State of Illinois
Department of Human Services
Living independently does not mean doing everything for one's self, but being in control of decisions made about one's self. This is the foundation which Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are founded. Other states comparable by the number of CILs to Illinois include Kansas, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia. According the 2010 census figures and the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA), Illinois ranks fifth nationally in serving consumers.
A CIL is a private, non-residential, community-based, not-for-profit, consumer-controlled organization that is mandated to provide these core services: Advocacy; Peer Support; Independent Living Skills Development; and Information and Referral. As a result of the recent passage federal legislation, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), CILs will soon be required to add three additional services, which most CILs already provide. These services include facilitating transition from nursing homes to Home and Community-Based Services in the community, activities to prevent individuals from entering institutions and youth transition services. With anticipation of full implementation of WIOA, CILs have been preparing to be very well positioned to enhance the services they provide through existing partnerships they have with local entities that are part of this consumer-centered system.
Staffs in CILs also serve as role models, demonstrating that people with disabilities can be independent and productive. They also offer unique services based on specific community needs. The most frequent needs identified by CIL consumers include accessible and affordable housing and transportation. Staff support and guidance help create informed choice options that provide consumers increased confidence to pursue their own independence, e.g. living independently, employment, and to realize their dreams and aspirations. Promoting an individual's positive self-image and confidence is important in the development of significant peer relationships leading to full and equal participation in the community.
What 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 persons with disabilities. With this experience and knowledge, 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 or reintegrate people with disabilities who can and want to live independently.
Clearly, CILs are not social service agencies, but agents for social change.
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Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living
Message
May 2015
Dear Colleague:
On behalf of the Department of Human Services (DHS), Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS), we are pleased to share this copy of the 2014 Annual Report on Centers for Independent Living (CILs) in Illinois. This report would not have been possible without the active cooperation and support of the CILs whose numerous contributions make this year's report a vivid record of what independent living means to people with disabilities.
Illinois' 22 CILs, in accordance with their mission, provided services to 63,430 Illinois citizens with disabilities in federal fiscal year 2014. In addition to receiving information and referrals, direct services from CIL staff regularly occurred. Examples of some of these services included introduction to assistive technology devices and equipment, advocacy, personal assistance service referral and training, independent living and life skills training, housing assistance and home modification services, community reintegration and vocational services. In the CIL's annual reports, a total of approximately 43,068 working hours were reported by the CILs in the various service areas. This documents CIL's devotion to consumers and the core services they follow. CILs continue to advocate for improved transportation services and adequate, accessible housing. In addition to providing services to consumers in their community, CILs are also available to businesses and housing officials to educate or review accessibility standards and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended and other Illinois accessibility codes.
We honor the relationship we have built with the CILs and value the services that they provide to enhance the lives of consumers with disabilities.
Gregory M. Bassi, Acting Secretary
Illinois Department of Human Services
Kristine A. Smith
Acting Director
Division of Rehabilitation Services
IL Unit - Program Highlights - FY14
- CILs served 95 of Illinois' 102 counties.
- Direct services and Information and Referral contacts combined for FFY'14 was 63,430.
- The percentage of persons with disabilities on boards of directors for FFY'14 was 73 percent, an increase of two percent over FFY '13.
- The percentage of persons with disabilities on the administrative staff (decision making) of CILs for FFY '14 was 91 percent, which is an increase of two percent from FFY '13.
- The percentage of persons with disabilities on staff for FFY'14 was 73 percent, an increase of three percent from FFY '13.
*Percentages and number above represent information from annual federal reports submitted by the CILs.
Legislative Internship Project Community Advocacy Project for Minorities with Disabilities and Individuals with Disabilities from Rural Communities
The Division of Rehabilitation Services' Independent Living Unit (ILU) first awarded Community Advocacy grants to CILs to develop this project in FY 1998. This project continues to provide opportunities for minorities, youth and those 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 that impact them and their respective communities.
By engaging in and learning the basic components of the legislative process, individuals with disabilities can develop more effective interpersonal and communication skills while becoming more familiar with the process. Ultimately, participants will enhance their ability to self-advocate and therefore, increase their potential for growth and independence.
From Institutionalization to Reintegration
Many individuals in Illinois nursing homes have the capability to live independently within the community. For many years, CILs have worked with limited resources, to move persons with disabilities out of nursing homes and other institutions back into community-based independent living situations. To address this deficiency, the Division of Rehabilitation (DRS) Home Services Program (HSP) developed the Community Reintegration Program (CRP), which awards grants to CILs in Illinois. These grants provide Centers 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 back into the community.
Over the life of the CRP, CILs have increased the quality of life for more than 2,647 individuals and saved the state millions of taxpayer dollars. In 2014, there were 298 individuals successfully reintegrated.
Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago (AL)
115 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60607
312-640-2100 (V)
888-253-7003 (TTY)
Serving: Cook-Chicago
- Access Living assisted 87 people in finding housing through the Community Reintegration Program (CRP). With CRP, Access Living supported the transition of people out of a nursing home and into an apartment of their own in an integrated community. An additional 98 individuals participated in Access Living's "Stepping Stones" independent living skills training program with a total of 185 people achieving the goal of relocation from a nursing home or institution to community-based living.
- Access Living provided direct services to more than 1600 people with disabilities, an increase of more than 400 individuals from 2013.
- Access Living helped a more than 110 people secure integrated, accessible and affordable housing.
