State of Illinois
Department of Human Services
Living Independently does not mean doing everything for one's self, but being in control of decision made about one's self. This is the foundation upon which Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are founded. What sets CILs apart from other organizations is the fact that consumer control exists at 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 American with Disabilities Act (ADA) as amended, and work in a committed fashion to deinstitutionalize or reintegrate people with disabilities who can and want to live independently in the community.
A CIL is a private, non-residential, community-based, not-for-profit, consumer-controlled organization that is mandated to provide five core services. The core services are: Advocacy; Peer Support; Independent Living Skills Development; Information and Referral Services; and Transition Services. The new fifth core service, Transition Services, is mandated as a result of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014. Many of the CILs already provide Transition Services to persons with disabilities as they include facilitating transition from nursing homes to Home and Community-Based Services in the community, activities to prevent individuals from entering institutions and youth transitioning out of the educational system. With anticipation of full implementation of WIOA, CILs are very well positioned to enhance the services they provide through existing partnerships with local entities that are part of this consumer-centered system.
Staff 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 are accessible and affordable housing and transportation. The support and guidance provided by CIL staff help create informed choice options which provide consumers the confidence to pursue their own independence, e.g. living independently, employment and realizing their dreams and aspirations. CIL staff assist in enhancing an individual's positive self-image and confidence which is so important in the development of significant peer relationships. Having this positive self-image and confidence, leads to full and equal participation in the community.
This is an especially crucial and exciting time for CILs as they are one of many stakeholders who will be assisting with the implementation of the Uniform Assessment Tool (UAT) which will assess supports and services for consumers. They are also stakeholders in the proposed "No Wrong Door" system which promotes consumer control and information about the full range of long- term services and supports and quality independent living options. With CIL's services and supports, persons with disabilities will have the opportunity to live independently. For some individuals, this will be their first home or apartment.
Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living
Message
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 Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2015 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 the independent living philosophy and CIL's commitment to improve persons with disabilities lives through provision of their core services.
In accordance with their mission, Illinois' 22 CILs provided services to 68,642 Illinois citizens with disabilities in FFY 2015. In addition to information and referrals, direct services and mandated core services were regularly provided by CIL staff. Examples of some direct services provided include: 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 total, CIL staff provided 90,179 direct service hours to persons with disabilities.
In the CIL'S annual federal reports, approximately 44,386 working hours were reported by the CILs participating in local community activities. These activities promote disability awareness and advocacy for improved transportation, as well as adequate, affordable and accessible housing. In addition to providing services to consumers in their community, CILs are also available to businesses and housing officials in order to educate or review accessibility standards for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act as amended, and other Illinois accessibility codes.
We are honored to have such a great relationship with the CILs and value the services they provide to persons with disabilities. Despite an especially difficult budget year, CILs continued to enhance the lives of consumers. We wish to thank CIL staff for all they do for persons with disabilities in Illinois.
James T. Dimas, Secretary
Illinois Department of Human Services
Kristine A. Smith
Director
Division of Rehabilitation Services
Independent Living Unit - Program Highlights - FFY15*
- CILs served 92 of Illinois' 102 counties.
- Direct Services and Information and Referral contact combined for FFY 15 was 68,642.
- The percentage of persons with disabilities on boards of directors for FFY 15 was 76 percent, an increase of three percent over FFY 14.
- The percentage of persons with disabilities on the administrative staff (decision-making) of CILs for FFY 15 was 89 percent, which is a decrease of two percent from FFY 14.
- The percentage of persons with disabilities on staff for FFY 15 was 74 percent, an increase of one percent from FFY 14.
- CILs spent 90,179 hours in FFY 15 providing individual services to consumers.
- CILs spent 44,386 hours in FFY 15 involved in community awareness and education activities; an increase of three percent from FFY 14.
* Percentages and numbers represent information contained in the CIL's annual federal 704 reports.
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 persons 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 the advocacy, individuals with disabilities can develop more effective interpersonal and communication skills. 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 of their choice. 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 into the community.
CILs successfully reintegrated and increased the quality of life for 206* individuals out of 489* who set community reintegration as a goal, saving the state millions of taxpayer dollars. * Numbers obtained from the CIL's annual federal 704 reports (FFY 15).
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 aided 82 people with disabilities transition out of nursing homes into the community.
- Access Living had 105 persons with disabilities graduate from their "Stepping Stones" program, an independent living skills program for people transitioning out of nursing homes. A peer mentoring program is part of "Stepping Stones" and is offered to consumers that have successfully transitioned from facilities.
- Access Living staff provided 127 people with assistive technology through the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities (MOPD) Community Supports Program.
- Access Living's Fair Housing staff filed five cases in federal court to draw attention to the issue of discrimination against home seekers who are deaf or hard of hearing.
- Access Living's Disability Rights Action Coalition for Housing, in cooperation with the MOPD, successfully advocated for new funding in MOPD's budget for home modifications.
- Access Living is engaging in strategies to meet the needs of the increasing Latino demographic. Access Living staff work specifically on outreach and education in the Latino community to assist persons with disabilities.
