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ReImagine Washtenaw! Your Community, Your Voice, Your Input!

Washtenaw Avenue is the primary transportation corridor linking Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti and traversing Pittsfield and Ypsilanti Townships. This area has consistently held the highest bus ridership for thirty years,… Read more ›

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Delta Airlines Surveying Passengers with Disabilities

The Ann Arbor CIL and other disability advocates are working with Delta Airlines.

Delta is interested in learning about the travel experiences of passengers with disabilities with the goal of… Read more ›

Carolyn Grawi Wins Toastmasters Competition

Congratulations Carolyn!

The winning Table Topics question was, “If you invited a guest to a Toastmasters meeting, what would you say to your guest after the meeting to encourage… Read more ›

My Journey to a New Sense of Disability Pride with ADAPT

Many of you know me as ‘Ava, the gardening coordinator’, and it is true that I love our community garden! In addition to loving the Ann Arbor CIL garden however,… Read more ›

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$5,700 Community Collaborative Transportation Grant Award

The Ann Arbor CIL is very involved in transportation issues throughout the county.  We have been awarded $5700 to further the work to increase county wide transit by helping to… Read more ›

MDOT to Host Public Meeting to Discuss I-94 BL Improvements in Ann Arbor in 2014 Attachment(s)

The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is hosting an open house-style public meeting to discuss improvements to the I-94 Business loop in Ann Arbor, between I-94 and Main Street. Construction… Read more ›

Planning for the Future

On Tuesday, June  5th the Ann Arbor Center For Independent Living hosted and co-sponsored a presentation for parents and guardians of people with disabilities. The presentation highlighted important life transitions… Read more ›

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Ann Arbor CIL Hosts University of Michigan’s Semi-Annual Spinal Cord Injury Board Meeting

The University of Michigan’s Spinal Cord Injury Model System Advisory Board held their semiannual meeting today at the Ann Arbor CIL. The Board is Chaired by Ann… Read more ›

My Voice, My Life: Systems Advocacy Workshops!

Have you ever wanted to speak up for yourself, but did not know how to do it? Have you ever wanted to help shape policy to make life better for… Read more ›

State Representatives Visit CIL

On Friday February 3rd the CIL was host to a visit by three distinguished

members of the Michigan legislature. Representative Rick Olsen of District 55, Representative David Rutledge of District… Read more ›

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City Meeting Calendar

  • We have created a Google Calendar to keep track of upcoming city meetings on issues affecting the Disability community-- housing, transportation, development and more. These are opportunities to learn more about the decisions being made and advocate for what is important to you.

    Click here for our Google city meetings calendar.
  • If you go, let us know!

Our Advocacy Work

  • The Ann Arbor CIL works to improve the quality of life for individuals with disabilities in these areas:

    • Transportation
    • Local Government
    • Health & Mental Health
    • Housing
    • Voting
    • Schools & Education
    • Curb Ramp & Sidewalk Safety
    • Parks & Recreation

Education

  • We also provide disability awareness and sensitivity training to:

    • Schools
    • Businesses
    • Colleges & Universities
    • Healthcare Providers
    • Entertainment Venues

    For more information on our education and training services for businesses and organizations, visit our Training & Consulting page.

Our Training Workshops

  • "Tom & Carolyn's Disability Awareness workshop is a ‘must attend’ for all employers and should be included as part of annual diversity training.” Elizabeth Kelly, PBS television show, 'A Wider World.'

    For more information on our Disability Awareness Workshops, visit our Training & Consulting page.

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