- Access Living's Latinos with disabilities organizing group, "Cambiando Vidas," surveyed 100 businesses in Latino areas of Chicago in order to raise awareness about and promote Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access.
- The "Empowered Fe Fes," an advocacy and peer support group for young women and girls with disabilities, hosted an International Women's Day event. This successful event attracted a diverse group of more than 100 women to discuss issues affecting women with disabilities.
- Fair Housing staff at Access Living served as a resource and a legal tool for individuals who may have faced housing discrimination based upon disability. Access Living handled a total of 52 Fair Housing Cases in FY 2014, including 28 new cases.
Achieving Independence and Mobility Center for Independent Living (AIM-CIL)
739 Roosevelt Road, Building 8, Suite 109
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
630-469-2300 (V)
630-469-2300 (TTY)
630-469-2606 (FAX)
Serving: DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties
- AIM reintegrated six consumers into community-based settings from the nursing home.
- AIM now has three certified Senior Healthcare Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors to assist with Medicare needs.
- AIM assisted 158 consumers with enrollment into insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
- AIM provides Home Services Training to new consumers and those needing a refresher on the Division of Rehabilitation's Home Services Program.
- AIM has begun collaboration with Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging to provide Options Counseling in partnership with the Aging and Disability Resource Center.
- AIM was recognized as one of the top 10 Selection Centers for the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC) Amplified Phone Program for the fifth consecutive year in a row with 205 phone distributions.
Advocates for Access (AFA)
4450 N. Prospect Road, Suite C8
Peoria Heights, IL 61616
309-682-3500 (V)
309-682-3567 (TTY)
Serving: Fulton, Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties
- A4A successfully assisted 11 individuals with community reintegration from the nursing home.
- A4A provided training to over 300 law enforcement personnel on a new protocol for responding to domestic violence and abuse of people with disabilities. They worked in collaboration with the Peoria Police Department, Family Violence Council, and the Center for Prevention of Abuse.
- A4A provided eight ramps to individuals needing access to their community through a local grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois.
- A4A provided three area businesses with information on disability awareness and two businesses received sign language classes.
- A4A offered Sessions I and II of American Sign Language classes to the general public.
- A4A assisted with the aftermath of a November tornado, checking on consumers in the areas affected and offered services and equipment to those in need.
- A4A hosted workshops on managed care, chronic disease, self-management and the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).
Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living (IICIL)
3708 11th Street, PO Box 6156
Rock Island, IL 61204-6156
309-793-0090 (V)
309-793-0693 (TTY)
Serving: Henry, Mercer, Rock Island counties in Illinois and Clinton, Muscatine, Scott counties in Iowa
- IICIL moved five consumers to community living from nursing homes this fiscal year.
- IICIL staff moved into a new $1.3 million (6,500 square foot) office completed in June 2014.
- IICIL had seven consumers participate in the Community Advocacy Training sponsored by a grant from the Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) of Illinois.
- IICIL's fifth Senior and Disability Expo at the I-Wireless Center in Moline had record attendance. Various assistive devices for independent living were available for testing and distribution with 40 vendors having booth spaces.
- IICIL partnered with other Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL) members in the "Affordable Health Care - Get Covered Illinois" initiative. IICIL's education and outreach reached over 2,000 individuals through face-to-face contracts and over 50,000 through media and other venues.
Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL)
18 Gunia Drive
LaSalle, IL 61301-9712
815-224-3126 (V)
815-224-8271 (TTY)
Serving: Bureau, LaSalle, Marshall, Putnam and Stark counties
- IVCIL moved two individuals from institutional settings into their apartments or homes.
- IVCIL organized a 10-week Community Advocacy Training in collaboration with the Illinois Valley Community College Human Services Program. Eleven persons with and without disabilities participated. The highlight was an advocacy day at the Capitol in Springfield. Students met with their state representative and state senator, observed a committee meeting and observed the House of Representatives in action. Students also participated in an accessibility project during the Training, surveying lottery sales outlets throughout the area.
- IVCIL continued its partnership with Western Illinois Area Agency on Aging (WIAAA) and Central Illinois Area Agency on Aging (CIAAA), which includes attending cross-training, providing Options Counseling, and participating in the Aging and Disability Resource Networks in IVCIL's area. IVCIL also joined WIAAA in successfully applying for Nursing Home Deflection Grant funding for FY '15.
- IVCIL, through funds from the Clara Deenis Trust, was able to fund assistive technology and pay outstanding medical bills for 26 children with disabilities in the Streator area.
IMPACT Center for Independent Living (IMPACT)
2735 East Broadway
Alton, IL 62002
618-462-1411 (V)
618-474-5308 (TTY)
Serving: Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, Macoupin, Madison and Bond counties
- IMPACT reintegrated six individuals by assisting in movement from nursing homes into apartments or homes with the appropriate supports, products, services, transitional costs and environmental modifications. IMPACT was able to continue outreach to the social workers in the nursing homes in order to answer any questions they may have about the Reintegration Program.
- IMPACT opened its Learning Lab with support from the local community college and worked with 18 individuals with disabilities to improve their job readiness and computer skills. Five of the participants located permanent employment in the community.
- IMPACT has been an active participant in the Madison County Continuum of Care, participating in the Project Homeless Connect, and in providing assistance to individuals who are homeless or at an immediate risk of becoming homeless.
