Peoria-Area Community Impact Guide 2023-2024

ADVOCATES FOR ACCESS Unlocking opportunities of independent living for people with disabilities to reach their full potential within our community.

4450 N. Prospect Road, Suite C8 Peoria Heights, IL 61616 Phone: (309) 682-3500 Website : wwwadvocatesforaccesscom Facebook : @AdvocatesForAccess

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Jeannine McAllister

BOARD MEMBERS Mike Van Cleve, Board President Perry Johnson, Board Vice President Scott Umland, Board Secretary Xin Lu, Board Treasurer Perry Martin, Board Member Christina Miller, Board Member Connie Schiele, Board Member Melynda McKeever, Board Member Jessica Allen, Office Manager Judi Sutter, Office Assistant Thane Hunt, Independent Living Coordinator Alexis Rhoades, Transition Coordinator Tammy Helm, Deaf and Hard of Hearing Coordinator KEY STAFF Jodi Scott, Director of Operations

VISION To build an accessible community VALUES Independent Living Philosophy Equality/Equity for All Promote and Educate Access Collaborations within the Community DID YOU KNOW? Advocates for Access also provides the following services:  Accessibility Audits

WHAT WE DO

HOW TO HELP Visit our website at:

advocatesforaccess.com for volunteer activities, or contact Jeannine McAllister at (309) 682.3500.

Advocates for Access was established in 1985, managed by and for people with disabilities To fulfill our mission, we provide direct services, combined with advocacy for social change to unlock opportunities for people with disabilities in our community

 Equipment Loan Program  Personal Assistant Program  Youth Services Program  Ramp Program/Ready to Roll  Amplified Phone Program

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