Achieving Independence and Mobility (AIM-CIL)
3130 Finley Avenue, Suite 500
Downers Grove, IL 60515
630-469-2300 (V)
630-469-2300 (TTY)
Serving: DuPage, Kane, and Kendall counties
- AIM reintegrated seven consumers into community-based settings from nursing homes.
- AIM was selected as a 2015 honoree in The Daily Herald Business Ledger's 25th annual Awards for their Business Excellence recognition program.
- AIM's three certified Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) counselors assist with Medicare needs and one specializes in services to the deaf and hard of hearing population.
- AIM continues to collaborate with Northeastern Illinois Area Agency on Aging to provide Options Counseling in partnership with the Aging and Disability Resource Center (ARDC) for a second year.
- AIM collaborated with the Kendall County Sheriff's Office to create deaf visor cards, which enable deputies to effectively communicate with deaf or hard of hearing individuals during traffic contacts. The card has also been translated into Spanish. In addition, AIM is working to create a general deaf visor card for national distribution.
- AIM was recognized as one of the top 10 Selection Centers for the ITAC Amplified Phone Program for the 6th consecutive year.
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
- AFA assisted 10 individuals with reintegration from nursing homes.
- AFA provided training on "Abuse and Empowerment: What it Means for People with Disabilities," to social workers, nurses, direct support personnel and other professionals.
- AFA provided 10 ramps to individuals for their homes through a local grant through the Community Foundation of Central Illinois.
- AFA held a focus group concerning issues with a local Para-transit provider. The group identified the top three issues and participated in a webinar pertaining to the ADA and para-transit. AFA then met with the provider to present the information and identify solutions.
- AFA proved training to all para-transit employees on Disability Awareness and Etiquette.
- AFA participated in an emergency drill with local first responders. Follow-up meetings with first responders and hospital reviewed and evaluated the process to determine what needed to be improved when persons with disabilities are involved.
- AFA hosted an ADA 25 year celebration in collaboration with local Division of Rehabilitation Services office and transportation providers. Ray LaHood, former United States Secretary of Transportation, was the guest speaker.
Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living (IICIL)
501 11th Street
P.O. Box 6156
Rock Island, IL 61201
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 three consumers to community-based settings from nursing homes.
- IICIL hosted an ADA 25 celebration with a huge block party that included information vendors, entertainment and refreshments. IICIL invited local youth centers to educate youth about disabilities, as well as organized various games and activities about disability. Over 400 people participated in the event.
- IICIL's Sixth Senior and Disability Expo was held at the I-Wireless Center in Moline and had a record attendance. A variety of assistive devices for independent living were available for testing and distribution.
- IICIL completed their eighth and final home modification for $15,000 under the Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA), a two-year $120,000 grant.
- IICIL hosted a Holiday Carnival for youth with over 200 youth and families participating in the Carnival's activities. Each was greeted by Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus and received a gift.
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 reintegrated six individuals from nursing homes into the community. One consumer stated he is the happiest he has ever been in his life, living independently with his cat in his own home.
- IVCIL had two staff members successfully receive training and participated in Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) outreach through the Central Illinois Area on Aging.
- IVCIL celebrated the anniversary of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) by holding its first ever 5K for the ADA. IVCIL had close to 40 participants and a nice number of sponsors. A 5K walk or roll was also held at the same time.
- IVCIL organized and hosted a housing conference at the Center. The main issue addressed at the event was the lack of affordable, accessible housing for people with disabilities. Each agency in attendance provided real-life examples of how this affects our consumers.
- IVCIL staff and consumers attended a rally at the Capitol to address proposed legislation that would significantly raise the threshold of eligibility for the Home Services Program (HSP). This would result in thousands of people with significant disabilities losing home service and at risk for nursing home placement.
- IVCIL held its 15th annual Teen Summit to prepare young adults for transitioning from high school into life post high school. This year's theme was, "Superhero Training - Developing Powers to Transition into Adult Life," and included information about job training, interviewing skills and nutrition. There were 22 teenagers with disabilities who participated in the Summit.
- IVCIL, through technical assistance, advocacy and collaboration increased compliance with accessibility standards or improved program accessibility with 39 businesses or services providers for persons with disabilities.
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 assisted seven individuals with moving from nursing homes into apartments or homes through the CRP/Money Follows the Person (MFP) program. IMPACT continues to provide outreach to social workers in the nursing homes to answer any questions they may have about the MFP program.
- IMPACT had 100 individuals in attendance at their 30th Anniversary Gala. Ann Ford, Executive Director of Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL), was the keynote speaker.
- IMPACT began a Housing Advocacy Group in coordination with the Equal Housing Opportunity Council of Greater St. Louis. This group meets monthly and is composed of individuals who are experiencing housing discrimination. They have identified and have begun working on housing advocacy issues in Madison County.
- IMPACT provided technical assistance to 125 entities to ensure compliance with the Illinois Environmental Barriers Act. As a result of IMPACT's efforts 90% of the businesses voluntarily removed identified barriers resulting in greater access for people with disabilities.
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 Nursing Home Diversion services assisted three individuals avoid long-term nursing home placement. A ramp was provided for one individual and Home Services Program (HSP) Determination of Need (DON) scores were expedited, along with Personal Assistant services, for two others.