Jacksonville Area Center for Independent Living (JACIL)
15 Permac Road
Jacksonville, IL 62650
217-245-8371 (V/TTY)
Serving: Mason, Scott, Cass and Morgan counties
- JACIL's home modification program assisted seven individuals with access in and out of their family homes.
- JACIL sponsored nine "Knowledge is Power (KIP) Café" workshops, attended by more than 140 individuals. Topics ranged from Better Living Design, Civil Rights for Persons with Disabilities (PWD) to Managing Your Diabetes.
- JACIL's Certified Applications counselors assisted 343 people enroll in insurance through Medicaid expansion or the Affordable Care Act (ACA) initiatives.
- JACIL provided training and accommodation hints to 200 election judges to prepare for any accommodations needs of voters with disabilities.
- JACIL helped 866 children and adults in the community understand more about disabilities and how people with disabilities experience challenges and methods to adapt to their challenges.
Lake County Center for Independent Living (LCCIL)
377 North Seymour Avenue
Mundelein, IL 60060
847-949-4440 (V/TTY)
Serving: Lake and McHenry counties
- LCCIL assisted four people with disabilities to transition from institutional facilities into their own homes in the community.
- LCCIL helped establish a new "Dial-a-Ride" service in Shields Township by organizing persons with disabilities and their families who advocated for access to public transportation.
- LCCIL educated over 1,000 individuals about available assistive technology to people with vision and hearing loss.
- LCCIL youth services expanded into McHenry County. The "Youth Leadership" program is now offered in 12 schools and the parent advocacy service is available throughout the LCCIL service area.
- LCCIL taught disability awareness courses in six area schools where 43 teens explored how their disability affects their lives, accommodations needed for success (including on the job), and most important, gaining increased self-esteem and pride as people with disabilities.
Living Independence for Everyone Center for Independent Living (LIFE)
2201 Eastland Drive, Suite 1
Bloomington, IL 61704
309-663-5433 (V)
309-663-0054 (TTY)
Serving: Dewitt, Ford, Livingston and McLean counties
- LIFE CIL moved five individuals from the nursing home into their own homes in the community.
- LIFE CIL continued to play a strong role in planning and advocating for accessible rural transportation, and supporting grassroots advocacy regarding public transit changes within Bloomington/Normal.
- LIFE CIL conducted outreach and enrollment in health insurance benefits through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), as a sub-grantee to the Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living's (INCIL) In-Person Counseling grant.
- LIFE CIL staff members serve on 33 statewide, regional, county and community boards, planning committees and collaborative action groups, where they advocate for systems change. Center representatives serve in leadership roles in many of these groups, including chairmanships and Governor-appointed seats on statewide councils. The director serves as president of INCIL and is secretary of the board of the Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois (CCDI).
LINC Center for Independent Living (LINC)
#1 Emerald Terrace, Suite 200
Swansea,IL 62226
618-235-9988 (V)
618-235-0451 (TTY)
Serving: St. Clair, Monroe and Randolph counties
- LINC assisted nine individuals relocate from a nursing home to a community-based setting.
- LINC experienced an increase of 22% in total number of consumers served this year over last year.
- LINC increased its service provision in several areas and began three new support groups: one for advocacy, one for people who are blind/low vision, and one for people with spinal cord injury.
- LINC continues expanding services for individuals who are Deaf/Blind.
- LINC moved to another building offering a safer environment.
- LINC purchased a 3-D Printer, expanding the possibility of accessibility like no other in their service area.
- LINC sought to increase reporting accuracy through staff training and the development of a Consumer Service Record (CSR) Review team.
Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living (NICIL)
412 Locust Street
Sterling, IL 61081
815-625-7860 (V)
815-625-7863 (TTY)
Serving: Carroll, Lee, Ogle, JoDaviess and Whiteside counties
- NICIL moved one person from an institutional setting into their own residence.
- NICIL continued improvement to their website.
- NICIL partnered with outside agencies to create awareness regarding the Center and its programs.
- NICIL participated in four well-attended, public health fairs and expos.
- NICIL's resource development and training activities included 70 networking meetings, 63 hours of mandatory training, 208.5 hours of team training, and 21 hours of professional development training.
- NICIL's team developed a six-part training tool that assists consumers with their choices in individualized Independent Living Skills.
Opportunities for Access Center for Independent Living (OFA)
4206 Williamson Place, Suite 3
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
618-244-9212 (V)
618-244-9575 (TTY)
Serving: Clay, Clinton, Effingham, Fayette, Jasper, Jefferson, Marion, Washington, Wayne, White, Edwards, Hamilton and Wabash counties
- OFA's Community Reintegration Program moved five consumers from nursing homes and provided advocacy during this process.
- OFA continues its successful "Social Security" (69 individuals served) and "Pharmaceutical Procurement Program" (19 individuals served) that assists people with disabilities live independently in the community. OFA continues to provide a third party service that enabled 47 DRS Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) customers obtain quick payment for necessary items to further their education, job search or employment opportunities.
- OFA attended 84 individual education plan (IEP) meetings with students with disabilities and their families to obtain educational rights and/or transition services.
- OFA has been a very active member of the three Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) serving their service area. The OFA Executive Director is on the leadership team for each of the three ADRCs.
