Shining Star Children's Advocacy Center

The Board and Staff of the IICIL, would like to invite you to help us commemorate our Annual ADA cel... Read More Meeting the Challenge, Inc received a grant from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA ) and is co... Read More In 1985, a coalition of persons with disabilities, service providers, and non-disabled advocates from both sides of the river worked with the Illinois Department of Human Services, the Iowa Department for the Blind, the Iowa Division of Vocational Rehabi1itation Services to pursue funding for a bi-state Center for Independent Living. Following a series of public meetings, and needs assessments, it was clear that there was a strong need for a "consumer-directed" organization serving people with disabilities through advocacy and services. The Illinois/Iowa Center for Independent Living (IICIL ) opened for services on January 4, 1988 in Rock Island, Illinois. Since then, we have nearly doubled our staff from the original six positions and expanded to a new Rock Island location. IICIL provides a number of consumer-directed services, including information and referral, advocacy, independent living skills training, and peer support, which are mandated by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition to these services, we also have a fully accessible computer lab, state of the art information and referral library, TTY/Amplified Phone acquisition, devices for people who have low vision or are blind, Braille and transcription, sign language and Spanish interpreters, technical assistance on disability laws and policy, Disability Awareness Training, accessibility audits, and a host of volunteer opportunities for consumers and other interested persons. Our programs are explained in further detail in the IICIL resources section of the website. 3708 11th St., IL 61231 PO Box 6156 Rock Island phone 309-793-0090 (V/TTY ) or Toll Free 1-877-541-2505 (V/TTY ) fax 309-283-0097 email: iicil@iicil.com

Kreider Services, located in Dixon, Ill., is a nonprofit charitable organization, providing health and medical care programs to people with developmental disabilities. The center offers a wide range of services, such as skill training, production and creative workshops, respite care, community living, employment and individual support. Its skill training program provides services to individuals in areas of daily living activities, leisure and community access. It also provides staff assistance to individuals to participate in activities such as, prevocational skills, swimming, exercise classes, bowling, horseback riding and daily life skills. The center organizes early intervention programs for the children of ages 2-4. The intervention program includes language, speech, physical, speech and occupational therapies, motor coordination, self-help skills and individual support. The organization is approved by the Commission of Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities.

Tri-County Opportunities Council is a community action agency located in Rock Falls, IL, serving the northwest Illinois counties of Bureau, Carroll, LaSalle, Lee, Marshall, Ogle, Putnam, Stark, and Whiteside. They offer a range of programs and services aimed at improving the lives of individuals and families in the community, including Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), Foster Grandparents, Head Start, Early Head Start, Health, Housing, LIHEAP, Scholarships, and Weatherization. With a dedicated staff and board of directors, Tri-County Opportunities Council works tirelessly to provide assistance and support to those in need. They prioritize community engagement and offer opportunities for individuals to get involved, whether it's through becoming a board member or requesting a representative to speak about their programs. Through their commitment to making a positive impact, Tri-County Opportunities Council continues to be a valuable resource for the residents of northwest Illinois.Generated from the website