Greetings | The Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida welcomes you! If you have any questions about the center or the services we provide, please contact us at 352-378-7474. Our number again, is 3, 5, 2, 3, 7, 8, 7, 4, 7, 4.
Join our day of giving! Give4Marion starts in just 4 weeks!
The CIL will be participating in this local fundraising event for our 4th year in a row and we couldn’t be more excited! All funds raised through Give4Marion will benefit our Marion County consumers and programs, such as our Five-Core Services, Employment, High School High Tech, Emergency Preparedness, and more. Give4Marion begins on Tuesday, September 19 th at 10am and ends on Wednesday, September 20 th at 7pm – 33 hours of giving! Please visit give4marion.org for more information about how you can make a difference in the lives of our consumers with disabilities! More information to come!
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Join us for Marion County Continuity of Care Council’s first annual Sip & Paint Fundraiser aims to generate monetary resources for multiple small non-profit organizations & underserved senior communities; CILNCF is grateful to be one of the recipient’s of this event!
WHEN: Friday, August 25 @ 5:30p – 8:30p WHERE: One Health Center | 1714 SW 17th St. Ocala, FL 34471
Ticket: $30 (no refunds) Ticket purchase includes: – Event Entry – (1) Complimentary Glass of Wine | Food Bar – Canvas & Paint/Supplies | Use of Sip & Paint Apron – Raffle Chances – Additional glasses of wine available for $5 each
For more information about this event or to purchase tickets please contact: 352-779-7700 | MC4FRC@gmail.com
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Stay Cool Indoors: Stay in an air-conditioned place as much as possible. If your home does not have air conditioning, go to the shopping mall or public library—even a few hours spent in air conditioning can help your body stay cooler when you go back into the heat. Call your local health department to see if there are any heat-relief shelters in your area.
Schedule Outdoor Activities Carefully: Try to limit your outdoor activity to when it’s coolest, like morning and evening hours. Rest often in shady areas so that your body has a chance to recover.
Pace Yourself: Cut down on exercise during the heat. If you’re not accustomed to working or exercising in a hot environment, start slowly and pick up the pace gradually. If exertion in the heat makes your heart pound and leaves you gasping for breath, STOP all activity. Get into a cool area or into the shade, and rest, especially if you become lightheaded, confused, weak, or faint.
Wear Sunscreen: Sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down and can make you dehydrated. If you must go outdoors, protect yourself from the sun by wearing a wide-brimmed hat, sunglasses, and by putting on sunscreen of SPF 15 or higher 30 minutes prior to going out. Continue to reapply it according to the package directions.
Tip: Look for sunscreens that say “broad spectrum” or “UVA/UVB protection” on their labels- these products work best.
STAY HYDRATED
Drink Plenty of Fluids: Drink more fluids, regardless of how active you are. Don’t wait until you’re thirsty to drink.
STAY INFORMED
Check for Updates: Check your local news for extreme heat alerts and safety tips and to learn about any cooling shelters in your area.
Learn more at: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/heattips.html
Project SEARCH is a high school program that provides training and internship opportunities for neurodivergent individuals. This opportunity allows them to gain workplace experiences and skills needed for competitive employment and successful careers after graduation.
The University of Florida College of Medicine and UF Health Shands Hospital are partners with the Alachua County Public Schools, The Center For Independent Living of North Central Florida, Florida Vocational Rehabilitation, and The Agency For Persons With Disabilities to offer this workplace internship program.
Project SEARCH provides this tremendous opportunity for our community to support and celebrate individuals who are neurodivergent. Interns in this program report to UF Shands Hospital to learn job skills in the classroom, while participating in three non-paid work rotations throughout the year. Students also engage in progress meetings to determine their career goals and plan steps in achieving those goals. Intern site managers work with Project SEARCH instructors and job coach to support the success of each student.
We are thrilled to share our incredible experience at the Back to School Bash hosted by the North Central Florida YMCA in Gainesville this past Saturday on August 5th. Our dedicated team member, Claudia, represented CIL and FAAST Program, helping to spread the word about this amazing service that provides Assistive Technology (AT) for both children and adults.
Claudia had an array of cutting-edge AT devices on display, each designed to empower children with disabilities to excel not only in their studies but also in their everyday lives. These tools are game-changers, helping to unlock new opportunities and pave the way for success!
A huge shoutout to North Central Florida YMCA for organizing this fantastic event and giving us the opportunity to connect with our incredible community. Let’s continue spreading the message of inclusivity, empowerment, and boundless possibilities!
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Let’s get ready to give this fall! We’re excited to announce that the CIL will be participating in Give4Marion for our 4th year! Give4Marion is an online community giving day that benefits several local non-profit organizations in Marion County. This 33-HOUR event starts on Tuesday, September 19th, 2023 at 10am and ends on Wednesday, September 20th at 7pm!
All donations will benefit our Marion County consumers, so please be sure to save the date! We hope you will be able to join us in our commitment to improving the quality of life and independence of people with disabilities in our local area. Please visit give4marion.org for more information about how you can make a difference!
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Florida AgrAbility is hosting a webinar in partnership with the Southeastern Coastal Center for Agricultural Health and Safety. Chad Rezicek and Clinton Wilson will use SAMHSA’s 8 Domains of Wellness to make wellness a part of your everyday life!
WHEN: August 22 @ 1pm EST
REGISTER to learn about wellness strategies for physical and mental health: https://buff.ly/47m4hER.
We look forward to seeing you!
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We can’t believe the hurricane season is already in its third month! Here at the CIL, we’re continuing to be diligent in preparing our consumers and community for any type of emergency through our Emergency Preparedness Program.
CIL Staff Kevin Towles and Terri Poucher recently worked with one of our highly supportive and valued Marion County community partners, Developmental Service Trainers (DST), located in Ocala. Kevin and Terri visited DST last month and met one-on-one with 25 consumers to assist each of them with creating Emergency Action Plans (EAP), a vital part in preparing for emergencies!
Unfortunately, in the past few years, people with disabilities were more of an after-thought when it came to preparing them for emergencies, and resources were extremely limited. The CIL’s Emergency Preparedness Program strives to fill this gap, by consistently providing information, planning assistance, Emergency Preparedness Expos and community presentations, to fully prepare people with disabilities for emergencies. This helps our community members and partners understand how we can work together, so that no one is left behind.
Thanks so much to Kevin and Terri for helping people with disabilities gain even more independence throughout the hurricane season and beyond!
Please visit http://www.cilncf.org/emergency-preparedness/ for updated information, as well as the State of Florida Emergency Contacts listed by county.
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Our ILS group turned up the heat last month with a basic cooking class and two mouthwatering demos! CIL Intern Stephanie took the culinary reins and wowed us all with her zest for lemons. She provided an educational presentation on the benefits of lemons and created a video of herself making lemon bars. The group had the opportunity to try the lemon bars after the presentation. Stephanie also made some lemonade for the group to enjoy during the presentation!
What truly made the experience memorable was the interactive aspect. Not only did we get to learn about lemons and their incredible benefits, but we also got to taste the fruits of Stephanie’s labor – literally! Thanks so much to Stephanie for providing a fun and informative presentation for our ILS consumers!
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Last Wednesday, CILNCF was represented at the annual ADA Expo by several staff members. Christie, Ashlyn, Kevin, Riley, Sarah, and Sada had a wonderful time connecting with our neighbors with disabilities and fellow community organizations. This gathering took place to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It was an amazing turnout, especially considering it was the first in-person version in three years due to the pandemic. Thank you to the City of Gainesville, Office of Equity and Inclusion and Alachua County Health Department for hosting the event. We look forward to attending again next year!
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