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Deaf Social Gathering at The ILRC

Written by: Daniella Sinofsky When Deidra Simon moved to Florida in 2004, she never would have thought she would become the new Deaf Consumer Coordinator for the Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC). She changed her career, learned a new language and even became the community interpreter. Now, her life has completely changed not only for herself […]

Remembering Lifetime Disability Advocate and Friend Chip Wilson

Cited from The Florida Times Union: Doctors told Remer “Chip” Wilson he had a week to live when a tumor was discovered on his spine at age 17. If they tried to remove it, the surgery would kill him. He survived the first week. He survived the second week. He went to Shands Gainesville when […]

Tyler Morris Represents The ILRC in Washington D.C. for NCIL March On Capitol Hill

This past week Tyler Morris, our Director of Marketing and Development , represented The ILRC of Northeast Florida at the 2013 Annual Conference on Independent Living, presented by National Council of Independent Living (NCIL). Morris represented The ILRC and First Coast residents with disabilities, during the march to Capitol Hill. He was joined by hundreds of […]

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 demand the same choices and control in our every-day lives that our non-disabled brothers and sisters, neighbors and friends take for granted. We want to […]

Highlights from the Mystery Trip Suitcase Party

hose who attended the Mystery Trip Suitcase Party on April 12th, were whisked away to a different time and place. Imagine a room filled with Mad Men era stewardesses serving cocktails, complete with real airplanes, in a large hangar. All guests were entered in a drawing to win a surprise dinner destination by airplane, boat, […]

A Trip To The Alligator Farm

Jessica a sophomore, from St. Augustine High School, enjoyed her visit to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm so much that she's even considering working there in the future. "I love animals, so I would definitely love to work here some day after high school," said Jessica. During April, students from St. Augustine High School were […]

Super Mom: What it’s like to be a mom with a disability

Beth Meyer appointed Chief of Disabled Services Division

Beth Meyer worked at the ILRC before becoming the new Chief of Disabled Services Division for the City of Jacksonville. She worked as the executive director for the Independent Living Foundation from 2004 to 2007. In 2007, Meyer joined the Independent Living Resource Center as a development director where she served until 2010. ILRC Executive Director […]

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