Services
Much of the work done at LCCIL promotes change in the lives of our consumers and community. We inform persons with disabilities of their rights, effective methods of addressing discrimination, and the importance and ease of becoming actively involved in the legislative process. LCCIL staff assists individuals through the advocacy process. We also encourage self-advocacy. Your best advocate is yourself. We can teach you strategies to be more effective advocates in your communities.
Independent Living Skills
One-on-one assistance is available to those individuals who wish to become more independent. Examples of independent living skills training include: find your own housing, using public transportation, applying for benefits, making a budget, using assistive technology, and more.
Information & Referral
Not sure what program is right for you? Do you have a need for services not available through LCCIL? LCCIL staff are trained to provide information and/or refer individuals to community resources. We may not be able to meet every need, but we can point you in the right direction. Our most frequent questions relate to equipment, transportation, housing, employment or training and other disability related questions.
Peer Counseling
We encourage interaction with other people with disabilities in either one-on-one meetings, or in support groups to share skills and experiences. Consumers often discover a new sense of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and a personal dignity as a person with a disability.
Community Reintegration Project
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"No person should have to live in a nursing home or other institution......unnecessary institutionalization of individuals with disabilities is discrimination under the Americans with Disabilities Act."
Donna Shalala, Sec. HHS, January 14th 2000
Personal Assistant (PA) Services
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A PA is a very important individual who works for a person with a disability, assisting him/her to live independently in the community. We help those who need assistance in obtaining PA services.
Employment Readiness Training
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LCCIL provides on-site Employment Readiness Programs for youth and adults with disabilities. Instruction ranges from discovering work interests to appropriate interview skills. We incorporate unique experiences to assist consumers in reaching their vocational goals.
Heads Up
Survivors of Traumatic Brain Injury and their families often need a safe place. A place where they feel accepted and know others understand how they feel. Our monthly support group is an excellent place to find a connection. See Announcements for more details.
Youth Services
We have a variety of services to meet the needs of youth with disabilities and their families. We offer self-advocacy classes for youth in the high school setting. An advocate is available to assist parents through the complicated rules and regulations of the special education system. Summer internships are available to introduce youth to the world of work. You are our future, and we must equip them with the tools necessary to live successful, independent lives.
Other Blind Services
Persons who are blind or have low vision, can take advantage of various training and independent living aids. We offer Braille and screen reader training as well as provision of low vision equipment such as magnifiers, talking clocks, tactile products and much more.
Deaf Services
Diana Nelson is available every other Wednesday morning at the Department of Human Services office in Waukegan for deaf consumers. Appointments are preferred.
ITAC (Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation
ITAC offers FREE amplified phones for Illinois residents with physician certified hearing loss. We participate in ITAC's amplified phone program. Once you have your amplified phone voucher, you can come to our center and try out each of the phones and select your preference.
Other Services offered:
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Accessibility Services
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Community Education
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Disability Awareness
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Housing Referrals
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Technical Assistance
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