- JACIL provided events and trainings that allowed 2,147 children and adults understand more about disabilities, the challenges persons with disabilities face and the ways in which they adapt.
- JACIL's employment series provided 20 individuals with communication, application and interview skills necessary to secure employment.
- JACIL sponsored 13 Knowledge is Power (KIP) Café workshops and were attended by more than 239 individuals. Topics ranged from how government works to securing your rights in interactions with healthcare providers.
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 10 consumers transition from a nursing home into their own home.
- LCCIL had a 12% increase in the number of consumers served from the previous year.
- LCCIL celebrated the in the groundbreaking event for Fairhaven Crossing, which is an affordable, accessible housing complex for low income families and persons with disabilities.
- LCCIL celebrated 25 years of serving persons with disabilities and received a number of proclamations recognizing their work.
- LCCIL collaborated with community partners to coordinate Dial-A-Ride programs, which will provide expanded transit services to residents in central Lake County beginning in 2016.
- LCCIL collaborated in an initiative to train law enforcement how to interact with persons with disabilities in an appropriate, respectful manner. In addition, LCCIL conducted eight disability awareness presentations to educate non-disability community groups, reaching 226 individuals without disabilities.
- LCCIL collaborated with 10 schools and identified 135 transition age youth with disabilities to participate in the Center's Youth Leadership Program teaching self-advocacy skills.
LINC, Inc. (LINC)
#15 Emerald Terrace
Swansea, IL 62226
618-235-9988 (V)
618-235-0451 (TTY)
Serving: St. Clair, Monroe and Randolph counties
- LINC reintegrated 12 individuals from nursing homes, one of whom became a LINC Board member.
- LINC partnered with Lindenwood University's Belleville campus and the Abilities Institute of Missouri to provide a disability awareness day at the campus.
- LINC opened a new satellite office in Red Bud (Randolph County).
- LINC increased Braille services by 50%.
- LINC created a training video on the accessibility features of Apple devices.
- LINC's Legislative Advocacy Training resulted in a new monthly peer-led group, SWAG (South West Advocacy Group), engaging 14 new advocates.
- LINC provided Home Service Program (HSP) training to 14 "at risk" individuals in an effort to increase consumer understanding and reduce fraud.
- LINC's Executive Director is active in the State of Illinois' Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Committee.
- LINC participated in 26 community events offering a variety of independent living information to approximately 3,420 people.
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 moved five individuals from a nursing home into their own homes in the community and worked with Advocates for Access to reintegrate one individual.
- LIFE partnered with national award-winning Connect Transit of Bloomington/Normal to provide para-transit eligibility certifications, training in riding fixed-route buses and technical assistance for accessibility and ADA compliance of fixed-route bus paths.
- LIFE's Disability Rights Advocate won a statewide Advocate of the Year award from the Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois (CCDI) and the Region V Advocate of the Year award from the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL).
- LIFE staff members serve on 33 statewide, regional, county, and community boards, planning committees and collaborative action groups.
- LIFE assisted 60 seniors with severe vision loss remain in their own homes and maintain independent lifestyles through independent living skills training and acquisition of assistive technology.
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 reintegrated five consumers from nursing homes into the community.
- NICIL offered, co-sponsored, or participated in the following Community Activities: Fitness and nutrition class with 48 attendees; Disability Sensitivity Training to schools, including 1,400 students and 200 teachers, aides and parents; Disability Expo with 70 in 1attendance; Interpreter/Relay Service Training to 12 individuals; SVCC Child Fair with 1,000 in attendance; and statewide disability training to Home Services Transportation Program (HSTP) partners.
- NICIL's Volunteer Core provides 1,458 hours of service.
- NICIL participated in the following contract requirement trainings: Coalition for Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois (CCDI); Mandated Report, including Self-Directed (Children) and Adult; Alcohol & Drug Free Workplace; and Harassment/Sexual Harassment.
- NICIL participated in Personal Development Workshop Training.
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 moved four consumers from nursing homes and provided advocacy services so they could live independently.
- OFA provided Personal Assistant (PA) Management/Fraud training to 56 consumers to assist with improved management of their PA's.
- OFA continues its program to obtain Social Security (seven consumers) and it's Pharmaceutical Procurement Program (10 consumers).
- OFA continues to provide a third party service that enabled 28 consumers obtain quick payment for necessary items in order to further their education, job search or employment opportunities.
- OFA attended 53 individual education plan (IEP) meetings with students with disabilities and their family to obtain educational rights and/or transition services.
- OFA has been a very active member of the three Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) that cover OFA's service area. The Executive Director is on the leadership team for each of the 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 one person's transition out of a nursing home after modifications were made to her home. Two people requesting reintegration remain in nursing homes and are waiting for completion of home modifications.
- Options enabled 68 rural residents to use 1,652 bus vouchers; 63 individuals received amplified phones, 132 people received vision aids; eight ramps were built or modified; 299 independent living aids were provided.
- Options transitioned two youths with disabilities from high school to community college and one youth obtained employment.
- Options assisted one consumer displaced by a weather disaster with temporary shelter and obtaining permanent housing. One homeless consumer obtained housing through a partnership with Statewide Referral Network.
