State of Illinois
Department of Human Services
Independent Living means different things to different people. For those steeped in the Independent Living movement, it means having control of one's life. Living independently does not mean doing everything for oneself. Rather, it means being in control of decisions made about oneself. This is the foundation upon which Centers for Independent Living are built.
A Center for Independent Living (CIL) is a private, non-residential, community-based, not-for-profit, consumer-controlled organization that is mandated to provide five core services: Advocacy, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Development, Information and Referral, and Transition. Staff serve as role models, demonstrating that individuals with disabilities can be independent and productive. Their knowledge, support and guidance help to create informed choice options that give consumers the confidence to pursue their own independence and to realize their dreams and aspirations.
In contrast to more traditional medical models in which the "client" or "patient" is highly dependent on "experts," a CIL's emphasis is on "consumer" self-direction and control. CILs promote a positive self-image, which is important to developing significant peer relationships.
What truly distinguishes and sets CILs apart from other organizations is the fact that consumer control exists on every level, where at least fifty-one percent of staff, management staff and the Board of Directors must be individuals with disabilities. Having consumer control in decision-making positions is paramount to maintaining the integrity of what a CIL should and must be. However, the most challenging barrier for individuals with disabilities to overcome is attitude. To gradually dismantle this barrier, CILs advocate for changes in legislation, provide disability awareness-related activities, develop technical assistance initiatives regarding the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and work in a committed fashion to deinstitutionalize individuals with disabilities who can and want to live independently.
Clearly, CILs are not social service agencies, but agents for social change.
Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living
Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago (AL)
Achieving Independence and Mobility Center for Independent Living (AIM)
Advocates for Access (AFA)
Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living (IICIL)
Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL)
IMPACT Center for Independent Living (IMPACT)
Jacksonville Area Center for Independent Living (JACIL)
Lake County Center for Independent Living (LCCIL)
LINC, Inc. (LINC)
Living Independence for Everyone Center for Independent Living (LIFE)
Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL)
Opportunities for Access Center for Independent Living (OFA)
Options Center for Independent Living (OPTIONS)
Persons Assuming Control of their Environment (PACE)
Progress Center for Independent Living (PCIL)
Regional Access and Mobilization Project (RAMP)
Southern Illinois Center for Independent Living (SICIL)
Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL)
Springfield Center for Independent Living (SCIL)
Stone-Hayes Center for Independent Living (SHCIL)
West Central Illinois Center for Independent Living (WCICIL)
Will/Grundy Center for Independent Living DBA: Disability Resource Center (DRC)
Message
Dear Colleague:
On behalf of the Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), we are pleased to share the 2017 Annual Report on Independent Living in Illinois. This report is reflective of the active cooperation and support of the 22 Centers for Independent Living (CIL) whose numerous programmatic contributions make this year's report a vivid record of what independent living means to Illinoisans with disabilities as well as the Disability Rights Movement.
Centers for Independent Living are integral partners in helping DHS meet its Vision - "Healthy, independent people of Illinois living in safe, strong communities", and its Mission - Strengthening Illinois by building up lives and communities. Centers also provide exceptional examples of the DHS Motto - "treating people the way we wish to be treated." We are very proud to have the opportunity to support their efforts.
Illinois' CILs provided services to over 65,000 individuals with disabilities in state fiscal year 2017. These individuals received information and referral as well as direct services in their communities from CIL staff. The majority of staff are individuals with disabilities who demonstrate on a daily basis that they can, and do, lead independent and productive lives. Many of their successes are described in this report.
We also commend the CILs for their work implementing the DRS Community Reintegration Program. This program has assisted 54 individuals this past fiscal year reintegrate from institutions (primarily nursing homes) back into their local communities to live higher quality, more independent lives.
In addition, the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended, is given authority for the planning of independent living services and policy activities. The approved three-year State Plan for Independent Living which determines how independent living services will be provided in Illinois over a three-year period (FFY17 through FFY19) contains five major goals that are being implemented by CILs and other community partners under the planning guidance of SILC. Those major goals are: increasing CILs' capacity to provide services, housing, transportation, employment, and advocacy.
We will continue to work with all of our partners in the independent living community to explore and implement effective strategies to improve the quality of life for all individuals with disabilities in Illinois.
Sincerely,
James T. Dimas, Secretary
Illinois Department of Human Services
Quinetta L. Wade, Director
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living Unit - Program Highlights - SFY17
- CILs served 94 of Illinois' 102 counties.
- Services were provided to 65,066 individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or disability.
- The Community Reintegration Program reintegrated 54 individuals back into the community.
- The percentage of individuals with disabilities on CIL boards of directors was 71%.
- The percentage of individuals with disabilities on CIL management staff was 81%.
- The percentage of individuals with disabilities on CIL program and support staff was 71%.
Community Advocacy Project for Minorities with Disabilities and Individuals with Disabilities from Rural Communities
The Division of Rehabilitation Services' Independent Living Unit first awarded Community Advocacy grants to CILs to develop this project in FFY98. This project continues to provide opportunities for minorities, youth and individuals living in rural communities who have disabilities to learn about the legislative process. These opportunities enable leadership development and decision-making skills that enhance their ability to address legislative issues and system changes which impact them and their respective communities.
By engaging in and learning the basic components of advocacy, individuals with disabilities can develop more effective interpersonal and communication skills. Ultimately, participants enhance their own ability to self-advocate and therefore, increase their potential for growth and independence.
Currently, there are six Community Advocacy grants awarded to CILs statewide.
From Institutionalization to Reintegration
Many individuals in Illinois nursing facilities have the capability to live independently within the community. For many years, CILs have worked to move individuals with disabilities out of nursing facilities and other institutions and back into community-based independent living situations of their choice. To address this deficiency, the Division of Rehabilitation Services Home Services Program (HSP) developed the Community Reintegration Program (CRP), which awards grants to CILs in Illinois. These grants provide CILs with the necessary resources to offer the start-up essentials (i.e., first month's rent, furniture, cooking equipment, peer support) to help individuals successfully transition into the community.
