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Calling all leaders! If you are an energetic, motivated and driven person with a disability between the ages of 16-19 this program may be for you!

Advocacy Update: Protect the ADA

Last year, NCIL sent House leadership a letter signed by 507 organizations urging them to oppose H.R. 620, the ADA Education and Reform act of 2017. On February 15, H.R. 620 passed through the House. Our fight now moves to the Senate, where we must urge them not to take up this dangerous bill!

Community Action Needed: Update!

Don’t Let Congress Chip Away at the ADA and our Civil Rights! UPDATE: February 13, 2018 HR 620 is expected to come to a vote on the House floor this Thursday (2/15)! We…

Sharon Hoffmeyer named JTAC Chairwoman

Sharon Hoffmeyer with Gus Bradley

JTAC SELECTS SHARON HOFFMEYER AS NEW CHAIRWOMAN Hoffmeyer to add valuable insight for Paratransit Committee Congratulations to Sharon Hoffmeyer on her recent appointment as Chairwoman of the Jacksonville Transportation Advisory…

ILRC to Celebrate Spirit of the ADA at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens on October 29th

The Independent Living Resource Center of Northeast Florida will celebrate the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act on Sunday, October 29th at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. In partnership with the City of Jacksonville’s Disabled Services Division and the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 1,000 tickets will be distributed to individuals in the disability community and their guests.

The ADA and Emergency Shelters

One of government’s primary responsibilities is to protect residents and visitors. Providing emergency shelter during disasters and emergencies is a basic way of carrying out this duty.