Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living

07/18/2025

07/17/2025

07/17/2025

Make money while making a difference! Join us on August 12th for the Personal Assistant Orientation.

Can't make it on the 12th? Contact Beth to schedule a one-on-one orientation.

07/17/2025

We're so excited!!!! Hope to see you there!

𝙏𝙊𝙈𝙊𝙍𝙍𝙊𝙒 𝙄𝙎 𝙏𝙃𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙔!

𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝗠 — join us at Bridges for an informative and engaging presentation by Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living on Amplified Phones — a helpful resource for anyone experiencing hearing loss.

Whether you could benefit from this technology yourself, or know someone who might (a friend, neighbor, or loved one), this is a great opportunity to learn more.

✅ Live demonstrations
✅ Resources and helpful info
✅ Free refreshments
✅ Open to all — especially older adults!

Let’s come together as a community and support each other with tools that make a difference. We’d love to see you there!

07/16/2025

This Friday! We will be presenting the ITAC Amplified Phones and sharing with you all how to get a FREE amplified phone. 📱

This presentation will provide demonstrations, hands-on experience, and information about the ITAC Amplified Phone program, and information about IVCIL and our own programs!

RSVP by calling Bridges Community Center at 815-431-8034. You won't want to miss this!
Friday, July 18th
11-12pm at Bridges in Peru, 809 21st Street

07/15/2025

07/15/2025

Virtual event happening tomorrow!

Attention people with disabilities! Improve your independent living skills by taking our skills training: How Can I Advocate? with Able South Carolina, Free Training for people with disabilities. Learn how to communicate for yourself and the disability community. Virtual 7/16 @ 3 pm, In Person 7/15 @ 3 pm. In person locations Able SC Columbia and Greenville Offices. Register: https://ablesouthcarolina.salsalabs.org/July2025ConsumerTraining/index.html

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07/14/2025

Today is Disability Awareness Day!

07/14/2025

Happy Friday y'all!🤘 We are officially putting out our "Save the Date" for the upcoming Recovery Awareness Event we are hosting on Saturday, September 13th. We are ALWAYS searching for more Resource Tables, Vendors, Donations, and Raffle Baskets to make this event as successful as it can be, so please share our flyer with anybody and everybody.

Come join us for a day of celebrations and fun surrounding recovery!💜 Let's pack the park!

07/14/2025

⭐Community Investments Partner Spotlight⭐
Today we're highlighting A Servants Heart's Community Kitchen — where neighbors facing food insecurity can count on a warm lunch every weekday in a welcoming environment.

United is the Way everyone has access to a hot meal and a place to connect.💙

07/10/2025

Hello! Due to some sewer issues, we will be closing the office tomorrow. We hope to be open on Monday at 8:30!

07/09/2025

Are you crafty? You should join us for Senior Community Crafts with Chris! 🎨✂

During this free event we will be making this cozy welcome sign! All supplies to make the welcome sign are included and you can take home your finished project to display on your door!

The public is welcome to attend, but there are only 20 spots available. Be sure to RSVP to secure your spot!