May 13, 2022
Since the beginning of the Disability Rights Movement, when people with disabilities first gained civil rights in the U.S., having a productive and collaborative relationship with policy makers has been an important part of promoting opportunities and resources for...
Mar 18, 2022
Join us online for the second annual Nothing About Us Without Us Virtual Film Festival, April 19-21. This year’s films are a thought-provoking and poignant set of films each shedding light and insight into important disability experiences. Topics span brain...
Dec 17, 2021
We are happy to share that the CIL has recently launched a food pantry in the Monroe office to assist you if you are in need. Connecting the Roots, our pantry, prepares pre-assembled bags of groceries containing a variety of meats, cereals, pastas, canned and pantry...
Dec 1, 2021
The Ann Arbor CIL was once again thrilled to partner with the Ann Arbor Host Lions Club to give Thanksgiving food baskets to families around the community. This year, 15 families in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Dexter and Monroe received the Feasts for Families food...
Nov 22, 2021
Dear Friends, As we enter into this holiday season, I am proud to share with you the current activities at the CIL and the new and significant ways we are making life better for people with disabilities in our community. As is often the case, hardship brings strength....
Jul 28, 2021
A BIG thanks to everyone who participated in the CIL Summer Photo Contest! We were so happy and humbled to see so many fantastic photos of so many of you living life, doing what you do, showcasing life across our region as we emerge from the pandemic. The aim of this...
Jun 23, 2021
The summer photo contest is now underway! We want to see the true you. Whether you’re out and about or laying low, we are the faces of our community. We’re looking for your best photos to capture who you are and what you do. We want to see the real you....
Jun 2, 2021
We at the CIL are extremely proud to share that we are now accepting applications to our annual college scholarship program. The John Weir Scholarship is named after one of our founders, John Weir, who was a tremendous advocate and trail blazer for people with...
May 26, 2021
People with disabilities, just like everyone else, are involved at all levels in the justice system, whether as a party to a civil or criminal matter, a juror, witness, lawyer, judge, member of the public, or other role. But no matter the role, people with...
May 4, 2021
The weather is beautiful these days, and it’s the perfect time to get moving, have some fun, and improve your wellbeing. While exercising can seem intimidating for many people with and without disabilities, here at the CIL we want to show you that there are ways to...
