The Independent Living Center of Southern California (ILCSC)...
A non-profit 501 (c) (3) consumer-based, non-residential agency providing a wide range of services to a growing population of people with disabilities, seniors, and veterans.
The ILCSC is dedicated to providing the services which will offer the opportunity to seek an individual course towards independence - while educating the community.
The ILCSC was established in 1976, and the Service Office was named in honor of its founder, Darrell McDaniel. ILCSC serves a large geographic area: Glendale; Burbank; the San Fernando Valley; and Northern Los Angeles County, including the Antelope Valley. Any person with a disability, senior, or veteran who may benefit from our services or programs is eligible regardless of type of disability, race, creed, nationality, age or ability to pay.
ILCSC services include Emergency Services, Housing Assistance, Advocacy, Information & Referral, Assistive Technology, Benefits Assistance, Vocational Training, Independent Living Skills, Transportation, and Horticulture classes. For more information, please go to our 'Services' page.
ILCSC operations are highly dependent upon community support and individual benefactors. Corporate and foundation contributions, grants/contracts, as well as year-round in-kind donations and volunteer services are gratefully received.
If you would like to assist the ILCSC in providing these vital services by making a donation, call 818.785.6934, or mail your donation to: ILCSC, 14407 Gilmore Street, #101, Van Nuys, CA 91401. Donations are tax deductible, as allowed by law.
In 1976, Norma Jean Vescovo, who had been working for ten years prior to improve the school systems, organizations, and special education schools for persons with disabilities, helped to found the Independent Living Center of Southern California. As Chief Executive Officer of the ILCSC...More about Norma
In 1976 a dream was realized...Persons with disabilities and seniors gained the opportunity to work towards independence in life, through the assistance of a new "grass roots" agency...
The Independent Living Center of Southern California
1976 ILCSC Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
(left to right) Ed Roberts, Past Director California Department of Rehabilitation (deceased); Ernani Bernardi, Los Angeles City Councilmember (deceased); Darrell McDaniel, ILCSC Co-Founder, Internal Revenue Service Counselor (deceased)
Founding ILCSC Board Members - 1976 (left to right)
Darrell McDaniel (deceased); Lou Nau (deceased); and Bob Campbell
U.S. Supreme Court Rules in Douglas v. Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc.
(see the ILCSC website News Page)
Upcoming Events
Valley Vocalizers Toastmasters Meeting
Friday, May 18th, 2012
10:00 AM
14151 Haynes Street (rear meeting room)
Van Nuys, CA 91401
For more information call Marcy - 818.785.6934
or Jasmine - 818.908.1199
ILCSC Community Advisory Committee Meeting
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
2:00 PM
14141 Haynes Street (rear meeting room)
Van Nuys, CA 91401
Stay Informed on Issues Affecting Persons
with Disabilities, Seniors, and Veterans!
For more information and RSVP: Call Marcy 818.785.6934
Transportation Training/Workshop
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
ILCSC Lancaster Service Office
1505 West Avenue J, Suite 102
Lancaster, CA 93534
RSVP/Additional Information: Taura at 661.942.9726
Paratransit Riders Coalition
Thursday, May 24, 2012
12:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Independent Living Center of Southern California
Transition House (rear meeting room)
14141 Haynes Street
Van Nuys, CA 91401
RSVP/Additional Information: Rodrigo at 818.785.6934 or rflores@ilcsc.org
City of Glendale
TransportAbility Expo
Saturday, June 23, 2012
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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Client Assistance Program, or Training House brochures -
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Print or view the ILCSC Community Resource Pocket Guide*
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services, companies, or organizations listed in the
Community
Resource Pocket Guide.
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