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CIL supports and empowers people who aspire to achieve beyond the boundaries of the expectations

The Center for Independent Living (TheCIL) provides advocacy and services that increase awareness, collaboration, and opportunity among people with disabilities and the community. Our programs provide people with skills, knowledge, and resources that empower them to eliminate damaging and stereotypical notions of disability to strive toward realizing their full human potential. We emerged from the independent living movement of the 1960s as a powerful social catalyst on the University of California at Berkeley campus. There, Ed Roberts, Hale Zukas, and Jan McEwan Brown joined forces to lead a movement that made the university's full academic and social life accessible to all. On March 3, 1972, these students and community members joined The Center for Independent Living, Inc. From 1975 to 2011, our headquarters were located near the UC Berkeley campus on 2539 Telegraph Avenue. There, we provided services for people with disabilities that included wheelchair repair, assistance finding accessible and affordable housing, and vocational training. TheCIL also hosted the first national conference on independent living in 1975. Our peer-based services were so successful that today we serve as a model for roughly 400 independent living centers nationwide, as well as similar programs in 20 countries.

11/17/2025

The disability community has lost a fearless leader, a visionary thinker, and a beloved friend.

Alice Wong dedicated her life to imagining — and demanding — a world where persons with disabilities could live fully, freely, and without limits imposed by ableism.

Her brilliance, her unapologetic truth-telling, and her uncompromising commitment to justice reshaped our movement and awakened a generation.

She taught us that everything is possible when we remain united — when we stand together, hold each other up, and move forward as one community.

Rest in power,
We carry your courage, your clarity, and your vision forward in everything we do.

11/14/2025

Care providers are the backbone of our communities.

They show up every day with skill, patience, creativity, and compassion — often holding together the gaps that systems leave behind. Their work is not charity. It is essential. It is what allows disabled people to live with dignity, freedom, and self-determination.

To every careworker, personal assistant, attendant, family member, friend, and neighbor who shares the load: thank you. Your labor keeps our communities alive, connected, and resilient.

We invite you to read our full Mini Disability Justice Primer on Care — a tribute to care, interdependence, and the people who make it possible.

Find it at thecil.org/resources under Personal Attendant Services.

For more information, contact:
Fox Machado, Personal Attendant Services at
fmachado@thecil.org

11/12/2025

📢 CIL Berkeley is Hiring!

We’re looking for a Programs and Political Director / Deputy Director — a visionary leader passionate about disability justice, advocacy, and community empowerment.

This role shapes the vision, impact, and future of CIL’s programs while leading advocacy that centers disabled voices and drives systemic change.

Who We’re Looking For:

A collaborative and justice-driven leader who:

• Has experience in advocacy, organizing, or disability/community-based programs

• Leads with justice, collaboration, and accountability

• Believes in peer-led leadership and lived experience

❗️Scan the QR code or visit bit.ly/4nOgqcI to learn more and apply.

Persons with disabilities, veterans, women, and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.

11/10/2025

19 de noviembre
12–1 p. m. (PT) | 2–3 p. m. (CT)

📍 Evento híbrido – Virtual y Presencial (Oakland, CA)

Acompáñanos en la Parte 2 de la serie de seminarios “¡Conoce Tus Derechos!”, una sesión que busca ayudar a la comunidad a comprender mejor sus derechos y los recursos disponibles.

Escucha directamente a abogados de inmigración de California y Texas, quienes compartirán información valiosa y responderán preguntas sobre derechos y defensa comunitaria.

💬 ¡No te pierdas esta oportunidad de empoderarte y fortalecer a tu comunidad!

📍 Presencial: The Center for Independent Living – Oficina Fruitvale, 1470 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA

💻 Virtual: Enlace de Zoom enviado tras el registro

👉 Regístrate hoy: https://bit.ly/47QYt7x

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November 19
12–1 PM (PT) | 2–3 PM (CT)

📍 Hybrid Event – Virtual & In Person (Oakland, CA)

Join us for Part 2 of the Know Your Rights! Webinar Series — an empowering session to help community members better understand their rights and available resources.

Hear directly from immigration attorneys from California and Texas, who will share valuable information and answer your questions about immigration rights and advocacy.

💬 Don’t miss this opportunity to empower yourself and your community!

📍 In-person: The Center for Independent Living – Fruitvale Office, 1470 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA

💻 Virtual: Zoom link sent after registration

👉 Register today: https://bit.ly/47QYt7x

11/04/2025

🌉 Free Travel Training Workshop! 🚍🛳️

Want to learn how to ride public transit with confidence?

Join us for a free Travel Training Workshop — a fun, hands-on session designed for older adults and people with disabilities (but open to everyone!).

📅 Thursday, November 13
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📍 Mastick Senior Center, Room D – Alameda, CA

🚌 Includes a field trip to San Francisco’s Ferry Building!

✅ Learn how to use the bus and ferry safely and independently

✅ Build your travel confidence

✅ Light refreshments provided

Registration is required!

🔹 Course #32080

🔹 Visit Mastick Senior Center, call 510-747-7500, or register online: https://bit.ly/3JkSBLz

Presented by Alameda Connect in partnership with The Center for Independent Living (CIL).

✨ No need to be an Alameda resident or a senior to participate!

11/01/2025

Our team made a list of places in the East Bay that are giving out free food during the government shutdown. It’s organized by city and includes food pantries, grocery pickup, restaurants, and food for kids. We will keep adding more as we learn about them. This guide is just one resource among many coming together to help our community. We are noticing a gap for those who have allergies and need specific foods prepared in specific ways in order to be safe to eat. If you know of any free resources that accommodate allergies and medical nutrition, please DM us.