- Options formed a partnership with "Help America Hear" enabling low income people obtain hearing aids. Options with the Starkey Foundation to secure hearing aids for five low income consumers.
- Options developed and provided a Vision Information Group which is held quarterly.
- Options saw increased attendance at Monthly Independent Cru meetings serving youth ages 16 to 23 and created an Advisory Committee consisting of previous members who have aged out of the program.
- Options continue to hold their Cross Disability Support Group meetings. Consumers choose and benefited from all proceeds from a lemonade shake-up stand at a local event. All of the stand proceeds went to their Wheel-A-Thon team.
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 assisted five persons reintegrate from nursing homes into the community.
- PACE moved Dennis and Julie (a married couple), who resided in different nursing homes and often in different cities, for the past seven years. They are now able to move into the same apartment and sleep in the same bed for the first time in decades. This couple was featured on the local news which was tied to a story about plans to change the minimum Determination of Need (DON) score and the impact it would have on qualifying for the Home Services Reintegration Program.
- PACE has a consumer who is experiencing rapidly advancing vision loss. During one meeting, he told everyone he had been "so angry" about his vision loss. However, after coming to PACE's low vision groups, he found that he could still continue doing activities he enjoyed and his anger was "tons less". He is now the group leader for the East-Central Low Vision Group and helps determine with new attendees topics for discussion and assists new attendees learn more about the group. He also offers peer support by sharing basic daily living skills he learned while attending the group.
- PACE's advisory committees meet quarterly to obtain input from consumers regarding what they would like various programs to address. Advisory committees have been established for the following programs: Community Reintegration, Deaf Services, Personal Assistant, Opportunities for Independence and VIN55 (facilitates a low vision support group).
Progress Center for Independent Living (PCIL)
7521 Madison Street
Forest Park, IL 60130
708-209-1500 (V)
708-209-1827 (TTY)
Serving: Suburban Chicago
- PCIL did not reintegrate any consumers this fiscal year due to transition responsibilities of the Money Follows the Person (MFP) program being administered by managed care organizations in Cook County. However, PCIL works with consumers who are relocating from other counties into Cook County and are currently collaborating with AIM CIL to reintegrate one of their consumers who is moving to Cook County. Also, PCIL discusses with several potential consumers who have expressed an interest in relocating to Cook County.
- PCIL's Advocacy Coordinator received the Justin Dart Award from the Coalition of Citizens with Disabilities in Illinois (CCDI).
- PCIL's Deaf Services Coordinator was elected Vice President of Chicago Club of the Deaf as well as Vice President of Fox Valley Illinois Association of the Deaf.
- PCIL's Information & Referral/Benefits Specialist was re-elected Regional Director for the CCDI.
- PCIL hosted a Community Partners' Brainstorming Breakfast, where an on-going collaborative committee established PCIL as a reliable resource for disability information and training.
- PCIL's Personal Assistant Advocate, a member of the Regional Transit Authority (RTA) Advisory Committee, successfully advocated for installation of elevators on the Green Line at Cermak and on the Blue Line at Congress.
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 eight consumers into the community and works with the local housing authorities to increase availability of subsidized housing to decrease institutionalization.
- RAMP's new Employment Services Program assisted 30 individuals obtain gainful employment in the community.
- RAMP is preparing to bring "Project Search," a customized employment training program to the Rockford area.
- RAMP's Youth Education Advocates assisted 309 youth consumers to obtain or maintain education through the public school systems.
- RAMP presented the iBelong program to 576 students. "IBelong" provides disability awareness activities for youth with and without disabilities in pre-K through sixth grades.
- RAMP presented the "Teens-N-Transition (TNT)" program to 353 students. This program provides classroom instruction to prepare high school students with disabilities for independent living and employment.
- RAMP had a record-breaking Annual Appeal, with over $56,000 donated by 404 donors.
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 a gentleman with paraplegia to move into his own apartment in the community. He is one of six individuals reintegrated into the community by SICIL.
- SICIL works with a variety of organizations in its effort to meet community housing and counseling and support demands. Some of those partners include: the local Women's Center; the Good Samaritan House; SIU-Carbondale Rehabilitation Institute and School of Social Work; and SPIN, a local organization that assists to provide houseware items for persons who are relocating or have lost their homes.
- SICIL assisted a young person with severe social anxiety, who has a degree in graphic arts, to obtain employment in a major graphic arts merchandise and distribution business.
- SICIL assisted a woman with low vision, who needed lighting and magnification, to continue to quilt blankets that she donates to the Catholic "Mothers Too Soon" program.
- SICIL provided magnification and a talking Bible to a person with low vision, allowing him to continue as pastor of his church.
- SICIL provided coaching for a young man with severe autism that has allowed him to be placed in a major retail store where he is providing janitorial work during regular work hours.
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 staff assisted four consumers move from a nursing home into their own homes in the community.
- SAIL served 350 consumers during FY '15 compared to 309 served last year, an increase of 13% with a 33% increase in the number of African American consumers.
- SAIL's Visual Service Program provides services resulting in a 93% success rate for keeping consumers independent and living at home.
