Your membership will help SCIL to continue increasing opportunities for people who are disabled. We hope you believe SCIL’s mission is an important one and will join us as a member. We look forward to our partnership as we support individuals with disabilities to control and direct their own lives as equal members of society. If you have questions about SCIL’s mission or have membership questions, please do not hesitate to contact Pete Roberts at: (217)523-2587 v/tty or scil@scil.org.
Please mail membership form and check to:
SCIL, 330 S. Grand Ave., West, Springfield, IL 62704
SCIL membership is not required to receive services or participate in activities or events. All people with disabilities are encouraged to participate in meetings, events and join in Advocacy Activities! SCIL has 26+ years of history with service and advocacy for persons with disabilities. Faced with budget cuts and reduced work schedules over the past several years, the staff at SCIL continues to provide quality services and supports to consumers in need. Here are some highlights since 2016:
Over 2,000 individuals received Direct services or Information & Referral services
At least 128 ramps were completed utilizing various funding sources
800 home modifications to provide accessibility were completed
Around 100 individuals completed Personal Assistant (PA) training and added to SCIL’s referral list.
About 130 persons with disabilities received pre-screened referrals of trained PA’s.
Over 3,000 consumers received assistance & achieved improved Medicare Part D, Medicaid and/or pharmaceutical services.
At least 240 individuals have received assistance with reintegration from nursing homes into community living.