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.
Financial Skills with Regions Bank
Recently, Regions Bank sat down to discuss banking accommodations for people with disabilities.
Services Available for Matthew, Hermine Survivors with Disabilities, Access Needs
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Residents with disabilities or access and functional needs affected by the recent hurricanes in Florida can find many resources to assist in applying for federal disaster assistance.
The ILRC and RS&H: Halloween Costumes for Kids!
Just in time for Halloween, three happy kids received custom costumes built by RS&H! Caiden as Ash Ketchum, Will as Darth Vader and Kasey as Rapunzel are ready for trick-or-treating thanks to Brandon Pourch and the RS&H team.
CIL Asks Local Businesses to Consider Disability
In the counties The Independent Living Resource Center serves, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is over twice that of their peers without disabilities. To fight this disparity, The ILRC empowers employment through job readiness, placement, and retention. There…
The ILRC travels to Washington, D.C.
On my trip to the Capital, I had the exciting opportunity to visit the National Council on Independent Living. After a very successful goalball tournament, losing in the final became secondary when I noticed that the tournament was all put together by individuals with disabilities.
ILRC of Northeast Florida Seeking Business for Job Shadowing Initiative
Jacksonville, FL (September 19, 2016) – The Independent Living Resource Center of Northeast Florida (ILRC) is seeking North Florida area businesses to participate in their job shadowing program during the month of October. Businesses that are interested in participating should…
Meet Angie Miller
“My parents told me that the work was mine,” said Angie Miller. “If you want the world to treat you differently they will.”
Meet Thelma Brown
Though Brown had Medicare, she didn’t have secondary insurance and the bills piled up. She didn’t have the funds for equipment she needed after surgery – a walker, bath chair, mobile chair and a ramp at her hour.