- SAIL provided Personal Assistant Management training to 50 consumers through the Understanding Your Service Plan curriculum.
- SAIL trained 72 new Personal Assistants.
- SAIL's Home Service Advocate assisted 19 consumers with their self-advocacy skills during their re-assessment process.
- SAIL increased the number of consumers served in their eight county service area by 21% in FY '15.
- SAIL provided disability awareness activities for children three to five years of age at the local Head Start program. This activity allowed 120 children to experience a disability and the accommodation used to complete a task.
Springfield Center for Independent Living (SCIL)
330 S. Grand Avenue West
Springfield, IL 62704
217-523-2587 (V)
217-523-4032 (TTY)
Serving: Christian, Logan, Menard, Montgomery and Sangamon counties
- SCIL reintegrated one individual from a nursing home during FFY '15. In all, staff provided 93 services to this individual before transitioning into the community.
- SCIL staff collaborated with the Illinois Central Management Service (CMS) to improve accessibility for State employment applicants who are blind or visually impaired by assessing a new typing test and made suggestions for improvements after CMS received complaints.
- SCIL collaborates with the Sangamon County Department of Community Resources to facilitate Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) applications for people with disabilities by providing an accessible space. Expansion in FFY '15 included LIHEAP applications for individuals with and without disabilities and with disconnect notices, resulting in 48 additional individuals being served.
- SCIL's "Becoming Empowered and Successful Teens" (BEST) support program provides students who are in the transition process through their schools an opportunity to engage in peer support and counseling.
- SCIL assisted nine consumers with home modifications or construction of residential ramps, allowing them to live independently.
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 Program; however, two people were referred to other Centers in our area that could assist them.
- SHCIL's Youth Advocate was able to get a child back into school in a different school district that met this consumer's needs. The Youth Advocate also worked to obtain personal assistant services for a child with severe autism. The Advocate also had a consumer who was able to terminate personal assistant services because he was able to care for himself in his own home.
- SHCIL's Home Service Advocate collaborated with a local church and youth group to build a ramp for a couple, one of whom uses a wheelchair.
- SHCIL's Independent Living Advocate (ILA) holds a peer group meeting every Thursday. The group achieved a goal of presenting a play to the public which a consumer had written.
- SHCIL has an ILA that assisted 12 people file for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), eight of whom were accepted for benefits.
- SHCIL's Community Advocacy Program graduated nine people. Speakers talked to the group about the proper channels for filing a complaint. Two groups worked on coming up with a complaint and working out the proper procedure to follow to resolve it.
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 two individuals from nursing homes and four community reintegrations are in process.
- WCICIL's Loaned Equipment program allowed 57 individuals gain access to assistive technology and equipment needed to enjoy a more independent lifestyle.
- WCICIL's Annual Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Celebration, in combination with the Quincy Senior and Family Resource Center's "Senior Expo" offered an opportunity to provide education and resources to a large number of people representing all ages and disabilities.
- WCICIL worked on home modification goals with 58 individuals.
- WCICIL assisted persons with disabilities with recovery in the aftermath of a major weather event by checking in on consumers in the area. WCICIL offered services and equipment to those in need during the week-long power outage and area-wide cleanup and recovery.
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 reintegrated four consumers and were provided independent living and case management services during and after the reintegration process.
- WGCIL took five students with disabilities to Springfield to advocate with their legislators. There were 23 consumers who took part in WGCIL's Legislative Internship and Disability Law Series.
- WGCIL continues to secure partners who will support WGCIL's efforts to create a housing development that is affordable, accessible and integrated. WGCIL will not own or operate the housing complex.
- WGCIL provided technical assistance to the city of Joliet regarding its temporary access to its train station. WGCIL also provided technical assistance to the Joliet Park District to address inaccessibility of many facilities operated by the District.
