Archived Webinars
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What is a CIL?
June 3, 2020
Executive Director, Carolyn Grawi explains what a CIL is while answering questions from the community.
Build a Basic Budget
June 9, 2020
Build a Basic Budget Webinar partnership with CIL and Central Credit Union of Florida, featuring Barbara MacNeil.
Emergency Disaster Preparedness
June 12, 2020
The Easy Tips for Hurricane Preparedness Webinar for all of our constituents to learn best practices to keep you and your family safe in case of a natural disaster.
Assistive Technology to Promote Independence and Aging in Place for Seniors
June 23, 2020
Susan Foster discusses assistive technology to promote independence and aging in place for seniors!
ADA Basics: Introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
July 7, 2020
“ADA Basics” Webinar is an introduction to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 to help increase your knowledge and understanding of the Basics of the ADA.
Overview of the Special Education System & Parent Rights
July 21, 2020
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Learn your rights as parents in the IEP process for your child. In this series, parents will gain strategies and tactics they can use for their child’s learning and support service needs to be met in school settings.
Florida Telecommunications Relay, Inc. Overview
August 4, 2020
FTRI is a non profit organization that administers the Specialized Telecommunications Equipment Distribution Program for citizens of Florida who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind and Speech Disabled.
Assistive Technology to Promote Independence: School and AT Needs
August 18, 2020
Assistive Technology is all around us! On the following webinar will highlight a piece Assistive Technology you may find useful when completing various tasks at work, home or play. These tools can assist in Reading, Writing, or Notetaking, some as low as $25.00! We are here to help!
Assistive Technology to Promote Independence: Meet ALEXA
September 8, 2020
It is Spinal Cord Awareness Injury Month. Learn more about FAAST at the Gulf Coast Regional Demonstration Center as we continue to create awareness for Spinal Cord Awareness Injury. The following webinar will highlight a ALEXA as Assistive Technology in the kitchen.
Intro to Spinal Cord Injury & Resources Podcast
September 15, 2020
Description: This presentation will be an informal presentation on spinal cord injury, the Florida Spinal Cord Injury Resource Center, and the presenters personal experiences living with Spinal Cord Injury (SCI).
ADA Basics: Title 1 Employment
October 6, 2020
Description: This is a basic overview of the ADA Title 1 Employment. We were joined by Cheri Hofmann, ADA Distance Learning and Training Director from the Southeast ADA Center to answer questions about this topic.
Employment Round Table: Disability Employment
October 13, 2020
Description: Watch on Facebook. Ever wonder what services, resources, and supports are available for people with disabilities in the Florida Panhandle? Panelists discussed their programs and services and answered questions from the public.
Employment Round Table: Disability Benefits
October 27, 2020
Description: Representatives with information about how working can affect your disability benefits will be discussing services and options available to people with disabilities.
Nutritional Tips with Wendy Merrideth
November 2, 2020
Description: Enjoy this webinar to learn more about nutritional tips for healthy eating and lifestyle with Wendy Merrideth!
Effective Communication with the FTRI Program
November 10, 2020
Description: Karen Jackson, Independent Living and FTRI Program Specialists will discuss the intersection with Title VI, Telecommunications of the ADA and Effective Communication with the FTRI Program and Services.
An Overview of the FAAST Program
November 17, 2020
Description: Susan Foster, Gulf Coast Regional Demonstration Center Assistive Technology (AT) Specialist highlights the AT Program and Services and updates you on the latest AT available at the GCRDC and around the state.
IEP 101: An Overview of 504 Plans
November 24, 2020
Description: Joanne Pearson, Advocacy Outreach Coordinator presented this installment of our IEP information series. During this webinar she talked about the general information about 504 plans, including when and how they are used.
“Aunt Katie's Visit” Storytime Read By Danny Broxson
December 8, 2020
Description: This session featured “Aunt Katie’s Visit” written by Katie Bannister and read by Danny Broxson. The author Katie Bannister is an individual with a disability that has hurdled over the challenges of her disability. She serves the community through her non-profit entitled Access-4-All.
December 17, 2020
Description: Join FAAST and Guest Speaker Gina Baldwin! She is a licensed Speech Pathologist for more than 35 years. Helping people connect with the world through speech is her true passion. She took on the challenge of developing an intuitive, photo-based, and reasonably priced application and APP2Speak was born!
How a WIPA Counselor Helps to Maneuver Ticket to Work
December 22, 2020
Description: Join CIL with Guest Speaker Toccara James who is a WIPA Coordinator and she will be presenting on what she does to assist consumers through the Ticket to Work Program from Social Security.
United Way
2-1-1 with
Avalon Mallory
January 19, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Guest Speaker Avalon Mallory, a 2-1-1 Resource Manager and I&R Specialist was CIL of Northwest Florida’s guest speaker. She talked about United Way and the services they offer and about the 2-1-1 Program and what it does to help our community.
