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Public Input Forum and Career Fair

Disability Rights Florida Public Forum in partnership with the City of Jacksonville Mayor’s Disability Council will be held on June 23, 2022. Featuring Guest Speaker Neil Romano.

Two children, one sitting in a wheelchair, get ready to roll over canvas with paint

Abilities in Art at Bicentennial

Join CIL Jacksonville on June 11th from 12:00PM to 4:00PM on Laura Street as we celebrate Jacksonville's Bicentennial.

Deaf & Hard of Hearing People of Color

Deaf/HH People of Color “My Life and Experience” Date: June 16th, 2022 Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM EST 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM CST David L. Raymond Certified Deaf Interpreter & ASL mentor Julio Rodriguez President of Square Glow Connell Crooms Chairman of the Board of Directors at HEARD Kimberly Lucas NBDA Vice-President ☆ INTERPRETER PROVIDED ☆ Webinar (Click here): https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84924676003?pwd=bVRnZDAzUEJhdmliZk4vMU1ab3Y2Zz09 ZOOM Meeting ID: 849 2467 6003 Passcode: 110475 Technical difficulties: Contact Monique Roussell at 904-508-0077 ☆ ☆ DOOR PRIZE: $20 GIFT CARD ☆ ☆ Host by: Center for Independent Living and Deaf & Hard of Hearing Center (Ocala, Jacksonville, Miami, Tampa, Pensacola, Ft. Myers)

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

Assistive Technology for the Brain! The FAAST program at CIL observes the month of June as Alzheimer's & Brain Awarness Month

Free At-Home COVID Tests

The website is live for the free COVID test that you may have heard about on the news. These are the guidelines/rules in regards to the test with the link below to register for the test.

CIL Jax Adds New AT Program

CIL Jacksonville has expanded assistive technology options for people with disabilities by becoming the Northeast Regional Distribution Center for the Florida Alliance for Assistive Services and Technology (FAAST) program. FAAST is the newest addition to CIL programs and increases independence for the residents of Northeast Florida.

Florida IL Conference

The Florida Independent Living Council has selected Jacksonville, Florida as the host city for the 2022 Florida Independent Living Conference. This bi-annual conference will bring the teams from the 15 Florida Centers for Independent Living together for an educational and team building experience.

Jose Morales in front of the Florida Senate chamber

Mayor’s Disability Council Elects Jose Morales Chair

The City of Jacksonville's Mayor's Disability Council has elected Jose Morales as Chair. Morales is the ADA Manager at CIL Jacksonville. Please join us in congratulating Jose!