You can find the l1nk in our bi0.

Image description:
A bright illustrated poster titled “East Bay Food Access Guide.” The background is yellow with faint outlines of food items, framed by a textured teal border. In the center, a purple backpack is stuffed with a loaf of bread and a wrapped burrito. In front of it sits a grocery bag filled with produce, canned goods, and a bottle of water. To the right is a bowl of pho with noodles, herbs, and chopsticks. Above the food is a purple sign that says “FREE.” The link “bit.ly/FreeFoodEastBay” appears near the bottom above the Center for Independent Living logo.

10/31/2025

📢 CIL Youth Program Field Trip to Coyote Hills!

Participants ages 14-30 with disabilities are encouraged to sign up.

Day and time:
November 21st from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

We will be picked up by accessible buses at the Ed Roberts Campus.

Lunch and snacks provided!

Enjoy a low-impact walk/roll in the marshland, visit the nectar garden, and explore the visitor center!

Questions?
Contact Jorge Lara at (510) 422-5089 or jlara@thecil.org.

Sign up at https://shorturl.at/yoUMm"

10/24/2025

Getting Ready as a Community: AFN Listening Session

Join us for an engaging community conversation on emergency readiness!

📍 Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St, Berkeley

🗓️ Monday, October 27 | 4–7 PM

💬 Take part in hands-on activities using real-life scenarios and share your ideas to help strengthen Alameda County’s emergency preparedness.

🤝 Connect with local organizations and discover useful community resources!

🔗 Register here: m.bpt.me/event/6724428

📩 Questions? ALCOAFN@acgov.org

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Preparándonos como Comunidad: Sesión de Escucha AFN

¡Acompáñanos en una conversación comunitaria sobre preparación ante emergencias!

📍 Ed Roberts Campus, 3075 Adeline St, Berkeley
🗓️ Lunes 27 de octubre | 4 a 7 PM

💬 Participa en actividades prácticas con escenarios reales y comparte tus ideas para fortalecer la preparación ante emergencias en el condado de Alameda.

🤝 Conecta con organizaciones locales y descubre recursos útiles para la comunidad.

🔗 Regístrate aquí: m.bpt.me/event/6724428

📩 Consultas: ALCOAFN@acgov.org

10/17/2025

¡Conoce tus derechos!
Serie de seminarios – Parte #1

🗓 29 de octubre

📍 Evento híbrido – Virtual (Zoom) + Presencial en Fruitvale: 1470 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

Acompaña a The Center for Independent Living (CIL) y a la Valley Association for Independent Living (VAIL) en la primera sesión de la serie ¡Conoce tus derechos!, una edición especial para la comunidad latina.

💬 Aprende sobre tus derechos y cómo acceder a servicios para ti y tu familia.

Un espacio para compartir experiencias, hacer preguntas y fortalecer nuestra comunidad.

🕛 12:00–1:00 PM (hora del Pacífico)
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM (hora central)

✨ Regístrate aquí: https://bit.ly/47tOEgy

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Know Your Rights!
Webinar Series – Part #1

🗓 October 29

📍 Hybrid Event – Virtual (Zoom) + In-Person in Fruitvale: 1470 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601

Join The Center for Independent Living (CIL) and the Valley Association for Independent Living (VAIL) for the first session of the Know Your Rights! series — a special edition for the Latinx community.

💬 Learn about your rights and how to access services for you and your family.

A space to share experiences, ask questions, and strengthen our community.

🕛 12:00–1:00 PM (Pacific Time)
🕑 2:00–3:00 PM (Central Time)

✨ Register here: https://bit.ly/47tOEgy

10/16/2025

🎃 Halloween Movie Night! 🎬

Join CIL at the Ed Roberts Campus (3075 Adeline Street, Berkeley, CA 94703) on Wednesday, October 29 at 5:30 PM for a free community screening of The Nightmare Before Christmas (PG)!

🍿 Enjoy desserts, snacks, and refreshments

👗 Costumes are optional, but if you come in costume you can join our contest and win a gift card! 🎁

😌 Low-stimulation space available

💻 Virtual option available

😷 Masks at check-in

This event is free and open to everyone — come celebrate Halloween in an inclusive and accessible space!

👉 Register now: http://bit.ly/4qcDowq

10/15/2025

🎉 Happy Birthday, CRA! 🎂

In October 1977, President Carter signed the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) into law — a landmark policy that invests billions every year into underserved communities.

For 48 years, CRA has helped fight redlining, empower communities to shape how banks serve them, and build stable, thriving neighborhoods across the country.

Let’s keep pushing for reforms that expand affordable housing, promote homeownership, and prevent displacement for everyone. 💪🏽🏘️

10/15/2025

Get ready to move, play, and celebrate inclusion! 🏀🚴‍♀️⚽️

CIL invites you to join our friends from for their 3rd Annual Adaptive Sports Expo — happening Saturday, October 18 from 10AM–4PM at James Kenney Community Center (1720 8th St, Berkeley).

💪 Try 10+ adaptive sports like cycling, kayaking, wheelchair basketball, rugby, goalball, pickleball, and more — all for free!

🎨 Enjoy food trucks, arts & crafts, games, and community fun for all ages.

♿️ Accessible transportation from BART provided by BORP.

📱 Scan the QR code on the flyer to register, or visit borp.org/expo for more info!

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