Options Center for Independent Living (OPTIONS)
22 Heritage Drive, Suite 107
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
815-936-0100 (V)
815-936-0132 (TTY)
Serving: Kankakee and Iroquois counties
- Options assisted two people with disabilities in transitioning from a nursing home residence to independent living; two additional persons remain in nursing homes while waiting for affordable, accessible housing. A fifth person had been discriminated against in an attempt to obtain housing and has been working with Options and South Suburban Housing Center in pursuing litigation against the landlord.
- Options provided bus vouchers to 54 people, enabling them to travel independently throughout the two-county service area and enjoy full participation in the community.
- Options partnered with Equip for Equality to successfully secure access to accessible housing for a 51-year-old man with disabilities who had been denied housing due to discrimination.
- Options assisted 186 people acquire assistive technology and seven people acquire ramps.
- Options assisted 14 people to become approved for SSDI and 22 acquire Medicare or Medicaid.
- Options provided technical assistance to five businesses, enabling them to complete accessibility improvement projects.
Persons Assuming Control of their Environment (PACE)
1317 East Florida Avenue #27
Urbana, IL 61801
217-344-5433 (V)
217-344-5024 (TTY)
Serving: Champaign, Douglas, Edgar, Piatt and Vermilion counties
- PACE successfully transitioned seven people with disabilities from institutions into qualified community settings of their choice.
- PACE placed demonstration items and ordered items waiting for consumer pick-up, through their Elderly Blind Grant, on an electronic inventory. This facilitates completion of tracking sheets and ordering requested items.
- PACE began a new initiative in FY '14: "Final Friday Films." A movie is shown on their 60" Smart Interactive Display, complete with closed captioning. Free popcorn is offered to each guest and disability awareness discussion is facilitated by a guest. All are welcome to attend and the deaf community has particularly enjoyed these events.
- PACE collaborated with the Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council to assist in writing short, to-the-point flip books on disability and older person etiquette which are placed in police squad cars and used by law enforcement.
- PACE trained over 21 consumers from the State of Illinois Home Services Program (HSP) about Personal Assistant management and fraud mitigation.
Progress Center for Independent Living (PCIL)
7521 Madison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130
708-209-1500 (V)
708-209-1827 (TTY)
Serving: Suburban Chicago
- Progress transitioned one consumer residing in an institution in DuPage County into an accessible apartment in Oak Park.
- Progress was the only nonprofit in Illinois selected by the National Office of the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) to be covered in its book chapter.
- Progress' Program Director received the honor of an appointment to Illinois' Medicaid Managed Care Oversight Task Force, composed of six legislators and four professionals.
- Progress' Information and Referral Advocate was elected in May 2014 to the position of Regional Director for the Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois (CCDI).
- Progress' Advocacy Staff, in collaboration with Cook County Clerk David Orr's office, gave 64 disability awareness trainings to over 4,600 election judges throughout suburban Cook County.
Regional Access and Mobilization Project (RAMP)
202 Market Street
Rockford, IL 61107
815-968-7567 (V)
815-968-2401 (TTY)
Serving: Boone, DeKalb, Stephenson and Winnebago counties
- RAMP reintegrated 12 consumers into the community.
- RAMP assisted 957 individuals with disabilities to live independently.
- RAMP's new "Employment Services Program" assisted 28 individuals obtain gainful employment in the community.
- RAMP's Youth Education Advocates assisted 312 youth consumers obtain or maintain an education through the public school systems.
- RAMP presented the "iBelong" program to 1051 students. The "iBelong" program provides disability awareness activities for youth with and without disabilities in Pre-K through 6th grades.
- RAMP presented the "Teen N Transition (TnT)" program to 285 students. The "TnT" program provides classroom instruction to prepare high school students with disabilities for independent living and employment.
Soyland Access to Independent Living (SAIL)
2449 Federal Drive
Decatur, IL 62526
217-876-8888 (V/TTY)
Serving: Macon, Moultrie, Shelby, Cumberland, Clark and Coles counties
- SAIL Community Reintegration Program/Money Follows the Person (CRP/MFP) staff assisted five consumers move from a nursing home residence to their own homes in the community.
- SAIL staff conducted 12 disability awareness presentations throughout the six-county service area, all including a demonstration of assistive devices.
- Due to the Independent Living Skills training and Assistive Technology provided at SAIL, 85 of the 95 consumers In the Visual Service Program live in their own homes.
- SAIL outreach staff provided workshops open to the public on Medicare Part D, Diabetes Management, Parking Placard Law and Appropriate Use, Personal Attendant Management Trainings; "Who's The Boss" and Fraud, Affordable Care Act and Protecting Yourself from Abuse.
- SAIL's services to consumers increased significantly during FY 14 in several areas: Communications (150%); Independent Living Skill Training (20%); Information and Referral (21%); Personal Assistant Services (77%); and Transportation Services (23%).
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
- SCIL reintegrated five individuals from nursing homes during FY '14. In collaboration with the local mental health "Money Follows the Person" program, reintegration of three consumers took place from Springfield nursing homes into the community. One consumer was reintegrated from a rural Sangamon county nursing home into his previous residence in rural Sangamon County. Another consumer was reintegrated from a nursing home in Macon County into a single family dwelling in Logan County after completion of home modifications.
- SCIL assisted in making accessibility modifications to a single family residence in Mt. Pulaski. Modifications included widening doorways, installation of accessible flooring and construction of a roll-in shower and ramp. This home modification not only provided the consumer with accessible housing, but also enhanced accessible housing options for people with disabilities in this rural community.
