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CIL stands for Center for
Independent Living. The best way to define what a CIL does is
by looking at its four core functions:
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A large volume of the calls
received by a CIL are from individuals beginning their search
for information regarding what programs are available and appropriate
for their specific needs. A CIL avoids duplicating services offered
by other agencies in the area, so sometimes a referral to another
group is necessary. CIL's work to meet unmet needs in the areas
they serve.
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A CIL has the responsibility
of helping consumers acquire the skills they need to meet their
goals for living independently in the community.
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Advocacy
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It is the job of a CIL to
inform consumers of their rights as citizens with disabilities
and to make sure their rights are respected. CILs have even been
involved in legislation to help ensure those rights.
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It is the job of a CIL to
offer support to individuals with disabilities. This can be done
through support groups run at the CIL or by utilizing existing
support systems in the community.
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Who does a Center for Independent
Living serve?
"Cross-disability" is the term that is perhaps best
suited to describe the wide range of individuals served by JACIL.
We serve people with mental, sensory, physical, cognitive, and
developmental disabilities. JACIL works with each consumer in
developing goals specific to their personal independent living
needs.
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- Who qualifies to receive services
from JACIL?
Consumers of any age who live in JACIL's service area who have
a disability qualify for JACIL's services. There are no financial
guidelines or limitations and JACIL's services are free. Exceptions
and special circumstances sometimes allow JACIL to work with
consumers who do not currently live in our four county service
area as well.
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JACIL can provide assistance
in such things as locating housing, seeking employment, applying
for benefits and budgeting.
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- Special Training can be provided
for people with disabilities in areas such as cooking, shopping,
cleaning, and other areas of household management.
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for Personal Assistants and for the consumers who use Personal
Assistants. (see the next section below)
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- It is a common misconception
that JACIL is a residential program. In fact, JACIL's focus is
on the community and the independence of consumers.
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Deaf
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Services Brochure
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What is the Personal Assistant
Referral Service?
This service is designed to train and refer competent and dependable
persons to work in the homes of people with disabilities.
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benefits from being able to consult a list of trained people
in his or her effort to hire a Personal Assistant. Personal Assistants
not only receive training and ongoing support available from
JACIL, but are included on the referral list which is available
for consumers.
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- Personal Assistants can perform
tasks including:
-- Personal care such as bathing, bladder/bowel programs, dressing
and grooming.
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such as administration of medications, help with transfers and
mobility exercises.
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cleaning and light secretarial duties.
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for running errands, doing grocery shopping or going to appointments
or work.
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JACIL offers training for persons interested in becoming Personal
Assistants. This training covers the the basic role and function
of a Personal Assistant, daily living skills and care techniques,
some issues related to medical conditions, communication skills,
and the employer/employee relationship.
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is given at the end of training and the individual's name is
placed on the Personal Assistant referral list. Consumers needing
to hire a PA can consult this list.
- What are the qualifications
for becoming a Personal Assistant?
-- The most important qualification is a sincere desire to help
persons with disabilities achieve and maintain independence.
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to work for an employer who has a disability.
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ability to lift and transfer. This will vary from employer to
employer.
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least 18 years of age.
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others as a personal assistant, please call the Home Services
Specialist at JACIL (V/TTY 217-245-8371).
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