The Independent Living Center, Inc.
Services Overview
Providing services throughout Jasper, Newton, McDonald, Dade, Barton and Barry Counties
 Consumer Directed Attendant Services—CDS services provide in-home personal care for adults with
physical disabilities that have Medicaid and are able to direct their own care. A potential consumer has an
evaluation to determine eligibility. If approved, the individual determines who provides their care.
 In-Home Care Program—The In-Home Care Program provides home care for people who either cannot
direct their own care or people who would rather not have that responsibility. Assistance includes personal
care, homemaker/chore, advanced personal care, respite care, and authorized RN visits. Veterans Benefits,
Medicaid, Private Insurance and Private Pay accepted. (Available in Jasper & Newton Counties)
 Healthy Children and Youth—TILC offers attendant care to children and youth with disabilities. This
service is provided through the In-Home Care program and is authorized through the Bureau of Special
Healthcare Needs. To obtain services, contact TILC or Special Healthcare Needs for an evaluation.
 Emergency Services—TILC offers comprehensive individual emergency plan development, community
education, and adaptive alert systems.
 Adaptive Equipment/Durable Medical Equipment—TILC provides necessary adaptive equipment at
little-to-no cost to people with disabilities that meet income requirements and who are unable to obtain the
equipment through other means. TILC offers fee-for-service adaptive equipment and is an Invacare vendor.
 TAP Telephone Program—TILC coordinates Missouri Assistive Technology’s accessible telephone
program for people with hearing, vision, mobility, or speech disabilities.
 Institution Transition—TILC provides resources for individuals seeking to regain their independence
from institutional settings. Assistance may include first month’s rent, first month’s groceries, adaptive
equipment, attendant care, home modifications, and advocacy.
 Independent Living Skills Training—TILC provides several IL Skills trainings including benefit
management, budgeting, first aid, and self-advocacy.
 Advocacy—TILC provides advocacy for consumers on an ongoing basis, including how to become a selfadvocate. TILC also provides community and systems advocacy, including educational advocacy.
 Peer Support—TILC provides various peer support options, including a Women’s Social Group, a TBI
Support Group, Low-Vision Support, and a Youth Social Club.
 Youth Transition Services—TILC offers services to youth with disabilities, including educational
advocacy, goal planning, IL skills, peer support, parent support, transition assistance, among other services.
 Information and Referral—TILC has an extensive resource directory and we provide referrals to
individuals needing services that are beyond our scope.
 Benefits Assistance Program—Providing outreach and application assistance for senior citizens and
people with disabilities for food stamp (SNAP) and other benefit programs.
 RSVP Program – TILC is the sponsor of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of Southwest
Missouri. This program engages people 55 and older in volunteer service to meet critical community needs.