Linc, Inc

Mission To empower persons with disabilities to live independently and to promote accessibility and inclusion in all areas of life. Vision At LINC we are working to create a world that respects all people, values diversity, guarantees choice, equal access, and justice for all. HISTORY LINC, Inc.(Living Independently Now Center) has entered its 20th year serving the tri-county area. The agency was founded in 1989 to serve individuals with disabilities throughout the St. Clair, Monroe and Randolph Counties in Illinois. Our mission and vision over the past 18 years have remained our top priority. Centers for Independent Living (CIL) are a consumer-driven, community-based, nonresidential, not-for-profit corporation that provides services to persons with all types of disabilities. CIL's seek to create an environment whereby persons with disabilities can realize their potential and develop a sense of independence. They support a person's rights to self-direction and control in all areas of life through: •Information and Referral •Advocacy •Peer Counseling •Training of Independent Living Skills •Community Education CIL's are proud of their philosophy of self-determination and personal choice. For more information on the services and programs we offer, please feel free to contact us at: LINC, Inc. 1 Emerald Terrace, Suite 200 Swansea, IL 618-235-9988 info@lincinc.org