Suncoast Center for Independent Living - Empowering people with disabilities to Independence
Programs and Services
 
 
Advocacy
 
Provides ADA consultations and individual advocacy on matters such as:
 
  • Applying for disability
  • Assistance in the appeals process
  • Discrimination
  • Information on Medicaid benefits and housing
 
 
 
Emergency Preparedness Plans
 
SCIL can assist you in preparing for an emergency by helping you construct an individualized "Emergency Preparedness Plan". Your plan will include emergency contacts, important medical information, evacuation plans, a supply kit checklist, emergency exit procedures, and much more! 
 
 
 
Information and Referral
 
Provides information about disability related topics and referrals to community resources to people with disabilities and the general public. 
 
 
 
Peer Mentoring
 
Provides peer support groups for people with like disabilities to support each other and also individual peer mentoring.
 
  • Brain Injury Support Group
  • Aquired Disability Support Group
  • Helpers and Achievers Transition Support group
 
 
 
Independent Living Skills Training
 
Our Transition Center assists individuals in gaining independence by teaching much needed life skills such as:
 
  • Cooking & nutrition
  • Computer skills
  • Money management
  • Sign language
  • GED preparation
  • Setting and achieving goals
  • Socialization and much more!
 
 
 
Career Development
 
To assist and prepare individuals for employment and volunteer opportunities within the community.
 
  • Creating a resume
  • Interviewing skills
  • Provides job coaching
  • Employment assessments
 
 
 
Wheelchair Ramps
 
SCIL builds portable modular wheelchair ramps for individuals with disabilities allowing access, safety, and independence. 
 
 
 
Medical Equipment Loans
 
SCIL loans out durable medical equipment such as:
 
  • Manual and electric wheelchairs
  • Walkers
  • Grab bars
  • Reachers
  • Transfer benches
  • Canes and much more!
 
 
 
Computer Loans
 
SCIL loans out used refurbished computers and other computer related components to people with disabilities.
 
 
 
 
 
 
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