For over 35 years the ILCSC has been assisting people with disabilities and seniors 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 and seniors 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 & 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
  
  

California Community Transitions (CCT)

Assisting Medi-Cal beneficiaries, who have continuously resided in a health care facility for at least three months, to successfully transition to a community living arrangement. This is a voluntary project. The ILCSC is a Lead Organization (LO) in the CCT Project.

Job Placement/Job Coaching Services

Providing pre-employment preparation, Job Placement assistance services utilize 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 assist persons with disabilities and seniors in understanding, procuring, and protecting their rights to benefits under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. CAP services ensure that the mandated programs funded under the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973 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 ILCSC Community Advisory Committee (CAC) has determined the following issues for 2011-2012:

• 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
• Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG)

For a training schedule and availability of in-service training,
please call 818.785.6934