Vocational Training

Serving Persons with
Disabilities Since 1976

HOW CAN WE SERVE YOU?

Vocational Training
& Independent
Living Skills

Housing Assistance
& Advocacy

Job Placement
/ Coaching &

Learn Computer Skills

Traumatic Brain
Injury Support

WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU

For over 43 years the ILCSC has been assisting People with Disabilities of all ages to gain the skills they need to reach new levels of independence in life through the ILCSC Program of Services.

We serve Persons with Disabilities of all ages (including Youth, Older Adults and Veterans); and all disabilities.

We serve Glendale, Burbank, the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita; Lancaster and Northern Los Angeles County. Virtual classes are available.

3 REASONS TO REACH OUT

Individuality

You won’t get lost in a system at the ILCSC. We operate in the context of individualism.

Experience

We have been providing these services since 1976, we can provide the assistance you need.

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Accessibility

We helped to write the book on accessibility and know what it takes to overcome barriers.

Vocational Training

The curriculum of our vocational training sessions includes a variety of hard and soft skills, depending on a client’s specific interests and needs. A primary lesson with every client includes general workplace etiquette, including:

  • Discussions of which topics are off-limits to talk about at work
  • How to be cordial and sociable with coworkers
  • How to maintain and respect boundaries in the workplace
  • How workplace relationships differ from personal relationships

Skills taught at the ILCSC include:

  • Budgeting
  • Cooking
  • Computer skills
  • Horticulture

Other aspects of vocational training are tailored to the client’s specific goals set forth by either the Department of Rehabilitation or by the clients themselves and may entail helping a client find volunteer opportunities where they can gain the experience needed to secure a job.

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

VOCATIONAL TRAINING SERVICES

Teaching communication, socialization skills and vocational training; including job readiness, interviewing and pre-vocational skills.

HOUSING ASSISTANCE SERVICES

Information about housing resources in the community.

COMPUTER
SKILLS

Providing one-on-one instruction. Evaluating clients to determine their individual needs for adaptable equipment.

JOB PLACEMENT / COACHING SERVICES

Providing pre-employment preparation. Utilizes an extensive employer network throughout the ILCSC service area.

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY SUPPORT SERVICES

Providing services for persons with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), outreach and community education.

ADVOCACY
SERVICES

Guidance in self-advocacy on issues, benefits counseling, landlord/tenant disputes and general/legal referrals.

COMMUNITY LIVING TRANSITION SERVICES

Assisting clients in successfully transitioning to a community living arrangement.

DISABILITY
PEER SUPPORT

Building skills and knowledge with interpersonal family, social, financial and interagency services. Bringing increased trust and reducing isolation.

INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS TRAINING

Strengthening the ability of the client to live independently, including classes on meal planning and preparation, money management, mobility and safety in the community and at home, self-care and social skills.

'ESSENTIAL' ILCSC

ILCSC is a non-residential agency providing a wide range of services to a growing population of People with Disabilities, including Youth, Older Adults, and Veterans…persons of all ages with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Stroke, Cancer, Autism, Visual Impairments, Arthritis, Loss of Hearing, Mental Illness, and Physical Impairments.v

DEDICATION

If you come to us with a need, we are committed to assisting you in meeting that need.

FOCUS

We assist persons with disabilities in reaching their goal of living independently.

DIGNITY

How people are treated makes a direct impact upon them and we are dedicated to serving with kindness and dignity.