The Independent Living Center is pleased to provide a variety of supportive services to children and youth with disabilities. Services include:
- Peer Support: TILC provides one-one-one peer support along with support groups for parents and children to meet individualed needs.
- Educational Advocacy: Educational assistance programs, IDEA regulations, Individualed Education Plan (IEP)
- Independent Living Skills Training: TILC offers one-one-one independent living skills training to assist children with various transitions in life, including the transition of living independently after high school or college.
- Youth with Disabilities Mentoring Services: TILC partners with area agencies to provide opportunities for youth with disabilities to participate in a mentoring program for work and college.
- Elementary School Disability Awareness Program: TILC's staff provides various classroom programs geared toward elementary-age children that help kids learn about disabilities in a fun and educational way.
- Community Workshop: Our staff members are available to speak about services, disability rights, and a variety of other topics.
- In-Home Care Program: TILC provides attendants for children and youth with disabilities to assist in activities of daily living. This program is approved through the Bureau of Special Healthcare needs. Services include: attendant care, approved nurse visits, advanced personal care and respite care.
- Youth Social Events: TILC provides social activities for youth with disabilities, including outdoor activities, movie nights and other events.
For more information about our youth services, contact our Youth Services Coordinator, Phyllis Craig. To make a referral to the program, download and complete the following Youth Services Referral Form. |
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