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ILRC of Northeast Florida Reminds Those Living With a Disability to Plan Ahead During Hurricane Season

Jacksonville, FL (August 26, 2016) – This year the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicts the strongest Atlantic hurricane season since 2012 with up to 17 possible storms. Now is the time to plan for a hurricane in Northeast Florida, especially for those living with a disability, according to Tyler Morris, Executive Director of […]

Two women who work at Publix, in uniform, one in a regular vest and the other in an apron. They have an arm around each other next to a deli inside Publix.

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 contact April Baker at 904-399-8484 or by emailing aprilb@theilrc.org. The job shadowing initiative gives small […]

ILRC of Northeast Florida to Participate in We Vote Rally at Jacksonville City Hall Thursday, July 21

Who: The nonprofit Independent Living Resource Center (ILRC) of Northeast Florida will be participating in a We Vote Rally in the Jacksonville City Hall rotunda on Thursday, July 21 from 5:30 to 8pm. What: The We Vote Rally is designed to advocate for issues that are important to the disabled community, educate elected officials about […]

Independent Living Foundation Announces First Statewide Fundraising Campaign – 500 Founders; Matching Grant from Farah & Farah to Boost Donations

Jacksonville, FL (June 30, 2016) --- The Independent Living Foundation has kicked off its first statewide fundraising campaign, 500 Founders, with a $50,000 grant from the law firm of Farah & Farah. The announcement was made by Tyler Morris, Executive Director of the Independent Living Resource Center of Northeast Florida (ILRC). The nonprofit Independent Living […]

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.

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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.

Meet Latrell Jackson

Latrell Jackson is a 16-year-old who attends school in Duval County and is part of the ILRC’s RAMP program, Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program, a career-focused program for youth with disabilities.

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.”

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