Overall Individual CIL Operational Funding - FFY 2015
| CILS |
GRF |
VII B |
SSI |
TOTALS |
PART C |
GRANT TOTAL |
| AL |
$296,524 |
$0 |
$83,198 |
$379,722 |
$333,337 |
$713,059 |
| AFA |
$213,438 |
$53,733 |
$22,550 |
$289,721 |
$21,179 |
$310,900 |
| AIM |
$339,965 |
$22,480 |
$51,714 |
$414,159 |
$26,096 |
$440,255 |
| IICIL |
$83,482 |
$7,065 |
$40,772 |
$131,319 |
$256,914 |
$388,233 |
| IVCIL |
$268,974 |
$0 |
$0 |
$268,974 |
$26,277 |
$295,251 |
| IMPACT |
$291,046 |
$7,065 |
$23,063 |
$321,174 |
$33,901 |
$355,075 |
| JACIL |
$146,500 |
$0 |
$11,701 |
$158,201 |
$156,143 |
$314,344 |
| LCCIL |
$125,052 |
$19,811 |
$59,490 |
$204,353 |
$243,289 |
$447,642 |
| LINC |
$159,925 |
$7,065 |
$65,305 |
$232,295 |
$92,001 |
$324,296 |
| LIFE |
$174,419 |
$49,743 |
$51,554 |
$275,716 |
$99,485 |
$375,201 |
| NICIL |
$211,424 |
$42,509 |
$21,330 |
$275,263 |
$0 |
$275,263 |
| OFACIL |
$401,272 |
$7,065 |
$74,538 |
$482,875 |
$152,810 |
$635,685 |
| OPTIONS |
$93,326 |
$56,291 |
$10,250 |
$159,867 |
$156,684 |
$316,551 |
| PACE |
$191,289 |
$34,311 |
$21,054 |
$246,654 |
$25,831 |
$272,485 |
| PCIL |
$356,868 |
$7,065 |
$32,031 |
$395,964 |
$0 |
$395,964 |
| RAMP |
$150,608 |
$44,675 |
$36,243 |
$231,526 |
$228,948 |
$460,474 |
| SAIL |
$121,168 |
$0 |
$21,323 |
$142,491 |
$244,189 |
$386,680 |
| SCIL |
$276,183 |
$0 |
$33,322 |
$309,505 |
$34,739 |
$344,244 |
| SICIL |
$148,304 |
$83,734 |
$48,407 |
$280,445 |
$152,314 |
$432,759 |
| SHCIL |
$22,972 |
$0 |
$43,325 |
$66,297 |
$225,306 |
$291,603 |
| WCICIL |
$145,799 |
$7,065 |
$5,520 |
$158,384 |
$130,634 |
$289,018 |
| WGCIL |
$77,962 |
$7,065 |
$63,994 |
$149,021 |
$240,184 |
$389,205 |
| TOTAL |
$4,296,500 |
$456,742 |
$820,684 |
$5,573,926 |
$2,880,261 |
$8,454,187 |
Age of Consumers Receiving Direct Services - FFY 2015
| CIL |
Under 5 |
5-19 |
20-24 |
25-59 |
60 & Over |
Unknown |
Total |
| AL |
5 |
33 |
70 |
1,399 |
452 |
44 |
2,003 |
| AFA |
1 |
8 |
9 |
119 |
50 |
0 |
187 |
| AIM |
0 |
3 |
6 |
92 |
31 |
2 |
134 |
| IICIL |
0 |
6 |
10 |
153 |
174 |
0 |
343 |
| IVCIL |
1 |
40 |
6 |
47 |
5 |
0 |
99 |
| IMPACT |
1 |
35 |
30 |
107 |
200 |
11 |
384 |
| JACIL |
0 |
4 |
2 |
20 |
56 |
6 |
88 |
| LCCIL |
0 |
329 |
67 |
73 |
84 |
0 |
553 |
| LINC |
18 |
178 |
9 |
176 |
45 |
0 |
426 |
| LIFE |
0 |
3 |
9 |
76 |
72 |
1 |
161 |
| NICIL |
4 |
102 |
18 |
167 |
40 |
0 |
331 |
| OFACIL |
9 |
110 |
45 |
323 |
49 |
0 |
536 |
| OPTIONS |
2 |
13 |
7 |
137 |
130 |
0 |
289 |
| PACE |
0 |
7 |
8 |
162 |
217 |
0 |
394 |
| PCIL |
0 |
5 |
19 |
317 |
144 |
26 |
511 |
| RAMP |
10 |
325 |
68 |
442 |
163 |
0 |
1,008 |
| SAIL |
0 |
11 |
6 |
159 |
172 |
2 |
350 |
| SCIL |
0 |
13 |
6 |
132 |
18 |
0 |
169 |
| SICIL |
0 |
30 |
56 |
131 |
104 |
0 |
321 |
| SHCIL |
1 |
46 |
8 |
88 |
13 |
0 |
156 |
| WCICIL |
2 |
42 |
8 |
90 |
41 |
0 |
183 |
| WGCIL |
2 |
42 |
54 |
54 |
6 |
28 |
186 |
| TOTAL |
56 |
1,385 |
521 |
4,464 |
2,266 |
120 |
8,812 |
| PERCENT |
1% |
16% |
6% |
51% |
26% |
1% |
100% |
Direct Service by Major Primary Disability - FFY 2015
| CIL |
COGNITIVE |
MENTAL |
PHYSICAL |
HEARING |
VISUAL |
MULTI-DISABILITY |
OTHER |
TOTAL |
| AL |
167 |
347 |
1306 |
51 |
36 |
0 |
96 |
2,003 |
| AFA |
23 |
36 |
37 |
20 |
4 |
57 |
10 |
