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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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Home Modifications and Adaptive Equipment

 

Home Modifications

 

The Independent Living Center provides limited home modifications to individuals who are physically disabled.  Any modifications provided by TILC must improve the access and safety for the individual residing in the home.  Examples of home modifications include wheelchair ramps and grab bar installation.

 

Home Modifications Eligibility:

  • The modification must be directly related to the individual's disability.
  • The individual must be income eligible (low to very-low income). 
  • The individual must have lived at their current address for over one year.
  • If renting, the individual must be current on rent paid and not have an eviction action pending and must have written prior approval from the landlord for any modifications.
  • The home must be in good enough condition to support the modifications and not present a danger to the home modification team.

Adaptive Equipment Loan Program

 

TILC is able to provide necessary adaptive equipment to adults that meet certain requirements. 

 

Examples of available adaptive equipment include: bath seats, reachers, dress assists, bedside commodes, amplified telephones, TTYs, walkers, etc.

 

Adaptive Equipment Eligibility:

  • The adaptive equipment must be directly related to a physical disability.
  • The individual must be income eligible (low to very-low income).
  • The individual must demonstrate that they are unable to obtain the equipment from another source like private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare or the Veteran's Administration. 

Contact Dan Rife at 417-659-8086 or drife@ilcenter.org for more information.

Accessibility Surveys

TILC provides free and low-cost accessibility surveys for homes, businesses and public spaces.  Visit our accessibility survey page for more information.

 
Ira H. Ramp
"My ramp has really increased my freedom!"

Ira H., TILC Consumer, Neosho