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CIL Orlando

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.

12/05/2025

Thank You for Making Our Holiday Toy Drive a Success!

Because of the kindness and generosity of our community, volunteers, donors, and partner organizations, dozens of children and families will enjoy a brighter, more joyful holiday season.

A special thank you to our incredible Toy Drive site hosts Curley & Pynn Public Relations Firehouse Subs InCharge Debt Solutions Scorpio. and Ascendo Resources for opening your doors and helping us spread holiday cheer across Central Florida.

Your support helped us deliver toys, games, and meaningful moments to families across Central Florida and every single donation made a difference. This year’s Toy Drive truly reflected the spirit of community, compassion, and inclusion.

And it’s not too late to contribute!
Drop off a new, unwrapped toy at our Winter Park office today until 12:00pm or on Monday from 9:00am–4:00pm.
You can also order directly from our Amazon Wishlist. Just be sure your delivery date is no later than Monday, December 8th.

As we continue celebrating 50 years of impact, we are grateful for everyone who stands with us in creating a more accessible and supportive future for families.

Stay connected with us to see how your generosity continues to create change throughout the year.

https://a.co/izD823f

12/04/2025

Last call! Today is the final day to RSVP for our Silent Night holiday celebration.

We’re so excited to welcome families for an evening filled with accessible holiday activities, games, crafts, and joyful connection but we need your RSVP to ensure we have everything prepared for you.

If you haven’t registered yet, now is the time!
Don’t miss out! Reserve your spot today.

We can’t wait to celebrate the season with you as we continue honoring 50 years of impact at CIL.

www.cilorlando.org/event/silent-night

12/03/2025

Meet our Family Disability Navigator, a dedicated resource for children with disabilities and their families seeking guidance, clarity, and support on their journey.

Whether you’re exploring services for the first time or looking for ongoing assistance, our Navigator provides one-on-one support to help you understand your options, connect with programs, and build a path toward greater independence and stability.

From educational support and care coordination to community resources and long-term planning, we’re here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

We’re proud to offer this personalized service as part of our 50 years of empowering people with disabilities across Central Florida.

You’re not alone and you don’t have to navigate this journey by yourself.

12/02/2025

This Giving Tuesday, we’re celebrating Gratitude Tuesday.

To our consumers, families, volunteers, staff, partners, donors, and advocates:

Thank you for helping us create a world where independence, accessibility, and inclusion are not just goals, but realities.

Your support strengthens programs like employment services, youth transition, Deaf Services, accessibility training, and our Family Disability Navigator team. You help build ramps, open doors, create opportunities, and change lives.

As we honor 50 years of impact, we are grateful for everyone who stands with us in building a more inclusive future.

If you feel inspired today, we invite you to learn more about our mission or get involved in ways that feel meaningful to you.

https://cilorlando.org/partner-with-us/

11/26/2025

From all of us at CIL Orlando — Happy Thanksgiving!

As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for the incredible support, trust, and confidence our community has shown us. To our consumers, families, volunteers, partners, donors, and advocates: thank you for helping us champion independence, accessibility, and inclusion every single day.

Your belief in our mission empowers us to continue breaking barriers, expanding opportunities, and building a more inclusive Central Florida for all.

Holiday Closure Notice:
Our office will be closed Thursday and Friday in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday.
We will reopen on Monday, December 1st.

Wishing you a warm, safe, and meaningful Thanksgiving surrounded by the people who bring you joy.

11/25/2025

This Thanksgiving, our hearts are full because of YOU.

To our community, volunteers, consumers, staff, donors, and partners: thank you for helping us build a world where independence, accessibility, and inclusion are possible every single day.

Your support empowers people with disabilities to live confidently, connect with their communities, and access the resources they need to thrive.

We are grateful for every ramp built, every young person supported through transition, every job seeker empowered, every family guided, and every voice amplified.

From all of us at CIL Orlando, thank you for standing with us, believing in our mission, and helping us create a barrier-free future.

Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, warm, and joyful Thanksgiving.

11/24/2025

A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Silent Night Sponsors!
This holiday season, we’re celebrating the generosity of our incredible community partners, AdventHealth, HB Dental, iVenture Solutions, Inc. and Suncoast Credit Union for helping make our Silent Night event possible!

Their support ensures that children and families of all abilities can experience a night filled with joy, connection, and holiday cheer. From accessible activities to festive fun, their sponsorship helps bring the magic of the season to life for everyone.

