Advocacy

People with disabilities often need support in pursuit of their civil rights and personal needs. Individuals can receive assistance with advocacy (both personal and systems change) from our outreach coordinators.

Personal advocacy enables consumers to be effective promoters of their needs with dealing with requirements of the ADA. The CIL hosts a very active ADA Advisory Group that meets at the Center monthly and deals with local problems on ADA issues. Monthly ADA meetings are held at the CIL with a staff member facilitating and advocating for the needs of our communities.

Our staff assists consumers in personal advocacy, enabling them to be effective promoters of their needs when dealing with the public. Examples of several in which we are actively engaged are transportation services needs, affordable housing, and nursing home transition procedures.

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The Center for Independent Living of Southwest Florida, Inc. is a registered not-for-profit 501(c)3 corporation funded under federal contracts with the Rehabilitation Services Administration of the United States Department of Education under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (As amended), the State of Florida, and the Division of Vocation Rehabilitation. Most services for consumers registered with the center are provided at no cost to the consumer. The Center for Independent Living of SW Florida, Inc. is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a registered not-for-profit 501(c)3 organization. "A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from The Division of Consumer Services by calling toll-free 1-800-435-7352 within the state. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.
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