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Work
Incentive Planning & Assistance Project |
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Are you
puzzled by the many options available to individuals receiving
SSI/SSDI? The Independent Living Resource Center of NE Florida
(ILRC) is here to help you put it all together. The Social
Security Administration has awarded a cooperative agreement to
the ILRC to provide Benefits Planning Assistance and Outreach
services.
Our purpose is to empower
individuals between the ages of 14 and 65, who receive SSDI
and/or SSI, so they can make informed choices about employment.
We do this by providing accurate information on benefits and on
the various work incentives and supports available in the
community.
There is no charge to
participate.
The Mission:
Services:
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A detailed Benefits Analysis
based on your benefits, employment goals, work incentives and
safety nets.
Information and referral
to other service agencies and resources as needed.
Provide support to
agencies, educators and other stakeholders to assist them in
serving persons with disabilities |
Assistance and Outreach to
groups with our counties, including:
- SSDI & SSI
beneficiaries
- Parents and family
members
- Friends and
Caregivers
- Service providers
- Educators
- Professional and
Advocates
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Make
informed choices about employment.
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Richard
Dueber
Benefits Specialist
904-399-8484 ext. 19
E-mail:
richardd@cilj.com
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Steve Briant
BPAO Specialist/ Asst. of Programs
& Services
904-399-8484 ext. 47
E-mail:
stephenb@cilj.com
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High School/High Tech |
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High School/High
Tech is an enrichment program for high school students with
disabilities. It is designed to develop career opportunities
and provide activities that will spark an interest in high
technology fields, and to encourage students to pursue higher
education. High School/High Tech programs have been established
in numerous sites across the country.
What are the
primary features of High School/High Tech?
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Employment- paid
summer employment and internship opportunities that provide
on-the-job experiences in high tech environment
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Corporate site
visits-to laboratories, manufacturing plants, as well as
high tech offices and facilities
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Mentoring-professionals in high tech fields serving as
career advisors to students
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Job
shadowing-student's spending time observing professionals at
work
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Workshops and
training- feature career exploration, resume development,
career planning, specializing computer training, and job
search skills instructions.
Contact: Margarita Warren @ 399-8484 ext. 43 or
margaritaw@cilj.com |
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Career Choice |
Career choice is
comprehensive employment readiness program developed to meet the
needs of people with disabilities by addressing the issues of
personal employment skills. The program is directed towards
providing individuals with disabilities the necessary skills to
compete more effectively in the workforce.
Contact: Gail Parker @ 399-8484 ext. 35 or
gailp@cilj.com |
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Youth Career Choice |
| Youth Career Choice is an innovative program offered by the ILRC in collaboration with local businesses. It is designed to expose high school students working towards a Special Track Diploma to viable career possibilities. It is a community based effort that brings new resources into public schools while assisting students to successfully transition from the world of high school to the world of work. |
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Job Placement |
The ILRC utilizes a
"consumer-centered" approach to Job Placement. Staff guides
consumers through their own job search. The job development is
specific to the individual and follows specific career
planning. We encourage the primary relationship to be between
consumers/employees and employers rather than the job
specialists/agencies and employers. Worksite visits with the
employer and employee, provision of reasonable work-related
accommodations, and job/task analysis to ensure productivity
will be provided as follow-up services to consumers after
employment has been obtained to ensure that successful
employment is maintained.
Contact: Gail Parker @ 399-8484 ext. 35 or
gailp@cilj.com |
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Computer Training |
| Computer Training is offered at the ILRC's fully equipped and
accommodating computer lab. This training can be obtained in
either individual tutoring or in a group "class-like" setting.
Subjects range from basic computer skills to advance systems
knowledge. |
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