Suncoast Center for Independent Living (SCIL) will be hosting an American Disability Act (ADA) Celebration on July 28, 2023 from 3pm - 7pm.
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How to become a business owner if you live with a disability
Becoming a business owner is exciting. But it can also be stressful, with lots of challenges that you often don't see coming. For people with disabilities, these surprises can be even more intimidating and can leave you feeling unsettled regarding what steps to take...
M.R. Wins with SCIL
MR is a twenty-three-year-old youth consumer living with Schizophrenia. MR is one of five female siblings. Three of MR’s younger siblings are also living with schizophrenia. Although MR’s mother has some community supports in place, it has been especially challenging...
C.S. is Thankful
C.S is a 33-year-old male with a Brain Injury and Diabetes. C.S main income resource is his S.S benefits, however, due to today’s inflation has been hard for him to follow his special diet. C.S is a regular consumer of SCIL who continues to identify new goals to help...
M.R. is Grateful
M.R is a 42-year-old female with a physical disability and multiple disabilities. M.R contacted SCIL because she is in desperate need of food for sustainability. She and her son are currently homeless, but she has a place where she and her son can bathe, cook, and...
How Technology Can Help You Overcome Disability in the Working World
As the availability of convenient technology increases, it’s become possible for many types of individuals with disabilities to enjoy life to the fullest. In many cases, this means allowing people to participate in the working world in ways that they might normally...
ADA Event 2022 Was Successful!
The ADA Event was a huge success! The community and all involved had a great time.
JP-PAS Overview
The James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive Personal Attendant Services & Employment Assistance Program The James Patrick Memorial Work Incentive – Personal Attendant Services & Employment Assistance Program (JP-PAS) was created by the Florida Legislature to...
All Faith’s Food Bank Partnership
Suncoast Center for Independent Living is a proud partner of All Faiths Food Bank. Once a week Suncoast Center for Independent Living delivers free canned goods and frozen items to those disabled in need during this difficult time while helping them maintain their...
Wheelchair/ Computer Giveaway
Learn how you can get a free new manual wheelchair and/or a refurbished computer at Suncoast Center for Independent LivingFREEWheelchair/Computer!Suncoast Center for Independent Living, in partnership with the Wheelchair Foundation, has new wheelchairs &...