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Tom HoatlinDirector of Development
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
The 2012 Fitness Challenge is the perfect way to get a great start on your resolution to be me more active. Participants who meet their goal each week each chances… Read more ›
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Mary StackSports & Recreation Coordinator
State Representatives Visit CIL
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
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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Carolyn GrawiDirector of Advocacy and Education
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
The new year brings with it new opportunities to make positive changes in ourselves and our communities. Help kick-off 2012 successfully by making your voice heard on the issues that… Read more ›
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Carolyn GrawiDirector of Advocacy and Education
Monday, November 28, 2011
On November 3, 2011 Director of Advocacy and Education, Carolyn Grawi, and CIL social work interns Yasmin Mazloomdoost, Katherine Castorena, and Josh Schramm traveled up to Lansing to take part… Read more ›
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Carolyn GrawiDirector of Advocacy and Education
Sunday, November 13, 2011
On Thursday, November 10th the Sundance Film Festival documentary, Living for 32, premiered at the Michigan Theater. Living for 32 is the story of the 2007 Virginia… Read more ›
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Tom HoatlinDirector of Development
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
The University of Michigan invited staff members of the Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living to join them in their “Investing in… Read more ›
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Stephanie StilesManager of Business and Benefactor Development
Youth Advocacy Event Features Local Politicians
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Representative Irwin and Representative Ouimet visited with the Ann Arbor CILYouth Advocacy Program. We had a room full of youth interested in making a difference and in working… Read more ›
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Carolyn GrawiDirector of Advocacy and Education
Business Community Gathers for Disability Training Event
Thursday, May 26, 2011
On Tuesday, over 30 members of the business community gathered at the CIL for an extensive training seminar on disability awareness and the law. The program was made possible through… Read more ›
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Carolyn GrawiDirector of Advocacy and Education
My Spinning World: Shuttle to Nowhere Part 2
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Now, this is just my best guess, but I am pretty sure I was not what they expected to find when they opened those doors. It was written all over… Read more ›
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Robin BennettYouth Programming Asst. & Volunteer Coordinator
My Spinning World: Shuttle to Nowhere (Part 1)
Tuesday, April 26, 2011
Why is it that I am ‘gifted’ with advocacy opportunities so often? A chance to advocate for myself is not necessarily a welcome opportunity. While I am glad that I… Read more ›
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Robin BennettYouth Programming Asst. & Volunteer Coordinator
My Spinning World: My Social Network
Sunday, April 10, 2011
As a woman with a disability, it is a daily struggle to join my peers in the socially-driven culture of the twenty-something Ann Arborite. Nights sitting in my apartment alone… Read more ›
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Robin BennettYouth Programming Asst. & Volunteer Coordinator
