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Independent Living
Resource Center
of Northeast Florida
Other Programs
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Sign Language Interpreting |
Sign language interpreting
services are coordinated by the ILRC for Duval and surrounding
counties. The Center has a pool of freelance interpreters to
manage the requests for services and the limited resources in
response to a greater demand. Businesses, agencies, and any
other entities can schedule a sign language interpreter through
the Center to ensure equal access of services to Consumers who
are deaf. There is a fee for this service.
Interpreter Request
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Victim Advocate for the Deaf |
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This program is in partnership
with the Victim Service Center in Jacksonville. We provide
crisis intervention services for individuals who are deaf, hard
of hearing and are victims of domestic violence, sexual assault
or stalking. This includes providing advocacy, information and
referral, translating during communication when needed to
clarify and explain what is going on and offers follow-up
services. |
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Nursing Home Transition |
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The Center provides transition
services to nursing home residents that are interested in
integrating into the community. This service is also available
to assist Consumers from entering a nursing home and maintaining
independence in the community. Staff can assist the Consumer by
coordinating services that would ensure a smooth transition to
independence. The ILRC links Consumers to local resources,
provides assistance in obtaining funding for deposits,
background checks, application fees, and coordinates with other
community agencies whose services are crucial for the
transition. |
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Temporary Loan Closet |
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The TLC is a
cooperative effort of many local agencies which serve the
disabled community. The Closet stores a large array of durable
medical equipment to be loaned out, on a temporary basis, to
anyone who is in need. Wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower
chairs, commode chairs, hospital beds and scooters are just a
few of the pieces available through this innovative program.
Equipment is available to all
residents of the First Coast. It is housed in one central
location (the Independent Living Resource Center of NE Florida)
and easily accessible. In order to obtain a piece of
equipment contact the Coordinator at 904-399-8484 ext. 16 Voice/TTY.
All requests must have a doctor's prescription and an
appointment for pick-up and returning items. The consumer is
responsible for pick-up and return of items. Volunteers may be
available to assist as a last resort. The staff and board of the
TLC are determined to fill all requests.
The continuation of
this program will depend on donations of equipment and funds
from individuals and corporations within our community. We also
need volunteers to help at the TLC. If you are interested in
volunteering, a presentation for your group, or would like to
make an equipment or monetary donation, please call the TLC at
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Deaf Consumer Programming |
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Deaf Consumer
Programming (DCP) assists individuals as consumers who are deaf
or hard of hearing to maintain their rights to equal access and
equal opportunities in: employment, education, communication,
recreation, community services, and making choices in daily
living activities.
The program provides
independent living skills training in areas of making choices,
money management, SSI issues, parenting, and communication
skills.
Other programming
involves training on systems, self and individual advocacy, peer
counseling, community education, and classes for consumers,
family, friends, co-workers, and community service delivery
sources.
The program's
focus is to provide outreach to consumers and businesses. The
DCP offers training and presentations on Deaf Culture and the
Americans Disabilities Act for groups, schools employers, etc...
If you are
interested in learning about our Deaf Consumer Programming
please contact us.
Contact: Deaf
Consumer Program Coordinator
TTY: (904) 398-6322 |
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| FTRI |
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Share the Good
News...Using FTRI equipment can help make you more telephone
INDEPENDENT.
Florida
Telecommunications Relay, Inc. (FTRI) provides specialized
telecommunications equipment to qualified residents of Florida
who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind, or Speech Impaired.
If you're a person
with a hearing or speech impairment, you may get frustrated
trying to use the telephone. Maybe you have family members who
live far away and it's difficult to talk to them over the
telephone. Now, with FTRI specialized telecommunication
equipment, you can reopen those lines and discover communication
freedom.
Our specialized
telephones may help end the frustration of having to ask people
to repeat themselves or make your phone calls for you. To alert
you when the phone rings, we also offer specialized ring
signaling devices. This equipment is loaned to residents who
qualify for as long as needed, AT NO CHARGE.
Regional
Distribution Center #5 is located at the Independent Living
Resource Center of NE Florida, 2709 Art Museum Drive,
Jacksonville, FL 32207. Leslye Domingo is the FTRI Specialist. She
can be reached at (904) 399-8484 ext. 16 or e-mail:
Ftri@cilj.com.
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Florida
Telecommunications Relay, Inc is located at 1820 E. Park Avenue,
Suite 101, Tallahassee, FL 32301. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30
a.m. - 5 p.m. Telephone: 1-800-222-3448 (Voice)
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