The Independent Living Center

07/24/2025

REMINDER!

You can vote for The Independent Living Center for the Best of the Four States award in the Home Care category until midnight on Monday, July 28th!

Your vote helps us continue serving our community with compassion and care. Thank you for you continued support and please vote!

Vote for the businesses you think deserve the title of “Best of the Four States!” Cast your votes each day through Monday, July 28th at 5:00 PM Vote below:

07/21/2025

We've been nominated for the Best of the Four States award in the Assisted Living / Home Care category!

Now, we need your help to win! Below you will find a dedicated link that will let you cast your vote for The Independent Living Center. You can vote once a day until next Monday, July 28th. It only takes a few clicks and your vote supports independence, dignity, and the amazing work our team does every day.

Spread the word and let's vote for the Best of the Four States!

Vote for the businesses you think deserve the title of “Best of the Four States!” Cast your votes each day through Monday, July 28th at 5:00 PM Vote below:

07/21/2025

Just a reminder this Thursday July 24th is our All Consumer Picnic! If you haven't RSVP'd yet make sure you do so ASAP. Transportation for the event will close tomorrow (7/22) at noon! See you there!!!

Join The Independent Living Center for our Summer Consumer Picnic! This year, we'll celebrating Casino style.

Date: Thursday, July 24th
Location: The Independent Living Center - Joplin, MO
Theme: Casino Fun — Food, games and prizes!

We’re also celebrating the 35th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — a milestone in disability rights and independence.

Come roll the dice with us, enjoy great company, and celebrate 35 years of progress!

Limited transportation, so please RSVP by calling us at TILC.

07/17/2025

We’re all set up at Third Thursday! Come learn about all of the great resources we provide at The Independent Living Center as well as the 35th anniversary of the ADA! We’re here with several other organizations who provide services as well. Come say hi!

07/17/2025

07/17/2025

ANNOUNCEMENT!

BBQ, Brews & Big Fun – All for a Great Cause!

Join us at The Independent Living Center on Saturday, September 6th for Smokin' For Support: A TILC BBQ Bash - a family friendly barbecue competition with some of the best pitmasters in the area! Event to be held from 2 PM to 6 PM.

🍖 $10 BBQ Plates
🔥 $5 Rib Sampling + Cast Your Vote for People’s Choice
🍺 Adult Beverages
🎶 Live Music
🎈 Bounce Houses for the Kids
🎟️ Epic Silent Auction & Raffles – including a CRUISE!

🥩 Ribs get turned in at 3 PM — be there to taste the competition!

Come hungry, bring the family, and support independence, inclusion, and community living. All proceeds go to support vital services provided by the Independent Living Center.

Mark your calendar – Sept 6th!
Tag a friend, share this post, and let’s make this fundraiser unforgettable!

07/16/2025

Come join us tomorrow for Third Thursday in downtown Joplin.

With July being the 35th anniversary of the ADA, we're going all out to celebrate! We've even invited a few other organizations that serve individuals with disabilities to come join in on the fun!

Come by and learn all about the great services and resources we offer at The Independent Living Center, as well as the services from the area's other providers.

We'll have information regarding our in-home programs and home modifications, as well as medical and adaptive equipment that we'll have on display. We're also bringing our van so you can see how we safely transport those with disabilities to our events.

Come say hello and let's celebrate this important milestone of the ADA!

07/15/2025

NOW HIRING:

Are you a compassionate and dedicated LPN looking to make a real impact in your community?

Join The Independent Living Center and help individuals live independently and with dignity in their own homes.

Information on how to apply can be found below. We look forward to hearing from you!

07/15/2025

This month marks 35 years since the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law — a landmark moment for disability rights and inclusion.

As we celebrate, we want to hear from YOU:
How has the ADA made a positive impact on your life?

Share your story in the comments, send us a message or call and ask for Carol— your voice matters, and your story can inspire others. Your statements may even be used as part of our Consumer Picnic on July 24th!

07/14/2025

UPDATE: All the full boxes have been taken, but we still have plenty in our fridge!

Like watermelon? We’ve got you covered. Come and get it! We will give multiple containers!

07/10/2025

Earlier this year, PBS aired a documentary about the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the pioneers who fought to make it a reality.

It is now available to view on their website! Follow the link to learn all about the landmark civil rights law that is celebrating 35 years this month.

The dramatic story of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. The film highlights the determined people who literally put their bodies on the line to pass the legislation that changed the lives of all Americans.