During the coronavirus pandemic, the CIL is working tirelessly to meet the elevated needs in our community. People with disabilities are facing limitations on services, lack of access to food and transportation, housing shortages, and reductions in...
Last year, the CIL partnered with the Abilities Alliance, a workgroup of the Livingston Human Services Collaborative Body, to conduct a comprehensive survey of people with disabilities in Livingston County to understand current issues and needs among the community....
The Ann Arbor CIL partnered with the Ann Arbor Host Lions Club to give Thanksgiving food baskets to 15 families in need. Boxes were delivered to homes or available for pick up at the CIL. We gave our families the option to pick it up from the AACIL or have their boxes...
The general election is fast approaching, and we encourage everyone to vote! It is so important that people with disabilities are fully represented in the election and that we share our voices in community decision-making that affects all of us. We encourage...
The following article is republished from the Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America website and written by Ann Arbor CIL Board Member and Michigan Paralyzed Veterans of America Development Coordinator Robin Bennett. The vote is the key to our democracy in the United...
The Medicare open enrollment period runs October 15 to December 7. Call us if you want to make an appointment with us to make changes to your health plan or prescription drug coverage plan, and we can help you figure everything out. Our benefits counselors are...
With the fall season approaching, we have a number of exciting new programs starting, and we would love to have you join us. Our Disability Community Action Lab (DCAL) is bringing citizens together to advocate for whatever issues you feel are most important. A...
New Services and Financial Assistance for those with Spinal Cord Injuries In partnership with the University of Michigan Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and with support from the Craig H. Neilsen Foundation, we are now providing support services,...
Dear Friends, This is a historic week for the disability community. On July 26, we will mark the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It is truly amazing to reflect on everything this landmark law has accomplished during the past 30...
Dear Community Members, The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living is an organization whose purpose is to fight systematic prejudices. The roots of the Independent Living movement for people with disabilities stem directly from the Civil Rights movement and the fight...
