IVCIL - Serving people with disabilities and their families The Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living is a non-profit, community-based, non-residential service and advocacy organization that assists persons with disabilities in opening doors to their independence. IVCIL’S FIVE CORE SERVICES ARE: Information and Referral — We offer guidance in locating services and products. Advocacy — We work together with our partners to eliminate barriers, allowing people with disabilities to fully participate in society. Peer Counseling — The peer From left: Sarah Stasik, Beth Townsend, Maggie Backes, Kayleigh Parham, Marie Argubright, Tessa relationship helps individuals Mahoney and Laura Moyle work through matters, specific to their particular disability. certified with hearing loss by to return home, with supports household chores. This proIndependent Living Skills a professional are eligible for gram is run in conjunction Training — IVCIL offers train- and services provided by with the Department of Reha- this program. Apply for a free IVCIL and various managed ings and fun events to equip amplified telephone today. bilitation Services. care organizations. people with disabilities with Equipment Loan Program — Youth Services Program — the skills and information to IVCIL has a variety of mediThis program is for children OTHER IVCIL PROGRAMS: manage their lives and live cal equipment and assistance with disabilities up to age 22 Personal Assistant Program more independently. devices available for use. that are still attending high — IVCIL trains and helps Transition Services —We For information call 815school and their families. people locate assistants to facilitate the transition of inITAC Amplified Phone Program 224-3126. IVCIL is a United dividuals with significant dis- help individuals in need of Way member agency. — Illinois residents who are personal care, shopping, and abilities from nursing homes
Are YOU or a loved one in NEED of a personal assistant to HELP maintain independence in your home? IVCIL is your information station and support center. Call 815-224-3126 Voice & TTY for more information. 18 Gunia Dr. LaSalle
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IVCIL is a United Way member agency. Funding provided in whole or part by the Illinois Department of Human Services. A NewsTribune Publication | Business & Industrial Review | April 30, 2022 77
