Florida s Centers of Independent Living
History The movement toward independent living began in 1962, when Ed Roberts started an independent living program for persons with disabilities on a US college campus.
The struggle for Independence is not a medical or functional issue but a Social, Political, and Civil Rights Struggle. Don Galloway, manager of Blind Services, and Ed Roberts, Executive Director of the fledgling Center for Independent Living, in 1974 on Berkley Campus.
Ed Roberts Vision He hoped to end stereotypes and allow persons with disabilities to control their own lives. He wanted people with disabilities to direct their own programs and to be able to train other persons with disabilities to direct new programs. It was the start of the power of independent living and dignity.
By 1976 Roberts vision spread across America
The movement spread to Florida in 1975 with the first Center for Independent Living (CIL) opening in Cocoa Beach. Over the years a total of sixteen more centers have opened in Florida.
Our Philosophy Independence and Dignity CIL Empowering people to help themselves. Independence creates power Choice is a right Compassion means respectful caring Respect is acting with regard to a persons personal authority
Core Services Independent Living Skills Training Information and Referral Peer Support Advocacy
Core Services Independent Living Skills Training - Instruction and skill building for living independently with a disability. Topics can include cooking, budgeting, transportation, and social skills training.
Core Services Information and Referral - Community information and referral assistance to other organizations and agencies to help persons with disabilities.
Core Services Peer Support Persons with disabilities helping and supporting other persons with disabilities.
Core Services Advocacy - Educating consumers about the rights of persons with disabilities, assisting individuals in learning laws to self-advocate, and working within the system to bring about change.
Other Independent Living Services Assistive Technology Children s Services Communication Services Counseling and Related Services Family Services Housing, Home Modifications, and Shelter Services Mental Restoration Mobility Training Peer Counseling Personal Assistive Services Recreational Services Physical Restoration Preventative Services Prostheses, Orthotics and other Appliances Rehabilitation Technology Services Therapeutic Treatment Transportation Youth/ Transition Services Vocational Services And Others
Loan Lockers CIL s offer equipment to those who are in need. The Loan Locker helps consumers live independently and allows freedom.
Loan Locker This program allows consumers or businesses to borrow equipment such as wheelchairs, quad-canes, shower benches, or portable ramps to make any event accessible.
Variety of Programs Offered Sign Language Interpreting Services Loan Locker Ramp Building Library Club Houses Deaf Consumer Program Disability Awareness Employment Readiness Programs Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) High School/ High Tech Program FIU Telecommunication Relay, Inc. Victim Advocate Program Nursing Home Transition Program Job Placement Life Planning Recreational and Social Opportunities Computer Courses Voter Registration Volunteer Programs Assistive Listening Devices Newsletter Publications Community Education Topics Accessible Life Saving Education for at Risk Teens Emergency Management and Planning Respite Micro enterprise Deinstitutionalization Employment Readiness
How We Help!!! Help define and resolve problems Individual consultations Customized goal planning Community presentations Public awareness Group and peer support Advocates for change and independence, our staff has first hand experience with disabilities and inspires by example. We encourage personal empowerment so consumers can achieve their goals.
Who We Help!
Who We Help Caregivers
Who We Help Health Care Professionals
Who We Help Families
Who We Help Individuals with Disabilities
Who We Help Businesses
Centers for Independent Living Governing Requirements 51% of Board of Directors must be people with disabilities. Each CIL is driven by the BOD and community needs. Availability of programs vary from CIL to CIL.