CILs successfully reintegrated and increased the quality of life for 54 individuals who set community reintegration as a goal, saving the state millions of taxpayer dollars.
Personal Assistant Training
In order to help meet the growing need for personal assistants (PA), the Home Services Program has partnered with CILs around the State to recruit and train individuals wishing to work as a PA for individuals with disabilities. Upon completion of the training, PAs are added to a registry that is available to individuals with disabilities in the community who may be in need of assistance.
Through contractual agreements, CILs lead outreach efforts to educate the public about the need for PAs, educate potential providers about the profession, and provide mentoring with individuals in the community to assist them with the development of better skills toward managing their care.
Employment & Transition Services for Individuals with Disabilities
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014 made significant changes to the Rehabilitation Act which governs CILs; including their provision of vocational services. Across the state, CILs provide pre-employment and employment services to individuals with disabilities in a variety of ways. There are programs that teach independent living skills for those who wish to enter the workforce and programs that work statewide with youth within the schools.
CILs also work with individuals statewide on career exploration, workplace readiness, self-advocacy skills, outreach, job development, pre-employment services, and assistance with job placement to youth with disabilities.
In an effort to better prepare youth for transitioning into employment after high school, many of the CILs attend Individual Education Plan meetings within the schools to advocate for the student and the family in obtaining needed services.
Older Individuals who are Blind
The Older Blind Program provides grants to CILs throughout the state to provide services to individuals who are age 55 and older and who have severe visual impairments which makes it difficult to obtain competitive employment. Individuals benefit from independent living services provided by CILs, which include: outreach services; braille instruction; guide services; reader services; transportation; supportive services and rehabilitation teaching services; independent living skills training; information and referral services; peer counseling; individual advocacy training; and providing assistance to older individuals who are blind and who are at risk of entering institutions so that they may remain in the community.
Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago (AL)
115 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607
312-640-2100 (V)
888-253-7003 (TTY)
Website: accessliving.org
Serving: Metropolitan Cook County
- Access Living transitioned 84 individuals with disabilities out of nursing homes and into their own homes.
- Access Living graduated 115 individuals from our Stepping Stones independent living program.
- Access Living facilitated six trips to Springfield, allowing over 160 individuals and staff to speak directly with their legislators about legislation that impacts their lives.
- Access Living, with the support of the SILC, provided four legislative advocacy trainings to individuals. They were taught the processes for lawmaking, rulemaking and budget appropriations.
- Access Living's Legal Services team assessed the merit of over 250 complaints and took on 42 new cases, resolving 37 cases favorably for our clients.
Achieving Independence and Mobility (AIM)
3130 Finley Avenue, Suite 500
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-469-2300 (V)
630-469-2300 (TTY)
630-469-2606 (Fax)
Website: aim-cil.org
Serving: DuPage, Kane and Kendall Counties
- AIM CIL reintegrated six individuals into community-based setting from nursing homes.
- AIM CIL was recognized as one of the top 10 Selection Centers for the ITAC (Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation) Amplified Phone Program for the eighth consecutive year, with 146 phone distributions.
- AIM held an eight-week basic sign language class and maintains a waiting list for the next time a similar class is held.
- AIM CIL participated in a variety of fairs throughout its three-county catchment area.
- AIM is an activity participant in the Naperville Accessible Community Task Force.
- AIM CIL participated in the Region V Conference for Centers for Independent Living, which included Illinois, Wisconsin, Michigan, Iowa, and Indiana.
Advocates for Access (AFA)
4450 N. Prospect Road, Suite C8
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
309-682-3500 (V)
309-682-3567 (TTY)
309-682-3989 (Fax)
Website: advocatesforaccess.com
Serving: Fulton, Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford Counties
- AFA assisted eight individuals with a move from the nursing home back into their community.
- AFA provided 13 ramps to individuals within our four-county community, through a grant from the Peoria Area Association of Realtors. Thirteen ramps were built in one day by over 100 volunteers.
- AFA is fifth in the State of Illinois for providing amplified phones to those in need.
- AFA provided training to local law enforcement officers, court personnel, and probation officers on assisting individuals with disabilities who are crime victims and/or going through the court process.
- AFA participated in an Emergency Preparedness Drill with local law enforcement, health department staff, and additional first responders. AFA was instrumental in communicating needs that were left out during the exercise; including the need for interpreters at a press conference, and transportation to remove individuals who are wheelchair users from the affected area.
- AFA provided ADA training and Independent Living Philosophy to fixed route drivers of our local transportation provider.
Illinois-Iowa Center for Independent Living (IICIL)
501 11th Street
PO Box 6156
Rock Island, IL 61201-6156
309-793-0090 (V)
309-793-0693 (TTY)
309-793-5198 (Fax)
Website: iicil.com
Serving: Henry, Mercer and Rock Island Counties in Illinois, and Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Counties in Iowa
- IICIL moved three individuals to community living from nursing homes.
- IICIL celebrated the 27th anniversary of the ADA by hosting a huge block party. Over 300 individuals attended. Community agencies had informational booths.
- IICIL hosted the 8th Senior and Disability Expo at Stoney Creek Convention Center on June 9. Various technologies were available for testing and distribution.
- IICIL prevented 15 individuals from going to nursing homes through Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging Deflection Grant by assisting in home modifications and other independent living devices.
- IICIL hosted a Holiday Carnival on December 10, with over 200 youth and families participating.
Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL)
18 Gunia Drive
LaSalle, IL 61301-9712
815-224-3126 (V)
815-224-8271 (TTY)
815-224-3576 (Fax)
Website: ivcil.com
Serving: Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam and Stark Counties
- IVCIL transitioned two individuals into the community from long term care facilities with the individuals now enjoying the quality of life they desire.
- IVCIL kept 22 individuals in the community, assisting them in avoiding institutionalization by helping them manage their personal assistants.
- IVCIL is pleased that due to its advocacy, Allen's American Kitchen became an accessible restaurant by installing an accessible ramp, entrance, and a fully accessible restroom. Accessible parking striping will be completed soon.
