Marin Center for Independent Living

10/06/2026

It was a night of pure "Moonlight and Magic" at the annual Stepping Out Gala this past Saturday!

As an Independent Living Navigator at the Marin Center for Independent Living and Matrix Parent Network, I had the honor of attending this beautiful event at the Marin Civic Center with our wonderful client, Deanna King. The highlight of the evening was a breathtaking fashion show featuring courageous breast cancer survivors as models—radiating strength, beauty, and hope in front of over 500 supportive doctors, providers, and donors.
As a survivor myself, seeing that runway filled with joy reminds me exactly why our Mary Matthews Breast Cancer Project matters so much. We are deeply grateful to the To Celebrate Life Breast Cancer Foundation for the annual grant that makes our work possible, allowing us to help underserved individuals in active treatment pay for critical needs like rent, mortgages, and health insurance. Thank you to everyone who made this sparkly, magical evening unforgettable! - Kelly Tyler

09/25/2026

Happy Dolly Parton Day!

09/17/2026

MCIL is deeply honored and humbled to receive the 2026 Nancy Martin Outstanding Nonprofit Award at the Marin County Senior Fair today. Thank you very much!

We had a great time corraling folks over to our sarsaparilla saloon and a chance to talk with them about the many services we provide to older adults and disabled persons so they can be independent in their homes and communities of their choosing.

09/16/2026

We are down to the last 6 bottles of Sarsaparilla! Come see us at booth 116 & 117 at the Marin Senior Fair!

09/16/2026

Are you at the Marin Senior Fair today! Come join us at booth 116 & 117!

09/05/2026

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09/03/2026

MCIL’s CEO Ted Jackson gave the opening keynote address at the 2026 Ventura Government and Disability Summit this week. This year’s summit was sponsored by MCIL’s program the DO Network, which organizes systems change advocacy with all 28 ILCs across the state.

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08/24/2026

Please consider joining MCIL with a contribution to the Inclusive Playground, donation link in the comments.

The playground, planned for McInnis Park, is expected to accommodate children and families with a range of requirements, said Ted Jackson, chief executive officer of the Marin Center for Independent Living. It will be “a place where every child and family, regardless of disability status, age, ability, mobility or sensory need, can play, explore and connect,” he said.

The project’s intergenerational aspect “ensures that parents with disabilities and older adults will have an accessible experience when they bring their children and grandchildren to play,” he said.

The matching funds by the Marin Center for Independent Living support a $6 million plan to create the amenity in San Rafael.

08/14/2026

3rd Annual Government and Disability Conference

September 1-3, 2026

Ventura, CA

Registration Closes 8/21!

There’s still time to join us for the 3rd Annual California Government and Disability Summit, but don’t wait, registration closes next Friday!

This year’s theme, “Access that Moves Us,” brings together leaders and advocates from across California to explore issues and help build truly access-forward communities, including healthcare, transportation, emergency preparedness, independent living, and so much more.

Come connect, learn, share ideas, and be part of the conversation shaping a more accessible California.

There’s still time to join us for the 3rd Annual California Government and Disability Summit, but don’t wait, registration closes next Friday!

05/03/2026

The real story of adult day healthcare in California. Check out this video from our partners from California Association for Adult Day Services.

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