SAIL: Soyland Access to Independent Living | Decatur, Illinois



SOYLAND ACCESS TO INDEPENDENT LIVING521208012700004572012065 00 SAILThe Anchor SPRING 2019212598010160 00 WELCOME ABOARD Brenda Ingle SAIL Triple C Independent Living AdvocateSAIL would like to welcome Brenda Ingle as the new Triple C Independent Living Advocate. Brenda joined SAIL in March 2019. People in the Triple C service area may already be familiar with Brenda, as she worked with at-risk youth at the Illinois Coalition for Community Services for many years. After her retirement, she found that she wanted to continue to do something productive for her community. The opportunity to work at SAIL seemed the perfect opportunity.As the Triple C Independent Living Advocate, Brenda will schedule, promote and lead the Personal Assistant Trainings to be conducted in Coles, Clark and Cumberland Counties.? She will also provide the Five Core Services; Advocacy, Independent Living Skills Development, Information & Referral, Peer Support and Transition Services directly to individuals with disabilities to assist them to gain and/or maintain living independently. Having experienced multiple injuries in a fall that caused her to use a wheelchair for several years and as the grandmother and advocate for a child with Down Syndrome, Brenda brings personal experience to her interactions with people with disabilities who are striving to maintain their independence.Included in Brenda’s responsibilities will be conducting presentations of SAIL Programs and Services, with an emphasis on the Personal Assistant Training, to groups within communities in Coles, Clark and Cumberland Counties. If interested in having her speak about SAIL to a civic organization, church group, etc. call the Charleston SAIL office, 217-345-7245, to make arrangements for the presentation.SAIL OFFICE HOURS8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.SAIL WEBSITE CONTACT INFORMATIONDecatur Office2449 E. Federal Dr. Decatur, IL 62526 1-800-358-8080 (V/TTY/VP) 217-876-8888 (V/TTY/VP) 217-876-7245 (FAX) sail@Shelbyville Office1604 W. Main St. Ste. 100Shelbyville, IL 62565 217-774-4322 (V/TTY) 217-774-4368 (FAX) sailsel@Triple C Office 707 Windsor Rd. Suite BCharleston, IL 61920 217-345-7245 (V/TTY) 217-345-7226 (FAX) triplec@Anyone in need of public safety or emergency services should call 911 for assistance.179070011430ACCESSING YOUR SSA INFORMATION ONLINEby Doug Veach, Resource Advisor00ACCESSING YOUR SSA INFORMATION ONLINEby Doug Veach, Resource Advisor Creating a Social Security online account is safe, easy and convenient. If you are currently receiving Social Security benefits, you can access your account 24/7 to:Get a copy of your benefit verification letter; Make changes to your address or phone number; Start or change your direct deposit information; Request a replacement Social Security card or Medicare card; Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S for taxes. Even if you do not currently receive Social Security benefits, you may still be able to get the information you need, like your Earnings Statement, status of SSDI and SSI applications and copies of any benefit letters.To be eligible for an online account, you must be 18 years of age, have a valid email address, a Social Security number and a U.S. mailing address. Go to to create your free, secure online account.Source: Social Security Administration4686300825500 SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION & OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL PHONE SCAM INFORMATIONby Betty Watkins, Rural Outreach Coordinator Social Security Administration, SSA, and the Office of the Inspector General, OIG, announced that many Americans across the country are receiving phone calls where the caller states they work for SSA or OIG. These calls are a SCAM!!!Nancy A. Berryhill, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, went on to express “We urge you to always be cautious and to avoid providing sensitive information such as your Social Security number or bank account information to unknown people over the phone or Internet. If you receive a call and are not expecting one, you must be extra careful – you can always get the caller’s information, hang up, and contact the official phone number of the business or agency the caller claims to represent. Do not reveal personal data to a stranger who calls you.”The Social Security Administration staff does from time to time call people they are working with by phone for business reasons. Social Security doesn’t threaten people or tell them they will get benefits approved if they provide information over the phone. This type of phone call is fraudulent. Do not talk with the caller. When receiving a call like this, report the information to the OIG Fraud Hotline at 1-800-269-0271 or online at : Social Security and OIG Launch Public Service Announcement Campaign Agency Alerts Public about Telephone Impersonation SchemeEXPUNGEMENT AND SEALING IN ILLINOISby Amy Corbin, Triple C CoordinatorCriminal records are often barriers for securing employment and housing. Options may be available for those who qualify for sealing or expungements of eligible criminal records. SAIL staff had the opportunity to attend a local workshop to learn about Expungement and Sealing of criminal records in Illinois. Land of Lincoln Legal Aid attorneys discussed the difference between expungement and sealing and what type of criminal records would be eligible for each program. Expungement is available for non-conviction records with some exceptions such as acquittals, dismissals, supervision, some types of probations and for those who may have completed a court ordered program. Sealing is for most misdemeanor and felony convictions like jail, prison, some types probations, conditional discharges, and crimes with fines such as ordinance violations that are criminal in nature. Criminal records that are not eligible for either process are most DUIs, reckless driving and sex offenses involving minors. Domestic violence cases, including orders of protection along with minor traffic violations and civil cases are also not sealable or expungable. For some, the process is free of charge. To see if your record may qualify, please call the Land of Lincoln Legal Aid Referral Center at 1-877-342-7891.2286001879600EMERGENCY AWARENESSby Emily Dobson, Program ManagerApril is Severe Weather Preparedness Month in Illinois and introduces the arrival for possible storms and tornadoes. Local news media and first responders remind everyone that it is important to be prepared for disasters or emergencies: to know what to do, where to go and what to have available if required to shelter in place or evacuate to a shelter or safe area. The National Safety Council recommends that everyone follow some basic guidelines to prepare for emergencies