THE POWER OF MENTORING
Hello, my name is Meagan DaCosta and I am an intern at the ILRC of Northeast Florida with the Ready to Achieve Mentoring program (RAMP). I am currently enrolled at the…
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ILRC program Brooks TLC receives community award
On Friday, May 29th, the Brooks Temporary Loan Closet (TLC) received the WJXT Channel 4 News “Positively Jax” award. Positively Jax is a partnership between Channel 4 and Memorial Hospital to recognize people, organizations and businesses that make a positive impact in the Jacksonville community.
ILRC Scholarships for Students with a Disability
Here at The ILRC, we place a high value on education. That’s why we currently have three different scholarships available for students: Jimmy Patrick Memorial Scholarship Dean Pritchard Memorial Scholarship…
Local Business Builds Unique Wheelchair Accessible Motorcycle
Twenty-three years ago, Mike Durham was leaving work late one evening. He passed a restaurant where, unbeknownst to him, a robbery was taking place. Startled by his approach, the criminals…
Consumer Meets Large Goal in the New Year
The start of the new year has been a busy one for our staff and consumers. We work one on one with everyone to help them set and achieve personal goals.
RAMP Student Meets Personal Goal
All students that participate in our Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) set personal goals. Our RAMP Coordinator, Julie Gilson works with students to help them accomplish the goals they…
Jacksonville Youth Learn About Local Job Opportunities
Students in our High School High Tech program are bright, and eager to prepare for their futures as young adults. That’s why we were excited to tour a manufacturing plant…
Today is Human Right’s Day
On this day in 1948, The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed Dec. 1o as Human Rights Day. The General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights at this time.…
Connecting With Loved Ones
As the holidays get closer, communicating with friends and family becomes increasingly important. Sometimes the easiest way to contact a loved one is via the phone, but this can difficult…
Disability Mentoring Day Events
This year we decided to try something new for Disability Mentoring Day. Our coordinators completed a variety of tours throughout the month of Oct. Students were able to shadow different…