call us at 417-659-8086 or toll free 1-800-346-8951
come see us at 2639 E. 34th Street, Joplin MO 64804
 

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Advocacy and Support

The Independent Living Center offers a wide variety of advocacy and peer support options tailored to meet individual needs. 

Targeted Support

Targeted support offered by TILC staff includes deaf advocacy, traumatic brain injury support, social club, disability discrimination advocacy, blind and low-vision advocacy, youth advocacy, and spinal cord injury support. TILC provides information and referral for a wide variety of support groups offered by area agencies and organizations, including grief support, blind and low-vision support, MS support, cancer support and diabetes support.

Community or Systems Advocacy

TILC offers community or systems advocacy regarding equal access to public spaces, legislative initiatives and community support.

For general information on advocacy or disability support, contact the center by email at sbrady@ilcenter.org  or call us at 417-659-8086 or 800-346-8951. 

Support Group Members Attend Fishing Event

TILC staff, Andrea Buening, and a consumer have fun during one of the center's social outings.