The Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc. (ILCSC)

Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc.

Graphic Includes Text: ILC 30 Years of Commitment to Persons Living With Disabilities and Picture of Three People Depicting the Cultural Diversity of Our Community Empowering Persons
With Disabilities
To Seek An
Individual Course

ILCSC staff and clients attended a Career Expo, which allowed clients to explore employment opportunities and resources. Clients were excited as they arrived, dressed in professional attire and resumes in hand. Staff provided encouragement and support as clients made their way from booth to booth, gathering information and asking questions of employers. Through this experience clients demonstrated independence, determination, and confidence, all the qualities which have been enhanced through the Training House Program...*

*an example of the many ILCSC success stories

Photo of wildflowers at ILCSC Training House

Administration Office 14407 Gilmore Street #101, Van Nuys, CA 91401
818-785-6934 TTY: 818-785-7097 FAX: 818-785-0330


	Training House Programs
	Phone (818) 908-1199 (V) (818) 908-9574 (TTY) (818) 908-1244 (FAX)
	Email: ilcsctrnhs@ilcsc.org
	Please Call for an Appointment
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Training House Programs/Assistive Technology

      Training House classes are designed to
     empower clients. Vocational goals are a
     priority, however all of our classes
     encourage socialization skills, proper
     behavior in and out of the workplace,
     self-advocacy, and other skills helpful in
     becoming more independent in every
     aspect of their lives.

HOMEMAKER TRAINING - Designed to assist clients in increasing their social skills and improving their economic living situation.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING - Classes assist in communication and socialization skills, vocational training, including job readiness, interviewing and pre-vocational skills, office simulation, and computer automation.

COMPUTER SKILLS - One-on-one instruction on computers. Clients are evaluated to determine their individual needs for adaptable equipment. Basic Computer training is also offered in Vocational Training class.

INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS - Strengthens the client's ability to live independently and is taught at the Training House in Van Nuys. Classes include meal planning and preparation, money management, mobility training, self care. home and community safety, and social skills.

ART & SUPPORT GROUPS - Available to persons who wish to develop their creative, social and self advocacy skills.

HORTICULTURE CLASSES - Offers a therapeutic environment in which to access client's skills as they organize, plant and maintain garden area.

TRANSPORTATION - Lift-equipped van provides consumers with transportation to and from appointments and ILCSC classes.

ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY - Providing options for referrals to obtain evaluations in high/low technology leading toward Independent Living...enabling a person with a disability to receive better health care, pursue employment opportunities, and to participate fully in their community. Examples of Assistive Technology (AT) include medical equipment, adaptive computer hardware and software, and products and services which aid daily living (see below).

Examples of Assistive Technology

Photo of Large Keys/Large Print Keyboards, courtesy of Infogrip              Photo of Wheelchair Cushion, courtesy of Designing Mobility            Photo of Monitor Riser, courtesy of Infogrip

Photo of Mobility Scooter, courtesy of Designing Mobility

(Photos Courtesy of Infogrip and Designing Mobility)

Additional AT Resources