- SCIL staff's advocacy efforts resulted in one consumer being awarded $18,300 in retroactive Social Security benefits.
- SCIL staff, at the request of a DCFS caseworker, worked with parents with disabilities in their home in Montgomery County to assist with the development the independent living skills needed to regain custody of their child. The child was returned to the custody of the parents in August 2014.
Southern Illinois Center for Independent Living (SICIL)
2135 West Ramada Lane
Carbondale, IL 62901
618-457-3318 (V/TTY)
Serving: Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Williamson, Gallatin, Hardin and Saline counties
- SICIL assisted six people move from nursing homes into a residence of their choice.
- SICIL assisted a practicing 92-year-old physician suffering from macular degeneration in his right eye and total blindness in the left eye by providing assistive technology options to him. A video mouse that attaches to his 45-inch television was provided to aid with magnification and SICIL provided any necessary training, a writing guide kit, and a 20/20 pen so that he could continue to write his own checks. SICIL also provided a large print calendar to assist with scheduling his appointments.
- SICIL assisted a 28-year-old woman with a learning disability and extreme shyness obtain employment. After practicing interview skills and how to approach an employer, she completed an application at a local business and now has been employed for over six months.
- SICIL assisted a young man with Asperger's Syndrome prepare for the work force. The young man was extremely smart, holding a degree and license as a Microbiology and a Pharmacy Technician. He had difficulty with basic hygiene skills and an inability to read social cues due to his disability. Several training sessions were conducted regarding these issues and he has now completed his first year of employment and received a raise. He is eligible for a benefit package with insurance and retirement. Most importantly, he has developed friendships among his co-workers.
Stone-Hayes Center for Independent Living (SHCIL)
39 North Prairie
Galesburg, IL 61401
309-344-1306 (V/TTY)
Serving: Henderson, Knox and Warren counties
- SHCIL does not have a Community Reintegration Grant, but was able to refer five calls for assistance to Advocates for Access (A4A) in Peoria.
- SHCIL had 2,414 consumer contacts, 3,976 hours of consumer service, 232 outreach and networking activities, 312 community service hours, and 162 information and referrals.
- SHCIL's Community Advocacy Training class consisted of three mentors and seven class members. The class projects collaborated with Knox County Clerk, Scott Erickson, to tour and evaluate the accessibility of polling areas in Knox and Warren County. Adaptive devices used to assist voters with disabilities were displayed and discussed at the time of the class graduation. The findings were that 90% of the polling areas were up to code with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA).
- One SHCIL advocate had the opportunity to work with a consumer with weight gain issues and a goal to live a healthier lifestyle. The consumer had worked hard to understand her health needs realizing that she didn't need a diet but a lifestyle change. This consumer started an exercise program and tries to make healthier food choices. With the advocates support, she has lost 22 pounds, feels happier and wishes to continue with her personal growth and success.
West Central Illinois Center for Independent Living (WCICIL)
639 York Street, Suite 204
Quincy, IL 62301
217-223-0400 (V)
217-223-0475 (TTY)
Serving: Adams, Pike, Brown, Schuyler, Hancock and McDonough counties
- WCICIL reintegrated five people from nursing homes this fiscal year.
- WCICIL's "Annual Wheelchair Basketball" fundraiser was a success. The number of teams participating was maintained. In an effort to increase a disability awareness message, additional media coverage resulted in an increase in spectators and sponsorships. WCICIL combined its "Annual Americans with Disabilities Act Celebration" with the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center's "Senior Expo". This provided an opportunity to reach a greater number of individuals due to the increased attendance for both events.
- WCICIL continues to maintain its relationship with the City of Quincy, Quincy Fire and Police Departments, the 911 Emergency Center and local social service agencies to address transportation issues for persons with disabilities after transit hours.
- WCICIL was able to provide four additional housing opportunities to persons with disabilities reintegrating into the community with the completion of a new, income-based, fully accessible apartment complex.
Will/Grundy Center for Independent Living (WGCIL)
2415 A West Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL 60435
815-729-0162 (V)
815-729-2085 (TTY)
Serving: Will and Grundy counties
- WGCIL moved eight people with disabilities out of nursing homes into their own residence.
- WGCIL kicked off "Accessible Will County" in March. The goal is to increase general accessibility county-wide, but also focus on affordable, accessible, integrated housing, expanded transportation options.
- WGCIL was honored with the Business of the Year award for social services in November 2013 by the Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
- WGCIL joined with 1,900 other individuals and met with the Governor to discuss the need for more affordable housing options and other issues which impact people with disabilities.