187 |
| AIM |
17 |
8 |
56 |
32 |
3 |
18 |
0 |
134 |
| IICIL |
11 |
24 |
84 |
39 |
105 |
80 |
0 |
343 |
| IVCIL |
25 |
9 |
29 |
1 |
4 |
26 |
5 |
99 |
| IMPACT |
37 |
21 |
65 |
30 |
195 |
35 |
1 |
384 |
| JACIL |
3 |
5 |
8 |
14 |
53 |
4 |
1 |
88 |
| LCCIL |
153 |
84 |
26 |
2 |
12 |
276 |
0 |
553 |
| LINC |
52 |
145 |
164 |
44 |
20 |
0 |
1 |
426 |
| LIFE |
19 |
9 |
22 |
2 |
98 |
7 |
4 |
161 |
| NICIL |
134 |
28 |
147 |
6 |
5 |
11 |
0 |
331 |
| OFACIL |
28 |
14 |
24 |
3 |
4 |
462 |
1 |
536 |
| OPTIONS |
40 |
26 |
112 |
13 |
87 |
3 |
8 |
289 |
| PACE |
46 |
11 |
87 |
82 |
144 |
0 |
24 |
394 |
| PCIL |
29 |
59 |
228 |
91 |
32 |
34 |
38 |
511 |
| RAMP |
364 |
204 |
386 |
31 |
14 |
0 |
9 |
1,008 |
| SAIL |
17 |
38 |
157 |
33 |
97 |
4 |
4 |
350 |
| SCIL |
34 |
24 |
49 |
4 |
9 |
48 |
1 |
169 |
| SICIL |
108 |
56 |
43 |
2 |
95 |
17 |
0 |
321 |
| SHCIL |
35 |
16 |
44 |
0 |
4 |
57 |
0 |
156 |
| WCICIL |
39 |
9 |
82 |
1 |
3 |
49 |
0 |
183 |
| WGCIL |
92 |
21 |
51 |
3 |
4 |
14 |
1 |
186 |
| TOTAL |
1,473 |
1,194 |
3,207 |
504 |
1,028 |
1,202 |
204 |
8,812 |
| PERCENT |
17% |
14% |
36% |
6% |
12% |
14% |
2% |
100% |
Consumers Receiving I & R and Direct Services by Gender - FFY 2015
| 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 |
4,192 |
2,003 |
945 |
1,058 |
| AFA |
7,998 |
187 |
66 |
121 |
| AIM |
1,617 |
134 |
58 |
76 |
| IICIL |
15,659 |
343 |
138 |
205 |
| IVCIL |
611 |
99 |
55 |
44 |
| IMPACT |
1,303 |
384 |
150 |
234 |
| JACIL |
1,000 |
88 |
41 |
47 |
| LCCIL |
1,316 |
553 |
316 |
237 |
| LINC |
919 |
426 |
229 |
197 |
| LIFE |
1,967 |
161 |
58 |
103 |
| NICIL |
609 |
331 |
178 |
153 |
| OFACIL |
955 |
536 |
289 |
247 |
| OPTIONS |
780 |
289 |
110 |
179 |
| PACE |
1,097 |
394 |
144 |
250 |
| PCIL |
2,541 |
511 |
265 |
246 |
| RAMP |
12,857 |
1,008 |
529 |
479 |
| SAIL |
719 |
350 |
141 |
209 |
| SCIL |
1,182 |
169 |
91 |
78 |
| SICIL |
599 |
321 |
156 |
165 |
| SHCIL |
194 |
156 |
78 |
78 |
| WCICIL |
1,211 |
183 |
83 |
100 |
| WGCIL |
504 |
186 |
106 |
80 |
| TOTAL |
59,830 |
8,812 |
4,226 |
4,586 |
County Coverage FFY 2015
| CIL |
Number of Counties Served |
Number Served in Home County |
Number Served in Outlying Counties |
Total |
Percent Home |
Percent Outlying |
| AL |
Chicago |
1,990 |
13 |
2,003 |
99% |
1% |
| AFA |
4 |
133 |
54 |
187 |
71% |
29% |
| AIM |
3 |
82 |
52 |
134 |
61% |
39% |
| IICIL |
3 |
273 |
70 |
343 |
80% |
20% |
| IVCIL |
5 |
61 |
38 |
99 |
62% |
38% |
| IMPACT |
6 |
309 |
75 |
384 |
80% |
20% |
| JACIL |
4 |
65 |
23 |
88 |
74% |
26% |
| LCCIL |
2 |
359 |
194 |
553 |
65% |
35% |
| LINC |
3 |
361 |
65 |
426 |
85% |
15% |
| LIFE |
4 |
113 |
48 |
161 |
70% |
30% |
| NICIL |
5 |
161 |
170 |
331 |
49% |
51% |
| OFACIL |
13 |
93 |
443 |
536 |
17% |
83% |
| OPTIONS |
2 |
163 |
126 |
289 |
56% |
44% |
| PACE |
5 |
304 |
90 |
394 |
77% |
23% |
| PCIL |
1 |
492 |
19 |
511 |
96% |
4% |
| RAMP |
4 |
445 |
563 |
1,008 |
44% |
56% |
| SAIL |
6 |
204 |
146 |
350 |
58% |
42% |
| SCIL |
5 |
155 |
14 |
169 |
92% |
8% |
| SICIL |
7 |
119 |
202 |
321 |
37% |
63% |
| SHCIL |
3 |
118 |
38 |
156 |
76% |
24% |
| WCICIL |
6 |
107 |
76 |
183 |
58% |
42% |
| WGCIL |
2 |
177 |
9 |
186 |
95% |
5% |
| TOTAL |
93 |
6,284 |
2,528 |
8,812 |
71% |
29% |
