Services for Persons with Disabilities

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Benefit Access (formerly Circuit Breaker)

Effective July 1, 2012, Illinois Cares Rx was terminated, and the Circuit Breaker Property Tax Relief Grant was eliminated due to the lack of funding.

The benefits now available are:

  • Seniors’ Free Transit Ride

  • The Persons with Disabilities Free Transit Ride

  • Secretary of State License Plate Discount

To be determined eligible for these benefits, you must submit a Benefit Access Application online. Scroll down to “APPLY ONLINE” and click on the link “FILE YOUR APPLICATION ON THE INTERNET”. Paper applications are not available.

Once your application is approved, you may print an eligibility certificate to take to your local transit authority or Secretary of State Office. If you have a transit card that is good through December 31, 2013, you may continue to use it until it expires.  Please check the website at any time to determine your application status.

We want to thank everyone for their patience and understanding during this transition and welcome you to the Benefit Access Program.

If you have questions or would like to locate a Senior Health Assistance Program (SHAP) site near you for assistance, contact the Senior HelpLine at (800) 252-8966, or ( 1-888) 206-1327 (TTY).

RTA People with Disabilities Ride Free Program

This program is available to persons who are receiving Benefit Access benefits. Applicants apply at the township. Please bring the postcard sent to you from the Illinois Department on Aging and a photo ID. The township will take a photo of you to submit with the application.

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Ride DuPage is a subsidized transportation service established to provide affordable transportation for Lisle Township residents aged 65 and over and persons with disabilities. Ride DuPage is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

To be eligible for this transportation program for seniors, you must:

  • Be at least 65 years of age

  • Live in Lisle Township

  • Be registered in the Lisle Township Ride DuPage program

Permanently disabled persons must:

  • Live in Lisle Township

  • Have a valid RTA disability card

  • Be registered with the Lisle Township Ride DuPage program

The cost of a one-way trip is $2.00 flag pull plus $1.00 per mile.

Disabled persons who are working may also qualify for the Ride to Work program.

For additional information, call Alexia, at (630) 349-0672 or alexiam@lisletownship.com.