DAWN Center for Independent Living

DAWN Center for Independent Living Welcome to the DAWN Center for Independent Living Page! Website: http://dawncil.org/
Twitter: https DAWN is a United Way Member Agency.

The goal of all CILs is to assure the full integration of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society to the greatest extent possible based on each person’s abilities and wishes. As a CIL, DAWN provides the core services which include Information and Referral, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Instruction, and Advocacy. Access to information about resources and programs available to persons with disabilities is the cornerstone of the work done within this agency. Information and Referral is a vital service as well as the gateway to other services provided by DAWN, including Individual and Systems Advocacy, Peer Counseling/Support, and Independent Living Skills Instruction. In addition, each CIL identifies additional needs within its catchment area and implements or advocates for the implementation of programs to meet those needs. Independent Living is a philosophy which states that people with disabilities should have the same civil rights, choices, and control as do people without disabilities. DAWN Center for Independent Living has served Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties in New Jersey since 1996. DAWN Center for Independent Living promotes self-direction in order to create, expand, and implement equal-access opportunities by and for people with disabilities.

November 11th – A day to remember and honor our Veterans.
11/11/2025

November 11th – A day to remember and honor our Veterans.

Join us for DAWNcil’s Annual Meeting!📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025🕕 Time: 6 PM – 9 PM📍 Location: Vasa Park Clubho...
11/06/2025

Join us for DAWNcil’s Annual Meeting!
📅 Date: Wednesday, November 19, 2025
🕕 Time: 6 PM – 9 PM
📍 Location: Vasa Park Clubhouse, Budd Lake, NJ

Enjoy a buffet dinner, connect with fellow members, and be part of important updates:
✅ Induction & reappointment of Board Members
✅ Presentation of the Christine Crawn Schnorr Advocacy Award
✅ Year-in-review & next year’s goals

💲 Cost: $15 (dues-paid members) | $25 (non-dues members)
📌 RSVP by November 14, 2025

Transportation and accommodations available upon request.
📞 Questions? Call (973) 625-1940 ext. 111

Join DAWNcil Caregivers this November for empowering sessions and a special annual meeting!✅ Nov 13: No Limits – Build c...
11/05/2025

Join DAWNcil Caregivers this November for empowering sessions and a special annual meeting!

✅ Nov 13: No Limits – Build confidence, self-awareness, and self-advocacy for college, work, and life.

✅ Nov 18: Planning for Siblings & Successor Trustees – Avoid future conflicts with expert guidance.

✅ Nov 19: DAWNcil’s Annual Meeting – Connect with our community over buffet dinner!

📍 Locations and details in the graphic.
📞 Questions? Contact Julie Ferguson at (862) 753-7424.

🥕 Fresh, Free Produce 🥦Check out the Dover Free Farmers Market on the first Wednesday of every month at 2 PM (while supp...
11/05/2025

🥕 Fresh, Free Produce 🥦
Check out the Dover Free Farmers Market on the first Wednesday of every month at 2 PM (while supplies last) at Father Connelly Parish Center, 37 N. Essex Street, Dover, NJ. Don’t forget your reusable bag!

Join us for DAWNcil’s Enhanced Life Skills Class: Showing Gratitude & Giving Back! 🌟Let’s come together in the spirit of...
11/04/2025

Join us for DAWNcil’s Enhanced Life Skills Class: Showing Gratitude & Giving Back! 🌟
Let’s come together in the spirit of community and kindness! This hands-on session will focus on meaningful ways to give back through service projects.

📍 Upstairs Classroom at DAWN Center for Independent Living
🕠 Check-in begins at 5:45 PM
🎟️ RSVP now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/enhanced-life-skills-class-showing-gratitude-giving-back-to-the-community-tickets-1412363841269?aff=oddtdtcreator

Let’s make a positive impact—together!

