Center For Independent Living Orlando

Creating opportunity for disability inclusion.

[Center For Independent Living Orlando @CIL_Orlando]

We need YOUR help to make #independence happen! TODAY is the start of our Foundations to Freedom Campaign, and our goal is to raise $70,000!❤️
To make a gift that will directly help people like Melissa 👇, visit: https://t.co/AmhbNTASSz

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Be sure to join us tomorrow (12pm-1pm) for a [virtual] open public meeting via zoom with the FLORIDA INDEPENDENT LIVING COUNCIL, INC. where you can share YOUR opinions on important disability-related topics!

To pre-register for the free event, visit: https://t.co/AIwKSM2bb7

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It's #FallPreventionAwarenessWeek!

⏰ Did you know that every 20 minutes, an older adult dies from fall- related injuries? Or that 1 in 4 older Americans fall every year?

Stay tuned this week as we share tips and information on how to avoid falls!

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Are you eligible for the JP-PAS Program? 👇
Do you know what the JP-PAS Program is? 👇

For program requirements and more information, visit: https://t.co/3Xs5eOdBrz

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As we continue to celebrate #NationalDisabilityVoterRegistrationWeek- Did you know that 17.7 people with disabilities reported voting in the November 2020 elections❓However, 11%
of voters with disabilities had some type of difficulty voting in 2020.

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Are terms like "specially-abled"/"special needs" interchangeable with "disabled" or "disabilities"? Check out this great USA TODAY article about the importance of person-first language and how language in the disability community has evolved. 👇

https://t.co/p7nl6PnMXP

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Meet Sarah! 👋 #ThisIsSarahsADAstory

Sarah is a determined and dedicated advocate for disability inclusion and accessibility, and knows firsthand how important the ADA has been to the disability community.

Watch Sarah’s #ADA story https://t.co/AP2pv88JCb

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🎉 Happy 31st Anniversary of the Americans With Disabilities Act! How has the #ADA changed YOUR life?

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We can't wait for the "Share Your Shine" event with @Comm_Bonilla , to celebrate the 31st anniversary of the ADA.

❓We want to know- What's YOUR Shine? What makes you special and unique? Our differences are what make our community great.
Share your shine in the comments below!👇

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🏖 Looking for a good read for your upcoming day at the beach?... we have you covered!

CHECK OUT OUR SUMMER 2021 EDITION OF ACCESS QUARTERLY!
https://t.co/WRUq1QeXGw

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We don't want to brag, but we might of had the BEST sponsors for our Celebrating Independence LIVE! event!
If you weren't able to tune in to the live event on Friday, you can watch the full show here: https://t.co/aA8ho7UNJg

[Center For Independent Living Orlando @CIL_Orlando]

A very special thank you to our Barrier Breaker Sponsors:
@CTitleGroup
Ferran Services & Contracting, Inc
@handymancorp
Land Title Professionals
Senicare
@SHelpersOrlando
@WellCare_Health
Deb & Wayne Kalish

[Center For Independent Living Orlando @CIL_Orlando]

We thought that everyone could use an early pick-me-up.....
So we are offering $10 raffle tickets until MIDNIGHT tonight (no limit on total raffle tickets purchased. $10 discount will be applied to each individual ticket.)

USE CODE: TUESDAY10

https://t.co/WkSCEpohoj

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We are just 1️⃣0️⃣ days away from our BIG virtual fundraising event on Friday, June 25 6:30pm-7:30pm ‼️

Will you be joining us?

Visit https://t.co/WkSCEpohoj to purchase raffle tickets, VIP experience boxes, and more!

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🎤Meet our very talented Celebrating Independence LIVE! Emcee, Stephanie Bechara! You may recognize Stephanie as a reporter with @MyNews13 - but did you know that she is also a secretly amazing event host? You'll just have to tune in on Friday, June 25 to see for yourself!

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⏰ The clock is counting down quickly!

3️⃣0️⃣ days until Celebrating Independence LIVE!

Sign up for updates, learn more about our Emcee, and check out our TWO award recipients on our event page here 👉 https://t.co/WkSCEpohoj

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Please help us congratulate our @ProjectSEARCHHQ Lake Wales 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ graduating class! 🎓 🎉

These grads wouldn't be walking this stage without support from @VictoryRidge @AdventHealth The Lake Wales Care Center, Lake Wales Charter Schools,and Florida Vocational Rehabilitation

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We are LOVING our ✨fresh ✨ new sign that @siemens created and installed when they beautified the outdoor space of our Winter Park office! Do you love it as much as we do?

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📬 Don't forget- TODAY is TAX DAY! That means that it's time to file, if you have not yet.
https://t.co/JwxKYDU3vI
👆 Check out this article for some last minute tips and information about filing your taxes.

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“Just because no one else can heal or do your inner work for you doesn’t mean you can, should, or need to do it alone.”- Lisa Olivera
It’s still #May which means it’s still #mentalhealthawarenessmonth! Remember that no matter how alone you may feel, you are never really alone.