Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities | Living Independently Now Center

Aging & Disability Resource Specialist Advocate: Visits senior sites providing information on assistive aids, adaptive equipment and transportation assistance. Additionally, the specialist will consult with community members and providers about services needed in their respective counties to gauge needs to be addressed through direct services, speaking engagements and workshops.

Date of Last Formal Update

03/28/2024

Data provided by

United Way of Greater St Louis 211

Physical Address

15 Emerald Terrace, Swansea, IL 62226

Hours

Mon-Thu - 8:30am to 5:00pm Fri - 8:30am to 12:00pm (Noon)

Application process

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

Fee

Call for details

Eligibility

Services are for individuals age 60 years and older with/without 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