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Space Coast Center for
Independent Living
Harry T. Moore Social Service Center
725 S. DeLeon Avenue, Titusville, FL 32780
321-268-2244
8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. – Tuesday through Friday
Participating Agency of the United Way of Brevard
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Support Group/Skills Training
Space Coast Support Group/Skills Training Class Meeting for People with disabilities at the Harry T. Moore Neighborhood Services Center at 725 S. Deleon Ave on the third Wednesday of each month from 1-3 PM. Free transportation is provided ion a 1st call-1st serve basis. Call 268-2244 or 633-6011 for more information.
Wheelchair Accessible Transportation Available for SCCIL Appointments, Activities, Support Groups and Independent Living Skills Training Classes.
Our van will pick you up, take you there and home again. As it's a SCCIL sponsored activity, there will be no charge to use the van. Call William now to register for your ride to upcoming support group/skills training class meetings....633-6011 ext 33. We hope to see you there!
SUMMARY OF SERVICES
- The Space Coast Center for Independent Living, Inc.
- ... is a non-profit, community-based, nonresidential, cross-disability consumer-controlled organization. Services provided enable individuals with various disabilities of all ages (children, youth, adults and seniors) to live as independently as possible within their homes and communities.
- Mission
- To provide services and programs to promote independence, create change and empower people with disabilities to achieve equality and inclusion within their home, work and community.
- Philosophy
- SCCIL is committed to the independent living philosophy that people with disabilities should have the opportunity to make choices regarding their personal lives and be responsible for those choices.
- Service Area and Target Population
- SCCIL service areas are Brevard and Indian River Counties. Our target population to reach is individuals of all ages, children, youth, adults and seniors with disabilities.
Our Services & Programs:
- Independent Living Services Program
- Provides the four core services required in Centers for Independent Living by Federal mandates.
- Information and Referral
- Individuals and/or community-at-large are provided information on independent living, disability topics/issues, specialized equipment resources and referral assistance to link individuals with appropriate organizations, services. Extended or additional services may result from the initial call.
- Independent Living Skills Training
- Classes/activities focus on developing skills to achieve individual goals to increase independence, such as how to cook, clean house from a wheelchair or write resumes for employment.
- Advocacy
- We respond to individuals or the community to advocate or provide information and/or resources regarding disability laws as it pertain to access to services, businesses, communication or other accessibility issues.
- Peer Support
- A self-help support service, individual or group meeting are aimed at empowering the consumer with disabilities and give the opportunity to interact with their peers to provide support, encouragement and obtain fresh new perspectives on overcoming barriers to reach their maximum independence.
Additional Services:
- OUT & ABOUT
- Social/Recreation Opportunities are provided for consumers, families, friends and the community-at-large. Recreational events include trips to Brevard County attractions, movies, restaurants, and shopping. Trips will correspond with our Independent Living Skills Training Class topics.
- "Need-A-Ride" Transportation Services
- Transportation is provided using a wheelchair lift-equipped van to transport individuals with disabilities living in areas within Brevard County when there is no other means of transportation. Transportation is provided to SCCIL's group meetings, individual service appointments as well as to area outings, personal business, medical appointments, shopping, or social gatherings to those who do not have other means of transportation. A fee of $2.00 will be charged for each trip scheduled to anything other than a SCCIL activity or appointment.
- Sign Language Interpreter Referral Services
- Information is provided regarding how to obtain qualified sign language interpreters; how to facilitate effective communication for individuals who are Deaf; technical or advocacy assistance is provided as it pertains to the rights of individuals requiring communication access to programs and/or services.
- Telecommunication Distribution Program
- Distributes specialized telecommunication equipment such as volume control telephones, telecommunication devices for the deaf (TDD or (TTY) and signaling devices to individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind or speech impaired.
- Assistive Listening Devices (ALD) Provision Services
- Technical assistance is provided to individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing so they might have a better understanding of their hearing loss and educate them on the various types of assistive equipment available. These devices enhance various communication situations, alert individuals to audible sounds such as clock alarms, doorbells, and safety alert sounds. (There is a fee for this service)
- High School Transition Services
- An enrichment program for high school students with disabilities designed to transition from high school into independent living
- Accessibility Services
- Assesses accessibility needs for individuals within their homes. Information is provided when requested as it pertains to the rights of individuals with disabilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act and other disability regulations. Businesses can receive on-site surveys to be compliant as it pertains to disability laws (fee for services).
- Volunteer Program
- Program offers the opportunity for consumers with employment goals to learn office skills, value of "team work", improve organizational skills, gain self-esteem, build relationships, and become self-motivated. Community volunteers are also relied upon to provide various types of assistance to our center.
- Notary Services
- Free notary services are available by appointment for SCCIL consumers.
12/12/02
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