Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida

13/10/2026

💙 October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)!

This year's theme, "Celebrating Value and Talent," recognizes the skills, talents, and valuable contributions that people with disabilities bring to workplaces and communities across the country.

At the CIL, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to pursue meaningful employment, achieve financial independence, and contribute their unique talents to the workforce.

Employment is about more than earning a paycheck. It's about independence, opportunity, personal growth, and having the freedom to build a future of your choosing.

This month, we celebrate workers with disabilities while continuing to advocate for accessible workplaces, equal employment opportunities, and the removal of barriers that prevent individuals with disabilities from reaching their full potential.

Because an inclusive workforce is a stronger workforce, and everyone deserves the opportunity to succeed! 💙

Learn more about NDEAM and how you can help promote disability inclusion in the workplace: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/odep/initiatives/ndeam

12/10/2026

The CIL is participating in the 2026 University of Florida Campaign for Charities!

Through this annual campaign, the UF community has an opportunity to give back to local organizations making a difference right here in North Central Florida.

By choosing to support the CIL, you're helping us continue our mission of empowering people with disabilities to live independently, access essential resources, and participate fully in their communities.

Ready to make an impact?

💙 Visit: https://ufl.givepulse.com/event/900679-2026-uf-campaign-for-charities

🔎 Search for "Center for Independent Living" to find our organization and make your donation.

Every gift makes a difference, and we're grateful for your support in building a more accessible and inclusive community for all!

29/09/2026

We were proud to be part of this year’s annual ADA Expo, sponsored by the Alachua County Equal Opportunity Office and the City of Gainesville Office of Equity and Inclusion.

The event brought together roughly 70 attendees and 30 vendors for a day centered on accessibility, inclusion, resources, and connection within our community.

CIL staff supported the event in several ways, including hosting an exhibit table, providing sign language interpretation, participating in the panel discussion, and helping facilitate the conversation.

A special thank you to Ken, Kevin, Andrea, Christie, Angela, and Debbie for representing CIL and helping make the event a success!

We’re always grateful for opportunities to connect with our community, share resources, and continue advocating for greater access and inclusion for people with disabilities.

28/09/2026

We did it! 💙

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, the CIL raised $3,150 during Give4Marion, exceeding our goal! 🎉

Every donation, share, challenge entry, and word of encouragement helped us get here. More importantly, your generosity helps us continue providing programs, resources, and opportunities that empower people with disabilities to live, learn, work, and participate more independently in our communities.

To everyone who showed up for the CIL during Give4Marion: THANK YOU! We are incredibly grateful to have a community that believes in our mission and the people we serve.

22/09/2026

By request, we're teaching an AI class. Join Florida Visually Impaired and Blind Services (FLVBS) on Friday, October 16 at 11:30 a.m. for AI in Your Pocket & Screen Reader, at the Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida or by Zoom. We'll try tools that describe photos, summarize webpages, and answer questions. It's free and open to anyone who is blind or has low vision. Register by October 15 at floridavbs.org/class.

18/09/2026

💙 We’re 85% of the way to our Give4Marion goal!

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, the CIL has raised $2,125 of our $2,500 goal, leaving us just $375 away from the finish line!

And there’s still time to help us get there. Online donations remain open through Sunday, September 20 at midnight.

If you haven’t had a chance to give, you can still make an impact. If you’ve already donated, please keep sharing our campaign with your friends, family, and community to help us close that final 15%.

To everyone who has donated, shared, participated, and encouraged us throughout Give4Marion: thank you! Your support helps the CIL continue creating opportunities for greater independence for people with disabilities in our community.

$2,125 raised. $375 to go. Help us finish strong! 💙

https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

16/09/2026

💙 We’ve reached 79% of our Give4Marion goal!

Thanks to your incredible support, the CIL has now raised $1,975, bringing us closer and closer to the finish line!

Every donation helps us continue providing programs, resources, and opportunities that support greater independence for people with disabilities in our community. And every share helps introduce our mission to someone who may be ready to make a difference.

We’re almost there, but we still need your help to finish strong!

If you’ve already donated, please keep sharing our Give4Marion campaign with your friends, family, coworkers, and community. A share, text, email, or conversation could be what helps us close that final gap. 💙

👉 Support the CIL during Give4Marion: https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

16/09/2026

💙 We’re 69% of the way to our Give4Marion goal!

We’re heading into Day 2 with incredible momentum, and it’s all because of you. To everyone who has donated, shared our campaign, participated in challenges, or helped spread the word: thank you!

We’re getting closer, but we still need your help to get across the finish line.

Make Your Donation Go Even Further 👉
There are several Matching Moments happening today at 11 AM, 2 PM, 4 PM, and 6 PM, when eligible donations can be matched while funds are available.

Can you help us close the remaining 31%?

Donate, share our campaign with someone you know, and help us finish Give4Marion strong!

https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

15/09/2026

We’re 40% of the way to our Give4Marion goal!

We are so grateful to everyone who has donated, shared, and supported the CIL so far. Every gift helps us continue providing programs, resources, and opportunities that empower people with disabilities throughout our community.

There’s More Than One Way to Help!

Donate to the CIL, share our campaign with your friends, family, and contacts, or participate in the Give4Marion social media challenges. Every share helps us reach more people, and every eligible challenge entry gives the CIL another opportunity to win additional funds!

Make Your Donation Go Even Further 💙

There are still Matching Moments happening today at 3 PM and 6 PM, when eligible donations can be matched while funds are available. If you’re planning to give, consider donating during one of these times to potentially increase the impact of your gift.

We’ve made it to 40% of our goal. Help us keep the momentum going!

👉 Donate: https://www.give4marion.org/organizations/center-for-independent-living-of-north-central-florida

15/09/2026

Give4Marion is now open! Please donate to CIL at the link below!

I’m ready to support Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida on September 15, 2026 during Give4Marion. Learn more about Center for Independent Living of North Central Florida and all the other organizations participating in Give4Marion.