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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…
Community Action Needed! SB 588: A Critical Update to Florida’s Hate Crime Law
SB 588: A Critical Update to Florida’s Hate Crime Law Tell the members of the Senate Criminal Justice Committee to pass this critical update to Florida’s Hate Crime Law! The…
Sharon Hoffmeyer named JTAC Chairwoman
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…
GAO Releases Report on Polling Place Accessibility in 2016 Election
Advocacy Update GAO Releases Report on Polling Place Accessibility in 2016 Election From: National Council on Independent Living 11/7/2017 Last week, the U.S. Government Accountability Office released a report detailing…
Accessible Costumes Showcase Community Creativity
"We constantly look for opportunities to fight the stigma of 'can't', when it comes to disability," says Morris. "This collaboration shows how important it is to celebrate the diversity that makes us each of us unique."
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.
ILRC Youth Services to Host Mentor-Mentee Event at Freedom Boat Club October 16th
The ILRC Youth Services will be hosting a mentor-mentee event with the Freedom Boat Club at the Julington Creek Marina on Monday, October 16th to celebrate Disability Mentoring Month.
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.