Thank you, AdventHealth, HB Dental, iVenutre Solutions and Suncoast Credit Union for believing in inclusion, community, and the power of giving back.
Interested in sponsoring or getting involved? There’s still time to make an impact!

Visit www.cilorlando.org/partner-wtih-us to learn how you or your company can help us make the season bright for all.

11/20/2025

Year-End Giving Starts Now!

As we celebrate 50 Years of Impact, we’re reflecting on how far we’ve come and the incredible future we can build together. The Center for Independent Living helps people with disabilities build real careers and real futures, because independence starts with opportunity and you make that possible.

A job is more than a paycheck; it’s purpose, confidence, and a path forward. Through our employment programs, participants gain skills, mentorship, and workplace experience that lead to long-term success. Jeshua’s story is one of many that show how inclusion changes lives. When he first connected with CIL, he wasn’t sure what came next. Through Project SEARCH and Deaf Voices, Jeshua gained confidence, job skills, and a supportive community that helped him thrive. Today, he’s working independently, mastering new skills like food preparation, stocking, and customer service, and bringing enthusiasm and reliability to every shift.

His journey shows what’s possible when inclusion, training, and community come together. Jeshua is proud of how far he’s come and he’s still growing every day. Your support makes stories like Jeshua’s possible. Every gift helps someone achieve independence, discover their potential, and build a brighter future. Our impact begins the moment YOU give.

Donate today and help shape the next 50 years of independence.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-form/50-years-of-impact-a-future-without-limits

11/19/2025

We’re excited to share some BIG news about the future of CIL!

On behalf of our Board of Directors, we are proud to announce that Charlotte Leavitt has been selected as the next Executive Director of the Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, effective January 1, 2026.

Charlotte has been part of the CIL family for the past eight years, most recently serving as Associate Director, where she has:

• Expanded community partnerships
• Strengthened our programs
• Improved internal operations

Her strategic vision, collaborative leadership, and deep commitment to empowering people with disabilities make her the ideal person to lead CIL into its next chapter.

Charlotte will succeed Elizabeth Howe, who is retiring after 31 years of dedicated service to our mission. We are deeply grateful for Elizabeth’s legacy and excited to continue building on CIL’s 50-year history of impact under Charlotte’s leadership.

In the coming months, we’ll be sharing opportunities to meet Charlotte, learn more about her vision, and discover new ways to get involved in breaking down barriers for individuals with disabilities in Central Florida.

Please join us in congratulating Charlotte on this well-deserved appointment!

Tamara Mackroy, PhD, CFAA, C-DBT, 6σ Black Belt
Board Chair, Center for Independent Living in Central Florida

11/17/2025

What is WIOA?

The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) helps ensure people with disabilities have equal access to education, training, and employment opportunities.

Through programs like Aspire to Hire, WIOA funding supports career exploration, job coaching, and workplace training empowering individuals to build confidence, gain independence, and find meaningful careers.

11/14/2025

Make the Season Bright!
Help us spread joy and inclusion this holiday season through the Center for Independent Living’s Silent Night Toy Drive!
We’re collecting new, unwrapped toys for children attending our Silent Night Holiday Carnival, a barrier-free celebration bringing joy to families of all abilities.
You can help in two easy ways:

Drop off new, unwrapped toys at our Winter Park office:
720 N Denning Drive Winter Park, FL 32789

Shop from our Amazon Wishlist! Click the link in our bio or below. Your gift will be delivered directly to CIL and wrapped with care.

Together, we can make this holiday season brighter for every child.

https://a.co/izD823f

11/13/2025

Meet Javier, a graduate of CIL’s Project SEARCH program whose determination and hard work truly paid off!

Throughout his year in Project SEARCH, Javier completed multiple internship rotations at Lakeland Regional Health where he gained valuable hands-on experience in the storeroom, catering, and gastrointestinal departments. These experiences helped him grow his communication, teamwork, organizational skills and most importantly, his confidence.

After graduating, Javier didn’t give up. He completed over 20 job interviews, took on an On-the-Job Training opportunity, and continued working with his CIL Transition Employment Specialist to find the right fit.

And today, we’re thrilled to share that Javier has officially accepted a position with Bonnet Springs Park!

Javier’s journey shows what’s possible when adults with disabilities are given access to real workplace experience, support, and encouragement. This is what independent earning look like and we couldn’t be more proud!

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720 N Denning Drive
Winter Park, FL
32789

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

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