Living Independently Now Center Red Bud Office
Address
332 North Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
(618) 235-9988
AKA:
LINC
Description:
Center for Independent Living (CIL) assists people who have disabilities to live independently as possible in their community. Services include Independent Living Communities/Complexes, Protection and Advocacy for Individuals With Disabilities, Certificates/Forms Assistance, Special Education Advocacy, Specialized Telecommunications Equipment, Assistive Technology Equipment Loan, Assistive Technology Training, Medicare Information/Counseling, Braille Instruction, Centers for Independent Living, Peer to Peer Networking, Disability Awareness Training, Computer Literacy Training Programs, Health/Disability Related Support Groups, General Mental Health Information/Education, Disability Rights Groups, Medical Supplies Donation Programs, Wheelchair Donation Programs, and Organizational Consultation/Technical Assistance.
ALSO KNOWN AS
LINC
LINC, INC. (LIVING INDEPENDENTLY NOW CENTER)
LINC INC
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
March 28, 2024
Employer ID:
371256881
Year Incorporated:
1989
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
332 North Main Street
Red Bud, IL 62278
Contacts
Jon Douglas
Phone Numbers
Main
(618) 235-9988
Fax
(618) 233-3729
TTY
(618) 235-0451
Video Phone
(618) 310-0054
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
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Description
Equipment Loans: Provides a temporary loan program for some equipment to provide a temporary replacement during times of repair, short term usage or waiting for replacement equipment from insurance providers. Equipment include manual wheelchairs, canes, crutches, walkers, shower chairs, toilet seats, recreational devices, seating cushions, and back supports.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Proof of Disability
Eligibility
Must have a disability
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Computer & Assistive Technology Training for the Blind/Low Vision: Provides training in the Windows operating system, word processing, spreadsheets, email and internet using optical and electronic magnification devices, scan-to-speech systems, voice note takers, voice-output PDA's and a variety of daily living aids. - TTY training is available for individuals and businesses.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Computer & Assistive Technology Training for the Blind/Low Vision: Low vision working-age adults wishing to learn skills necessary to remain or enter the workforce - TTY Training: Individuals and businesses
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call to Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Braille literacy services offered in both Grade 1 Uncontracted Braille and Grade 2 Contracted Braille.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Blind/Low vision individuals
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Offers a wide variety of independent living services for individuals with severe disabilities with the objective of helping them to function more independently in family and community settings and to secure and maintain appropriate employment.
Hours
Hours are at the discretion of the client, the personal care aide will be employed by the client who will set the hours
Required Documents
Medicaid Card
Eligibility
Must be Medicaid recipients age 18 years and older - Must have a disability - Must be able and willing to recruit, hire and manage attendants - Must be seeking or living in an independent living situation
Fees
Aides are paid by Medicaid
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Medicare D: Assists consumers and area senior citizens with plan options, paperwork and other specifics of the Medicare D Program.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Call to Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Computer Literacy: Provides one-on-one training in computer literacy focusing on the Internet and E-mail.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Documentation of Disability
Eligibility
Person age 16 years and older with disabilities
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Community Education: Educates communities regarding the needs, rights, and talents of persons with disabilities by providing disability awareness presentations at area schools, businesses, and service organizations.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
The organization is involved in lobbying efforts in the legislature on behalf of persons with disabilities.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Persons with disabilities
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Telephone to set up an appointment
Languages
American Sign Language or Braille - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Mental Health: Helps consumers stay on track by focusing on independent living skills, peer to peer interaction and support, advocacy and information and referral. Educational materials, a lending library, mental health literature, and information on area mental health services are also available.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Community Reintegration Program: Assists individuals transition from long-term care institutions into an independent living setting, includes funding to assist with costs of setting up housing in the community.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Diagnosis report of Traumatic Brain Injury or HIV/AIDS - Medicaid Card
Eligibility
Age 18 years and older - Individuals age 60 years and older with a diagnosis of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) or HIV/AIDS - Illinois resident - US Citizen - Living in an institutionalized setting for a minimum of 90 days - Must be Medicaid eligible or receiving benefits - Physician approval for a safe transition
Fees
Medicaid
Intake Procedure
Referrals can be made by nursing home staff, the individual, family or friends
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Accepting donations of shower transfer benches.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call ahead to inform of a donation drop off
Languages
- American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Provides informational presentations and assistance on Medicare D to area organizations and other professionals working with persons with disabilities and seniors.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Provides technical assistance in understanding and complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Assistance includes accessibility studies, disability sensitivity training, disability etiquette, translate printed material into Braille and other alternative formats, support services, Information & Resource Referral, TTY training, sign language classes/beginning & advanced and understanding the deaf culture.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Businesses and non-profit organizations
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Peer to Peer Counseling: Offers the opportunity for individuals with disabilities to meet other individuals with the same disability or similar life challenges to discuss expression of problems, feelings and solutions. Independent living and advocacy skills are often other tools learned as a result of connecting with peers.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
Individuals with disabilities
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Aging & Disability Resource Specialist Advocate: Visits senior sites providing information on assistive aids, adaptive equipment and transportation assistance. Additionally, the specialist will consult with community members and providers about services needed in their respective counties to gauge needs to be addressed through direct services, speaking engagements and workshops.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Will be instructed on documents needed when contacting the agency
Eligibility
Services are for individuals age 60 years and older with/without disabilities
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Call to Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Youth and Family Advocacy: Assists with teaching advocacy skills, information on IDEA (special education law covering rights and responsibilities), Individual Education Plan (IEP's) planning and process, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Also, assists with a child's rights to an appropriate education, parent and school communication and transitioning from school to the workforce and attends IEP meetings at request of parents.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Proof of child disability
Eligibility
Parents with children ages 3-21 years who have disabilities
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Sorenso Video Relay Service: Assistive device helps give a variety of ways in which to communicate to those who are deaf and hard of hearing: Also, used to break down barriers as a tool for those who are not exposed to the deaf community to community with them.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
Will be instructed on documents needed when contacting the agency
Eligibility
Those who are deaf and hard of hearing
Fees
Call for details
Intake Procedure
Call To Apply - Contact the agency at www.facebook.com/pages/LINC-Inc/120843948634 or www.Lincinc.org
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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Description
Accepting donations of bariatric manual wheelchairs.
Hours
Tue and Thu - 9:00am to 4:00pm
Required Documents
No Documentation Required
Eligibility
No Restrictions
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call ahead to inform of a donation drop off
Languages
American Sign Language - English
Service Area
Monroe, Randolph and St. Clair Counties in Illinois
Geography Served
- Illinois
- Monroe County
- Randolph County
- Saint Clair County
- Monroe County
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