- IVCIL hosted a Business After Hours Open House in April 2017 for guests of the Illinois Valley. Business professionals and community members came to learn about IVCIL and our programs and services. We invited other social service providers to promote themselves. Eighty guests attended the event.
IMPACT Center for Independent Living (IMPACT)
2735 East Broadway
Alton, IL 62002
618-462-1411 (V)
618-474-5333 (TTY)
618-474-5309 (Fax)
Website: impactcil.org
Serving: Bond, Calhoun, Green, Jersey, Macoupin and Madison Counties
- IMPACT reintegrated one individual through the Community Reintegration Program by assisting him in moving out of a nursing home into his own apartment with appropriate supports, products, services, transitional costs, and environmental modifications.
- IMPACT's Executive Director worked with the City of Alton to assure that the new Barrier Free Playground installed at Gordon Moore Park is accessible to all.
- IMPACT Deaf Services, after a successful Deaf Community Bingo Night, raised money to fund assistive technology, including hearing aids. A total of nine people received donated or new hearing aids and a new ear mold. They are so pleased with the sound they can hear and understand clearly, improving their lives.
Jacksonville Area Center for Independent Living (JACIL)
15 Permac Road
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-245-8371 (V)
(217-245-8371 (TTY)
217-245-1872 (Fax)
Website: jacil.org
Serving: Cass, Mason, Morgan and Scott Counties
- JACIL had nine people complete Making Cents, a personal financial management series presented in our conference room by college students. This series provides individuals with skills in such things as budgeting, managing banking and understanding credit and debit cards.
- JACIL's People First Aktion Club's persistent advocacy has resulted in the access aisle of an accessible parking spot being cleared of a cart corral.
- JACIL staff presented disability awareness activities to over 1,200 members of the community, resulting in a better understanding of community barriers and the challenges presented to individuals with disabilities.
- JACIL has two staff that remain in leadership positions on the Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations.
Lake County Center for Independent Living (LCCIL)
377 North Seymour Avenue
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-949-4440 (V)
847-388-0776 (VP)
847-949-4445 (Fax)
Serving: Lake and McHenry Counties
Website: lccil.org
- LCCIL assisted two consumers in moving from a nursing home into community-based living.
- LCCIL provided technical assistance to eight public and private entities who requested site surveys to improve their accessibility. Survey reports assessed current levels of accessibility and recommended measures to improve access.
- LCCIL is pleased to report a new partnership with the Lake County Affordable Housing Corporation to aid with their new Home Modification Grant Program.
- LCCIL developed new leaders who advocated for increased transportation in their communities. These leaders used community organizing techniques to begin collaboration between Shields, Zion, Benton, and Waukegan townships to coordinate transportation services.
- LCCIL collaborated with 12 schools to train 149 students in the Youth Leadership Program. Students learned about the importance of self and community advocacy and actively practiced the skills taught.
- LCCIL advocated to the McHenry County Board to ensure equal access of its board and committee meetings, As a result, the board adopted two resolutions: one directing county administrators to develop an outreach plan regarding accessibility issues; and the second amending the McHenry County Board rules to incorporate electronic voting so that individuals who are deaf/hard of hearing can see the votes cast by each board member.
LINC, Inc. (LINC)
#15 Emerald Terrace
Swansea, IL 62226
618-235-9988 (V)
618-235-0451 (TTY)
618-235-9244 (Fax)
Serving: Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties
Website: lincinc.org
- LINC had nine successful reintegration's from local nursing homes to independent community living.
- LINC staff developed a video presentation on their experience at the CSUN Assistive Technology Convention, showcasing various types of assistive technology for visually impaired users. Staff developed demonstration videos on various types of assistive technology which was shared on LINC's website.
- LINC partnered with Challenge Unlimited to provide work assessments for five youth.
- LINC trained 64 new Personal Assistants to provide services for consumers.
- LINC provided training on Personal Attendant management, understanding and implementing the service plan, completing time sheets, communication skills and fraud training to 92 consumers.
- LINC increased the Equipment Loan Program by 180% over the previous year's total.
- LINC was an active participant in our local Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC) during FY17.
- LINC was the recipient of an Older Blind Grant through the DRS Bureau of Blind Services and continued to develop and grow services for consumers with vision loss.
Living Independence For Everyone (LIFE)
2201 Eastland Drive, Suite #1
Bloomington, IL 61704
309-663-5433 (V)
309-663-0054 (TTY)
309-663-7024 (Fax)
Serving: DeWitt, Ford, Livingston and McLean Counties
Website: lifecil.org
- LIFE CIL assisted one individual transitioning from a nursing home to his own home. Five more individuals are in process and another is approved and is awaiting housing.
- LIFE CIL successfully advocated with a public transit provider, resulting in additional fixed routes.
- LIFE CIL loaned 1,429 assistive devices to individuals from its Equipment Loan program.
- LIFE CIL's Executive Director was given the Florence Fifer-Bohrer Award by the League of Women Voters in McLean County for her dedication to making a difference in the lives of others.
- LIFE CIL received the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation grant to implement Teens in Transition (T'NT) curriculum in two high schools.
- LIFE CIL held a Low Vision Fair in a rural county with 30 individuals in attendance.
- LIFE CIL's Community Advocacy Training class had a total of 11 graduates.
- LIFE CIL staff member was presented with a statewide Advocacy Award at Access Living's Annual Dinner.
Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL)
412 Locust Street
Sterling, IL 61081
815-625-7860 (V)
815-625-7863 (TTY)
815-625-7876 (Fax)
Website: nicil.org
Serving: Carroll, JoDaviess, Lee, Ogle and Whiteside Counties
- NICIL reintegrated one individual back into community-based living and three are awaiting housing.
- NICIL presented five different workshops with a total of 843 people in attendance.
- NICIL offered 12 classes to individuals and community partners.
- NICIL made 261 different outreach efforts in our five-county area, reaching out to 2,515 individuals. A total of 166 hours was spent in outreach.
