Programs and Services

CIL Jacksonville empowers independence for people with disabilities through its programs and services. Each person with a disability receives individualized, self-directed services to achieve their unique independent living goals.

Assistive Technology and Equipment

Brooks Temporary Loan Closet

The Temporary Loan Closet provides a large selection of medical equipment to help people gain and maintain independence. Short and long-term loans are available.

Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST)

FAAST provides device loans, demonstration, reutilization, training, information and assistance, and a statewide financing program.

Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc.

FTRI provides specialized phones and other telecommunication devices to individuals with hearing and speech disabilities.

Dr. John Trifiletti Computer Loan Program

CIL provides computers to individuals who have been impacted by COVID-19 and are working towards their independent living goals.

Other Community-Based Programs

Deaf Empowerment Program

DEP provides services to people who are Deaf or hard-of-hearing to assist individuals reach their goals for independence.

Disability Victims Advocacy Program

DVA provides support to individuals with disabilities who have been victims of crime to find independence, safety, and justice.

Communication

Qualified Sign Language Interpreting Services

Qualified Sign Language Interpreting Services provide effective communication for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. This service is available to both individuals and businesses.

CART Real-Time Captioning Services

CART Real-Time captioning services provide instant translation of the spoken word into English text.

CORE Interpreter Mentoring Program

CORE provides a six-month mentoring experience for sign language interpreters to improve their skill sets and effective communication

Employment

James Patrick Personal Assistant Services

JPPAS provides monthly stipends to adult Floridians with significant disabilities who require personal assistance services to attain and maintain competitive and integrated employment.

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA)

WIPA educates Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries on how work could impact benefits.

Youth

Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP)

The Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) is a high-tech, career-focused mentoring program for youth with disabilities.

Youth Career Camps

Youth Career Camps provide youth who are active with Vocational Rehabilitation with work-readiness, job exploration, and work-based learning experiences. Camps are fun, free, and hosted throughout the year.

In Development

The Green Wheel Collective: Accessible Horticulture Ecosystems

If you are unable to pickup medical equipment from our Temporary Loan Closet, contact us.

Kids in wheelchairs show off their Halloween costumes

Accessible van parked next to CIL sign in parking lot. The van is about to lift a power chair.

Five Core Services

Advocacy

Advocacy services provide individuals the tools to advocate for themselves and makes systems change in the community.

Peer Mentoring and Support

Peer Mentoring and Support connects people with disabilities to build social and support networks.

Transition

Transition assists individuals leaving or avoiding institutional settings to gain and maintain community-based living.

Independent Living Skills Training

Independent Living Skills Training provide individuals and groups with critical skills to gain and maintain independence.

Information and Referral

Information and Referral Program is the clearing house for disability related information. The program connects individuals with and without disabilities to local, state, and federal resources.

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