Supporting Individuals with Disabilities
Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Morrow, & Richland County
Important Announcements
& Upcoming Events
Open by Appointment
Our staff is currently working a rotating remote schedule, so scheduling an appointment would be best. If you would like to register for any of our programs or are in need of assistance, please do not hesitate to call. We are available Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm. We are here to help and serve the disabled individuals within our communities!
Who We Are
The Independent Living Center of North Central Ohio was established in 1993. We are a non-profit consumer-controlled organization working for, and with, individuals with disabilities in Ashland, Crawford, Huron, Knox, Morrow, and Richland counties. We provide core services in advocacy, information and referral, peer support, independent living skills, transition, and other services, using collaborative efforts when needed.
The term “center for independent living” means a consumer-controlled, community-based, cross-disability, nonresidential private non-profit agency that is designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities and provides an array of independent living services.
Our Services
Advocacy
Information & Referral
Independent Living Skills
Peer Support
Transition Services
Additional Services
Help Support Your Community
The Independent Living center works with individuals with disabilities to reach their goals of independence. We provide a variety of services and trainings across our communities. As a non-profit organization, volunteerism, support, and donations are vital to our continued services and success. Your support and contributions are changing lives every day!
Testimonials
As a client of ILC who is elderly and has multiple disabilities, I feel very blessed to have a YMCA membership. I have disabilities due to a car accident…I could no longer exercise or walk, and even physical therapy was too painful. With the blessing of a YMCA membership through ILC, I am able to swim and maintain my weight, [and] the hot tub also provides some pain relief, and it’s great socialization time as well. I am very grateful for ILC and those who donate to the wonderful program. This program has been life altering for me.
YMCA Program Review
For awhile I have been going to the YMCA and, if it was not for your services and the low cost of the YMCA membership made available to me, I would not be able to attend. I have lost a total of 200 pounds! I thank my lucky stars that I found your services. If it was not for your YMCA program, I would still be in a scooter and a walker. Now I can get up and walk around. I get to go anywhere I want on my power! Bless you and thank you so much!
YMCA Program Review
Thank you for all the things you let us do this summer. We enjoyed all the activities you planned for us. Thank you!
STK Program Review
My two kids and I have a membership through the ILC. We are a low-resource family and, without the assistance of ILC, we couldn’t afford the much-needed benefits we get from going to the YMCA.
YMCA Program Review
I use the YMCA program to relieve stress and to manage my weight and blood pressure.
YMCA Program Review
I have no idea where I would be without my YMCA support. I walk and use the machine and, most of all, I love attending the class for my neck and back.
YMCA Program Review
This program has enabled me to lower my blood pressure, lose 40 pounds, and control my cholesterol through exercise. Being able to swim laps then use the hot tub has benefited me tremendously.
YMCA Program Review
By going to the Mansfield YMCA, my blood pressure and heart rate have improved. Lost a few pounds and feel better. Look forward to going for fellowship and being around people.
YMCA Program Review
I have gone to the YMCA on average of 4-6 days a week for years. I do not know what I would do if I didn’t have this program. It is so beneficial physically and mentally. I keep my weight down, and I feel so much better when I can swim daily.