- NICIL reached out to 5,294 individuals through community education and public information through a total of 94 different activities totaling 315 hours
- NICIL team members believe in reaching out to elementary and middle schools about individuals with disabilities. In FY17, team members presented to three different schools with a total of 1,250 students and teachers in attendance.
Opportunities For Access (OFA)
4206 Williamson Place, Suite 3
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
618-244-9212 (V)
618-244-9575 (TTY)
618-244-9310 (Fax)
Website: ofacil.org
Serving: Clay, Clinton, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Hamilton, Jasper, Jefferson, Marion, Wabash, Washington, Wayne and White Counties
- OFA's Community Reintegration Program moved two individuals from nursing homes into the community.
- OFA continues to be successful in helping individuals with disabilities stay free of nursing homes and other institutions by obtaining Social Security for 11 individuals and Pharmaceutical Procurement Programs for nine individuals.
- OFA continues to provide a third-party service that enables 19 individuals to obtain quick payment for necessary items to further their education, job search or employment opportunities.
- OFA attended 14 individual education plans (IEP) meetings with students with disabilities and their family to obtain education rights and/or transition services.
- OFA has been a very active member of the three ADRCs (Aging and Disability Resource Centers) that serve the OFA service area and the Executive Director is on the leadership team for each of the three ADRC's.
Options Center for Independent Living (OPTIONS)
22 Heritage Drive, Suite 107
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-936-0100 (V)
815-936-0132 (TTY)
815-936-0117 (Fax)
Website: optionscil.org
Serving: Iroquois and Kankakee Counties
- Options transitioned two individuals with disabilities out of long-term care facilities into their own apartments.
- Options provided 27 modular ramps and three site-built ramps to individuals with disabilities in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties, thereby diverting nursing facility placement.
- Options provided 1,799 transportation vouchers to consumers in rural Iroquois County, enabling individuals with disabilities to travel to and from medical appointments, grocery stores, banks, and diverting nursing facility placement.
- Options provided assistive technology and training to 139 low-vision/blind individuals.
- Options hosted its Annual Empowerment Seminar, with 75 individuals in attendance, including healthcare professionals. Workshops were held on accessible healthcare guidelines, canine companions, Illinois Assistive Technology Program and mental health and suicide awareness.
- Options had 12 youth with disabilities participate in Youth Transition Services. As a result, two secured new employment, one enrolled in college, and one secured an internship at Prairie State College Disability Services' office.
- Options provided technical assistance to three businesses to improve accessible parking.
- Options collaborated with a local McDonalds to ensure its newly redesigned restaurant was fully wheelchair accessible, including the children's play area.
Persons Assuming Control of their Environment (PACE)
1317 East Florida Avenue, #27
Urbana, IL 61801-6007
217-344-5433 (V)
217-344-5024 (TTY)
217-344-2414 (Fax)
Website: pacecil.org
Serving: Champaign, Douglas, Edgar, Ford, Piatt and Vermilion Counties
- PACE relocated four individuals from a nursing facility into community-based living.
- PACE launched its program, which is designed to introduce the concepts of Independent Living Philosophy as well as self and systems advocacy, to students with disabilities in local rural high schools. Currently, these classes have 20 students between the ages of 14 and 19.
- PACE launched Access Alley this year, an assistive technology/adaptive devices showroom for individuals with varying disabilities to see all kinds of devices to assist with daily life. This showroom will have devices for disabilities ranging from mobility to vision to hearing. The technology will range from low-tech solutions such as canes to high-tech solutions such as IrisVision (pair of goggles for those with low vision to assist them in seeing more crisply) and the C-Pen (a device for those with dyslexia and other processing disorders). The C-Pen is a thermometer-shaped device which you scan over text and it reads it aloud. Staff went from opening this in a little room in the beginning of the year to expanding it into a brand new space added to the offices.
Progress Center for Independent Living (PCIL)
7521 Madison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130
708-209-1500 (V)
708-209-1827 (TTY)
708-209-1735 (Fax)
Website: progresscil.org
Serving: Suburban Cook County
- Progress Center's Advocacy Coordinator received the Eugene Thonar Award from Rush University Hospital.
- Progress Center's Information and Referral Advocate delivered the opening address at the Partnering to Transform Healthcare Conference.
- Progress Center hosted an Assistive Technology Fair in October 2016.
- Progress Center's Personal Assistant Advocate presented on Disability Awareness at an event organized by the Make Medicare Work Coalition.
- Progress Center's Deaf Services Advocate gave a presentation on the 200th Anniversary of American Sign Language to Schaumburg Township.
- Progress Center hosted the weekly radio program "Independent Living Radio" or "Radio Independiente". The program is broadcast weekly on AM 1200 Univision and is available online.
Regional Access & Mobilization Project (RAMP)
202 Market Street
Rockford, IL 61107
815-968-7467 (V)
815-968-2401 (TTY)
815-968-7612 (Fax)
Serving: Boone, DeKalb, Stephenson and Winnebago Counties
Website: rampcil.org
- RAMP assisted 9 individuals in moving from institutional settings; helping them reintegrate back into the community.
- RAMP assisted 898 individuals with disabilities to live independently.
- RAMP's Employment Services Program assisted 31 individuals in obtaining gainful employment in the community.
- RAMP started a Project SEARCH school-to-work transition program that takes place entirely at a host business site.
- RAMP's Youth Education Advocates assisted 326 young individuals to obtain/maintain a free and appropriate education through the public school systems.
Southern Illinois Center for Independent Living (SICIL)
2135 West Ramada Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-457-3318 (V)
618-457-3318 (TTY)
618-549-0132 (Fax)
Website: sicil1.org
Serving: Franklin, Gallatin, Hardin, Jackson, Perry, Saline and Williamson Counties
- SICIL transitioned two individuals with multiple disabilities from a nursing facility to a home of their own. Both are currently managing their own finances, PA staff, transportation and medical needs.
