Independent Living Center

The Independent Living Center has closed all 4 of our offices to the public, but will continue to have staff available to assist over the phone. We are encouraging social distancing, due to many of our employees, our clients and individuals in our communities, being vulnerable to respiratory illness, specifically COVID-19. 

Taxi Voucher users are asked to call the office, prior to pick up, so your vouchers are ready when you arrive.

Please call your local office for assistance and updates.

Homer:  235-7911

Central:  262-6333

Seward:  224-8711

Kodiak:  486-0493, IL   486-0491 DDRC

In collaboration with the Homer Council on the arts and many artists in the disability community, the TRAILS program is holding the first annual Disability Art Show.   Attached is a PDF of a Homer News article describing the show.  If you are in Homer please stop by the Homer Council on the Arts and see the show.  All the art is for sale. Some pieces have a fixed price and some are silent auction items.  The proceeds are split three ways between the artist, the Council on the Arts and the TRAILS program.  Come support these artists and non profit programs!  Artists look at disability in Homer Council on the Arts show _ Homer News.pdf

New rules could bump emotional-support animals from planes

Anchorage Daily News Article

https://www.adn.com/politics/2019/12/10/gov-dunleavy-cancels-some-benefit-cuts-for-elderly-disabled/

Statewide Independent Living Council of Alaska

SILC Board Teleconference Meeting

September 30th & October 1st 1:00pm – 4:00 pm

Teleconference: 1 877 853 5257 Meeting ID: 130 669 780#

The SILC Board teleconference meeting will be held on Monday and Tuesday September 30th & October 1st from 1pm to 4pm. Public testimony is scheduled from 3:30pm – 4:00pm via teleconference or written testimony. The SILC will be receiving comments concerning independent living issues and/or needs for people with disabilities. This meeting is open to the public for any persons wishing to testify.

Interested persons who wish to provide public comment should call 1 877 853 5257, then meeting ID: 130 669 780#, and announce themselves. Written comments may be sent to 1057 W. Fireweed Lane, Suite 206, Anchorage, Alaska, 99503; or by email to kathy@alaskasilc.org NO LATER THAN Friday, September 27th.

For more information regarding the agenda or any aspect of this meeting, please contact Kathy at kathy@alaskasilc.org. Another way to reach us to the SILC office at 907-263-2011 (toll-free at 1-888-294-7452) or visit the SILC website at www.alaskasilc.org.

The SILC complies with Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Individuals with disabilities who may need special accommodations to participate in SILC meetings, and individuals seeking further information regarding specific agenda items should contact the SILC.

Public Notice - 09 30 2019 - 10 01 2019 Telephonic Board Meeting.pdf

The Public is invited to attend two meetings to receive information about Central Area Rural Transit System's (CARTS) service plan for 2020-2025.

Two locations are available to view the presentation and provide input.  CARTS wants to hear from community members.

Homer Library, 500 Hazel Ave.  Wed. Sept. 4th from 1:00 - 4:00 PM

Kenai River Center, Sept. 5th  1:00 - 4:00

For more information call CARTS at 907-262-8900

Check out the Clarion article about the Disability Pride event on July 20th.

https://www.peninsulaclarion.com/news/disability-pride-celebration-draws-a-big-crowd/

KBBI News By Renee Gross  June 15 2019

The Homer City Council recently adopted an American with Disabilities Act Transition Plan to make Homer more accessible. Legally, the city should have implemented a plan years ago but because of lack of oversight, it’s just now accomplishing that goal.

Click the link below to read or listen to the entire article winch includes Homer area resident Tess Dally, ILC Director Joyanna Geisler and former ILC staff member Rick Malley

For Homer residents with disabilities, accessibility is a waiting game