and disasters.Set up a family or friends communication planHave phone numbers of contacts availableHave 3 days of supplies including medications at homeKnow how to shut off utilitiesEveryone needs to be sure there is safe shelter, food and water available for a few days, flashlights, chargers and batteries on hand, a weather radio to keep up with the news and something to pass the time. Medications, supplies, assistive devices and equipment should also be available to maintain independence throughout a time of sheltering or evacuation as well as supplies for service animals if needed. Local resources such as the Red Cross can be contacted to learn the locations of accessible shelters and those that are set up for service animals. There are other resources available with information to specifically assist people with disabilities when preparing for a disaster or emergency. Most of these resources are available electronically including , The Center for Disease Control (features/emergency preparedness), The American Red Cross () and FEMA (media-library/assets/documents/897.) Information can be obtained by mail, just contact the nearest office of these organizations. THE PASSING OF A FAITHFUL CONSUMERSAIL recently learned of the passing of a long-time Visual Services consumer. She was a faithful attendee to the monthly Low Vision Support Group Meetings. Over the last 15 years she shared her life experiences and offered insights for the others at the meetings on how to live independently with vision loss. SAIL was able to supply her with magnifiers ranging in different strengths, large print materials and talking aids as her vision continued to worsen. She faithfully used these assistive devices and was always very appreciative of how they allowed her to maintain her independence. She was a blessing to our group and will be missed.3276600297180TRAVEL TIPS00TRAVEL TIPS by Lori Smith, Program Accommodation CoordinatorThese travel tips and information for people with disabilities will help make vacations a lot easier. When traveling with a disability, physical or mobility limitation, a power wheelchair or handicap scooter, it’s a good idea to learn as much as possible to make travel easier. The following travel tips, resources and information can be useful in achieving a successful and enjoyable trip.Plan the trip well in advance. Be sure to order extra medications or renew prescriptions, have durable equipment checked and repaired.If possible, always book the travel through an agency that specializes in assisting people with disabilities. This is important because specialized travel agents and touroperators are experienced! They can arrange for needed accessibility such as a wheelchair at the airport, wheelchair accessible hotel room, wheelchair rental, lift-equipped accessible van.Take along the travel agent’s phone number. They can check with hotels for ADAapproved accessible bath tubs, grab bars and roll-in showers. When traveling to another city check out the local health and medical associations ahead of time. These organizations can be great resources and they usually know the wheelchair accessible museums, restaurants, theaters and other local facilities and where to get oxygen, emergency supplies or medical assistance.Be sure to keep copies of prescriptions for medications and eyeglasses, sunglasses, and a list of doctor, dentist and other health professionals with their addresses and phone numbers.If traveling by air, tell the flight attendants of any medical information they need to know.Read everything about traveling with a disability to be well informed!51130204445002019 CLARK COUNTY COMMUNITY EXPOby Amy Corbin, Triple C CoordinatorSAVE THE DATE!! SAIL will be hosting the Clark County Community EXPO on October 10th from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. at Harlan Hall, 603 Locust Street, Marshall, IL. This will be the fourth year for the Expo and attendance is growing. Several community vendors will be on hand with useful information for people with disabilities, seniors, grandparents raising grandchildren and other community resources. Watch for flyers with more details in the coming weeks. For more information, please contact Amy Corbin at 217-345-7245.TRANSPORTATION ACCESS - Still a Statewide GoalBy Emily Dobson, Program ManagerEvery 3 years the Statewide Independent Living Council, SILC, writes a new State Plan for Independent Living or SPIL. The new SPIL for 2020 through 2022 calls for activities to “expand the availability of rural and urban transportation for people with disabilities in Illinois.” To accomplish this goal SILC is cooperating with the Rural Transit Assistance Center, RTAC, at Western Illinois University to gather information about complaints and issues people with disabilities encounter when trying to obtain rides from local transportation providers including Medicaid and Managed Care organization rides and paratransit rides. RTAC, local CIL staff and area transportation coordinators will work with the consumer and the transportation provider to resolve the issues preventing consumers from getting where they want to go. RTAC staff are available to accept calls from consumers during business hours at 309-298-3392 or call SAIL at 876-8888 or 800-358-8080 for assistance with resolving your transportation issue. MANAGING YOUR ASSETS AS A SENIOR WORKSHOP9144002984500Wednesday, May 8, 201910:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.Decatur SAIL Office2449 E. Federal DriveIf you would like to learn more about financial management of assets such as savings accounts, Certificates of Deposit, Traditional and Roth IRAs and 401(k) accounts and investments, this is the workshop for you. Decatur attorney Bill Faber will present management strategies to answer questions about Last Will and Testaments, Living Wills, Power of Attorney designation and other legal documents to be considered by seniors. This workshop will assist you in maintaining control of all that is yours and tips will be given to make sure no one is able to take advantage of you as you age. For more information, please call SAIL at 217-876-8888.UPCOMING SAIL OFFICE CLOSINGS The business hours at all SAIL offices are Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. During the months of May through August of 2019, all SAIL offices will be closed on the following dates.Monday, May 27th – Memorial DayThursday, July 4th – Independence DayAdditional closings occur in the Charleston and Shelbyville offices when staff are in the community providing consumer services, education activities and attending meetings. When staff is out, the phone system routes all calls directly to the main office in Decatur. SAIL has an employee dedicated to answer phone calls during normal business hours ................
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