Special Education Advocacy | Living Independently Now Center Red Bud Office

Youth and Family Advocacy: Assists with teaching advocacy skills, information on IDEA (special education law covering rights and responsibilities), Individual Education Plan (IEP's) planning and process, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Also, assists with a child's rights to an appropriate education, parent and school communication and transitioning from school to the workforce and attends IEP meetings at request of parents.

Date of Last Formal Update

03/28/2024

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

332 North Main Street, Red Bud, IL 62278

Hours

Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm

Application process

Call To Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org

Fee

No Fees

Eligibility

Parents with children ages 3-21 years who have disabilities

Languages

American Sign Language - English

Service area

Monroe County, IL Randolph County, IL Saint Clair County, IL

Agency info

LIVING INDEPENDENTLY NOW CENTER

Center for Independent Living (CIL) assists people who have disabilities to live independently as possible in their community. Services include Independent Living Communities/Complexes, Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities, Certificates/Forms Assistance, Special Education Advocacy, Specialized Telecommunications Equipment, Assistive Technology Equipment Loan, Assistive Technology Training, Medicare Information/Counseling, Braille Instruction, Centers for Independent Living, Peer to Peer Networking, Disability Awareness Training, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, General Mental Health Information/Education, Disability Rights Groups, Medical Supplies Donation Programs, Wheelchair Donation Programs, and Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance. ALSO KNOWN AS LINC LINC, INC. (LIVING INDEPENDENTLY NOW CENTER) LINC INC