NIILS
NIILS (Northern Indiana Independent Living Services) provides training exclusively for visually impaired seniors so they can live more independently in their homes. Services are available to those 55 and over who live in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, Marshall or St. Joseph Counties. Training is individualized and provided in the consumer’s own home. To be eligible for NIILS, individuals must experience a restricted field of vision, or vision loss to the degree that reading newsprint is not possible with conventional glasses.
Services and Training include:
- Low Vision
- Adaptive Kitchen Skills
- Home Safety Techniques
- Time and Money
- Communication Skills
- Braille
- Diabetic Management
- Travel Skills
- Community Resources
- Family Training
- Peer Counseling
- Self-Advocacy Training
- Educational Programs and In-services
NIILS is funded by the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration, Division of Disability, Aging and Rehabilitative Services. Contributions are welcome. For more information on NIILS contact by email or call ADEC at 574 294-8900.
