CIL in Central Florida

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CIL in Central Florida We are a private, non-profit organization that was founded by Central Floridians dedicated to helping people with disabilities.

CIL is a cross-disability service agency with a mission to create opportunities for disability inclusion. It serves individuals with any type of disability of any age residing in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Polk, Hardee, Highlands, and DeSoto counties. CIL has two office locations dedicated to serving the Central Florida region, each of which have specific programs and services available to their surrounding community.

Being invited is a start. Belonging means being able to participate and knowing your presence is valued.Meaningful inclu...
10/14/2026

Being invited is a start. Belonging means being able to participate and knowing your presence is valued.

Meaningful inclusion means considering accessibility, respecting individual needs and making sure people have opportunities to contribute and be part of the conversation.

Let's keep building a community where everyone has room to belong.

Did you know your smartphone may already have tools that can make everyday tasks easier?Accessibility features can help ...
10/13/2026

Did you know your smartphone may already have tools that can make everyday tasks easier?

Accessibility features can help you customize your device to work better for you, including:

Enlarging text for easier reading
Using voice commands to navigate your phone
Turning on captions for videos
Using a screen reader to hear what's on your screen
Dictating messages instead of typing

You don't always need a new device to improve accessibility. Sometimes, it's about discovering the tools already available to you!

Which feature would you like to try?

10/12/2026

WHAT A NIGHT.

Thursday night, we celebrated 50 years of the Center for Independent Living in Central Florida and we couldn’t have done it without our incredible community.

To our consumers, families, advocates, sponsors, donors, partners, volunteers, staff, and everyone who joined us:

Thank you.

Thank you for showing up.
Thank you for believing in this work.
Thank you for investing in a more accessible and inclusive Central Florida.

From the stories we shared to the people we celebrated, Thursday night was a reminder that independence is something we build together.

50 years celebrated.
The next chapter begins.

We’re so grateful you’re part of it.

IT’S HERE. Tonight, we celebrate 50 years of the Center for Independent Living in Central Florida!And this isn’t just a ...
10/08/2026

IT’S HERE.

Tonight, we celebrate 50 years of the Center for Independent Living in Central Florida!

And this isn’t just a night to look back.

It’s a night to experience what independence means.

Explore our history.
Discover innovation.
Hear the voices of people with disabilities.
Celebrate the partnerships that make opportunity possible.
And get a glimpse of what comes next.

Power of Independence starts tonight at 6:00 PM.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

TOMORROW.For weeks, we’ve walked the Road to Independence together.We’ve looked back at where we started. We’ve celebra...
10/07/2026

TOMORROW.

For weeks, we’ve walked the Road to Independence together.

We’ve looked back at where we started.
We’ve celebrated the people who moved the work forward.
We’ve explored the technology that creates new possibilities.
We’ve shared stories of opportunity, advocacy, and independence.

Tomorrow, we bring it all together.

One night.
Five decades.
Countless stories.

Tomorrow, we celebrate the Power of Independence.

October 8, 2026 | 6:00–8:30 PM

Partnership is about more than working together. It's about creating opportunities.We're grateful to Orlando Health for ...
10/06/2026

Partnership is about more than working together. It's about creating opportunities.

We're grateful to Orlando Health for participating in a RAMPage experience for one of our consumers.

Experiences like these can help people with disabilities explore opportunities, build confidence and see what's possible when barriers are removed.

Thank you, Orlando Health, for opening your doors and being part of that experience.

This is what community partnership looks like.

BIDDING IS OFFICIALLY OPEN! The Power of Independence Silent Auction is LIVE, and you don't have to wait until October 8...
10/05/2026

BIDDING IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!

The Power of Independence Silent Auction is LIVE, and you don't have to wait until October 8th to start bidding!
We've put together an incredible lineup of experiences, getaways, dining, entertainment, sports memorabilia, family adventures, jewelry and more all while supporting the Center for Independent Living in Central Florida.

Browse the auction.
Find your favorites.
Place your bids.
Keep an eye on the competition!

You don't have to attend Power of Independence to participate so start bidding today!
Scan the QR code or visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-power-of-independence-silent-auction

Start bidding in the Power of Independence Silent Auction!

Which item are you going after?

We told you there was more. Yesterday we took you to Ireland, Greece, Croatia and South Africa.Today, we're adding four ...
10/02/2026

We told you there was more.

Yesterday we took you to Ireland, Greece, Croatia and South Africa.

Today, we're adding four more possibilities:

Alaska
Tuscany
Costa Rica
San Francisco

That's eight incredible American Fundraising Foundation - AmFund travel experiences you'll have an opportunity to explore at Power of Independence on October 8th.

Now that you've seen them all, we have only one question:

Where are you going?

Pack your bags… or at least start dreaming. We're excited to welcome American Fundraising Foundation - AmFund to Power o...
10/01/2026

Pack your bags… or at least start dreaming.

We're excited to welcome American Fundraising Foundation - AmFund to Power of Independence, where guests will have the opportunity to explore incredible travel experiences while supporting CIL's mission.

So, where would you go?

Ireland
Greece
Croatia
South Africa

And here's the catch…

Those aren't the only choices.

We're revealing FOUR more destinations tomorrow.

Which one are you choosing from this first group?

09/30/2026

The countdown is officially ON.

For the past several weeks, we've taken you along our Road to Independence...sharing the history, people, technology and stories behind 50 years of CIL.

Now, we're almost at our destination.

In just 8 days, it all comes together at Power of Independence.

Come experience our mission, celebrate an incredible milestone and help us kick off the next chapter.

October 8th is almost here. Do you have your tickets?
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-power-of-independence-a-live-experience-celebrating-50-years

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720 N Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL
32789

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm

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