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Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association (HILIA) 

( NOTE: Low-incidence disabilities are those that affect a comparatively small number of students in a district.)

HILIA is a regional program that combines resources to effectively meet the needs of students with low incidence disabilities including hearing, vision, and motor disabilities. HILIA exists as a collaboration between Tri-County Special Education Association, Mackinaw Valley Special Education, Bloomington District #87, Livingston County Special Services Unit, and Illinois State University Laboratory Schools. 

The Illinois State University Laboratory Schools (Thomas Metcalf School and University High School) provide special education instructional programs for students with hearing or vision disabilities. Lisa Kendall coordinates those programs. Three HILIA facilitators support the unique needs of these students in lab school or district programs: Deb Trissel (hearing), Jan Harrell (vision), and Jodi Nibbelin (Assistive Technology and Motor).

In addition, a document titled Helping Students with Physical or Sensory Impairments Succeed in the Classroom is available which explains HILIA services and provides contact information.

For inquiries about HILIA programs and services, please contact your local building principal or Tri-County Special Education Association Supervisor.






Making a Difference in the Life of a Child
Sometimes helping a child overcome a disability is like piecing together a quilt....

                                                            
  
Bloomington Office: 105 E. Hamilton Rd., Bloomington, IL  61704 309-828-5231
Lincoln Office:  119 N. Sangamon St., Lincoln, IL  62656 217-732-2316
Clinton Office:  701 Illini Drive, Clinton, IL  61727 217-935-6231