AT to Promote Independence Webinar Series - Featuring Smyle Mouse
January 20, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Uday Parshionikar will present on the Smyle Mouse, software that provides easy and precise computer mouse control and adaptive switch access, without the use of hands. It is designed for people with disabilities / difficulties of hands.
CIL Advocacy Spotlight
with
Joanne Pearson
February 2, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Joanne Pearson, Advocacy Outreach Coordinator presented about her position at CILNWF and what services she provides to her consumers and the community at large. Joanne tells you how you can reach out to CILNWF if you need assistance.
Assistive Technology to Promote Independence: Camera Mouse
February 17, 2021
Description: The Camera Mouse was developed at Boston College to help people with disabilities use the computer independently. Guest Presenter Margrit Betke.
Agency Spotlight
Council
on Aging
February 23, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Margaret Jerauld was our guest speaker and presented on all the services that the Council on Aging provides for the seniors and disabled in our community.
Division of Blind
Services Presentation
March 9, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Debbie Carty, District Administrator for District 1 of Division of Blind Services joined us to present on what the Division of Blind Services does, and what services they provide/offer to the visually impaired community and their families in Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties.
Agency Spotlight
NWFLAAA SHINE
Presenter Marti Hearn
March 11, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: CIL of Northwest Florida welcomes Marti Hearn, NWFLAAA spotlighting Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders (SHINE) Program. Marti shared about Medicare Part B and took questions from participants during the webinar.
FAAST:
New Horizon
Loan Program
March 17, 2021
Description: Eric Reed discussed the New Horizon Loan Program, an alternative assistive technology finance program under the Assistive Technology Act of 2004, Section 4 (e)(2)(A). The purpose of this program is to assist individuals with disabilities finance assistive technology at reasonable interest rates. While the NHLP still has requirements for credit and debt to income, they are typically more flexible or lower than traditional banking requirements.
CIL Spotlight - Independent Living Program Presented by Danny Broxson
March , 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Welcome to our Presentation Series on “Meet our Staff “! Do you have questions about What we Do? Danny Broxson will provide innovative approaches to performing basic tasks that lead to independence, such as budgeting, resume writing, application assistance, and employment readiness. He will answer questions on how the CIL provides assistance to individuals with significant disabilities who are at risk of entering institutions so that the individuals remain in the community, and how CIL assists youth with their transition from High School to Post-Secondary education or employment.
CIL Spotlight - FTRI and the Independent Living Programs Presented by Karen Jackson
March 30, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Welcome to our Presentation Series on “Meet our Staff “! Do you have questions about What we Do? Karen Jackson, our FTRI and IL Specialist, will spotlight the FTRI and IL Programs at the CIL. She will answer your questions on how she can help you with getting an amplified telephone through the FTRI program or if you need a wheelchair, walker or other durable medical equipment. Our programs and services cover: Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties. If you would like to take advantage of one of our services, we strive to offer everyone in our community the tools to live their life to the fullest.
Exceptional Partners Presenters: Brad Hunt
and Wyn Emery
April 13, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Agency Spotlight with Exceptional Partners. Exceptional Partners provides specialized case management services to individuals with developmental disabilities. Our Presenters, Brad Hunt and Wyn Emery discussed the services they provide in our community.
April 14, 2021
Description: Please watch “Rolling with Madrina” episode featuring the Center for Independent Living Youth Transition to Employment Program. Madrina Ciano interviews Carolyn Grawi, Executive Director and Danny Broxson IL Specialist, Volunteer and Youth Coordinator about all things CIL and the Youth Transition Program. Thank you Madrina and Blab TV!
Emergency
Preparedness
2021
April 20, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Tips on how to create an emergency kit and get tips on how to be prepared for the upcoming Hurricane season and other emergencies that can arise. We will have examples of what to add to your kit.
Assistive Technology to Promote Independence: JAW: Presenter Don Risavy
April 21, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Don Risavy presented on JAWS. JAWS is the world’s most popular screen reader, developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse. JAWS provides speech and Braille output for the most popular computer applications on your PC. You will be able to navigate the Internet, write a document, read an email and create presentations. Don discussed: What is a screen reader? He explained in detail that a screen reader is a software program that enables a blind or visually impaired user to read the text that is displayed on the computer screen with a speech synthesizer or braille display.
Author Spotlight with Katie Bannister with her Latest Book "On A Roll"
April 27, 2021 at 1:00 PM
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Katie Bannister is an accomplished author of several books including self help, children’s stories, and more. She is a person with a disability and will be sharing a bit about her journey of life.
On A Roll: How It Feels To Be On Wheels is the story of Katie Rodriguez Banister, who became a quadriplegic after an auto accident at the age of 25 years old. Resigned to life in a wheelchair, she thought her life was over but the truth was a new life was just beginning. Through intimate storytelling, Katie shares her personal search for self-acceptance, love, and survival.