ETHNICITY OF CONSUMERS RECEIVING DIRECT SERVICE IN FFY 2015
| CIL |
American Indian |
Asian |
African American |
Hispanic |
Native Hawaiian |
White |
Other |
Total |
| AL |
4 |
27 |
1,261 |
180 |
4 |
457 |
70 |
2,003 |
| AFA |
4 |
0 |
41 |
3 |
0 |
139 |
0 |
187 |
| AIM |
0 |
8 |
23 |
9 |
0 |
94 |
0 |
134 |
| IICIL |
2 |
0 |
65 |
12 |
0 |
261 |
3 |
343 |
| IVCIL |
0 |
3 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
93 |
0 |
99 |
| IMPACT |
0 |
0 |
33 |
6 |
0 |
337 |
8 |
384 |
| JACIL |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
82 |
0 |
88 |
| LCCIL |
2 |
13 |
58 |
3 |
373 |
70 |
34 |
553 |
| LINC |
0 |
4 |
107 |
7 |
2 |
294 |
12 |
426 |
| LIFE |
0 |
0 |
20 |
1 |
0 |
139 |
1 |
161 |
| NICIL |
1 |
1 |
8 |
18 |
0 |
291 |
12 |
331 |
| OFACIL |
1 |
3 |
30 |
1 |
1 |
490 |
10 |
536 |
| OPTIONS |
1 |
0 |
25 |
9 |
0 |
251 |
3 |
289 |
| PACE |
2 |
1 |
77 |
9 |
0 |
303 |
2 |
394 |
| PCIL |
3 |
6 |
184 |
114 |
1 |
188 |
15 |
511 |
| RAMP |
4 |
7 |
185 |
81 |
2 |
697 |
32 |
1,008 |
| SAIL |
1 |
1 |
51 |
0 |
0 |
294 |
3 |
350 |
| SCIL |
3 |
1 |
49 |
0 |
0 |
113 |
3 |
169 |
| SICIL |
1 |
0 |
82 |
4 |
0 |
234 |
0 |
321 |
| SHCIL |
0 |
0 |
10 |
5 |
0 |
140 |
1 |
156 |
| WCICIL |
1 |
0 |
6 |
1 |
0 |
170 |
5 |
183 |
| WGCIL |
2 |
2 |
39 |
16 |
0 |
118 |
9 |
186 |
| TOTAL |
33 |
77 |
2,359 |
482 |
383 |
5,255 |
223 |
8,812 |
| PERCENT |
0.37% |
0.87% |
26.77% |
5.47% |
4.35% |
59.63% |
2.53% |
100.00% |
Overall Consumer Involvement - FFY 2015
|
Number and Percentage of
Persons with Disabilities on
Board of Directors |
Number and Percentage of
Persons with Disabilities on
Administrative Staff |
Number and Percentage of
Persons with Disabilities on
Program Staff |
| CIL |
Number |
Total |
Percent |
Number |
Total |
Percent |
Number |
Total |
Percent |
| AL |
18 |
23 |
78% |
10 |
14 |
71% |
29 |
48 |
60% |
| AFA |
5 |
9 |
56% |
2 |
3 |
67% |
2 |
3 |
67% |
| AIM |
8 |
12 |
67% |
3 |
3 |
100% |
5 |
6 |
83% |
| IICIL |
10 |
11 |
91% |
10 |
11 |
91% |
10 |
11 |
91% |
| IVCIL |
9 |
11 |
82% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
3 |
4 |
75% |
| IMPACT |
7 |
11 |
64% |
3 |
3 |
100% |
9 |
14 |
64% |
| JACIL |
9 |
11 |
82% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
8 |
8 |
100% |
| LCCIL |
7 |
10 |
70% |
4 |
4 |
100% |
9 |
11 |
82% |
| LINC |
6 |
10 |
60% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
6 |
10 |
60% |
| LIFE |
10 |
13 |
77% |
3 |
3 |
100% |
4 |
6 |
67% |
| NICIL |
4 |
5 |
80% |
3 |
3 |
100% |
4 |
5 |
80% |
| OFACIL |
4 |
4 |
100% |
1 |
1 |
100% |
6 |
10 |
60% |
| OPTIONS |
7 |
10 |
70% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
7 |
7 |
100% |
| PACE |
8 |
10 |
80% |
3 |
3 |
100% |
5.75 |
7.75 |
74% |
| PCIL |
8 |
11 |
73% |
6 |
9 |
67% |
13 |
15 |
87% |
| RAMP |
8 |
10 |
80% |
6 |
9 |
67% |
14 |
28 |
50% |
| SAIL |
7 |
7 |
100% |
1 |
1 |
100% |
8 |
10 |
80% |
| SCIL |
8 |
11 |
73% |
3 |
4 |
75% |
7 |
10 |
70% |
| SICIL |
5 |
5 |
100% |
5 |
8 |
63% |
11 |
21 |
52% |
| SHCIL |
5 |
9 |
56% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
5 |
5 |
100% |
| WCICIL |
5 |
8 |
63% |
2 |
3 |
67% |
4 |
6 |
67% |
| WGCIL |
11 |
15 |
73% |
2 |
2 |
100% |
4 |
6 |
67% |
| AVERAGE |
8 |
|
76% |
4 |
|
89% |
8 |
|
74% |
