The Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast (CILGC), located on Winkler Avenue in Fort Myers (in the same building as the Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida), is the state- and federally designated 501(c)(3) Center for Independent Living serving Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades counties. CILGC helps older adults and individuals with disabilities remain safe and independent at home through wheelchair ramp and home modification referrals, a free Durable Medical Equipment (DME) loan closet, FAAST assistive technology demonstrations, and free FTRI amplified telephones for Florida residents with hearing loss.
Official Verification Sources: Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast (CILGC) Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry
Issuer: Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Designated Center for Independent Living
Notes: Official State-Designated Center for Independent Living for Lee County & SWFL; Free Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Closet (Wheelchairs, Walkers, Shower Chairs); Free FTRI Amplified & Captioned Telephones for Seniors with Hearing Loss
Factual details and direct answers about Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast (CILGC)'s services, licensing, and credentials.
Where is the Center for Independent Living Gulf Coast located in Fort Myers?
CILGC is located at 2830 Winkler Avenue, Suite 112, Fort Myers, FL 33916, and can be reached at (239) 260-4575 (or toll-free at 1-855-260-4575).
Can a Lee County senior get a free amplified telephone or walker through CILGC?
Yes, CILGC distributes free FTRI amplified telephones to permanent Florida residents with certified hearing loss and provides donated wheelchairs, walkers, and bath safety equipment at no cost when available.
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