- SICIL assisted an individual who was completely deaf and with only home sign language skills, to obtain a position with Goodwill Industries in stocking and merchandising with the assistance of his job coach. The individual has gained the support of his co-workers and supervisors and utilizes a whiteboard to communicate. Co-workers have initiated learning sign language and the individual is enjoying his newfound employment.
- SICIL's vocational and independent living programs assisted a young individual with a history of depression and anxiety disorder who was seeking employment while residing in a local homeless shelter. She has obtained a job working with a local restaurant, secured an apartment for the first time, and is managing her own earnings and transportation.
- SICIL was contacted by an individual who had been receiving Social Security benefits, with his father serving as his payee. Staff assisted the individual in developing his budget and monitored him for three months. Afterwards, the individual felt he had the skills to manage his own money and enlisted SICIL's support to mediate with his parent and Social Security Administration to help him ultimately become his own payee.
Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL)
2449 Federal Drive
Decatur, IL 62526
217-876-8888 (V)
217-876-8888 (TTY)
217-876-7245 (Fax)
Website: decatursail.com
Serving: Macon, Moultrie, Shelby, Cumberland, Clark and Coles Counties
- SAIL staff assisted two individuals in moving from a nursing facility to their own homes in the community.
- SAIL assisted an individual, deaf since birth, in obtaining specially designed hearing aids to allow her to hear sounds and begin learning speech.
- SAIL's results for Older Individuals Who are Blind show 82 of the 92 consumers (89%) continue to live in their own homes through independent living skills.
- SAIL conducted 10 Personal Assistant training sessions with 48 individuals successfully completing the course and being added to the PA Referral List.
- SAIL Consumer Satisfaction Surveys showed 78% of those responding reported increased independence because of services received from SAIL.
- SAIL's Shelbyville office moved to a more visible location, with space for the Assistive Technology Lab and providing accessibility to services.
Springfield Center for Independent Living (SCIL)
330 S. Grand Avenue West
Springfield, IL 62704
217-523-2587 (V)
217-523-4032 (TTY)
217-523-0427 (Fax)
Serving: Christian, Logan, Menard, Montgomery and Sangamon Counties
Website: scil.org
- SCIL reintegrated one individual from a nursing facility back into community-based living.
- SCIL assisted a deaf individual with preparing for the written driver's test, a goal she has pursued on her own previously but did not pass. SCIL staff met with administrative staff of the Illinois Secretary of State and discussed the development of a driver's review course for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing; a course which is already offered for senior citizens throughout Illinois. Because of SCIL's training with the individual, and advocacy with the Secretary of State's office, a pilot program was held October 19, 2017.
- SCIL worked with an individual who is 20 years old, who had acquired an anoxic brain injury, and required Independent Living skills training. The individual is employed at a daycare center. To retain her position, she was required to complete a course to become a certified daycare aid. Staff worked with her on a computer-based certification for over 12 weeks in order for her to earn the certification. SCIL staff also provided Independent Living skills training in counting money, telling time, and cooking.
Stone Hayes Center for Independent Living (SHCIL)
39 N. Prairie
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-344-1306 (V)
309-344-1306 (TTY)
309-344-1305 (Fax)
Serving: Henderson, Knox and Warren Counties
Website: stone-hayes.org
- SHCIL refers individuals within its service area to CILs that have CRPs. Two individuals were referred with SHCIL assisting the center/individual through the process.
- SHCIL's Peer Group in Monmouth volunteered 11 times and were honored by City of Monmouth Mayor Rod Davies and his administrative staff for the volunteer hours the group gave to the community.
- SHCIL's Galesburg Peer Group collected donated food over a period of three months that completely filled a van twice, to be donated to local food banks in Knox County.
- SHCIL's Community Advocacy Training participants created a blueprint to expand services that would benefit all individuals to have access to accessible campers/cabins at Lake Story. The group worked with Tony Oligney-Estill, Director of Parks and Recreation, and had his support to further address this topic for all individuals to have opportunities to camp at the lake. Steps to address each phase were discussed with the ultimate goal of presenting it to City Council.
- SHCIL's Fundraiser gave the community a chance to experience disability awareness by being blindfolded while attempting to eat a meal. A band played to further challenge the sensory abilities of the diners.
West Central Illinois Center for Independent Living (WCICIL)
639 York, Suite 204
Quincy, IL 62301
217-223-0400 (V)
217-223-0475 (TTY)
217-223-0479 (Fax)
Website: wcicil.org
Serving: Adams, Brown, Hancock, McDonough, Pike and Schuyler Counties
- WCICIL reintegrated three individuals from nursing facilities this fiscal year, with another three transitions in progress. One additional individual was successfully transitioned to community-based living through the Independent Living skills program.
- WCICIL's Loaned Equipment program gave access to assistive technology and equipment needed to enjoy a more independent lifestyle to 36 individuals.
- WCICIL's Annual ADA Celebration, in combination with the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center's "Senior Expo," provided the agency the ability to provide education and valuable resources to a large number of individuals representing all ages and disabilities.
- WCICIL spearheaded a multi-community effort to assist an individual with significant disabilities move from a long-term care facility to community-based living. Seven separate agencies spanning three counties collaborated to meet all of his financial, housing, household/personal items, and in-home needs.
- WCICIL partnered with Domestic Violence shelters in its six-county service area to improve accessibility of buildings and the delivery of services for individuals with disabilities.
Will-Grundy Center for Independent Living (WGCIL) DBA: Disability Resource Center
77 N. 129th Infantry Drive
Joliet, IL 60435
815-729-0162 (V)
815-729-2085 (TTY)
815-729-3697 (Fax)
Website: drcjoliet.org
Serving: Grundy and Will Counties
- WGCIL reintegrated one individual from a nursing facility into community-based living. This individual is now our new board member.
- WGCIL provided 30 children with disabilities with assistive technology devices.
- WGCIL's Disability Mentoring Day with local businesses had 49 high school students participate.
- WGCIL had 125 individuals participate in Sharing Key Independent Living Life Skills (SKILLS) classes.
- WGCIL provided technical assistance to the Joliet Park District after a year of advocacy had halted construction in Pilcher Park due to inaccessibility.