Overall Individual CIL Operational Funding - FY 2014
| CILS |
GRF |
VII B |
SSI |
VR 110 |
TOTALS |
PART C |
GRANT TOTAL |
| AL |
$296,524 |
$0 |
$83,198 |
$0 |
$379,722 |
$333,337 |
$713,059 |
| AFA |
$213,438 |
$54,577 |
$22,550 |
$0 |
$290,565 |
$0 |
$290,565 |
| DCIL |
$339,965 |
$22,833 |
$51,714 |
$0 |
$414,512 |
$0 |
$414,512 |
| IICIL |
$83,482 |
$7,176 |
$40,772 |
$0 |
$131,430 |
$256,914 |
$388,344 |
| IVCIL |
$268,974 |
$0 |
$0 |
$0 |
$268,974 |
$0 |
$268,974 |
| IMPACT |
$291,046 |
$7,176 |
$23,063 |
$104,913 |
$426,198 |
$0 |
$426,198 |
| JACIL |
$146,500 |
$0 |
$11,701 |
$0 |
$158,201 |
$156,143 |
$314,344 |
| LCCIL |
$125,155 |
$20,019 |
$59,490 |
$0 |
$204,664 |
$243,289 |
$447,953 |
| LIFE |
$174,419 |
$50,525 |
$51,554 |
$0 |
$276,498 |
$99,485 |
$375,983 |
| LINC |
$159,925 |
$7,176 |
$65,305 |
$0 |
$232,406 |
$92,001 |
$324,407 |
| NICIL |
$211,424 |
$43,177 |
$21,330 |
$0 |
$275,931 |
$0 |
$275,931 |
| OFACIL |
$401,272 |
$7,176 |
$74,538 |
$0 |
$482,986 |
$152,810 |
$635,796 |
| OPTIONS |
$93,326 |
$57,176 |
$10,250 |
$0 |
$160,752 |
$156,684 |
$317,436 |
| PACE |
$191,289 |
$34,850 |
$21,054 |
$0 |
$247,193 |
$0 |
$247,193 |
| PCIL |
$356,868 |
$7,176 |
$32,031 |
$0 |
$396,075 |
$0 |
$396,075 |
| RAMP |
$150,608 |
$45,377 |
$36,243 |
$0 |
$232,228 |
$228,948 |
$461,176 |
| SAIL |
$121,168 |
$0 |
$21,323 |
$0 |
$142,491 |
$244,189 |
$386,680 |
| SCIL |
$276,183 |
$0 |
$33,322 |
$99,496 |
$409,001 |
$0 |
$409,001 |
| SICIL |
$148,304 |
$85,050 |
$48,407 |
$0 |
$281,761 |
$152,314 |
$434,075 |
| SHCIL |
$22,972 |
$0 |
$43,325 |
$0 |
$66,297 |
$225,306 |
$291,603 |
| WCICIL |
$145,799 |
$7,176 |
$5,520 |
$0 |
$158,495 |
$130,634 |
$289,129 |
| WGCIL |
$77,962 |
$7,176 |
$63,994 |
$0 |
$149,132 |
$240,184 |
$389,316 |
| TOTAL |
$4,296,603 |
$463,816 |
$820,684 |
$204,409 |
$5,785,512 |
$2,712,238 |
$8,497,750 |
Age of Consumers Receiving Direct Services - FY 2014
| CIL |
Under 5 |
19-May |
20-24 |
25-59 |
60 & Over |
Unknown |
Total |
| AL |
8 |
47 |
67 |
1,121 |
294 |
41 |
1,578 |
| AFA |
0 |
5 |
7 |
93 |
37 |
0 |
142 |
| AIM |
1 |
29 |
32 |
154 |
25 |
5 |
246 |
| IICIL |
0 |
6 |
10 |
151 |
133 |
0 |
300 |
| IVCIL |
0 |
52 |
5 |
62 |
9 |
3 |
131 |
| IMPACT |
4 |
23 |
22 |
152 |
220 |
10 |
431 |
| JACIL |
0 |
2 |
0 |
23 |
46 |
3 |
74 |
| LCCIL |
1 |
270 |
48 |
108 |
62 |
0 |
489 |
| LIFE |
0 |
6 |
3 |
69 |
100 |
3 |
181 |
| LINC |
21 |
171 |
7 |
196 |
56 |
0 |
451 |
| NICIL |
7 |
116 |
16 |
192 |
49 |
0 |
380 |
| OFACIL |
7 |
111 |
40 |
346 |
42 |
3 |
549 |
| OPTIONS |
1 |
19 |
15 |
134 |
121 |
0 |
290 |
| PACE |
0 |
3 |
7 |
152 |
159 |
0 |
321 |
| PCIL |
0 |
5 |
14 |
311 |
139 |
13 |
482 |
| RAMP |
5 |
316 |
58 |
418 |
160 |
0 |
957 |
| SAIL |
0 |
14 |
10 |
157 |
126 |
2 |
309 |
| SCIL |
0 |
13 |
18 |
244 |
35 |
0 |
310 |
| SICIL |
0 |
33 |
72 |
153 |
129 |
0 |
387 |
| SHCIL |
2 |
37 |
4 |
101 |
11 |
1 |
156 |
| WCICIL |
2 |
35 |
3 |
105 |
18 |
0 |
163 |
| WGCIL |
7 |
59 |
61 |
82 |
9 |
12 |
230 |
| TOTAL |
66 |
1,372 |
519 |
4,524 |
1,980 |
96 |
8,557 |
| PERCENT |
1% |
16% |
6% |
53% |
23% |
1% |
100% |
Direct Service by Major Primary Disability - FY 2014
