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Full Resource Name:
Ability1st, Center for Independent Living of North FL
Address
1823 Buford Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308
(850) 575-9621
AKA:
CILNF
Description:
COVID-19 update, 8/14/21: Appointments are required, not able to accepts walk-ins
*Core services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, information and referral to other relevant organizations, and peer support
*Construction of wheelchair ramps or half-steps, durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and disposable medical supplies (incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities
*Assistance in applying for social security benefits for persons with mental health or substance abuse disabilities
*FTRI Amplified Phones (free) for persons with hearing or speech loss; beginning and intermediate American Sign Language classes open to any adult in the community
*Home Modification Program provides home improvements necessary to eliminate health, safety and architectural barriers. In addition to wheelchair ramp construction, other modifications may include installing handrails, widening doorways and replacing a bathtub with a walk-in shower
*Youth Transition: High School High Tech (HSHT) gives youth ages 14-22 with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or post-secondary education leading to technology-related careers; open to youth from Leon, Gadsden or Wakulla counties. Activities include career counseling and workshops, industry and campus tours, summer internships, and community service projects
*Weekly mental health suppport group
*Special funding available for the purchase of equipment for those living with paralysis, there may be a wait list depending on the type of equipment needed
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
August 17, 2021
Address Listings
Mailing
1823 Buford Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Physical (Primary)
1823 Buford Court
Tallahassee, FL 32308
Contacts
Phone Numbers
1. Main Number
(850) 575-9621
Services
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Description
*Core services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, information and referral to other relevant organizations, and peer support *Construction of wheelchair ramps or half-steps, durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and disposable medical supplies (incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities *Assistance in applying for social security benefits for persons with mental health or substance abuse disabilities *FTRI Amplified Phones (free) for persons with hearing or speech loss; beginning and intermediate American Sign Language classes open to any adult in the community *Home Modification Program provides home improvements necessary to eliminate health, safety and architectural barriers. In addition to wheelchair ramp construction, other modifications may include installing handrails, widening doorways and replacing a bathtub with a walk-in shower
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Any disabled individual and immediate family or caretaker of disabled
Fees
None for most services
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
English, American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Construction of wheelchair ramps or half-steps, durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and disposable medical supplies (incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Any disabled individual and immediate family or caretaker of disabled
Fees
None for most services
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
English, American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Core services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, information and referral to other relevant organizations, and peer support *Construction of wheelchair ramps or half-steps, durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and disposable medical supplies (incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities *Assistance in applying for social security benefits for persons with mental health or substance abuse disabilities *FTRI Amplified Phones (free) for persons with hearing or speech loss; beginning and intermediate American Sign Language classes open to any adult in the community *Home Modification Program provides home improvements necessary to eliminate health, safety and architectural barriers. In addition to wheelchair ramp construction, other modifications may include installing handrails, widening doorways and replacing a bathtub with a walk-in shower
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Any disabled individual and immediate family or caretaker of disabled
Fees
None for most services
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
English, American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Core services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, information and referral to other relevant organizations, and peer support *Weekly mental health suppport group
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Any disabled individual and immediate family or caretaker of disabled
Fees
None for most services
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
English, American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Weekly mental health suppport group
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Any disabled individual and immediate family or caretaker of disabled
Fees
None for most services
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
English, American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Home Modification Program provides home improvements necessary to eliminate health, safety and architectural barriers. In addition to wheelchair ramp construction, other modifications may include installing handrails, widening doorways and replacing a bathtub with a walk-in shower
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Any disabled individual and immediate family or caretaker of disabled
Fees
None for most services
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
English, American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Core services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, information and referral to other relevant organizations, and peer support
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Any disabled individual and immediate family or caretaker of disabled
Fees
None for most services
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
English, American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Core services for persons with disabilities including independent living skills training, information and referral to other relevant organizations, and peer support *Construction of wheelchair ramps or half-steps, durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and disposable medical supplies (incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities *FTRI Amplified Phones (free) for persons with hearing or speech loss; beginning and intermediate American Sign Language classes open to any adult in the community *Home Modification Program provides home improvements necessary to eliminate health, safety and architectural barriers. In addition to wheelchair ramp construction, other modifications may include installing handrails, widening doorways and replacing a bathtub with a walk-in shower
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Any disabled individual and immediate family or caretaker of disabled
Fees
None for most services
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
English, American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Construction of wheelchair ramps or half-steps, durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and disposable medical supplies (incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Any disabled individual and immediate family or caretaker of disabled
Fees
None for most services
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
English, American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Construction of wheelchair ramps or half-steps, durable medical equipment loans such as wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, shower chairs and disposable medical supplies (incontinence products) for low income persons with disabilities
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Any disabled individual and immediate family or caretaker of disabled
Fees
None for most services
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
English, American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Description
*Youth Transition: High School High Tech (HSHT) gives youth ages 14-22 with all types of disabilities the opportunity to explore jobs or post-secondary education leading to technology-related careers; open to youth from Leon, Gadsden or Wakulla counties. Activities include career counseling and workshops, industry and campus tours, summer internships, and community service projects
Hours
8:30am-5pm, M-Th; 8:30am-3pm, F
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Any disabled individual and immediate family or caretaker of disabled
Fees
None for most services
Intake Procedure
Call for appointment
Languages
English, American Sign Language (ASL)
Service Area
Gadsden County, Jefferson County, Leon County, Madison County, Taylor County, Wakulla County
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.