- WGCIL has two new peer mentoring groups: Young Women's Group and Men's Group.
- WGCIL distributed 339 free amplified phones. WGCIL was awarded the Highest Equipment Distribution in 2016 and Highest Distribution of Cellular Equipment.
- WGCIL referrals enabled five individuals to move into brand new houses at the Water's Edge Housing Complex.
Overall Individual CIL Operational Funding - SFY2017
| CIL |
GRF |
Federal |
Community Reintegration |
Personal Assistant Training |
Employment & Transition Services |
Older Blind |
Total |
| AL |
$565,420.00 |
$90,823.00 |
$338,000.00 |
$134,869.00 |
$134,137.00 |
|
$1,263,249.00 |
| AIM |
$250,597.40 |
$99,059.00 |
$128,579.66 |
$64,237.29 |
|
|
$542,473.35 |
| AFA |
$387,048.78 |
$69,296.00 |
$109,664.28 |
$67,435.00 |
$41,810.36 |
|
$675,254.42 |
| IICIL |
$193,890.40 |
$31,390.00 |
$115,288.28 |
|
|
|
$340,568.68 |
| IVCIL |
$319,310.37 |
$64,334.00 |
$65,598.60 |
$41,722.57 |
|
|
$490,965.54 |
| IMPACT |
$352,675.84 |
$76,819.00 |
$131,028.33 |
$70,073.33 |
$40,146.00 |
$199,999.80 |
$870,742.30 |
| JACIL |
$131,443.28 |
$37,839.00 |
|
$40,761.64 |
|
$128,640.28 |
$338,684.20 |
| LCCIL |
$154,084.01 |
$71,029.82 |
$105,026.26 |
$70,865.28 |
$198,638.17 |
$6,600.00 |
$606,243.54 |
| LINC |
$155,047.67 |
$55,561.00 |
$133,575.57 |
$34,113.00 |
$39,859.72 |
$128,443.76 |
$546,600.72 |
| LIFE |
$242,480.59 |
$86,605.04 |
$104,524.25 |
$50,103.46 |
|
$114,181.48 |
$597,894.82 |
| NICIL |
$229,520.89 |
$60,899.97 |
$109,709.00 |
$63,926.00 |
|
|
$464,055.86 |
| OFA |
$288,583.12 |
$115,495.00 |
$101,047.54 |
$75,818.03 |
$28,371.26 |
|
$609,314.95 |
| Options |
$218,835.82 |
$38,237.00 |
$87,759.31 |
$34,959.81 |
|
$58,361.26 |
$438,153.20 |
| PACE |
$344,450.52 |
$58,995.00 |
$140,936.90 |
$43,995.86 |
|
|
$588,378.28 |
| PCIL |
$442,639.47 |
$94,707.00 |
$99,760.61 |
$103,462.00 |
$162,983.00 |
|
$903,552.08 |
| RAMP |
$344,751.00 |
$55,377.00 |
$297,247.12 |
$98,500.00 |
$204,337.00 |
|
$1,000,212.12 |
| SICIL |
$372,914.35 |
$89,787.55 |
$58,849.28 |
$89,806.45 |
$248,551.65 |
$106,534.48 |
$966,443.76 |
| SAIL |
$130,097.75 |
$34,081.00 |
$61,475.41 |
$45,317.56 |
$40,745.99 |
$116,263.16 |
$427,980.87 |
| SCIL |
$374,531.43 |
$78,028.00 |
$77,662.66 |
$38,182.01 |
$33,770.16 |
|
$602,174.26 |
| SHCIL |
$53,984.02 |
$35,449.95 |
|
$46,154.00 |
|
|
$135,587.97 |
| WCICIL |
$138,993.49 |
$37,883.00 |
$85,932.95 |
$50,235.37 |
|
|
$313,044.81 |
| WGCIL |
$126,128.86 |
$56,492.75 |
$128,696.51 |
$42,622.00 |
|
|
$353,940.12 |
| Total |
$5,817,429.06 |
$1,438,189.08 |
$2,480,362.52 |
$1,307,159.66 |
$1,173,350.31 |
$859,024.22 |
$12,721,574.73 |
AGE OF CONSUMERS RECEIVING DIRECT SERVICES - SFY2017
| CIL |
Under 5 |
5-19 |
20-24 |
25-59 |
60 & Over |
Unknown |
Total |
| AL |
1 |
90 |
101 |
1,052 |
470 |
17 |
1,731 |
| AIM |
0 |
3 |
7 |
70 |
25 |
1 |
106 |
| AFA |
1 |
29 |
9 |
114 |
49 |
0 |
202 |
| IICIL |
0 |
6 |
4 |
130 |
182 |
0 |
322 |
| IVCIL |
1 |
31 |
6 |
41 |
7 |
0 |
86 |
| IMPACT |
0 |
7 |
25 |
103 |
257 |
5 |
397 |
| JACIL |
0 |
2 |
3 |
31 |
84 |
1 |
121 |
| LCCIL |
2 |
174 |
34 |
79 |
37 |
0 |
326 |
| LINC |
4 |
25 |
2 |
45 |
35 |
2 |
113 |
| LIFE |
0 |
2 |
7 |
52 |
134 |
14 |
209 |
| NICIL |
0 |
50 |
17 |
111 |
30 |
1 |
209 |
| OFA |
1 |
67 |
36 |
231 |
64 |
0 |
399 |
| OPTIONS |
0 |
6 |
10 |
187 |
217 |
0 |
420 |
| PACE |
0 |
26 |
17 |
170 |
371 |
0 |
584 |
| PCIL |
0 |
1 |
14 |
241 |
179 |
22 |
457 |
| RAMP |
11 |
345 |
85 |
318 |
139 |
0 |
898 |
| SICIL |
0 |
24 |
62 |
158 |
155 |
0 |
399 |
| SAIL |
0 |
