Lifelong Access

Lifelong Access: disability services in McLean and Peoria

Lifelong Access, an organization formerly known as Marcfirst, provides person-centered services and supports to individuals with disabilities, mental health needs, or both, across the lifespan. Its work is carried out in McLean and Peoria counties, Illinois, with offices in both jurisdictions.

The entity notes a 70-year history of offering resources, support, and opportunities so that each person can thrive. Its stated mission is to provide person-centered services across the lifespan, and its vision points to a community where children, teens, and adults receive holistic support through meaningful and ongoing services.

Children's services

The children's area is organized into individual and group sessions and includes therapies, early intervention, applied behavior analysis (ABA), family services, and group experiences. It also includes high school transition services, the Pathways to Success program, autism services, mental health services, and a behavioral health clinic. Some of these services are offered in Peoria County.

Adult services

Adult care is likewise provided in individual and group formats, with activities, applied behavior analysis, behavioral health clinic, community day services, a Dungeons & Dragons group therapy, high school transition, supported living, and supported employment. The organization also offers autism and mental health services in Peoria County.

Support areas and coverage

Among the support areas the entity lists are mental health, employment, 24/7 supportive housing, high school transition program, pediatric therapy, wellness and recreation program, community day services, and applied behavior analysis. The organization operates with offices in McLean and Peoria counties, and announces the upcoming opening, in summer 2027, of Lifelong Access Care Collective.

Pediatric therapy and professional team

Lifelong Access presents itself as a pediatric therapy provider in McLean County and notes that it continues to expand its impact. In 2020, the Gregg Chadwick Lifelong Access Pediatric Therapy Center relocated to facilities on the Carle BroMenn Medical Center campus, in Medical Office Building One. The entity states it has a team of more than 200 professionals and describes itself as a leading employer in its community.

Get involved, events, and donations

The organization outlines ways to get involved that include attending events, donating, employment, hosting a fundraiser, leaving a legacy, Leo's Library, monthly giving, and volunteering, with individual and group volunteer options, as well as board and committee leadership. Its calendar of activities and events mentions A D'Vine Affair, the Doug Collins Lifelong Access Golf Classic, 70 for 70, the Gratitude Report 2025, news, and 2026 holiday closures. It also has Lifelong Access Care Collective, with information on ways to give and an introduction to the collective.

Organizational structure and governance

The entity's institutional information includes its mission, history, milestones, board of directors, executive leadership team, and affiliated partners. The former name Marcfirst remains as a historical reference after the name change to Lifelong Access.

Locations

McLean County location: 2000 Jacobssen Drive, Normal, IL 61761

Peoria County location: 4128 S. Airport Road, Bartonville, IL 61607

Gregg Chadwick Lifelong Access Pediatric Therapy Center location: 1302 Franklin Ave, Suite L500, Normal, IL 61761