The McIntosh 1890s Festival last Saturday was a success despite the cold and rain! About 1500 people attended this event. We would like to give a special shoutout to CIL team members Kevin, Sada, and Nelda, for participating in this event and sharing information about the CIL!
The Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living (FACIL) is accepting applications for the James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Assistant Services program (JPPAS). The JPPAS program provides monthly stipends to qualified Floridians with disabilities who require personal assistance services for daily living.
Dug Jones has been utilizing JPPAS for a few years. Read Dug’s comment below about his experience utilizing JPPAS!
“JPPAS is an amazing program that makes it more possible for talented professionals with disabilities to make strong contributions in the workplace. It creates a win-win-win for the employer, the person with a disability, and society.”
Check out the links to learn more about the program and the application!
https://www.floridacils.org/JPPASOverview.html http://www.floridacils.org/pca-services-program
Fall is here, but the Sun is still shining on the Sunshine State! Join our CIL Youth Leadership and Social Group for a discussion on the Sunshine State and Sun Safety Tips! We hope to see you there!
Zoom username: 3523787474
Passcode: cilclass
Fall into the season with the CIL! Please check out our latest November calendar of online activities!
On Tuesday, Youth Social Group runs from 3:30 PM-5:00 PM. On Wednesday, Independence Hacks (ILS) runs from 10:30 AM-12:00 PM. Everything can be reached on Zoom through the meeting ID: 352 378 7474 and password: cilclass.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, please contact Terri Poucher at 352-378-7474 or tpoucher@cilncf.org. We hope to see you there!
Wishing you all a Happy Halloween from all of us here at the CIL!
Our High School High Tech (HSHT) intern Aiden had the opportunity to job shadow at the University of Florida this month for DEAM! Aiden aspires to be a news producer in the future, so this shadowing experience was the perfect fit for him. Aiden shadowed Kalisha Whitman, the senior TV News Manager for the College of Journalism and Communications at UF. During his time at UF, Aiden learned how to edit and write scripts for television news, and helped produce an episode of “The Breakdown” which highlights the latest headlines in news and entertainment. Special thanks to Kalisha and the UF College of Journalism and Communications for providing this wonderful experience for Aiden!
We’re celebrating DEAM by continuing to highlight our Employment consumers and businesses!
Consumers Josiah Burgos (center) and Dwaun Harris (individual picture) are enjoying their time at Comfort Suites, and working well with staff members Ms. Ashley (left) and Debbie Sigler (right). The Comfort Suites team has gone above and beyond in altering duties, making lists, shifting schedules, and calling the job coach in when needed. Josiah and Dwaun are both very supportive friends, occasionally ride to work together and help each other out with duties as needed. Both consumers love their jobs and referred to Comfort Suites staff as “family”
The CIL truly appreciates all that Comfort Suites has done in supporting our consumer’s employment!
The Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living (FACIL) is accepting applications for the James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Assistant Services program (JPPAS). The JPPAS program provides monthly stipends to qualified Floridians with disabilities who are employed and require personal assistance services for daily living.
James Patrick shared his story and how JPPAS came to be. James was diagnosed with astrocytoma when he was 16 months old and had been in a wheelchair since the age of 12. James had a passion for the Tax Collection Enforcement Diversion Program, while working at the State Attorney’s Office and eventually worked towards passing a bill that allowed for some of the state sales tax revenue to help working persons with disabilities, who because they were working, were disqualified from receiving social security income. This bill established JPPAS.
Click on the links to read more about James Patrick and the application!
https://www.floridacils.org/JamesPatrickStory.html
http://www.floridacils.org/pca-services-program
We’re celebrating DEAM by highlighting our Employment businesses!
Manager’s Kevin (pictured) and Kurtis of BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse went above and beyond in employing a CIL consumer to bus tables. They were very open to accommodating any needs, giving the consumer an opportunity to show his skills. The consumer remains very excited about the job and continues to work very hard. BJ’s management recognizes his hard work and positive attitude.
The CIL appreciates all that BJ’s has done to welcome and include our consumer in their family atmosphere!
Please join us for our CIL Youth Leadership and Social Group Halloween Party! Participate from Zoom today from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. Wear your best costumes, we hope to see you there!
Zoom username: 3523787474
Passcode: cilclass