10 |
4 |
110 |
151 |
1 |
276 |
| SCIL |
0 |
14 |
3 |
126 |
61 |
0 |
204 |
| SHCIL |
1 |
35 |
5 |
59 |
17 |
0 |
117 |
| WCICIL |
1 |
58 |
10 |
63 |
37 |
0 |
169 |
| WGCIL |
8 |
74 |
62 |
58 |
14 |
52 |
268 |
| TOTAL |
31 |
1,079 |
523 |
3,549 |
2,715 |
116 |
8,013 |
| PERCENT |
0% |
13% |
7% |
44% |
34% |
1% |
100% |
DIRECT SERVICE BY MAJOR PRIMARY DISABILITY - SFY2017
| CIL |
COGNITIVE |
MENTAL |
PHYSICAL |
HEARING |
VISUAL |
MULTI-DISABILITY |
OTHER |
TOTAL |
| AL |
225 |
242 |
932 |
14 |
26 |
0 |
292 |
1,731 |
| AIM |
6 |
13 |
54 |
21 |
5 |
7 |
0 |
106 |
| AFA |
23 |
27 |
67 |
18 |
4 |
45 |
18 |
202 |
| IICIL |
9 |
19 |
80 |
43 |
101 |
70 |
0 |
322 |
| IVCIL |
21 |
7 |
24 |
1 |
3 |
24 |
6 |
86 |
| IMPACT |
25 |
14 |
54 |
29 |
249 |
26 |
0 |
397 |
| JACIL |
8 |
3 |
8 |
17 |
82 |
3 |
0 |
121 |
| LCCIL |
89 |
37 |
20 |
3 |
14 |
163 |
0 |
326 |
| LINC |
2 |
26 |
47 |
1 |
37 |
0 |
0 |
113 |
| LIFE |
19 |
6 |
26 |
1 |
152 |
5 |
0 |
209 |
| NICIL |
91 |
13 |
92 |
5 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
209 |
| OFA |
86 |
72 |
219 |
3 |
10 |
8 |
1 |
399 |
| OPTIONS |
34 |
37 |
150 |
18 |
138 |
36 |
7 |
420 |
| PACE |
74 |
14 |
126 |
81 |
276 |
4 |
9 |
584 |
| PCIL |
25 |
53 |
202 |
84 |
29 |
32 |
32 |
457 |
| RAMP |
338 |
223 |
287 |
28 |
11 |
0 |
11 |
898 |
| SICIL |
110 |
77 |
52 |
10 |
138 |
11 |
1 |
399 |
| SAIL |
17 |
20 |
110 |
25 |
101 |
3 |
0 |
276 |
| SCIL |
34 |
36 |
62 |
5 |
6 |
61 |
0 |
204 |
| SHCIL |
36 |
6 |
27 |
0 |
3 |
45 |
0 |
117 |
| WCICIL |
38 |
9 |
53 |
2 |
2 |
65 |
0 |
169 |
| WGCIL |
168 |
16 |
45 |
3 |
3 |
28 |
5 |
268 |
| TOTAL |
1,478 |
970 |
2,737 |
412 |
1,398 |
636 |
382 |
8,013 |
| PERCENT |
18% |
12% |
34% |
5% |
17% |
8% |
5% |
100% |
CONSUMERS RECEIVING I & R AND DIRECT SERVICES BY GENDER - SFY2017
| CIL |
I & R RESPONSES |
CONSUMERS SERVED DIRECT SERVICES |
MALES SERVED DIRECT SERVICES |
FEMALES SERVED DIRECT SERVICES |
| AL |
3,501 |
1,731 |
829 |
902 |
| AIM |
1,124 |
106 |
49 |
57 |
| AFA |
6,831 |
202 |
87 |
115 |
| IICIL |
23,929 |
322 |
125 |
197 |
| IVCIL |
442 |
86 |
26 |
60 |
| IMPACT |
1,633 |
397 |
163 |
234 |
| JACIL |
1,459 |
121 |
48 |
73 |
| LCCIL |
1,232 |
326 |
178 |
148 |
| LINC |
945 |
113 |
59 |
54 |
| LIFE |
2,220 |
209 |
80 |
129 |
| NICIL |
734 |
209 |
105 |
104 |
| OFA |
782 |
399 |
220 |
179 |
| OPTIONS |
680 |
420 |
161 |
259 |
| PACE |
624 |
584 |
215 |
369 |
| PCIL |
1,792 |
457 |
225 |
232 |
| RAMP |
12,869 |
898 |
504 |
394 |
| SHCIL |
157 |
117 |
58 |
59 |
| SAIL |
557 |
276 |
105 |
171 |
| SCIL |
1,170 |
204 |
92 |
112 |
| SICIL |
511 |
399 |
206 |
193 |
| WCICIL |
1,446 |
169 |
93 |
76 |
| WGCIL |
428 |
268 |
152 |
116 |
| TOTAL |
65,066 |
8,013 |
3,780 |
4,233 |
COUNTY COVERAGE - SFY2017
| CIL |
NO. COUNTIES SERVED |
NO. SERVED HOME COUNTY |
NO. SERVED OUTLYING COUNTIES |
TOTAL |
PERCENT HOME |
PERCENT OUTLYING |
| AL |
Metro Cook |
1,723 |
8 |
1,731 |
100% |
0% |
| AIM |
3 |
102 |
4 |
106 |
96% |
4% |
| AFA |
4 |
127 |
75 |
202 |
63% |
37% |
| IICIL |
3 |
259 |
63 |
322 |
80% |
20% |
| IVCIL |
5 |
55 |
31 |
86 |
64% |
36% |
| IMPACT |
6 |
254 |
143 |
397 |
64% |
36% |
| JACIL |
4 |
80 |
41 |
121 |
66% |
34% |
| LCCIL |
2 |
316 |
10 |
326 |
97% |
3% |
| LINC |
3 |
93 |
20 |
113 |
82% |
18% |
| LIFE |
4 |
153 |
56 |
209 |
73% |
27% |
| NICIL |
5 |
92 |
117 |
209 |
44% |
56% |
| OFA |
13 |
394 |
5 |
399 |
99% |
1% |
| OPTIONS |
2 |
247 |
173 |
420 |
59% |
41% |
| PACE |
5 |
462 |
122 |
584 |
79% |
21% |
| PCIL |
Suburban Cook |
440 |
17 |
457 |
96% |
4% |
| RAMP |
4 |
884 |
14 |
898 |