Overview of Youth Transition Services Presenter:
Danny Broxson
May 4, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Join Danny Broxson, IL Specialist and Youth Transition Coordinator at CIL of Northwest Florida as he presents what Transition Services are and what services are available at CIL of Northwest Florida and how to go about getting the services. All services are free to consumers but paid for by grants and partnerships with Vocational Rehabilitation, Escambia County, and others.
Agency Spotlight: Lakeview Center Presenter:
Sweneda McDonald
May 11, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Join Tavara Richard, I&R Intake Specialist with CIL of Northwest Florida welcomes Sweneda McDonald, LMHC from the Lakeview Center. May is National Mental Health Awareness Month She will talk about how mental health should be recognized as a disability. It may not necessarily be something that we can see like someone with a physical disability, but it is there as an “invisible disability”.
NWFLAAA: Reduce the Costs of Medicare
Part B and Prescriptions
May 11, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Join Karen Jackson, IL and FTRI Specialist at CIL of Northwest Florida welcomes Marti Hearn, Northwest Florida Area Agency on Aging (NWFLAAA) SHINE representative. Marti will share about Medicare Part B and Prescriptions: Financial Assistance is available.
Guardian Advocacy for Adults with Developmental Disabilities
May 18, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Attorney Lauren A. Merritt will present on Florida’s guardian advocacy process for adults with developmental disabilities. Learn what disabilities qualify for guardian advocacy, how you can be appointed as a guardian advocate, and how the guardian advocacy process is different from the guardianship process.
AT for Independence:
BRAZE Mobility with
Dr. Pooja Viswanathan
May 19, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: For wheelchair users who struggle to maneuver safely or just need more spatial awareness, Braze Mobility has created the world’s first blind spot sensors that can be added to any wheelchair and transform it into a ‘smart’ wheelchair. Our system automatically detects obstacles and provides feedback to the user through intuitive lights, sounds, and vibrations.
Dr. Pooja Viswanathan, who has incorporated over a decade of smart wheelchair research to bring you and your clients the world’s first blind spot sensors for wheelchairs.
CIL of Northwest Florida
2021 Emergency
Preparedness Tips
May 24, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Please join CIL of Northwest Florida as we share tips and best practices for preparing for an emergency. We will show you a sample emergency kit and talk about important info that you may not have thought to include in your kit or plan.
AT to Promote Independence:
Ubi-Duo
Vendor Spotlight
May 26, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Our Presenter Anna Hanson, from sComm will highlight the Evolution of face-to-face communication between Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing is here with Ubi-Duo 3! Everyone deserves barrier-free communication. Enjoy spontaneous conversations. No need to schedule a time just to be able to communicate with someone.
AT to Promote Independence: QMedic
June 16, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Keeley Washel is the Southeastern Territory Rep with QMedic, a personal emergency response system provider. We will hear all about the services and devices QMedic has to offer that will enhance the independent living community.
CIL Spotlight: Presented by Carolyn Grawi,
Executive Director
July 7, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Spotlight on CIL of Northwest Florida (CILNWF) presented by Carolyn Grawi, Executive Director. She will present on the mission of the CILNWF organization and provide information for the reason CILs are important to people with disabilities, their families, caregivers and the community. In closing she would like tell everyone how they can help CILNWF celebrate 41 years serving people with disabilities, their families and caregivers of Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, and Walton Counties.
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Getting Connected with CIL: Presented by
Danny Broxson
July 19, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Join Danny Broxson for an overview on how to get connected to services through the Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida. The intake process, Information and Referral, Assistive Technology, Durable Med Equipment, Advocacy, Youth Transition, and more. Whatever the service, Danny will tell you how to get started.
Agency Spotlight:
Autism Pensacola
with Shannon Chason
July 20, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Join CIL of Northwest Florida for our Guest Presenter, Shannon Chason from Autism Pensacola Inc. Shannon will talk about what services the agency provides to the autism community, and how you can get connected. API is the leading resource for autism support, programs, education, and networking opportunities for those individuals and families, and strives to promote autism awareness, inclusion, and acceptance throughout the Gulf coast Panhandle.
Getting Connected with CIL: Presented by
Danny Broxson
July 21, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Join Danny Broxson for an overview on how to get connected to services through the Center for Independent Living of Northwest Florida. The intake process, Information and Referral, Assistive Technology, Durable Med Equipment, Advocacy, Youth Transition, and more. Whatever the service, Danny will tell you how to get started.
High Tech Aids for Daily Living Presented By
Jesse Hansen
July 21, 2021
Recording Coming Soon!
Description: Our Presenter Jesse Hansen is an Assistive Technology Specialist at the Northwest Regional Demonstration Center located at The Family Café offices in Tallahassee Florida. As the Northwest RDC Coordinator Jesse works closely with the operations of The Family Café as well to help put on one of the largest cross disability conferences in the world. His background is in both Information and Assistive technology and he brings that knowledge with him to help individuals in his area with a variety of technological needs. Jesse looks to help anyone who has an assistive technology need get the services they are seeking.
2020 Sheriff Candidate Forum
Description: Sheriff Candidate Forum with CIL of Northwest Florida 2020