Start Your Own Business

Abilities Fund
Business Enterprise Program for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities (BEP) in Illinois
Business Enterprises owned by People with Disabilities (BEPD). Certify with the City of Chicago
Disabled-Owned Business Resources (City of Chicago)
Duman Microenterprise Center and Loan Fund
Entrepreneurship Article (Office of Disability Employment Policy)
Illinois Assistive Technology Program (some loans available)
Illinois Entrepreneurship Centers
Illinois Institute for Entrepreneurship Education
IRS Small Business Tax Guide
Ready for Business Guide: Self-Employment for People with Disabilities
Self Employment Resource Network (SERN)
Contact Marsie Frawley at 312-223-9600 x17 or mfrawley@hdadvocates.org
Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) Chicagoland locations or download shorter list of SBDCs with enhanced accessibility
Small Business Self-Employment Service
Start-Up USA
TechConnect Low Interest Loan Program
University of Illinois Extension Offices