Individual and Systems Advocacy | Lake County Center for Independent Living
5400 West Elm Street, Suite 106, Mchenry, IL 60050
Eligibility
Open to anyone
Required documents
Varies by service
Hours
Tue-Fri 9 am-4 pm
(847) 949-4440
Voice·
Main Phone
(847) 388-0776
Voice·
Alternate Number
Website
https://www.lccil.orgApplication process
Call or visit website for information
Fees
None
Service area
Mchenry County, IL
Provides an opportunity to empower individuals to change their lives, the lives of other people with disabilities, and the community to become more open and inclusive. Staff works with individuals to inform them of their rights, and to assist them in advocating for themselves on a particular issue, such as access to housing, education, healthcare and job accommodations. Staff also address specific issues in the community that affect people with disabilities. Currently, the center is focusing systems advocacy efforts in the area of transportation, educational rights and institutionalization based on disability.
Date of Last Formal Update
10/01/2025
Data provided by
United Way of the Midlands
Providing organization
Lake County Center for Independent Living
Empowers people with disabilities to lead self-directed lives as valued members of the community.
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