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The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the success of children, youth and adults with disabilities at home, at school, at work and in the community.
The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living (CIL) is open from 9 AM – 5 PM Monday through Friday. Visitors may enter the building prior to 9 AM by appointment only. It is a good idea to check our inclement weather policy before coming to our office on snowy days.
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Walk & Talk -- Job-Seekers Walking Group Get Fit and Get Connected! Join us at Briarwood Mall for walking and networking with fellow job-seekers. Meet-up location outside Starbuck's, in the center of Briarwood Mall.
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AATA Bus Stops Here! The AATA bus stops here at theAnn Arbor CIL: 3941 Research Park Drive! The bus travels inbound to downtown Ann Arbor. It will arrive at the AACIL at :12 and :42 of each daytime service hour and at :12 of each evening and weekend service hour; check the route map at route 6. If you have any questions please contact AATA at 996-0400 regarding bus times, at 973-6500 for comments, or www.theride.org to plan your bus trip online. You may also contact Carolyn Grawi at the AACIL at cgrawi@aacil.org if further assistance is needed. |
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Video Feature! Many Ways of Doing Art – Clay Class This fall the Ann Arbor CIL brought individuals with disabilities in our community and University of Michigan Art & Design students together for a collaborative and enriching art program highlighting the many ways for sculpting clay and the talents that individuals with different abilities bring to art. The winter session of Many Ways of Doing Art – Clay Class will begin on January 25! Click here to see a video of the fall session’s final exhibit and celebration. |
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January and February Career Workshops Check out the new roster of Career Workshops available at the CIL throughout January and February. Workshop topics include: internet job searches, unspoken rules in the workplace, networking, resumes, interviews, and much more! |
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Max and Erma's Fundraising Dinner There will be a fundraiser at Max & Erma’s Restaurant on Thursday, February 11. 20% of the proceeds will be donated to the Ann Arbor CIL. The discount applies to food that is purchased at the restaurant or takes out orders from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. Just present the flyer linked below and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the CIL. Please mark your calendars and make arrangements to eat at Max & Erma’s on February 11. This is a great way to support the center and the food is good too, so it’s a win-win situation! |
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Access Magazine Is Here! The 2010 Annual Edition of Access Magazine hit newsstands on Sunday, December 6th. In this, our 20th Annual Edition, we are proud to share the stories of 16 of the individuals we served during the past year. For more information on Access Magazine and Resource Directory, or to obtain a copy, contact tom@aacil.org. Note: If Access Magazine was not in your copy of the AnnArbor.com print edition newspaper on Sunday, December 6, please contact tom@aacil.org. Click here to view this edition and past issues of Access Magazine. |
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Annual Gala Benefit & Auction This year, more than 125 people came to the Ann Arbor CIL on September 11 to raise money for the Center at our annual Gala Benefit and Auction. Volunteers transformed our warehouse into an elegant event hall, and in a lively and engaging atmosphere, guests helped us raise more than $35,000. Donors bid on such items as a guitar signed by Kid Rock, and "Off the Wall" album signed by Michael Jackson, and an African safari vacation. We thank all those who helped make this such a successful event. |
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Sports and Recreation Survey We are working on expanding our sports, recreation, and leisure programs, but we need your help to decide what activities to offer. This is your chance to tell us what programs YOU want! Please click on the link below to take a short survey about your interests and availability. |
| - In Case of Inclement Weather - Before visiting us on snowy or frigid days, we recommend that you call the office at 734.971.0277 to ensure that the staff member you are planning on visiting is in the office or the event you are planning on attending is still being held. Thank you! |
| Online Donation Now Available The Ann Arbor Center for Independent Living is now able to accept donations on our website through Network for Good. As always, your donations are tax-deductible and you will receive a receipt from Network for Good after you donate. With your donations, the Center will be able to continue and expand its work with the disability community. Thank you! |
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