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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.

Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center at LaVilla

The Jacksonville Transportation Authority will officially open the JRTC at LaVilla on Monday, March 30, 2020. We are excited to enter a new era of mobility options within the region. Before we open to the public, we are staging (rain or shine) planned simulations/training exercises to ensure that the JTA is fully prepared to address operational and customer scenarios.

An old photo of people using wheelchairs who are advocating for their rights. A sign is attached to the back of a wheelchair that reads

What is a Center for Independent Living?

The term "center for independent living" means a consumer‑controlled, community‑based, cross‑disability, nonresidential private nonprofit agency that is designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities

Toccara James : Employee of Excellence

CIL Jacksonville's Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes the accomplishments of employees that perform exemplary service. Nominees are selected each quarter by employee vote and meeting the qualifications listed.

2019 WHITE CANE ART CONTEST

A White Cane Safety Awareness Art Contest for High School Students Sponsored by the City of Jacksonville’s Disabled Services Division

Jose Morales in front of the Florida Senate chamber

Jose Morales to Receive National Advocacy Award

Jose Morales is the definition of IL: self-determined, self-empowered, and an advocate for equality. Whether at the office or in his community, Jose is a natural leader.

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.

Daniel Nasca: Employee of Excellence

CIL Jacksonville's Employee of the Quarter Award recognizes the accomplishments of employees that perform exemplary service. Nominees are selected each quarter by employee vote and meeting the qualifications listed.