Values
Excellence, Family, Fun, Integration, Life-Long Learning, Love and Respect
Our Programs
Accessing Community Resources
Creative Arts
Horticulture
Health and Fitness
Individualized Goals with Measurable Outcomes
Microenterprise (lawn care, greeting cards, shredding, party favors & more)
Life Skills (culinary, safety, social, public transportation skills & more)
Sensory Processing Activities
Spiritual Development
Vocational Training
Volunteerism
Criteria for Participation
Our Disability Services Facilitator will meet with each family to evaluate if we are able to meet the needs of the prospective individual and family. When you contact us, the cost of Pui Tak Center services is something we can discuss as we understand the needs of the individual and family.
Home-Based Services
Contact: Rosalie Der, rosalieder@puitak.org | 872-260-3348
Pui Tak Center is an IL Dept. of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities Medicaid Waiver Provider of Self Direction Assistance for families who receive Home Based Services funding. In other words, we enable family members who are eligible for HBS funds to receive services in their home and community. Our service facilitation includes:
Training to manage self-directed services
Assisting with budgeting so that maximum monthly benefits are received
Coaching and support for employer-related tasks required by Fiscal Management Agency (ACES$)