Welcome to CILfresno
For over 30 years, the Center for Independent Living (CIL) - Fresno has worked with consumers to promote their independence in the community. CIL's service area includes the five counties of Fresno, Kings, Tulare, Madera and Merced.
By charter, at least 51 percent of employees at CIL have disabilities, as does 51 percent of the center’s board of directors. This underscores the importance of consumer control in CIL. The center vests power and authority in individuals with disabilities and is designed by and for the local disability community. READ MORE
From the Director'S dESK
BOB HAND - This has been an extremely busy time for the CIL. We have recently expanded our services to include job placement for people with disabilities, opening Creative Careers under the leadership of Rebecca Johnston. We have also been dealing with a great deal of staff turnover... READ MORE
dID YOU KNOW?
CIL Fresno is part of the Central Valley Institute for Disability and Rehabilitation. CIL Fresno is working together with the CSU Fresno Rehabilitation Counseling Program, the San Joaquin District DOR office and others to form the new Institute. READ MORE
The Institute will combine (1) research in best practices for services for people with disabilities, (2) the education of graduate level students in Rehabilitation Counseling and university students in other disability-related fields, and (3) direct services to people with disabilities through CIL Fresno, job placement services, and counseling services.
calendar of events - Spotlight
- Peer support meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm!