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...
Virtual Movie Club Watch a movie, then chat with folks! Due to popularity, the Virtual Movie Club has been extended through this summer! Sessions will now meet on Thursday; note the new day! Here’s how it works! Each week we announce the week’s movie on Tuesday,...
#AloneTogether A Get-Together for When You Feel Apart Staying at home during the coronavirus is tough. Join us for a new online meet-up group to help you make each day feel new and talk with others in the same boat. Topics may cover finding new stuff to do, keeping...
ParentConnect An Online Meet-Up Group for Parents of Children with Disabilities We are launching an online meet-up group to bring parents of kids with disabilities together for ideas, knowledge sharing, and support. Whether your child is 0 or 26, join us for a...
Virtual Art Studio Make Art out of Ordinary House Supplies! Flex your interest in art while using stuff you have at home! Join us for structured art projects using supplies you already have lying around your home. We get together online on Wednesdays to work...
UPDATED MAY 7 Coronavirus Precautions within and around the CIL Community The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living takes very seriously the events unfolding regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Please review the below updates to our building and service...
Our community is stepping up in fantastic ways to support all of us as we get through these unusual times together. The following links contains resources for each of our service areas. Please note that the Ann Arbor CIL has not confirmed any of these resources, but...
In times of crisis, disabled and chronically ill people* are often invisible or forgotten. Yet we often have deeply embodied skills that allow us to connect and survive, even thrive, in these times. The Ann Arbor CIL, together with U-M Assistant Professor, Dr. Shanna...
Our building may be closed but we’re more active than ever! Bored at home? We’re starting a Virtual Movie Club! We’ll each watch a movie on our own time, then get together on a video conference session to have fun talking about the movie and playing...
As the holidays approach, we want to express our sincerest thanks to all of our friends and supporters who make our community of services, support, friends, and fun possible. We are so grateful to everyone in our community and look forward to seeing you in 2020! On...
