ILRC of Northeast Florida

Meet The ILRC: Kendalyn Green

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:57:00 GMT

Meet one of The ILRC's newest additions: Kendalyn Green

My name is Kendalyn Green. I am a newcomer to the Jacksonville area and one of the newest members to the ILRC of Northeast Florida. I bring three years experience working in the disabilities arena with employment.

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Meet The ILRC: Sarah Pamula

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 19:54:00 GMT

Meet one of The ILRC's newest additions: Sarah Pamula.

My name is Sarah Pamula. I am relatively new to the Jacksonville area having moved here just two years ago. Coming from Cleveland, OH, where there is no shortage of gray days, the constant sunshine here has made quite a difference. With all the vitamin D I now get, I think I smile a whole lot more! There are really wonderful people here that have made me feel right at home in this new city.

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Increased accessibility with Apple's OS X Lion

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:15:00 GMT

Today Apple launched its next Operating System (OS X Lion). With the company's 250 point upgrade, interesting consideration was given to persons with disabilities and accessibility issues. Take a look at what Apple included in its techno-forward four point focus.

Tags: accessibility,MAC OS X,OS Lion,technology,accommodations,The ILRC

ILRC After Hours Wine Gala: The Artists

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 15:39:00 GMT

This Thursday, The ILRC will host a Wine Gala featuring artists from Brooks Clubhouse. The three artists Eugene Brown, David Lewis and Harrison "Chappy" Eubanks will be available to share their stories and art to all that attend. The Gala, held at Urban Flats (Tinseltown) will begin at 6:00 PM. Flatbreads and wine will be served.

Tags: wine gala,fundraiser,art,Brooks Clubhouse,The ILRC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 14:55:00 GMT

For Immediate Release: Individuals with Disabilities will ask Questions at Mayoral Forum

JACKSONVILLE, Fla., March 17, 2011- Individuals with disabilities will ask questions in the tonight's third mayoral forum covering "The Role of Government in Public Health and Safety" hosted at WJCT studios.

Tags: mayoral forum,jacksonville,debate,The ILRC,WJCT,Government,Moran,Mullaney,Brownm,Irvine,Lee

Youth Services: Preparing our Students for Success

Wed, 02 Mar 2011 23:07:00 GMT

Providing services to youth has always been a priority at The ILRC. Staggering statistics have fueled us to ensure that students are prepared for post-secondary education, technical careers and everyday life experiences. Today, the High School/ High Tech and Ready to Achieve Mentoring Programs are in over twenty schools in Northeast Florida. Read what we've been up to this school year. Are you a student, parent or teacher that works with our High School/ High Tech program? Say "hello" in our comments section! We would love to hear from you.

Tags: youth,disability,mentor,high school,technical,jobs,careers,duval county,baker county,nassau county,RAMP,HS/HT

Workers with Unique Abilities

Sun, 27 Feb 2011 20:33:00 GMT

As our economy recovers and the job market offers more employment opportunities to job seekers, there are many questions, which must be answered by the job applicant with an injury and/or with a medical, physical, or mental health limitation(s).

Here are a few questions that are often asked, and the answers to them:

Tags: social security,benefits,work,jobs,employee,employer,ticket to work

Navigating through ADA Standards

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 15:06:00 GMT

ADA stands for the Americans with Disabilities Act, American Diabetes Association, American Dietic Association, Americans for Democratic Association and so on. Wow, for three letters, there are quite a lot of different meanings. Remembering all of the acronyms migh be challenging, but don't let the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) become confusing. In a nutshell, the ADA is a wide-ranging civil rights law that protects from discrimination against persons with disabilities and gives equal access to, well, life. Let's break it down even further:

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ILRC High School/ High Tech Program wins Program of the Year

Mon, 20 Sep 2010 14:51:00 GMT

THE ILRC OF NORTHEAST FLORIDA received the "Program of the Year" award for the High School/ High Tech services it provides to students with disabilities throughout several counties including a total of 86 students in Clay and St Johns counties.

Tags: high school,high tech,youth,disabilities,The Able Trust,education,employment

The Justice Coalition: Assisting Richard Collier

Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:38:00 GMT

Contibuting author Shirley Shaw from the Justice Coalition shares the story of Jaguars Defensive End, Richard Collier and how the Justice Coalition assisted him.

Notice: Submissions of contributing authors do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the ILRC of Northeast Florida. The ILRC Blog is created for individuals to share ideas, articles, frustrations and accolades. As an agency, our goal is to provide an outlet of communication between individuals to further our mission in advocating independence. We welcome any feedback.a

Tags: richard collier,jaguars,justice coalition,shirley shaw,disability,advocate