INCIL

08/28/2026

MYTH: "If I get a job, I will instantly lose all my disability benefits."
FACT: Earning a competitive wage does NOT mean automatically losing your healthcare or financial support.

Work incentives, trial work periods, and specialized savings options exist to help individuals with disabilities pursue employment without risking necessary healthcare supports.

Your local CIL can guide you through work incentives so you can make informed choices.

INCIL is a resource for our member centers. We assist centers with growth, development, education, and technical assistance as needed.

08/21/2026

Need resources but don’t know where to start? Local CILs can connect you with local disability benefits, community resources, and support systems tailored to your needs. Reach out to your local CIL today!

08/13/2026

No one understands the journey better than someone who has lived it. Centers for Independent Living offer Peer Mentoring and Support programs connect individuals with disabilities to share experiences, build confidence, and grow together. 🌱

08/05/2026

Our vision at INCIL is a world where people with disabilities live barrier-free lives. As a network of 22 Centers for Independent Living (CILs) across Illinois, we advocate for services for independence, inclusion, and integration for all.

07/13/2026

Everyone deserves to live in the community of their choice. CILs can help individuals transition from nursing homes and other institutions back into independent, community-based living. 🏡

07/07/2026

We don’t just adapt to the world—we work to change it. INCIL and Centers for Independent Living advocate for personal rights and policy changes at the local and state levels to ensure full inclusion for all.

07/02/2026

INCIL will be closed in observance of the holiday. Please celebrate safely.

07/02/2026

Disability Pride Month honors the history, achievements, and experiences of the disability community.

06/19/2026

The Independent Living movement grew out of the American struggle for civil rights. Since the first Illinois CIL opened in 1980, we’ve been fighting for the right to participate fully and equally in society. 📜

06/11/2026

Did you know? INCIL member centers are run by and for people with disabilities. At least 51% of staff and Board of Directors at every CIL are individuals with disabilities, ensuring our work is rooted in lived experience.