McDonough County Interagency Council Meeting Minutes
McDonough County Interagency Council Meeting Minutes
McDonough County Interagency Council Meeting Minutes
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<strong>Interagency</strong> meeting would be moved to the Atrium area which can<br />
accommodate a meeting such as this.<br />
Reverend Russell Smith was contacted about this possible move at 833-2153.<br />
The decision was made to stay at the Health Department while exploring<br />
other facilities. Lynnette also stated that if the council wanted to try another<br />
place and was not satisfied, the council can always come back to the Health<br />
Department. Thank you Lynnette for your flexibility and support of the<br />
<strong>Interagency</strong> <strong>Council</strong>.<br />
Presenters:<br />
West Central Illinois Center for Independent Living (WCILIC)<br />
- Phillip Koppelman<br />
Main office in Quincy and satellite office in Macomb (Monday, Wednesday and Fridays)<br />
Trying to rebuild in this area.<br />
Michael Hinrich is no longer employed at WCILIC<br />
Services at WCICIL:<br />
- Information on advocacy<br />
- Independent Living Skills Training<br />
- Information and Referral<br />
- Peer Counseling<br />
- Independent living skills<br />
- Americans with Disabilities Act Assistance<br />
- Braille Services<br />
- Assist students with disabilities in the schools<br />
- TTY Distribution Center<br />
- Personal Assistant<br />
- Serves any age – with disabilities<br />
- Covers Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike, <strong>McDonough</strong> & Schuyler<br />
For more information, please contact Phillip Koppelman: cilpac@adams.net,<br />
wcicil@adams.net or 1-800-225-0407.<br />
Center for Economic Progress – Laura Ray<br />
February 10 – <strong>McDonough</strong> <strong>County</strong> Tax Blast<br />
Free Tax Preparation for families (more than one person in household) with incomes<br />
of less than $40,000, and individuals with incomes less than $15,000.<br />
One day only – Saturday, February 10, 2007 from 8:00 a.m. – 3:000 p.m. at the<br />
Macomb Jr. Sr. High School Commons Entrance – 1525 S. Johnson Street, Macomb<br />
Questions? Call Bill Jacobs Executive Director, Housing Authority of <strong>McDonough</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong>: 837-2363<br />
* Do not need to live in <strong>McDonough</strong> <strong>County</strong> to attend February 10 th Tax Blast