[Missouri-l] Anthony M. Logan Lifetime Achievement winner Chip Hailey
Denny Huff, (MCB - A Great Place To Be)
dhuff at moblind.org
Fri Oct 23 10:34:20 CDT 2009
Anthony M. Logan Lifetime Achievement winner Chip Hailey
Chip Hailey epitomizes everything that The Independent Living Center stands
for. In his own life, he has overcome obstacles to independence and learned
to adapt to his own circumstances. He has thought outside the box and has
worked to achieve a great deal in his life, a life that has a lot of service
still ahead.
At the Independent Living Center, Chip works hard to ensure that each
individual seeking service has the opportunity to live their life as
independently as possible. Chip is often the first person that potential
consumers and their family members talk to. He listens to their stories and
helps them figure out what will best suit their needs. He is compassionate
and encouraging. He works as an advocate for people who are blind or
visually impaired. He is a community educator, raising awareness about his
disability. Chip serves on several boards, reaching beyond southwest
Missouri to impact services and legislation nationwide. He is the current
Education and Welfare Chairperson for the Missouri Council of the Blind, a
member of the Wolfner Library Advisory Council, and a member of the Missouri
Assistive Technology Advisory Council, among others. He is considered a
technology guru on all the councils and committees that he participates in.
Whenever someone needs assistance, Chip is one of the first people that they
call on asking for advice. Chip has worked at The Independent Living Center
for 13 years. He always has a smile on his face and is always ready with a
story to make us laugh. While his title is Intake Specialist, Chip prefers
to be called the “Mighty King of Cool”.
Who we are and what we do
The Independent Living Center in Joplin MO is made up of a group of
dedicated individuals working to increase the independence of people with
disabilities.
We are committed to providing the highest quality of services to our
consumers and strive to meet their needs based on their desires.
We advocate in the community for better access and work to educate the
public that good access is good business.
We assist individuals who have been inappropriately placed in institutional
settings to regain their independence in the community.
We help youth with disabilities plan for their future based on their hopes
and dreams.
We work with legislators to help shape the future of services for people
with disabilities.
We provide support groups and social opportunities for people who have often
become isolated due to their disability.
We advocate for equal access to education for people with disabilities at
all educational levels.
Individually, members of TILC’s staff participate on city and state boards,
community organizations and church councils to give back to their
communities beyond the work they do on a daily basis.
We moved in to our new building at 2639 E. 34th Street this past June.
Our mission is simple: To increase the independence of people with
disabilities.
TILC Board of Directors
Karla Bunch, President (8)
Darrell Wilson, Vice Pres. (7)
Jana Brownlee, Secretary (4 1/2)
Travis Brock, Treasurer (4)
Judith Hutson, Member (5)
Franklin Johnson, Member (4 1/2)
Kevin Watson, Member (1)
Number denotes years of service
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Anthony M. Logan Lifetime Achievement winner Chip Hailey
Chip Hailey epitomizes everything that The Independent Living Center stands
for. In his own life, he has overcome obstacles to independence and learned
to adapt to his own circumstances. He has thought outside the box and has
worked to achieve a great deal in his life, a life that has a lot of service
still ahead.
At the Independent Living Center, Chip works hard to ensure that each
individual seeking service has the opportunity to live their life as
independently as possible. Chip is often the first person that potential
consumers and their family members talk to. He listens to their stories and
helps them figure out what will best suit their needs. He is compassionate
and encouraging. He works as an advocate for people who are blind or
visually impaired. He is a community educator, raising awareness about his
disability. Chip serves on several boards, reaching beyond southwest
Missouri to impact services and legislation nationwide. He is the current
Education and Welfare Chairperson for the Missouri Council of the Blind, a
member of the Wolfner Library Advisory Council, and a member of the Missouri
Assistive Technology Advisory Council, among others. He is considered a
technology guru on all the councils and committees that he participates in.
Whenever someone needs assistance, Chip is one of the first people that they
call on asking for advice. Chip has worked at The Independent Living Center
for 13 years. He always has a smile on his face and is always ready with a
story to make us laugh. While his title is Intake Specialist, Chip prefers
to be called the “Mighty King of Cool”.
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Independent Living Center staff
Erin Albious, Administrative Assistant
Shelley Albright, Director of Services
Robin Bourg, PCA
Muriel Britt, CNA
Andrea Buening, IL Special Projects
Stephanie Brady, Director of Programs
Gail Byrd, LPN
Kevin Cady, Modification Specialist
Paula Calvin, APCA
Gloria Chapman, Monett Secretary
Lucretia Childress, CNA
Christine Conrad, CNA
Phyllis Craig, ILS/Youth Coordinator
Mona Craven, CDS Coordinator
Janelle Davis, Joplin Secretary
Courtney Dame, Billing Specialist
Carol Eck, CDS Coordinator
Jeff Flowers, Executive Director
Jo Guinn, PCA
Chip Hailey, Intake Spec./Blind Advocate
Evelyn Harris, PCA
Pam Harrison, Payroll Specialist
Robin Harrison, Assistant Dir. of Services
Kelly Henson, PCA
Annie James, RN
Kathy Johnson, PCA
Bryan Kanable, Staff Assistant
Phyllis Kurtz, PCA
Diana McDonald, APCA
Rachael Meyer, CDS Supervisor
Bobbi Moseley, Benefits Specialist
Rebecca Newton, CNA
Jim O’Hara, CDS Coordinator
Stormi Nordstrom, Office Manager
Linda Peterson, PCA
Heather Pliler, CNA
Jonathan Pratt, Accessibility Coordinator
Georgia Price, Payroll Assistant
Judy Priddy, Disability Advocate
Trisha Reed, Marketing Coordinator
Kali Redfield, PCA
Ethel Rice, CNA
Teresa Rife, CDS Coordinator
Sallie Robbins, CDS Coordinator
Diana Robinson, CDS Coordinator
Greg Salzer, Disability Support Coor.
