Stone-Hayes Center for Independent Living based in Galesburg, Illinois, serves Knox, Warren, and Henderson counties. “Through the work of Stone-Hayes Center for Independent Living, people with disabilities are empowered to improve their lives and independence!” This is a professional position responsible for the management, implementation and evaluation of individual programs and services provided to consumers …
Living Independence for Everyone 2201 Eastland Drive, Bloomington, IL(309) 663-5433, www.lifecil.org “I don’t feel anyone should be excluded,” LIFE CIL Executive Director Rickielee Benecke told INCIL in an April phone interview about the center’s services and her own passion for independent living. INCIL: How did you get started in independent living advocacy? Benecke: I came …
INCIL continued our “Around the State” feature in March with a spotlight on Executive Director Dawn Hand and the Stone-Hayes Center for Independent Living in Galesburg where building community relationships reaps rewards for their consumers. INCIL – Dawn, Stone-Hayes CIL is based in Galesburg and serves Henderson, Knox, and Warren counties. How would you describe …
IATP opens new doors to enhanced demonstration center, reuse collection, and accessibility trainings in deluxe new facility Illinois Assistive Technology Program in the former Vibra Hospital 701 N. Walnut, Springfield, Illinois www.iltech.org Everything about the Illinois Assistive Technology Program’s new home is an upgrade. The public rooms, 3-D Maker Space, Smart Home display rooms, Tech …
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RAMP CIL Executive Director Jackie Sundquist admittedly “talks fast,” keeps facts at her fingertips, and engages others with her enthusiasm, dedication, and expanding vision for meeting the needs of persons with disabilities. Her team’s results tell the rest of the RAMP CIL story. “What sets RAMP apart,” Sundquist began when we spoke this week, “is …
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IMPACT CIL collaborates to serve seniors aging in place Thanks to IMPACT CIL Executive Director Cathy Contarino and IMPACT CIL for helping INCIL launch the new column “Around The State” which will feature new CIL hires, consumer stories, projects, funding sources, and more. Watch for updates! DC: Good afternoon! Cathy, are there any activities or projects …
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SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living (INCIL), a leading statewide disability advocacy organization in Illinois announced today that John S. Herring, Sr. is its new Executive Director. Herring officially began the post in August. The vacancy resulted from Ryan Croke’s departure to become the Chief of Staff for the Illinois Department of Human …
In the United States, 1 in 4 adults has a disability – that\’s 61 million Americans. Illinois CILs work collaborate government and community partners to improve the health and independence of people living with disabilities in Illinois where more than 18% of adults have a disability. We know that awareness is important when educating the …
See more on Ann\’s life and legacy, including photos and videos, at https://incil.org/annford Sept. 24, 2018 Today the Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living mourns the loss of Ann Ford, our founding Executive Director. Ann secured a place in history as a trailblazing organizer for people with disabilities who spent her entire adult life …
