IL
Centers for Independent Living
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are nonresidential, nonprofit organizations designed to provide services that maximize the independence of individuals with disabilities and seniors within their community.
They provide an array of independent living services, including the core services of information and referral, peer counseling, advocacy and Independent Living (IL) skills trainings within their communities.
The 22 Centers for Independent Living throughout the state are community – based and consumer-controlled (operated by individuals with disabilities – 51% of staff and board must have a disability).
Programs and services provided by the CILs to consumers result in individuals accessing community resources necessary to manage their personal needs.
CILs are funded through Missouri’s House Bill 2002, as well as private and federal grants.
SMART INVESTMENT: FY 2011
CILs also educate the community in order to improve the quality of life for all community members.
Strategy
During Fiscal Year 2011, Missouri’s 22 Centers provided these FOUR core services:
In addition to the mandated four-core services, CILs were actively involved in offering additional support and services to increase independence and quality of life for persons with disabilities and seniors. •
Information and Referral Services
During Fiscal Year 2011 Additionally provided: 11,560 Jobs generating over $66.7 million in Wages.
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2,577 AT Devices (telephones modified for hearing loss and motor loss, low vision aids, etc.) $474,319.83 Consumer Assistance or No Interest Loans.
9,519 Individuals participated in Peer Support Services
55,859 Rides /Transportation. 1,177 Ramps and Home Modifications.
51,760 Individuals received
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2,896 Individuals received Advocacy services
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7,375 Individuals received IL Skills Training
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Some descriptive information was taken from HB 2- Department’s Budget Requests (pg. 425) Estimated
04/18/12