FITE CIL (Fighting for Independence Together by Empowering People with Disabilities) - Independent Living Center

Address: 1230 Larkin Avenue
Elgin, IL 60123
Contact Phone: (847) 695-5818
Fax: (847) 695-5892
Website: http://www.fitecil.org
Services Available: Center for Independent Living provide four core services: advocacy, peer support, information and referral, and independent living skills training.

Advocacy is working to remove the barriers to independent living and full inclusion in all aspects of community life. Sometimes Centers will advocate for the rights of one person in his or her own community. Sometimes Centers work to achieve change that will benefit thousands or even millions of persons with disabilities all over the state or the nation. This kind of systems change is often achieved through legislative and regulatory advocacy. Systems advocacy focuses on barrier removal and equal access to society.

Peer support is providing the opportunity for people to learn and grow by discussing their needs, concerns and issues with people who have had similar experiences. Sometimes staff will provide the peer support, sometimes individuals will receive their support from another person in the community, and sometimes they will take part in a support group.

Information and referral gives people access to the information and resources they need to make informed choices and get what they need to live independently.

Independent living skills training helps individuals acquire the skills they need to live. Often it will include teaching people how to employ and manage personal assistants, or care for physical needs related to their disability, or how to communicate effectively. Who better than another person with a disability to show someone the "tricks of the trade?"


To Apply: Contact the housing assistance agency at the phone number above, or via the website if available.

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Nearby Assistance Programs

Elgin Housing Authority Housing Authority	120 S State Street Elgin, IL 60123 | 1.2 miles away	(847)742-3853
CCCS OF ELGIN Housing Counseling Agency	22 S. Spring Street ELGIN, IL 60120-6412 | 1.4 miles away	847-695-3680
Two Rivers Head Start Agency - River Ridge Early & CSBG Community Action Agency	418 Airport Road Elgin, IL 60120 | 2.6 miles away	847-717-6048
Lazarus House Non-Profit Organization	308 Walnut Street Saint Charles, IL 60174 | 8.5 miles away	630-587-5872
The Salvation Army - Tri-City Corps Joe K. Anderson Community Center Charitable Organization	1710 S. 7th Ave Saint Charles, IL 60174 | 9.3 miles away	630-377-2769
Batavia Township General Assistance Locally Administered Welfare Program	131 Flinn Drive, Suite B Batavia, IL 60510 | 13 miles away	630-879-1392
Two Rivers Head Start Agency - Aurora Central Office Community Action Agency	1661 Landmark Road Aurora, IL 60506 | 17 miles away	630-264-1444
Aurora Housing Authority Housing Authority	1630 Plum Street Aurora, IL 60506 | 18.8 miles away	(630)859-7210
FAMILY COUNSELING SVC/CCCS OF AURORA Housing Counseling Agency	70 S River Street AURORA, IL 60506-5185 | 19.3 miles away	630-844-3327-209
FITE CIL (Satellite) Independent Living Center	105 East Galena Blvd., Fifth Floor Aurora, IL 60605 | 19.3 miles away	(630) 264-4349
JOSEPH CORPORATION OF ILLINOIS, INC. Housing Counseling Agency	32 S Broadway Aurora, IL 60505-3308 | 19.3 miles away	630-906-9400
The Salvation Army - Aurora Corps Community Center Charitable Organization	437 E. Galena Blvd. Aurora, IL 60505 | 19.5 miles away	630-897-7265

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