98% |
2% |
| SICIL |
7 |
184 |
215 |
399 |
46% |
54% |
| SAIL |
8 |
173 |
103 |
276 |
63% |
37% |
| SCIL |
5 |
189 |
15 |
204 |
93% |
7% |
| SHCIL |
3 |
77 |
40 |
117 |
66% |
34% |
| WCICIL |
6 |
99 |
70 |
169 |
59% |
41% |
| WGCIL |
2 |
267 |
1 |
268 |
100% |
0% |
| TOTAL |
94 |
6,670 |
1,343 |
8,013 |
83% |
17% |
ETHNICITY OF CONSUMERS RECEIVING DIRECT SERVICES - SFY2017
| CIL |
American Indian |
Asian |
African American |
Hispanic |
Native Hawaiian |
White |
Other |
Total |
| AL |
2 |
27 |
920 |
184 |
4 |
351 |
243 |
1,731 |
| AIM |
0 |
3 |
32 |
4 |
0 |
67 |
0 |
106 |
| AFA |
3 |
0 |
37 |
4 |
0 |
158 |
0 |
202 |
| IICIL |
3 |
0 |
57 |
12 |
0 |
249 |
1 |
322 |
| IVCIL |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
80 |
4 |
86 |
| IMPACT |
0 |
0 |
39 |
6 |
1 |
347 |
4 |
397 |
| JACIL |
0 |
0 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
111 |
2 |
121 |
| LCCIL |
1 |
10 |
35 |
51 |
0 |
201 |
28 |
326 |
| LINC |
0 |
1 |
39 |
6 |
0 |
64 |
3 |
113 |
| LIFE |
0 |
2 |
17 |
3 |
0 |
187 |
0 |
209 |
| NICIL |
0 |
0 |
8 |
7 |
0 |
183 |
11 |
209 |
| OFA |
1 |
3 |
18 |
2 |
1 |
366 |
8 |
399 |
| OPTIONS |
0 |
0 |
52 |
15 |
0 |
346 |
7 |
420 |
| PACE |
4 |
10 |
109 |
6 |
1 |
450 |
4 |
584 |
| PCIL |
2 |
6 |
162 |
108 |
1 |
167 |
11 |
457 |
| RAMP |
1 |
8 |
191 |
83 |
1 |
587 |
27 |
898 |
| SICIL |
0 |
2 |
72 |
6 |
0 |
319 |
0 |
399 |
| SAIL |
0 |
0 |
46 |
0 |
0 |
227 |
3 |
276 |
| SCIL |
1 |
0 |
83 |
1 |
0 |
119 |
0 |
204 |
| SHCIL |
1 |
0 |
4 |
2 |
0 |
110 |
0 |
117 |
| WCICIL |
1 |
1 |
8 |
2 |
0 |
150 |
7 |
169 |
| WGCIL |
1 |
1 |
60 |
32 |
0 |
165 |
9 |
268 |
| TOTAL |
21 |
74 |
1,997 |
536 |
9 |
5,004 |
372 |
8,013 |
| PERCENT |
0.26% |
0.92% |
24.92% |
6.69% |
0.11% |
62.45% |
4.64% |
100.00% |
OVERALL CONSUMER INVOLVEMENT - SFY2017
| CIL |
Board Members with Disabilities |
Total Board Members |
Percentage |
Total Management Staff with Disabilities |
Total Executive Staff |
Percentage |
Total Program and Support Staff with Disabilities |
Total Program and Support Staff |
Percentage |
| AL |
15 |
24 |
63% |
10 |
14 |
71% |
26 |
41 |
63% |
| AFA |
7 |
10 |
70% |
2 |
3 |
67% |
3 |
5 |
60% |
| AIM |
8 |
11 |
73% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
3 |
4 |
75% |
| IICIL |
11 |
11 |
100% |
3 |
3 |
100% |
4 |
5 |
80% |
| IVCIL |
6 |
10 |
60% |
2 |
3 |
67% |
4 |
4 |
100% |
| IMPACT |
6 |
10 |
60% |
3 |
5 |
60% |
7 |
10 |
70% |
| JACIL |
7 |
11 |
64% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
8 |
8 |
100% |
| LCCIL |
8 |
10 |
80% |
3 |
3 |
100% |
11 |
13 |
85% |
| LIFE |
11 |
16 |
69% |
4 |
4 |
100% |
5 |
6 |
83% |
| LINC |
6 |
9 |
67% |
2 |
3 |
67% |
7 |
10 |
70% |
| NICIL |
3 |
4 |
75% |
3 |
3 |
100% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
| OFA |
4 |
4 |
100% |
1 |
1 |
100% |
3 |
4 |
75% |
| OPTIONS |
6 |
9 |
67% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
4 |
5 |
80% |
| PACE |
6 |
8 |
75% |
3 |
3 |
100% |
6 |
7 |
86% |
| PCIL |
7 |
11 |
64% |
4 |
4 |
100% |
11 |
14 |
79% |
| RAMP |
8 |
11 |
73% |
10 |
16 |
63% |
11 |
17 |
65% |
| SAIL |
4 |
5 |
80% |
4 |
4 |
100% |
4 |
6 |
67% |
| SCIL |
10 |
15 |
67% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
7 |
8 |
88% |
| SICIL |
5 |
5 |
100% |
3 |
4 |
75% |
14 |
29 |
48% |
| SHCIL |
5 |
8 |
63% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
4 |
4 |
100% |
| WCICIL |
7 |
9 |
78% |
2 |
3 |
67% |
3 |
4 |
75% |
| WGCIL |
10 |
13 |
77% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
5 |
7 |
71% |
| AVERAGE |
7 |
10 |
71% |
3 |
4 |
81% |
7 |
10 |
71% |
