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Home AccessibilityAssistive Technology & Durable Medical Equipment (DME)✓ Verified
Jacksonville, Duval County
Last verified: Thursday, October 29, 2026
Center for Independent Living Jacksonville (CIL Jacksonville)
About This Organization

The Center for Independent Living Jacksonville (CIL Jacksonville, also known as the Independent Living Resource Center of Northeast Florida), located on Art Museum Drive in the St. Nicholas/Southside area of Jacksonville, is the state- and federally designated 501(c)(3) disability resource center serving Duval, Clay, St. Johns, Nassau, and Baker counties. CIL Jacksonville assists seniors with aging-in-place home safety modifications, wheelchair ramp referrals, a free Durable Medical Equipment (DME) loan closet, FAAST assistive technology demonstrations, and free FTRI amplified telephones for Florida seniors with hearing loss.

Official Verification Sources: Center for Independent Living Jacksonville (CIL Jacksonville) Official Website; Florida Health Finder / State Regulatory Registry

Verified State & Regulatory Credentials
Florida Home Accessibility & Mobility Credential: CIL-JAX-32207Status: Active / Verified

Issuer: Florida Division of Vocational Rehabilitation Designated Center for Independent Living

Notes: Official State-Designated Center for Independent Living for Jacksonville & Northeast Florida; Free FTRI Amplified & Captioned Telephones for Seniors with Hearing Loss; Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Reuse Program (Wheelchairs, Walkers, Shower Benches)

Services Offered
Durable Medical Equipment (DME) Loan & Reuse Closet for Seniors
Free FTRI Amplified Telephones & Ring Signalers for Hard-of-Hearing Residents
Home Accessibility Guidance & Community Ramp Program Coordination
Independent Living Skills Training & Nursing Home Transition Advocacy
ASL Interpreter Services & Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing Senior Support
Frequently Asked Questions

Factual details and direct answers about Center for Independent Living Jacksonville (CIL Jacksonville)'s services, licensing, and credentials.

How can a Jacksonville senior obtain a free amplified phone for hearing loss?

Permanent Florida residents with certified hearing loss can call CIL Jacksonville at (904) 399-8484 to schedule an appointment at 2709 Art Museum Drive and receive a specialized amplified or captioned telephone at zero cost through the state FTRI program.

Does CIL Jacksonville offer free wheelchairs or bath safety equipment?

Yes, CIL Jacksonville maintains a community medical equipment closet providing donated wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, and shower chairs at no charge to seniors in need when inventory is available.

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Contact Information
Address
2709 Art Museum Dr
Hours
Mon-Fri 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (24/7 Clinical / On-Call Support Where Applicable)
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