The Independent Living Unit serves Illinois residents who are referred by the Department of Human Services/Office of Rehabilitation Services. They are 18 years of age or older, have a severe disability, maintain self care, and are likely to be capable of living on their own with less than a year of training. The program promotes acquisition of independent living skills, development of good job readiness behaviors, time management, and decision making abilities.
Services/Classes include:
laundry/ home maintenance
cooking/ grocery shopping
budgeting
community resources
health care
job readiness
social skills
Comments or Questions e-mail Sue Plumlee : jenisu@siu.edu