The Independent Living Center - Brain Injury Support

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The Independent Living Center, Inc.

The Mission of The Independent Living Center is to remove all barriers that limit the independence of persons with disabilities.

TILC strives to provide services based on individual needs using the Independent Living Philosophy.

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Brain Injury Support

Andrea Buening and Dan Rife offer various supportive services for Brain Injury Survivors.

Examples of Brain Injury Support Available

Peer Support, Monthly Support Groups, Social Activities
Employment Advocacy
One-on-One Independent Living Skills Training
Information and Referral
Monthly Newsletter--Brainwaves

Online Resources for Brain Injury Survivors

The Brain Injury Association of America--This website includes a wealth of information about brain injury, state legislation regarding brain injury survivors, tips on living with a brain injury, and links to other good resources.

The Brain Injury Association of Missouri--Includes information specific to Missouri with great resources and guidance.

Partners in Policymaking--This site has an interactive learning tool for individuals with cognitive disabilities and their families.

For more information about brain injury advocacy or services, email Andrea Buening at abuening@ilcenter.org or Dan Rife at drife@ilcenter.org. You can also call Dan at 417-659-8086. Click on one of the following links to download recent Brainwaves Newsletters.

Brainwaves Newsletter, November 2007

Brainwaves Newsletter, Dec. 2007