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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 for individuals with a hearing impairment. Fortunately, we have a service called the Florida Telecommunications Relay Inc. (FTRI) that offers free amplified telephones to those […]

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. This document has been used to promote and defend human rights all over the world ever since. Here at the ILRC we know the importance […]

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 Dr. John Trifiletti Memorial Scholarship Each scholarship is worth $2,500. All applications must be received by June 15. Each scholarship requires that students: Write an essay […]

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 University of North Florida as a Psychology major and Professional Education minor. My full time job is volunteering and giving back to my community. By giving back, […]

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 set. RAMP is a career focused mentoring program that uses a combination of group, peer, and individualized mentoring to promote the successful transition of all […]

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 shot Mike. The gunshot wounds left his legs permanently paralyzed, a lifelong price to pay for being an innocent bystander. Mike had always had a […]

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.

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.