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In order to comply with the Taxpayer Bill of Rights 2 Act, the annual information return, Form 990 for Midstate Independent Living Consultants, Inc. for the year ending June 30, 2007 is now available for inspection.
In order to inspect or receive a copy of the document, contact Cindy Groshek at Midstate Independent Living Consultants, Inc. at 715-344-4210 or mail request attention to: Cindy Groshek 3262 Church Street, Suite 1 Stevens Point, WI 54481 What is Independent Living?
The Independent Living Movement was born out of the civil rights movement for persons with disabilities in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Consumer choice, autonomy and control define the Independent Living Movement. The independent living philosophy holds that individuals with disabilities have the right to live with dignity and with appropriate support in their own homes, fully participate in their communities, and to control and make decisions about their lives. The National Council on Independent Living is comprised of organizations throughout the nation, including IndependenceFirst, that continue to operate under the independent living philosophy.
Guiding Principles Of The National Council On Independent Living (NCIL) and its Members
Disability is an expected natural condition of life. Therefore, we believe that:
1.The rights & empowerment of people with disabilities should be promoted and we will advocate for procedures, policies, systems, regulations and legislation that promote their civil and human rights.
2. People with disabilities, no matter the type of disability or their age, have the right to live in the community of his or her choice and to fully participate in any and all aspects of the community.
3. People with disabilities have the right to live outside of institutions and/or nursing homes.
4. People with disabilities have the right to receive personal assistance services when living outside of an institution and/or nursing home.
5. Discrimination of people based on disability must not be tolerated.
6. Federal, State or Local governments must enforce and implement all civil rights laws that protect the rights and freedoms of people with disabilities.
7. People with disabilities have the right to control their own destiny, therefore, they must be provided with all the information regarding all options in order to make informed choices.
8. People with disabilities have the right to live in the setting of their choice; therefore, they must have access to accessible, affordable, integrated housing options.
9. Consumer-control over programs and/or services, as well as a cross-disability orientation, which assures that persons with all types of disabilities receive equitable services, must be incorporated into any system that promotes full integration and participation of people into society.
10. People with disabilities have the right to move freely throughout their community; therefore they must have access to affordable transportation that is accessible.
11. People with disabilities have the right to economic self-sufficiency and must have the opportunities and resources to use their talents and abilities to reach their career potential. People with disabilities have the right to quality and affordable health care, therefore, the health care system must provide: a) A comprehensive basic benefits package, and b) individualized services related to specialists, durable medical equipment, prescription drugs and wellness programs.
12 The issues that persons with disabilities have in common override the issues that mark their differences.
13. Children and young people with disabilities are the future of America, therefore they must have access to quality education that includes the services and programs that allows them to fully participate in an integrated educational system.
14. Those organizations, which share NCIL's values and promote the rights and empowerment of persons with disabilities, should actively participate as NCIL members.
15. There should be a nationwide network of Centers for Independent Living, which assures that persons with disabilities have ready access to centers. Centers for Independent Living are: a) Consumer-controlled, cross disability, community based, not-for-profit corporations which are nonresidential; b) Organizations that offer the four core services: Systems and Individual Advocacy, Information & Referral, Peer Support and Independent Living Skills Training; c) Committed to the inclusion of diverse cultural and ethnic populations.
16. NCIL values Statewide Independent Living Councils as the organizations that are directly responsible for advocating for expanding the network of CILs and the CILs' ability to fully serve their communities.
17. In summary, advocates for change in the current rehabilitation program find that the principles described above provide a sound foundation to further build on the achievements of recent years. Core Services
Information and Referral - responding to requests for information on disability related topics, services and area resources.
· Identifying education resources for parents of children with disabilities.
· Locating home health services.
· Finding subsidized housing.
· Locating specific disability organizations.
Advocacy - for individual or system, promoting the interests of persons with disabilities access to community services and independent living.
· Assisting parents in an IEP meeting.
· Understanding tenant/landlord rights.
· Finding avenues to express opinions.
· Understanding processes for change.
Independent Living Skills Training - is offered to individuals who need to learn skills to live independently in their communities.
· Managing a personal care attendant.
· Finding accessible housing.
· Modify written recipes into pictures.
· Create a spending plan.
· Accessing specialized transportation.
Peer Support - staff and volunteers with disabilities who share their life experiences with people with similar disabilities.
· Helping people with new disabilities by sharing one’s own experiences.
· Learn about resources and activities.
· Locating area support groups. Other Services Offered
Employment Services - assists you in attaining your employment/vocational goals.
· Identifying career goals.
· Removing barriers to finding and maintaining employment.
· Benefit analysis/planning.
· Job seeking and ongoing support.
Benefits Counseling - providing information on benefit program rights and entitlements as it pertains to:
· Understanding Social Security Benefits.
· Providing information and referral to appropriate agencies.
Assistive Technology - offers information and loans of Assistive equipment. More informed choices on products and services can be made with increased individual knowledge of technology items.
· Trying out a device before buying it.
Architectural Accessibility - providing information on modification alternatives for homes and technical assistance on architectural accessibility for consumers, businesses and public entities.
· Options for ramp & parking lot designs.
· How to make a bathroom wheelchair accessible.
Community Education - to increase knowledge and awareness of disability topics through presentations and consultations.
· Presentations on disability-related topics.
· Assistive technology displays.
Recreation - participation in adaptive recreational programming for persons with disabilities.
· Make existing programs more accessible.
· Locating social/recreational opportunities.
· Learn how to modify a favorite activity.
· Offering accessible activities. MILC’s 11 Counties Information
Adams County Web Site: Florence Web Site:
Forest Web Site:
Langlade Web Site:
Lincoln Web Site:
Marathon Web Site:
Oneida Web Site:
Portage Web Site:
Taylor No Web Site
Vilas Web Site:
Wood Web Site:
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