Children & Youth

If you are a young adult who wants to make friends, have fun, and participate in exciting activities, contact us to learn more!  We offer a wide variety of fun and educational activities throughout the year for anyone who wants to participate.

Children & Youth News

Youth Summer Program Kick-off

Summer will be here soon and we don’t want you to miss out on any of the fun. Come to the Ann Arbor CIL on one of two dates for… Read more ›

Featured News

Ann Arbor CIL Awards John Weir College Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

John Weir College Scholarship winners and their families.

The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living is proud to award its 2012 John Weir Academic Scholarship to five outstanding high school students.   These five students have demonstrated outstanding academic… Read more ›

Registration Begins for 2012 Summer Youth Advocacy Project Attachment(s)

Every summer, the Ann Arbor CIL holds a 6-week long program to help young people put the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) into action!

Students learn about the ADA at… Read more ›

St. Patrick’s Day Fun

Youth had a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day with their friends at the Ann Arbor CIL. We played many Irish-themed games, like Pin the Hat on the Leprechaun (blind folded!), Magic… Read more ›

Youth Saint Patrick’s Day Party

Sweet hearts, sweet tooths, and sweet times!

Youth had an awesome time celebrating Valentine’s Day early with U-M Motley Crew. It was an afternoon of sweet fun with homemade Valentine making, cookie decorating, and love potions. By… Read more ›

Wii can do it!

Two best friends spent an afternoon challenging each other playing Wii Sports at the AACIL. Bowling was the hit for sure. They played game after game, competing for the highest… Read more ›

Girl Talk Returns for Spring! Attachment(s)

Girl Talk returns in spring! Girl talk is a social support group for young women with disabilities ages 14 – 26. Come and join us every Tuesday for six weeks… Read more ›

An Awesome Day to be a Superstar

Our wonderful volunteers from the University of Michigan, Motley Crew Student Organization, had a an afternoon full of star-studded fun with Ann Arbor CIL Youth! Youth had the opportunity to… Read more ›

Youth Valentine’s Day Party

Come to the Ann Arbor CIL for a day of Valentine’s fun with Motley Crew, the wonderful volunteer organization from the University of Michigan.

You’ll have the opportunity to make… Read more ›

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The Youth Program Needs a Volunteer Assistant!

  • We need help making these great programs happen for youth. If you think you could help out, click here for more info!

e-News for Youth

  • Our Youth Program publishes a monthly email newsletter featuring fun events and news for young people with disabilities in southeastern Michigan! To subscribe, contact Anna Dusbiber-Gossage.

Community Resources for Youth

Perspectives

  • “The most important thing we do is help eliminate the social isolation felt by youth with disabilities. We create a place of belonging for those who wouldn’t otherwise have one,” Anna Dusbiber, Youth Services Coordinator.

    “Whether it’s getting out in the community and learning about things, or just watching movies and playing games – the Youth Program means being with friends and having support. The CIL has helped my life go forward. You guys are like my family. No – not ‘like.’ You are my family.” Ana Obando, who has spina bifida, has been involved with the Youth Program for over ten years.

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