Every vote matters—make yours count! 🗳️Gubernatorial Election Day is today, November 4, 2025. Polls in NJ are open from ...
11/04/2025

Every vote matters—make yours count! 🗳️

Gubernatorial Election Day is today, November 4, 2025. Polls in NJ are open from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
✅ Make an informed choice—know your candidate!

Find your polling location here: https://nj.gov/state/elections/vote-polling-location.shtml

🎨 Congratulations to our talented consumer for winning 1st Place in the Drawing category at Norwescap New Jersey's Senio...
11/03/2025

🎨 Congratulations to our talented consumer for winning 1st Place in the Drawing category at Norwescap New Jersey's Seniors & Persons with Disabilities Art Expo! 🏆 Your creativity and hard work truly shine—what an amazing achievement!

🚐 DAWNcil’s Mobile Unit is on the move this November!We’re bringing resources and support to your community, including i...
11/02/2025

🚐 DAWNcil’s Mobile Unit is on the move this November!
We’re bringing resources and support to your community, including information on independent living, self-advocacy, vocational skills training, and more.

📅 Check out our upcoming stops:
✅ Nov 3 – Trinity United Methodist Church, Hackettstown
✅ Nov 5 – Vernon United Methodist Church
✅ Nov 12 – Hopatcong Resource Center
✅ Nov 18 – The EnVision Center, Phillipsburg
✅ Nov 17 & Dec 1 – Trinity United Methodist Church
Need an appointment or accommodations? Contact us today!

Don’t forget to set your clocks back! Daylight Saving Time ends today, November 2—take a moment to reset and enjoy that ...
11/02/2025

Don’t forget to set your clocks back! Daylight Saving Time ends today, November 2—take a moment to reset and enjoy that extra hour. ⏰🍂

November is full of opportunities to connect and celebrate!Join DAWNcil for special events like Dinner Out, our Annual M...
11/01/2025

November is full of opportunities to connect and celebrate!
Join DAWNcil for special events like Dinner Out, our Annual Meeting, and more. Don’t forget to RSVP for the Holiday Gala coming up in December!
✅ View the full calendar and mark your dates!

For more information: https://conta.cc/4oFHnjM

🧙‍♀️ We’re witching up some team spirit at DAWNcil!Feeling festive and spooky with our Halloween costumes. 🎃👻Have a fun ...
10/31/2025

🧙‍♀️ We’re witching up some team spirit at DAWNcil!
Feeling festive and spooky with our Halloween costumes. 🎃👻Have a fun and safe Halloween everyone!

Happy Halloween! 👻Check out these pictures from our Halloween Dance last week! Everyone enjoyed great music, festive cos...
10/31/2025

Happy Halloween! 👻
Check out these pictures from our Halloween Dance last week! Everyone enjoyed great music, festive costumes, and plenty of fun on the dance floor. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night unforgettable! 🕺💃

Hope to see you all at our Holiday Gala on Saturday, December 13th! More info coming soon!

Address

66 Ford Road, Ste 121
Denville, NJ
07834

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+19736251940

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The goal of all CILs is to assure the full integration of people with disabilities into the mainstream of society to the greatest extent possible based on each person’s abilities and wishes. As a CIL, DAWN provides the core services which include Information and Referral, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Instruction, and Advocacy. Access to information about resources and programs available to persons with disabilities is the cornerstone of the work done within this agency. Information and Referral is a vital service as well as the gateway to other services provided by DAWN, including Individual and Systems Advocacy, Peer Counseling/Support, and Independent Living Skills Instruction. In addition, each CIL identifies additional needs within its catchment area and implements or advocates for the implementation of programs to meet those needs. Independent Living is a philosophy which states that people with disabilities should have the same civil rights, choices, and control as do people without disabilities. DAWN Center for Independent Living has served Morris, Sussex, and Warren counties in New Jersey since 1996. DAWN Center for Independent Living promotes self-direction in order to create, expand, and implement equal-access opportunities by and for people with disabilities. DAWN is a United Way Member Agency.