Map of CIL s Statewide
Independence and Dignity
CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE FLORIDA NETWORK OF CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING CIL of Northwest Florida 3600 North Pace Blvd. Pensacola, FL 32505 (850) 595-5566 Voice (850) 595-5566 TDD (850) 595-5560 Fax (877) 245-2457 Toll Free http://www.cilnwf.org/ Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, and Walton Counties Disability Resource Center 625 Highway 231 Panama City, FL 32405 (850) 769-6890 Voice (850) 769-6891 Fax (850) 869-1513 TTY http://www.drcpc.org/ Bay, Calhoun, Franklin, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Liberty, and Washington Counties Ability 1st 1823 Buford Court Tallahassee, FL 32308 (850) 575-9621 Voice (850) 576-5245 TDD (850) 575-5740 Fax http://www.ability1st.info/ Gadsden, Jefferson, Leon, Madison, Taylor, and Wakulla Counties CIL of North Central Florida 222 SW 36th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32607 (352) 378-7474 Voice (352) 378-5582 Fax (800) 265-5724 Toll free http://www.cilncf.com/ Alachua, Bradford, Citrus, Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hernando, Lafayette, Levy, Marion, Putnam, Sumter, Suwanee, and Union Counties
Independent Living Resource Center of Northeast Florida 2709 Art Museum Dr. Jacksonville, FL 32207 (904) 399-8484 Voice (904) 399-8484 TTY (904) 396-0859 Fax (888) 427-4313 Toll Free http://www.cilj.com/ Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns Counties disability Solutions for Independent Living 475 S. Nova Rd. Ormond Beach, FL 32174 (386) 671-1960 Voice (386) 671-1961 Fax Flagler and Volusia Counties Center for Independent Living in Central Florida 720 North Denning Dr. Winter Park, FL 32789-3020 (407) 623-1070 Voice (407) 623-1185 TTY (407) 623-1390 Fax (877) 891-6448 Toll Free http://www.cilorlando.org/ Desoto, Hardee, Highlands, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Polk, and Seminole Counties Caring and Sharing Center for Independent Living 12552 Belcher Rd. S. Largo, FL 33773 (727) 577-0065 Voice (727) 577-0065 TTY (727) 539-7588 Fax (866) 533-7558 Fax Free (866) 539-7550 Toll Free (727) 384-6346 Voice http://www.cascil.org/ Pasco and Pinellas Counties
Self-Reliance Center for Independent Living 8901 N. Armenia Ave. Tampa, FL 33604 (813) 375-3965 Voice (813) 375-3972 TTY (813) 375-3970 Fax http://www.self-reliance.org/ Hillsborough County Space Coast Center for Independent Living 803 North Fiske Blvd., Suite B Cocoa, FL 32922-7323 (321) 633-6011 Voice/TTY (321) 633-6472 Fax Brevard and Indian River Counties SunCoast Center for Independent Living 2989 Fruitville Rd. Sarasota, FL 34237 (941) 351-9545 Voice (941) 351-9943 TTY (941) 351-9875 Fax (800) 299-0297 Toll Free http://www.scil4u.com/ Manatee and Sarasota Counties Center for Independent Living of Southwest Florida 2830 Winkler Ave Unit 201 Fort Myers Florida, 33916 (239) 277-1447 Voice (239) 277-3964 TTY (239) 277-1647 Fax (888) 343-6991 Toll Free http://www.cilfl.org/ Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, and Lee Counties
Coalition for Independent Living Options 6800 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33413 (561) 966-4288 Voice (561) 641-6538 TTY (561) 641-6619 Fax http://www.cilo.org/ Martin, Okeechobee, Palm Beach, and St. Lucie Counties Center for Independent Living of Broward 4800 N. State Road 7 Ste 102 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33309 (954) 722-6400 Voice (954) 735-0963 TTY (954) 735-1958 Fax http://www.cilbroward.org Broward County Center for Independent Living of South Florida 6660 Biscayne Blvd. First Floor Miami, FL 33138 (305) 751-8025 Voice (305) 751-8891 TTY (305) 751-8944 Fax http://www.soflacil.org/ Miami-Dade County Center for Independent Living of the Keys 103400 Overseas Hwy. Suite 243A Key Largo, FL 33036 (305) 453-3491 Voice (305) 453-3488 Fax (877) 335-0187 Toll Free http://www.cilkeys.org Monroe County
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