CIL Jacksonville Deaf Empowerment Program
Center for Independent Living Jacksonville
Jacksonville, Florida - Duval County
Source checked
May 30, 2026
Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
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2709 Art Museum Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32207
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Provider overview
CIL Jacksonville Deaf Empowerment Program supports d/Deaf and hard-of-hearing residents with independence services, advocacy, sign language classes, alerting devices, Deaf socials, interpreting, and FTRI phone access.
Center for Independent Living Jacksonville is a nonprofit disability resource and independent living organization offering programs, equipment support, interpreting, captioning, youth, advocacy, and Deaf Empowerment services.
Quick facts
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://www.ciljacksonville.org/dep
- Phone
- 904-399-8484
- Ages
- People who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing; Deaf community members, students, interpreters, and residents seeking independence support
- Season
- Year-round program services, device distribution, classes, newsletter updates, and Deaf socials as scheduled
- Cost
- The source says some alerting devices and FTRI telecommunication devices are free; participants should confirm eligibility, device inventory, class costs, and service fees directly.
Location contacts
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The source lists the Jacksonville office address and voice/TTY number.
Programs and offerings
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Deaf Empowerment Program
DHH independence support, advocacy, sign language classes, alerting devices, FTRI access, interpreting, and Deaf socials in Jacksonville.
- Ages
- People who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing; Deaf community members, students, interpreters, and residents seeking independence support
- Season
- Year-round program services, device distribution, classes, newsletter updates, and Deaf socials as scheduled
- Schedule
- The source describes ongoing DEP services and asks participants to contact CIL or sign up for updates about Deaf socials and events.
- Cost
- The source says some alerting devices and FTRI telecommunication devices are free; participants should confirm eligibility, device inventory, class costs, and service fees directly.
How we checked this listing (2 public sources)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 30, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official CIL Jacksonville Deaf Empowerment Program page says DEP provides services to people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing to help them reach independence goals, including advocacy, free alerting devices, application assistance, sign language classes, upcoming Deaf socials and events, interpreting, and free amplified phones through FTRI.
- Sources used
- 2 public sources
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Deaf Empowerment Program
The official CIL Jacksonville Deaf Empowerment Program page says DEP provides services to people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing to help them reach independence goals, including advocacy, free alerting devices, application assistance, sign language classes, upcoming Deaf socials and events, interpreting, and free amplified phones through FTRI.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: CIL Jacksonville describes independence-goal support, advocacy, job help, resume writing, free alerting devices, application assistance for housing and benefits, sign language classes, Deaf socials and events, sign-language interpreting, and FTRI amplified phones.
Access notes to confirm: Participants should confirm DEP intake steps, device eligibility, interpreter request process, class schedule, social event calendar, transportation, newsletter signup, VP or TTY options, application-assistance documents, and whether services fit youth, adult, or family goals.
What we checked
What we found: The official CIL Jacksonville Deaf Empowerment Program page says DEP provides services to people who are d/Deaf or hard of hearing to help them reach independence goals, including advocacy, free alerting devices, application assistance, sign language classes, upcoming Deaf socials and events, interpreting, and free amplified phones through FTRI.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
Public pages used for this listing.
- Provider websiteCIL Jacksonville Deaf Empowerment Program
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- Provider websiteContact Us - CIL Jacksonville
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
Use these as a starting point. They are not a quality rating or recommendation.
- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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Common questions
Is CIL Jacksonville Deaf Empowerment Program reviewed for quality by Inclusive Programs Guide?
No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
What information should families confirm with Center for Independent Living Jacksonville?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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