EASTER SEALS
RIVER REGION
UNITED WAY
MONTGOMERY
CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE
COMMISSION ON
ACCREDITATION OF
REHABILITATION
FACILITIES
HEART OF
ALABAMA CFC
what is the janice capilouto center for the deaf—easter seals?
The Janice Capilouto Center for the Deaf—Easter Seals is accredited by the CARF Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities and is a member of the Alabama Council of Organizations Serving Deaf Alabamians and the Governors Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities. Funding is supplied through the Alabama Department of Rehabilitation Services. JCCD is affiliated with the Alabama Easter Seals Society and is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. We are also affiliated with River Region United Way. All contributions are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
JCCD strives to promote individuals in their efforts to maximize their potential for productivity. Individualized services comprise the core of this diverse program. Through JCCDES, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing are assisted in overcoming barriers to independence, to accessing and contributing to their communities.
JCCD employees qualify for employment according to the following criteria:
• Meet the minimum requirements of their job descriptions
• Maintain and promote professional conduct and integrity
• Commit to JCCD Code of Ethics
• Adhere to all JCCD policies
For information regarding the center services or general information related to consumer needs, please e-mail info@jccd.org. Requests will be answered through an appropriate response—e-mail, phone or mail. To meet with a staff member, please call ahead for a scheduled appointment to insure prompt attention.
JCCD is committed to providing equal opportunity in all it’s employment practices, including selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation, to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, gender identity, spiritual beliefs, culture, socioeconomic status, language, and familial and/or any other status protected by law. JCCD promotes the full realization of this through its employment practices.
about jccd
In the mid to late 1970’s, parents of deaf transition age students began talking to rehabilitation professionals about the fact that there were no services or resources for their children when they returned to the Montgomery area, after graduating from the Alabama School for the Deaf. They recognized the need for someone to assist these young deaf adults to find meaningful employment. In 1979, the Montgomery Center for the Deaf opened it’s doors to assist deaf and hard of hearing individuals in finding employment. It began as a satellite program of the Central Alabama Rehabilitation Center with 5 staff members serving 3 counties. In October 1984, the Center was named in memory of the late Janice Wolf Capilouto, who was the Director until her untimely death in April 1984. Janice’s memory and her dedication to providing quality services to the deaf community was and is reflected in the name change to the Janice W. Capilouto Center for the Deaf.
Since 1979, the Center has experienced many changes and much growth. The Center has been physically located on three sites: Mulberry Street, South Perry Street and the present location on Monticello Drive. In 1990, the Center was established as a separate and independent Easter Seals Facility; thus Janice Capilouto Center for the Deaf—Easter Seals. The Center’s service area has grown from 3 counties to an established area of 27 counties, with some services available statewide.
Over the years, JCCD has experienced much growth and has provided endless opportunities for consumers through employment services, interpreter services, sign language training, community outreach and education. Staying alert and sensitive to the Center’s mission, to improve the quality of life for individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing through access to employment, communication, and technology services, has been critical to the success of JCCD. Because of the unique communication and cultural aspects of the population served, it has been imperative that JCCD maintain credibility, integrity and excellence in the field of deafness and remain faithful to the mission. The financial solvency and programmatic growth has occurred because of a knowledge and understanding of the needs of consumers and willingness to seek out opportunities, take chances and forge new partnerships to accomplish outcomes in the best interest of consumers. This has required long-range strategic planning, patience, persistence and a belief in a guiding mission. Realizing the importance of addressing not only the vocational needs of persons served, but rather broadening the vision to the needs and desires of the consumer, as a whole person, has pushed JCCD to be progressive, imaginative and assertive in developing partnerships and collaborations and in pursing opportunities to continuously improve the array and quality of services available.
A favorite quote of Helen Keller sums it up this way:
"Something within me tells me that I shall exceed beyond my dreams"
The Center continues to strive to promote and provide services needed to improve the quality of life of those individuals we are honored to serve.
