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Senior citizens and persons with disabilities face many obstacles. Rising medical costs, higher insurance rates and physical disabilities can make everyday living a challenge. As Secretary of State, I am dedicated to providing programs and services that meet the special needs of Illinois' senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Reduced-fee license plates, car insurance discounts, Rules of the Road Review courses and special parking privileges are a few of the programs available through my office's Senior & Community Services Department that can make your life a little easier. Serving the people of Illinois is my top priority. I encourage you to contact my office for suggestions on how we might serve you better. JESSE WHITE, Secretary of State Illinois State Library/TBBS The Illinois State Library has a network of regional The Talking Book & Braille Service provides large-print library systems throughout the state that provide special books, Talking Books, books printed in braille and services for senior citizens and persons with disabilities. reading services for the print disabled. Arrangements Transportation to library programs and other services can be made to have materials delivered to home- is available. bound individuals. For more information, call your local library or the State Library at 800-331 -2351. Senior & Community Services Department 324 W. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62704 800-252-2904 (Voice/TTY) www.cyberdriveillinois.com Printed by authority of the State of Illinois October 2003 - 1 5M - GA-193 - SC HR-28.8 Jesse White, Secretary of State Reduced-Fee License Plates Rules of the Road Review Senior citizens and persons with disabilities who qualify The Rules of the Road Review Course gives drivers the for the Circuit Breaker program can get their license knowledge and confidence needed to pass a driver's plates at a reduced fee of only $24. Military license plates license renewal exam. Local organizations statewide are now available at the reduced rate. sponsor the course under the direction of the Secretary of State's office. To qualify, you must: • be age 65 or over, or at least age 16 and totally disabled, and • have an annual household income of less than $21,21 8 for an individual, less than $28,480 for a Photo ID Cards two-person household or less than $35,740 for a household of three of more, and Persons with disabilities and senior citizens age 65 and over are entitled to a free Illinois photo ID card. The non¬ • be an Illinois resident at the time you apply. expiring ID card may be obtained at any Driver Services For more information and an application for the Circuit facility upon providing three forms of identification. Breaker program, please contact: The card is a legal form of identification. Illinois Dept, of Revenue Persons with disabilities may receive a free Illinois Circuit Breaker Program, RO. Box 19003 Disabled Person's ID Card with proof of eligibility for the Springfield, IL 62794-9003 Circuit Breaker and/or Parking Program for Persons with 800-624-2459 Disabilities. Applicants must be Illinois residents and provide a physician's verification of a qualifying disability. Insurance Discounts Applications are available at your local Driver Services facility. Liability insurance discounts are available to eligible drivers age 55 and over who successfully complete an J88-Deaf/Hard of Hearing Automobile Insurance Discount Program approved by the Secretary of State. Driver's License Designation "J88" is a notation on a driver's license that alerts law Parking for Persons enforcement officers, before approaching a vehicle, that a motorist is deaf or hard of hearing, so the officer can with Disabilities use alternative communication. You must request the Parking placards and disability license plates are available "J88" notation; no forms or Secretary of State personnel for persons with a qualifying disability. An application will ask you to include it on your driver's license. and physician's verification form is required. Parking placards are available free to persons with permanent Speakers Bureau or temporary disabilities. Disability license plates are The Secretary of State's Speakers Bureau offers free available to persons who are permanently disabled. presentations on a variety of programs and services Plates may be purchased for vehicles titled in their administered by the office. name at the same cost as standard license plates. Veterans with disabilities may obtain special disabled veteran plates if their disabilities are 100 percent service- related. For more information: 800-252-2904 (Voice, TTY) www.cyberdriveillinois.com