Deaf Cop Chat
JACKSONVILLE, FL – On Tuesday, March 30th the Center for Independent Living (CIL) Jacksonville and the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office will host a virtual Deaf Cop Chat for residents who use sign language to communicate.
Press Release
NEWS RELEASE
IL Jacksonville has been selected as Florida's host site for "CORE", a national sign language mentoring program. Florida will be the third State to provide this program, joining Washington, D.C. and Denver, Colorado.
NEWS RELEASE: The Able Trust awards CIL $250k Employment Grant
“I am so thrilled for this exciting partnership between The Able Trust and the Independent Living Resource Center that will change lives here in the Jacksonville area,” said State Senator Aaron Bean. “Both of these excellent organizations are doing so much to create employment opportunities for Floridians with disabilities, and I can’t wait to see what can be accomplished with this grant.”
News Release
The Able Trust on Friday launched Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) activities in Orlando and announced the recipients of its 2018 Ability Awards.
Sharon Hoffmeyer named JTAC Chairwoman
JTAC SELECTS SHARON HOFFMEYER AS NEW CHAIRWOMAN Hoffmeyer to add valuable insight for Paratransit Committee Congratulations to Sharon Hoffmeyer on her recent appointment as Chairwoman of the Jacksonville Transportation Advisory Committee. Hoffmeyer has been a lifetime advocate of persons with…
ILRC to Celebrate Spirit of the ADA at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on October 29th
The Independent Living Resource Center of Northeast Florida will celebrate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Sunday, October 29th at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. In partnership with the City of Jacksonville’s Disabled Services Division and the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 1,000 tickets will be distributed to individuals in the disability community and their guests.
ILRC Youth Services to Host Mentor-Mentee Event at Freedom Boat Club October 16th
The ILRC Youth Services will be hosting a mentor-mentee event with the Freedom Boat Club at the Julington Creek Marina on Monday, October 16th to celebrate Disability Mentoring Month.
Healthcare Vote Expected Next Week: The Fight Is Not Over!
The Senate released their updated version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act yesterday, and all of our concerns remain the same. The new version will still cut Medicaid by $772 billion, with an even more restrictive growth rate and deeper cuts starting in 2025. Fifteen million people will lose Medicaid.
The Independent Living Resource Center to Provide LUNCH BREAK
The Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) will provide a “Lunch Break” in 2017 to employees with a disability who are in the first two weeks of employment.
the ILRC Seeking Members for its Youth Advisory Council
The ILRC is seeking members for its 2017 Youth Advisory Council. The council, which empowers youth with disabilities for leadership, is open to youth ages 13 to 25 who have a disability. The Youth Advisory Council typically includes between 13 and 17 members.