For over 34 years the ILCSC has been assisting people with disabilities to gain the skills they need to reach new levels of independence in life through ILCSC services.
Each year approximately 6,000 persons with disabilities come to us needing assistance in emergency services, food,shelter, obtaining benefits, affordable, accessible living in the community, as well as the skills and ability to self-advocate for their needs.
Darrell McDaniel (Van Nuys) and Lancaster Service Offices
Provide the following services:
- Advocacy
- Cross-Disability Peer Modeling/Peer Counseling
- Housing Referrals
- Personal Assistant Referrals
- Systems Advocacy
- Technical Assistance
- Information and Referral
- Emergency Services
- Assistive Technology
Training House Program/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.
Services:
- Homemaker Training
- Vocational Training
- Computer Skills
- Independent Living Skills
- Art & Support Groups
- Horticulture Classes
- Transportation
- Assistive Technology
Job Placement/Job Coaching Services
Providing pre-employment preparation, Job Placement assistance services utilizing an extensive employer network throughout the ILCSC service area. Eligibility is required through referral from the Department of Rehabilitation.
- Job Placement Program
- Job Coaching
- Job Club
Client Assistance Program (CAP)
CAP is an ombudsman program authorized to help persons with disabilities to understand, procure, and protect their rights to benefits under the Rehabilitation Act. CAP services ensure that the mandated programs under the Federal Rehabilitation Act, from any agency funded under the RSA, are provided fairly and effectively and promote the rights of the person with a disability to seek and receive services.
Systems Advocacy
Efforts to affect legislation, policies and laws for changes in the system, through a partnership with the client and the community.
The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) determined the following issues for 2007-2009:
- Transportation
- Housing
- Access to Services
Information and Training Available -
- Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act
- The Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988
- Transportation
- Disability Rights Overview
- Reasonable Accommodations
For training schedule and availability of in-service training, please call the ILCSC Administration Office 818.785.6934