IMPACT CIL

02/24/2026

♿️ Winter Paralympics! 💪🏽
USA - streaming on Peacock
Opening Ceremony
Friday, March 6, 2026 at 1 PM

02/24/2026

March 7, 2026 INTERPRETERS WORKSHOP in East Peoria, IL
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Did you know that we are having interpreter breakout sessions on Saturday, March 7th?! There are still 4 more days to register!

02/16/2026

Did You Know…
IMPACT CIL is one of the selection center sites for the Illinois Telecommunications Access Corporation (ITAC). ITAC offers a program providing FREE amplified phones, cell phone amplifiers, and specialized equipment to Illinois residents with hearing loss or speech disabilities. Regardless of income or age, eligible residents with active phone service (landline or cell) can receive this equipment, which includes a 3-year warranty.

Key Details -

Eligibility:
Must be an Illinois resident, have a hearing or speech disability, and possess active telephone service (landline, cellular, or prepaid).

Equipment Available: Amplified phones, TTYs, CapTel phones (captions in real-time), and cell phone amplifiers.

Application Process:
Requires certification by a doctor, audiologist, speech-language pathologist, or authorized person.

How to Apply: Applications can be submitted directly to ITAC, and once approved, a voucher is sent to test equipment.

Ownership: The equipment is owned by the applicant, not leased.

For more information or to apply, call IMPACT CIL 618-462-1411 to set up an appointment.

Easy to apply. We’ll help you or someone you know who needs a better phone or device, find a perfect match!

ITAC is a Not-for-Profit serving the Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Late-Deafened, Deaf-Blind, and Speech-Disabled communities. Our equipment is designed specifically for people who are having difficulty hearing on the standard phone system.

02/04/2026

Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Monday a partnership between his office, Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence and Ring to distribute doorbell cameras to domestic violence survivors.
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02/03/2026

IMPACT CIL (Center for Independent Living) in Alton, IL, provides notary services, generally for individuals with disabilities and community members, by appointment, Monday through Thursday.

Important Details:
Location: 2735 E Broadway, Alton, IL 62002.
Days: Monday - Thursday.

Action Required: You must call ahead to schedule an appointment so our notary can be available.
Phone Number: 618-462-1411 (Voice)
Hours: Staff are generally in the office Monday-Thursday, with remote work on Fridays. Specific hours often listed are 8AM - 12PM and 1PM - 4PM.
Cost: Services at IMPACT CIL are typically free.

What to Bring:
Your completed, unsigned document(s).
Valid, government-issued photo ID (e.g., Driver's License or State ID).
Any required witnesses.

Note: If you are looking for other options in the area, Six-Mile Regional Library District (618-452-6238) and Alton Public Library (712-756-4516) also offer notary services by appointment.

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02/01/2026

Black history isn’t a sidebar to American history; it is American history. Teaching it in every school community helps students understand the full truth. Black history includes Black people with disabilities — leaders, advocates, and change-makers whose contributions are too often erased. Their stories belong at the center of American history. that Black Americans have been central to shaping this nation’s democracy, economy, culture, and ongoing fight for justice.

02/01/2026

More than 40 agencies, one room: Inside Madison County’s Homeless Connect event
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02/01/2026

01/31/2026

Independent Living at IMPACT CIL empowers people with disabilities to live independently and participate fully in their communities. We provide advocacy, information and referral, independent living skills training, peer support and counseling, youth transition and assistance with accessing resources. Our work is consumer-driven and focused on choice, dignity, and equal access—supporting individuals to live, work, and thrive in the community of their choice.
If you or know of anyone needs our services, please call 618-462-1411 Monday-Friday 8 AM-4 PM.

01/31/2026

Engaging Literature - The Soul of a Movement: Defending the Legacy of 504 and the Future of Independent Living. IMPACT CIL takes pride in the legacy we uphold.

By: Dr. Victor Santiago Pineda, Executive Director, Center for Independent Living (CIL) and Theo Braddy, Executive Director, National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) In April 1977, over 100 disabled activists occupied the San Francisco federal building for 26 days in the longest nonviolent sit-...