News Flash!
WHEELCHAIR BASKETBALL
LIFE Center for Independent Living Fundraiser
LIFE Center for Independent Living is hosting an exhibition wheelchair basketball game.
WHEN: Saturday, April 24, 2010
TIME: Game begins at 11:00 a.m. Doors open at 10:00 a.m.
WHERE: Kingsley Junior High School, 303 Kingsley, Normal
WHO: The University of Illinois wheelchair basketball teams and a team from State Farm Activities Association (SFEA)
This event will raise funds for LIFE Center for Independent Living and raise awareness of wheelchair sports.
Tickets are on sale now at LIFE Center for $5.00 each, children 5 and under are free.
Tickets are also available at the door.
The event will also offer concessions, informational tables with a door prize and a silent auction.
LEGISLATIVE INTERNSHIP
Learn how to work with the state legislature about issues that affect you and your community.
Eligibility: Minorities with disabilities and/or individuals with disabilities living in rural communities.
Particulars: Program involves seven weekly two hour classes at LIFE Center for Independent Living in Bloomington, and two separate trips to Springfield.
Classes: Begin Wednesday, April 7th and will include sessions on how a bill becomes a law; meeting and communicating with a legislator; and how to actively participate in the legislative process, disability rights and the disability rights movement.
Cost: FREE! All transportation, trips, meals and accommodations provided.
Anyone interested in this opportunity may call Jill Doran at LIFE Center for Independent Living at 309/663-5433, toll free at 888/543-3245, or 309/663-0054 (TTY).
HAVING TROUBLE HEARING ON THE PHONE?
Illinois has a program to help! You can get a FREE amplified phone through the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corp. (ITAC). It's easy to qualify.
You must:
- be a legal resident of Illinois;
- have your doctor or audiologist sign that you are hard-of-hearing;
- have standard phone service in your residence.
There are no age or income restrictions.
You can get more information and try the phones at either of LIFE Center's offices. To receive an application, you can contact either of LIFE Center's offices or go to the ITAC website or contact Brianne.
Our Mission
LIFE Center for Independent Living advances equality and integration of
all persons with disabilities. To achieve this mission, we:
in DeWitt, Ford, Livingston and McLean Counties.
Who We Serve
LIFE Center for Independent Living serves persons of all ages with all
kinds of disabilities in DeWitt, Ford, Livingston and McLean Counties
in Illinois. We also provide community services that promote accessibility
and break down attitudinal barriers.
Hours of Operation
LIFE Center is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You
may request appointments during evening hours if needed. LIFE Center also
offers sign language classes and workshops, and hosts disability support
groups during evening and weekend hours. Press the Center Activities button
on the left to view our calendar of events.
More About LIFE Center
LIFE Center for Independent Living is a community-based, not-for-profit,
non-residential organization that was founded in 1985. LIFE Center promotes
disability rights, equal access, and full community participation for
persons with disabilities. We empower individuals with disabilities to
take charge of their lives and make their own choices and decisions in
order to be as self-sufficient as possible. We lead efforts to break down
barriers and prejudices within our communities. When these barriers are
removed and prejudices are replaced with positive attitudes, persons with
disabilities will have equal access to society. LIFE Center is associated
with a national movement of almost 500 Centers for Independent Living.
These Centers are advocacy-based organizations governed and operated by
persons with disabilities for persons with disabilities.
Contact Us
You can email us at
lifecil@lifecil.org, or press the "Contact
Us" button on the left to contact individual staff members.
Home Office
LIFE Center for Independent Living
2201 Eastland Drive, Suite 1
Bloomington, IL 61704
Phone: 309/663-5433 (Voice/TTY)
TTY Phone: 309/663-0054
Toll-Free Phone: 888/543-3245
FAX: 309/663-7024
Branch Office
LIFE Center for Independent Living
741 West Washington Street, Suite 3
Pontiac, IL 61764
Phone: 815/844-1132 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 815/844-1148
A member of
Illinois Network of Centers for Independent Living
Have comments about or problems with our website? Contact marianne@lifecil.org
