New Wheelchair Provides Independence for Local Student
It’s hard to find Chris Blackburn our BROOKS Temporary Loan Closet Coordinator without a smile on his face. “My job involves a lot of hard work, but I get to…
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Hiring Abilities Symposium and Career Fair Coming to Jacksonville
On November 3rd, UNF and Jacksonville Disabled Services Division will be hosting Hiring Abilities Symposium and Career Fair. This event will take place in two parts. The first half of the…
2014 Spirit of the ADA
Did you know that nearly 1 in 5 people have disability today? They also make up the largest minority group in the United States! These are just a few of…
Jacksonville Graduate Has a Message of Inspiration for Everyone
Ann Griner-Hage recently graduated from the University of North Florida with her bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts. She is working towards becoming a professional photographer. Like most millennials her age…
Adaptive Sports Builds Community In Jacksonville
Since its creation in 2007, The BROOKS Rehab and Adaptive Sports program has provided a welcoming community for individuals living with a disability to participate in a variety of sports…
Accessible Community Garden Coming Soon
Residents of the beautiful Riverside-Avondale historic district can expect to see a new addition to their community in the near feature. A community garden is set to begin later this…
Working Creates Independence for Jacksonville Woman
There are many wonderful things about working at the ILRC, but among the best is watching the people we serve achieve their individual goals. Toccara James our Community Work Incentives Counselor met…
What Is A Center For Independent Living?
CILs Defined “Independent Living does not mean that we want to do everything by ourselves, do not need anybody or like to live in isolation. Independent Living means that we…
Voting Accessibility
The mission of Duval County’s Supervisor of Elections is to,”Convey the voice of the people providing fair, accurate, and accessible elections with transparency and integrity.” Supervisor of Elections Jerry Holland…
Mentors Needed
We have many incredible services at the Independent Living Resource Center, and our Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) is one of them. RAMP is a career focused program that…