What is a Center for Independent Living (CIL)?
A Center for Independent Living (CIL) is a non-residential, community based organization run by people with disabilities who have a deep commitment to assisting other people with disabilities in achieving independence. Consumers are provided our services free of charge.
Did you know you have a CIL in your own neighborhoods?
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Achieving Independence and Mobility Center for Independent Living serves persons with disabilities, their families and the community in Du Page, Kane, and Kendall counties. Our mission is to empower persons with disabilities to effectively control and direct their lives through the services we provide, such as:
- Information and Referral – Linking individuals with needed resources in their community
- Peer Support/counseling – Provided in a group or individual setting; talking with others who have “been there.”
- Independent Living Skills Enhancement – Helping individuals improve on or gain skills they need to be independent.
- Advocacy – Individual and/or system such as obtaining benefits, securing services and fighting discrimination or Working with the general public to increase accessibility
We also provide specialized services, some of these include:
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- Housing Referral
- Help obtaining needed transportation services
- Personal Assistant Program
- Seminars/Workshops
- Youth Services
- Visually Impaired Services
- Interpreter Referrals
- Community Integration
- Amplified Telephone Program
- Medicare/Medicaid assistance
Want to connect?
We have ongoing support groups and community workshops that may be of interest. If you feel that you, your family, or your community could benefit from our services please contact us for more information:
Achieving Independence and Mobility Center for Independent Living
Main Office
3130 Finley Rd. Suite 500
Downers Grove, IL 60515
Satellite Office
1710 N Farnsworth Ave.
Aurora, IL 60504
Phone: 630.469.2300/TTY for both locations Video relay number for both locations is 630.984-4251
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