Sarasota, FL 34235
Phone: (941) 351-9545
Website: https://www.scil4.org
Executive Director: Paola Villanueva (paolavillanueva@scil4.org)
Additional Services
| Service | Description |
|---|---|
| Advocacy | SCIL provides information and assistance for people with disabilities and their families in promoting change when faced with barriers and discrimination in accessing support systems, benefits, and services, including Social Security benefits, appeals, discrimination, housing information, Medicaid benefits, ADA consultations, and self-advocacy. |
| Information and Referral | SCIL provides comprehensive and up-to-date information to Sarasota and Manatee residents on available resources and referrals for SCIL programs, community resources, assistive technology, federal/state/county regulations, and housing opportunities. |
| Independent Living Skills Training | Training in health and wellness, computers, and financial management in group settings appropriate to each consumer's skill level, supported by an individualized Independent Living Plan. |
| Portable Ramps | Foldable portable ramps for people with disabilities to help make their homes safe and accessible. |
| Medical Equipment Loans | Long- or short-term loans of durable medical equipment to people with disabilities who lack income or insurance to purchase it, including wheelchairs, walkers, power chairs, grab bars, and more. |
| Computer Equipment Loans | Long- or short-term loans of refurbished laptop computers to people with disabilities who lack the income to purchase from other sources. |
| Food Distribution | Weekly pickup of free fresh, frozen, and grocery food through All Faiths Food Bank, with delivery for homebound consumers. Food varies from week to week. |
| Transition | Supports people at risk of entering or already living in institutions to move into community-based settings. The Youth Transition Program is a specialized summer program for students ages 18-24 focused on housing, banking, career planning, etiquette, and related life skills. |
| Peer Mentoring | Provides one-on-one or group interaction with peers who share ideas, experiences, difficulties, practical advice, and support for positive living with a disability. |
| Support Groups | Men's and women's support groups for consumers, family members, and caregivers, plus a brain injury support group offering medical and resource information from the Brain Injury Association of Florida. |
| Transportation | SCIL provides free transportation in Sarasota and Manatee Counties in partnership with the Florida Department of Transportation. |