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2012 ANNUAL REPORTEmpowering persons with disabilities


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269

134

# ServedActive CSRs

# of CSRs started since 10/1

3 113

82

304

0

Age


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Low Vision ServicesWith increasing numbers of

people with macular

degeneration as well as those

experiencing vision loss as they

age due to glaucoma, diabetic

retinopathy, and cataracts;

demand for low vision services

continues to grow. Currently the

largest portion of ILCEINs

services support those with vision

loss. We assist clients with visionloss by providing:

Orientation and Mobility

Training to help those with

vision loss learn how to safely

and effectively travel;

Assistive Technology Program

to provide devices that assist

with vision loss so clients can

continue to enjoy activities and

independence;

Support Groups to link those

with vision loss together to learn

and support each other.


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91% of responders said they are more

capable of continuing to live in theirown homes as a result of training and/orservices. (93% live independently at thepresent time.) Only 9 persons (13%) saidthey had considered moving to anursing home or assisted living facility.This seems particularly noteworthy

considering that 44% of our consumersare aged 80-100, with 94 of them intheir 80s, 39 in their 90s and 2 aged100.

72% are better able to read and managepaperwork.

79% are better able to manage personal

needs. 74% are less dependent on others. 63% are better able to participate with

family, friends, and community life.

73% were able to meet the goals theywanted to accomplish.

96% said they would recommend this

program to others.

What People Are Saying

Henry

Wayne

Rush Fayette Union

Decatur

Franklin

Dearborn*

Jefferson*

Ohio*Jennings* Ripley*

Switzerland*

*provide low vision services


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Age 68, was brought to us by her husband because he was concerned that she was deeplydepressed over substantial vision loss that had left her legally blind and unable to readwhich had once been her favorite pastime. We loaned her a desktop CCTV so she couldread her Bible for her morning devotions and signed her up for Talking Books through theState Library. She has turned around from being depressed to being excited about lifeagain and is devouring the books that she receives from the State Library on a wide variety

of educational topics. She has a renewed zest for life and enjoys having new topics todiscuss with her husband over dinner now that she can read again.

Mrs. CMrs. C., age 85, recently came into our Center to tell us how invaluable to her are two of thevision aids that she received, one through our loaner program and one via mini-grant. She

lives alone and wants to continue to do so for as long as possible. She loves the loaner ZoomText program she received because it allows her to keep in touch with family and friends byhelping her to read and reply to her e-mails. In addition, she has a talking medicationreminder that is loud enough to hear no matter where she is in her home. The device hashelped Mrs. C. to be more consistent in taking her pills, helping to reassure her familymembers and herself that she can safely and independently manage this self-care task sovital to her continued good health and independent living.

GloriaO.


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Mark Harris, President

Jana Schroeder, VicePresident

Kyle Clark,Treasurer/Secretary

Lee Ann Adams

Clare Bond

Ron Raver

Bob Lone

Pam Cawood

Staff

Board

Jim McCormick, CEO

Dean Turner, Administrative Director

Meryl Moyer, Bookkeeper

Jackie Speicher, Chapter 2 Director/Service

Coordinator

Traci Taylor, IL Director/Service Coordinator

Kathy Camper, Compliance Manager

Michelle Satterfield, Blind/Low Vision Coordinator

Missy Watts, Service Coordinator

Ann Barnhart, Administrative Associate

Linette Young, Administrative Associate/

Service Coordinator

95%

3% 1%0%

1%

Public Support and RevenueGovernmental Grants

Contributions

Product sales

Change in beneficial interestin funds held by othersOther income

68%

30%

2%Expenses

Program Services

Administration

Fundraising

Public Support and Revenue

Governmental Grants $493,949

Contributions $15,789

Product Sales $5,183

Change in Beneficial Interest in FundsHeld By Others

$36

Other Income $5,023

Total Public Support and Revenue $519,908

Expenses

Program Services $344,789

Administration $155,561

Fundraising $8,696

Total Expenses $509,046


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Being disabled is one of those circumstances many people

cant fully appreciate because they dont experience it. Putyourself in the shoes of those who are disabled and struggle

to live independently . Help make the opportunity ofindependence that we experience in life to be a reality forthem. Thats where supporting ILCEIN can be best served!

Mark found ILCEIN in the early 2000swhen he learned that he was officially legally blind. His optometristencouraged him to begin cane training and to seek other skills that would enable him to be independentlymobile. He developed a relationship with ILCEIN that allowed him to volunteer his skills and talents to helpthe organization with its financial and board responsibilities. He hopes that through strong board and staffleadership that the Center continues to grow, develop and nurture its mission to reach the ever-growingneed to empower persons with disabilities! Throughout his life he has been blessed to have family,friends and co-workers who encouraged him to look beyond limitations and to be as successful as he canbe. He believes that a strong attitude opens the doors to opportunities and anyone can achieve if one hasthe desire to!

-Mark Harris


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My hope for the Center is that we can find increased funding so we can

grow to meet that ever-increasing need, especially in parts of the State

that are essentially unserved or greatly underserved. I believe we have

developed a model program here that demonstrates how to get much

needed assistive technology to a large number of seniors. I would like

to see us expand our service area even more to reach those seniors

with vision loss who have few if any resources available to them now.

Jackie learned about ILCEIN in 2001 when she experienced sudden vision loss while in graduate school.In six days she went from normal vision to not being able to read her textbooks. She was referred toILCEIN and Treva Chupp, a Chapter Two Service Coordinator. Thanks to Trevasadvocacy Jackie received

her graduate degree only a year later than planned and got her bi-optic driverslicense so that she coulddrive thousands of miles every year for her job. When Treva left, Jackie was hired to fill her position. Shewas delighted to have the opportunity to give back to the Center and help others get their lives backafter vision loss by assisting them in finding the appropriate assistive technology and vision services.Jackie loves hearing the success stories of consumers who receive assistive technology that helps themdo simple, everyday things again that most without vision loss tend to take for granted. Through herwork with clients, Jackie has learned to never, ever, ever give up! Never stop doing what you can tomake the world a better place, from right where you are, just as you are.

-Jackie Speicher


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The ILC has a knack for identifying community issues or problems that

are not being addressed and working to find solutions. They haveconsistently worked to adapt to the community's changing needs using

the latest technology and innovative approaches and work to keep

people in their homes as long as possible. You can't put a price on

independence.

The first partnership between the Independent Living Center and the Foundation was in 2006 when they

received a grant to replace their telephone equipment which was used to communicate with the deaf andhearing-impaired. Since then, they have received numerous other awards that have enabled them to assist with

the start-up cost of their personal attendant services program, to provide continuing education about disabilities

and the disabled and to establish their ramp construction program.

We at the Foundation appreciate how the staff at the ILC has worked to help people maintain their independenceand especially as that relates to the different types of programs and projects they support. From assistance for

those with vision issues to resolving challenges for those facing mobility hurdles to selling aids that make life a

little easier for persons with disabilities to educating the public about the challenges these folks face. In addition,

they practice what they preach and hire folks with disabilities, people who can relate personally to those theyassist. These are the things we appreciate the most about them as a grantee.

-Rachel HughesWayne County Foundation

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