| CIL |
Cognitive |
Mental |
Physical |
Hearing |
Visual |
Multi-Disability |
Other |
Total |
| AL |
153 |
206 |
1070 |
60 |
34 |
0 |
55 |
1578 |
| AFA |
12 |
16 |
56 |
21 |
4 |
29 |
4 |
142 |
| AIM |
23 |
16 |
95 |
43 |
7 |
62 |
0 |
246 |
| IICIL |
8 |
29 |
69 |
37 |
90 |
67 |
0 |
300 |
| IVCIL |
34 |
16 |
51 |
3 |
5 |
13 |
9 |
131 |
| IMPACT |
31 |
17 |
103 |
32 |
200 |
48 |
0 |
431 |
| JACIL |
1 |
5 |
3 |
16 |
45 |
3 |
1 |
74 |
| LCCIL |
157 |
44 |
30 |
4 |
14 |
240 |
0 |
489 |
| LIFE |
19 |
11 |
32 |
1 |
103 |
10 |
5 |
181 |
| LINC |
52 |
145 |
194 |
45 |
14 |
0 |
1 |
451 |
| NICIL |
136 |
32 |
156 |
6 |
7 |
43 |
0 |
80 |
| OFACIL |
31 |
13 |
28 |
3 |
6 |
467 |
1 |
549 |
| OPTIONS |
51 |
26 |
125 |
8 |
72 |
1 |
7 |
290 |
| PACE |
4 |
4 |
11 |
31 |
48 |
201 |
22 |
321 |
| PCIL |
27 |
52 |
217 |
92 |
30 |
34 |
30 |
482 |
| RAMP |
324 |
193 |
35 |
39 |
9 |
0 |
7 |
957 |
| SAIL |
7 |
23 |
76 |
27 |
53 |
116 |
7 |
309 |
| SCIL |
53 |
60 |
94 |
8 |
10 |
85 |
0 |
310 |
| SICIL |
124 |
70 |
47 |
10 |
122 |
14 |
0 |
387 |
| SHCIL |
2 |
0 |
12 |
0 |
138 |
3 |
1 |
156 |
| WCICIL |
28 |
8 |
68 |
1 |
2 |
56 |
0 |
163 |
| WGCIL |
100 |
35 |
61 |
10 |
3 |
18 |
3 |
230 |
| TOTAL |
1,377 |
1,021 |
2,983 |
497 |
1,016 |
1,510 |
153 |
8,557 |
| PERCENT |
16% |
12% |
35% |
60% |
12% |
18% |
2% |
100% |
Consumers Receiving I & R and Direct Services by Gender - FY 2014
| CIL |
NUMBER OF I & R
RESPONSES |
NUMBER OF CONSUMERS
SERVED DIRECT SERVICES |
NUMBER OF MALES
SERVED DIRECT SERVICES |
NUMBER OF FEMALES
SERVED DIRECT SERVICES |
| AL |
3,290 |
1,578 |
711 |
867 |
| AFA |
6,009 |
142 |
43 |
99 |
| AIM |
1,632 |
246 |
131 |
115 |
| IICIL |
12,273 |
300 |
127 |
173 |
| IVCIL |
734 |
131 |
71 |
60 |
| IMPACT |
1,700 |
431 |
174 |
257 |
| JACIL |
1,095 |
74 |
33 |
41 |
| LCCIL |
1,756 |
489 |
216 |
273 |
| LIFE |
3,506 |
181 |
60 |
121 |
| LINC |
849 |
451 |
249 |
202 |
| NICIL |
751 |
380 |
204 |
176 |
| OFACIL |
1,557 |
549 |
290 |
259 |
| OPTIONS |
2,012 |
290 |
124 |
166 |
| PACE |
1,058 |
321 |
115 |
206 |
| PCIL |
1,574 |
482 |
253 |
229 |
| RAMP |
10,241 |
957 |
522 |
435 |
| SAIL |
1,069 |
309 |
122 |
187 |
| SCIL |
1,271 |
310 |
159 |
151 |
| SICIL |
532 |
387 |
191 |
196 |
| SHCIL |
174 |
156 |
80 |
76 |
| WCICIL |
1,004 |
163 |
63 |
100 |
| WGCIL |
786 |
230 |
131 |
99 |
| TOTAL |
54,873 |
6,979 |
4,069 |
4,488 |
County Coverage FY 2014
| CIL |
NUMBER OF COUNTIES
SERVED |
NUMBER SERVED
HOME
COUNTY |
NUMBER SERVED
OUTLYING
COUNTIES |
TOTAL |
PERCENT
HOME |
PERCENT
OUTLYING
|
| AL |
Chicago |
1,561 |
17 |
1,578 |
99% |
1% |
| AFA |
4 |
96 |
46 |
142 |
68% |
32% |
| AIM |
3 |
159 |
87 |
246 |
65% |
35% |
| IICIL |
3 |
247 |
53 |
300 |
82% |
18% |
| IVCIL |
5 |
74 |
57 |
131 |
56% |
44% |
| IMPACT |
6 |
327 |
104 |
431 |
76% |
24% |
| JACIL |
4 |
56 |
18 |
74 |
76% |
24% |
| LCCIL |
2 |
396 |
93 |
489 |
81% |
19% |
| LIFE |
4 |
122 |
59 |
181 |
67% |
33% |
| LINC |
3 |
381 |
70 |
451 |
84% |
16% |
| NICIL |
5 |
172 |
208 |
380 |
45% |
55% |
| OFACIL |
13 |
99 |
450 |
549 |
18% |
82% |
| OPTIONS |
2 |
174 |
116 |
290 |
60% |
40% |
| PACE |
5 |
177 |
