Who We AreNo one asks to be disabled by injury, disease or act of nature. Today, hundreds of people, and their families and friends in Greater Cincinnati will learn that their lives are about to change forever. If you or someone you know has a disability, please give us a call to learn how we can help. The Center for Independent Living Options (CILO) is dedicated to helping individuals who have physical, sensory, cognitive, and/or psychological disabilities to maintain active, productive lives of their choosing. In fact, we are who we serve. We are governed, managed, and staffed by a majority of professionals with disabilities. This gives us personal insight into the issues that people with disabilities face. |
Our MissionTo break down architectural and attitudinal barriers, build bridges to understanding, and create options and choices in the continuous process of empowerment of persons with disabilities |
Did You Know?
- In the next hour 194 people will be injured in car accidents, 57 homes will catch fire, 230 people will die, and 1,027 will become disabled.
Source: Health Insurance Association of America
- Nearly 20% of all Americans have a disability.
Source: American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
- 22.3% of Americans over the age of 5 years with a disability live below the poverty level.
Source: American Community Survey, U.S. Census Bureau
- During the course of your career, you are three and half more times likely to be injured and need disability coverage than you are to die and need life insurance.
Source: Health Insurance Association of America
- 90% of workers with disabilities have above average job performance, as well as higher than normal attendance and safety records.
Source: Dupont E I De Nemours & Co
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In January, then Ohio Governor Bob Taft signed into law a bill that requires health insurers in the state to offer the same coverage for mental illnesses as they do for physical illnesses.
Money Follows the Person (MFP)
Ohio was recently one of 17 states to receive a grant for the Money Follows the Person (MFP) Rebalancing Demonstration.
Since the catastrophic events of 9-11 and Hurricane Katrina revealed huge gaps in planning for people with disabilities and those who have other specialized needs during an emergency or disaster, efforts have been underway on local, statewide and national fronts to improve emergency management and coordination.
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