Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living

New Small Business Program in the News!

4/03/2019

Our new EmpowerYou business incubator, designed especially for women of color to provide help in starting a small business, is in the news! Check it out at the link below. Interested in participating? Contact cheranissa@aacil.org for more info! http://www.secondwavemedia.com/concentrate/innovationnews/empoweryou497.aspx

Automated Wheelchair Restraints are now in AAATA buses!

3/29/2019

“I think it’s awesome … it’ll be easy to get on and off without having the bus driver help you.” That’s what one user had to say about the new automated wheelchair securements that are now in Ann Arbor area buses! We are thrilled to partner with the TheRide, UMTRI and Q’Straint in installing these through a grant from Michigan Department of Transportation. Check out the story on MLive! https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2019/03/10-ann-arbor-buses-will-test-new-devices-to-secure-wheelchair-scooter-passengers.html

Livingston: Crepes and Games Events on hold

3/29/2019

Livingston CIL: Unfortunately our monthly events at Crepes and Games in Howell is temporarily canceled — Crepes and Games has closed and so we are looking for a new venue for this fantastic get together every month! If you have any suggestions or requests for new places for us to explore, let us know! And stay tuned for updates! For more info, contact sclark@aacil.org.

Job Opening: Small Business Program Assistant

3/20/2019

We’re hiring! Do you have experience starting a small business or working in one? Do you also have skills in social media and administrative organization? Then come talk to us! We’re looking for a great new addition to our team to help our small business development program. Bonus, you get to work with our beloved Cheranissa! For more info, contact cheranissa@aacil.org, or apply directly by submitting your cover letter and resume to her at that… Job Opening: Small Business Program Assistant

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