Advocacy | Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living
412 Locust Street, Sterling, IL 61081
Eligibility
Required documents
Application process
By referral or self referral; Visit for a self referral or referral from anyone
Fees
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Service area
Carroll County, IL
Jo Daviess County, IL
Lee County, IL
Ogle County, IL
Whiteside County, IL
Description
Assist in advocacy for the implementation of current laws, promotion of needed legislation, and improvement of existing systems for people with disabilities while working to diminish negative attitudes that may threaten to impede equal access.
Individual Advocacy includes:
- Helping individuals find appropriate resources to solve problem.
- Assisting people with disabilities in dealing with conflicts.
- Helping them find ways to negotiate with various support systems.
Systemic Advocacy Includes:
- Working with community at large to remove both physical and attitudinal barriers that prevent people with disabilities from accessing and participating in our community.
- Working with local authorities to improve the enforcement of ADA and other relevant laws.
- Building strong relationships with local, state and federal elected officials.
Providing organization
Northwestern Illinois Center for Independent Living
Non-profit, non-residential Center for Independent Living (CIL).