Julie Schmidt, PCA
Toni Shepard, APCA
Shandie Spencer, Staff Assistant
Candice Strickland, PCA
Latitia Swank, CNA
Tosha Wammack, Scheduling Specialist
Melissa Weldon, PCA
Angela Whitley, Quality Assur. Auditor
David York, RN Supervisor
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Achievements
TILC was honored with winning the Joplin Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Small
Business of the Year Award!
This year, the Independent Living Center assisted 1421 consumers in meeting
over 1115 independent living and personal assistance goals! In addition,
TILC provided 2137 individual services to consumers!
TILC built 65 ramps (7 more than last year), made 11 bathrooms accessible in
consumers’ homes (3 more than last year) and provided 127 miscellaneous home
modifications (19 more than last year).
TILC provided 411 pieces of necessary adaptive equipment, 79 smoke/carbon
monoxide detectors, and 146 adaptive telephones.
TILC served over 575 individuals and families through the Ozarks Food
Harvest food pantry during this program year and collaborated with Angel
Food Ministries to help over 1100 families obtain low-cost groceries.
TILC delivered 5 sport wheelchairs (received via a grant from the
Christopher Reeves Foundation) to young adults with spinal cord related
injuries.
TILC assisted 13 individuals to relocate from various institutional settings
back to the community.
Over twenty consumers actively participated in TILC’s monthly Brain Injury
Support group.
TILC’s youth services program provided eight educational events at area
schools, assisted in numerous IEP meetings, provided parent workshops, and
had four social events for youth with disabilities.
TILC’s In-Home Program provided an average of 63 RN visits a month while the
CDS program served and average of 350 consumers a month.
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Community Involvement
TILC partnered with over 45 area schools, social service agencies, and
businesses to provide education and information about the rights and needs
of individuals with disabilities.
Jeff Flowers is a member of the Joplin RVIII School Board and is the
President of the Missouri Centers for Independent Living.
Stephanie Brady has continued to serve on the Missouri Statewide Independent
Living Council and is currently the council’s Secretary/Treasurer, is a
member of the Joplin Chamber of Commerce Expo committee, a member of the
Young Professionals Network, and a member of the Missouri Association of
Fundraising Professionals. Stephanie also completed Leadership Joplin.
Chip Hailey serves on the Wolfner Library Advisory Council, is the
Chairperson of the Missouri Assistive Technology Advisory Council, is a
member of the Southwest Missouri Friendship Council of the Blind, the
Missouri Council of the Blind, and the American Council of the Blind.
Andrea Buening serves on the Missouri Head Injury Advisory Council, the
Brain Injury Association of Missouri, and Community Organizations Active in
Disaster.
TILC staff participated in the annual Bras for a Cause event to raise funds
and awareness for the Susan B. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.
The Tristan Umbarger Softball Tournament, organized by community member Eric
Clark, raised over $1700 ($300 more than last year) for IL Services. We also
received an additional private donation of $1,000! Go Team!
TILC’s Culver’s Fundraising Night raised over $140 for the center.
TILC staff volunteered to construct a wheelchair ramp and shed for a Habitat
for Humanity family.
Our Generous Donors
Gold Level Donors
Missouri Foundation for Health
Missouri Department of Transportation
Tristan Umbarger Memorial Softball
Tournament
Jasper County Association for Social Welfare
Crossland Construction
Larry Frickenschmidt
Silver Level Donors
David Umbarger
Chris Dumm
Shelley Albright
Stephanie Brady
Jeff and Susan Flowers
Robin Harrison
Wal-Mart Store #48
Jarden Consumer Solutions
Becky Parmale
Bronze Level Donors
Susan Craig
James Price
Sherri Rhuems
The Lion’s Den
Quizno’s
The Wild Side Tanning
Andy Cloud, Cloud’s Meat
Paul Gradt
John Snider
Food 4 Less
Academy Sports and Outdoors
Ozarks Discovery IMAX Theater
Lambert’s Café
Schifferdecker Golf Course
Ruth Ruhl
Judy Priddy
Georgia Price
Our Volunteers
Jeremy Banta
Alan Brady
David Brown
C.J. Campbell Soup
Joe Craigmile
Wendi Douglas
Chris Erisman and family
Lori Jones
Courtnie Kauffman
Stephen Kauffman
Shelly Kraft
Phyllis Kurtz
Kathy Manning
Daryl McLaughlin
Garen McMillian
Jeff Meredith
Becky Parmale
Alan Priddy
Greg Salzer
Melody Salzer
Valerie Searcy
John Snider and family
McGee Stoller
Amanda Triplett
Josh Whitley
Suzie Wilson
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Denny Huff - President
Missouri Council of the Blind
5453 Chippewa
St. Louis, MO 63109
Phone: (636) 262-1383
Toll Free: (888) 362-1383
Phonecast: (816) 298-8969
FAX: (636) 629-1710
DHuff at MoBlind.Org
www.moblind.org
MCB - A GREAT PLACE TO BE!
The purpose of Missouri Council of the Blind shall be to promote the general
well-being of our members and legally blind people in Missouri, and to
support or participate in other programs promoting the best interests of
legally blind people everywhere.
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