144 |
321 |
55% |
45% |
| PCIL |
1 |
464 |
18 |
482 |
96% |
4% |
| RAMP |
4 |
406 |
551 |
957 |
42% |
58% |
| SAIL |
8 |
174 |
135 |
309 |
56% |
44% |
| SCIL |
5 |
288 |
22 |
310 |
93% |
7% |
| SICIL |
7 |
120 |
267 |
387 |
31% |
69% |
| SHCIL |
3 |
120 |
36 |
156 |
77% |
23% |
| WCICIL |
6 |
107 |
56 |
163 |
66% |
34% |
| WGCIL |
2 |
215 |
15 |
230 |
93% |
7% |
| TOTAL |
95 |
5,935 |
2,622 |
8,557 |
69% |
31% |
ETHNICITY OF CONSUMERS RECEIVING DIRECT SERVICE IN FY '14
| CIL |
American Indian |
Asian |
African American |
Hispanic |
Native Hawaiian |
White |
Other |
Total |
| AL |
7 |
23 |
1,039 |
131 |
4 |
334 |
40 |
1,578 |
| AFA |
1 |
0 |
29 |
4 |
0 |
108 |
0 |
142 |
| AIM |
0 |
3 |
34 |
15 |
0 |
193 |
1 |
246 |
| IICIL |
1 |
0 |
58 |
10 |
0 |
226 |
5 |
300 |
| IVCIL |
1 |
2 |
1 |
5 |
1 |
121 |
0 |
131 |
| IMPACT |
2 |
0 |
41 |
5 |
0 |
377 |
6 |
431 |
| JACIL |
1 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
70 |
0 |
74 |
| LCCIL |
5 |
10 |
58 |
66 |
1 |
327 |
22 |
489 |
| LIFE |
0 |
0 |
22 |
3 |
0 |
154 |
2 |
181 |
| LINC |
0 |
5 |
123 |
4 |
2 |
307 |
10 |
451 |
| NICIL |
2 |
1 |
7 |
22 |
0 |
339 |
9 |
380 |
| OFACIL |
3 |
1 |
17 |
3 |
2 |
514 |
9 |
549 |
| OPTIONS |
1 |
1 |
29 |
5 |
0 |
252 |
2 |
290 |
| PACE |
0 |
3 |
67 |
8 |
0 |
242 |
1 |
321 |
| PCIL |
3 |
6 |
174 |
105 |
1 |
183 |
10 |
482 |
| RAMP |
5 |
7 |
149 |
36 |
3 |
722 |
35 |
957 |
| SAIL |
0 |
1 |
38 |
0 |
0 |
267 |
3 |
309 |
| SCIL |
2 |
0 |
109 |
2 |
0 |
195 |
2 |
310 |
| SICIL |
1 |
0 |
84 |
3 |
1 |
298 |
0 |
387 |
| SHCIL |
2 |
0 |
12 |
3 |
0 |
138 |
1 |
156 |
| WCICIL |
0 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
154 |
5 |
163 |
| WGCIL |
3 |
1 |
58 |
19 |
0 |
142 |
7 |
230 |
| TOTAL |
40 |
64 |
2,156 |
449 |
15 |
5,663 |
170 |
8,557 |
| PERCENT |
0.47% |
0.75% |
25.20% |
5.25% |
0.18% |
66.18% |
1.99% |
100.00% |
Overall Consumer Involvement - FY 2014
| CIL |
No. and Percentage of
Persons with Disabilities
on Board of Directors |
No. and Percentage of
Persons with Disabilities
on Administrative Staff |
No. and Percentage of
Persons with Disabilities
on Program Staff |
|
Number |
Percent |
Number |
Percent |
Number |
Percent |
| AL |
17 |
65% |
8 |
62% |
33 |
57% |
| AFA |
7 |
64% |
2 |
67% |
2 |
67% |
| DCIL |
7 |
70% |
2 |
67% |
10 |
70% |
| IICIL |
9 |
82% |
9 |
90% |
9 |
90% |
| IVCIL |
7 |
100% |
2 |
100% |
5 |
80% |
| IMPACT |
7 |
64% |
3 |
100% |
5 |
45% |
| JACIL |
10 |
83% |
2 |
100% |
11 |
100% |
| LCCIL |
6 |
75% |
4 |
100% |
7 |
50% |
| LIFE |
11 |
73% |
3 |
100% |
5.12 |
66% |
| LINC |
8 |
67% |
3 |
100% |
4 |
57% |
| NICIL |
6 |
86% |
2 |
100% |
2 |
67% |
| OFACIL |
4 |
80% |
1 |
100% |
7 |
54% |
| OPTIONS |
6 |
67% |
2 |
100% |
9 |
90% |
| PACE |
13 |
100% |
2 |
100% |
8 |
100% |
| PCIL |
7 |
64% |
6 |
86% |
13 |
68% |
| RAMP |
8 |
67% |
4 |
50% |
22 |
59% |
| SAIL |
5 |
63% |
1 |
100% |
12.48 |
58% |
| SCIL |
8 |
57% |
3 |
100% |
5 |
83% |
| SICIL |
4 |
80% |
4 |
57% |
12.25 |
57% |
| SHCIL |
5 |
56% |
2 |
100% |
6 |
100% |
| WCICIL |
4 |
57% |
3 |
75% |
3 |
50% |
| WGCIL |
10 |
53% |
3 |
100% |
5 |
67% |
| Average |
8 |
71% |
3 |
89% |
8 |
70% |
