Center for Independent Living
2012 Annual Report
People with disabilities creating opportunity
CIL’s Mission: CIL provides services, support, and advocacy to enhance the rights and
abilities of people with disabilities to actively participate in their communities and to live
self-determined lives.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Our Board Chairman
Our Executive Director
Our History
Our New Home
Our New Initiatives
Our Core Services
Our Donors
Our Volunteers & Assets
Our Interns & Friends
Our Community
Our Board of Directors
Our Staff
Our Consumers
Our Finances
Your Support Is the Key
Our Locations
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OUR BOARD CHAIRMAN- Henry Leng
Dear Friends, Supporters and Colleagues,
The Center for Independent Living, Inc. (CIL) achieved its 40 year milestone this fiscal year!
Our talented staff and volunteers continue to build on the lessons and successes of four
decades to create greater opportunities for people with disabilities today.
CIL has faced its share of challenges, from the defunding of service programs to finding
innovative ways to serve a growing vulnerable community with reduced resources. During
this period, I am happy to report that the board and executive management team have used
these opportunities to develop more effective and cost-efficient programs and services
through broader community partnerships and alliances.
Today our service and advocacy efforts are well positioned to promote a more open, just
and accessible world for future generations. The Board of Directors is very proud of its
executive management team and staff. With your help and ongoing support, CIL will
continue to live out its mission to promote the full societal inclusion of all people with
disabilities.
Respectfully,
Henry Leng
Board Chair
CIL’s Agenda: Today’s agenda is focused broadly on two critical areas: economic justice,
which includes employment outcomes, and health and wellness for all people with
disabilities, which allows us to address the holistic needs of our community.
“Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other.”- John F. Kennedy
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OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR- Yomi Wrong
Dear Friends,
From the spring of 2011 through the spring of 2012, CIL launched a roster of new
programs, opened an assistive technology reuse center, and began planning a gala event to
celebrate 40 years of service and advocacy in the disability community. Whew!
The excitement generated by these activities brought into focus how much progress has
been made since CIL opened its doors in 1972, and also the vast amount of work that is left
undone in our fight for disability justice and equality.
Though more opportunities exist for people with disabilities to live, work and thrive as full
citizens, we still encounter pockets of stubborn resistance. There are national retailers that
refuse to adopt disability-friendly policies and employers that are lagging in recruitment of
qualified candidates with disabilities. And although changes are being implemented, our
health care system still does not fully provide access to quality care for people with
disabilities.
Too many people with disabilities still live on the margins of society. We are
disproportionately poor, unhealthy, unemployed, hungry and homeless. As long as
this remains true, CIL's doors will remain open.
In our march towards equality we continue to balance urgent unmet needs with an eye
toward creating policies and practices that will endure for generations to come. Thank you
for your support of this important work. We could not do it without you.
In gratitude,
Yomi S. Wrong
“The only limit to our realization of tomorrow will be our doubts of today.”
- Franklin D. Roosevelt
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OUR HISTORY
“When your belief is strong and your purpose just, no obstacle can stand in your way.”
- Unknown
1970 Physically Disabled Students Program (PDSP): Ed Roberts, a future CIL Executive
Director, and other U.C. Berkeley students known as the “Rolling Quads”, form PDSP with
the help of committed individuals from the community, in order to seek increased
accessibility for all disabled students.
1972 Center for Independent Living, Inc.: Founded with private and government grants.
Begins operations in Berkeley, CA.
1975 CIL’s New Home: CIL’s headquarters moves to 2539 Telegraph Ave site; remains
there for 35 years.
1977: 26 day takeover of SF Federal Building forces implementation of Sec 504 of the 1972
Rehab Act.
1978: Friends of CIL founded to increase the agency’s financial resources.
1979 DREDF Incorporates: CIL’s legal service, Disability Law Resource Center, incorporates
as Disability Rights Education Defense Fund (DREDF).
1982 CTP Incorporates: CIL’s Computer Training Program incorporates as Computer
Technologies Program, a vocational training program for disabled students.
1982 Work Incentives Improvement Act: Spearheads Act to remove barriers for people
with disabilities who receive federal benefits but desire to transition to full-time or parttime work.
1988-90 Americans with Disabilities Act: Leads the California effort to provide
Congressional testimony about acts of discrimination faced by people with disabilities in
their communities.
1994 Client Empowerment Project: Creates a demonstration project to ensure that people
with disabilities have a choice of employment options.
1999: Opens Fruitvale and East Oakland offices to reach multi-lingual disabled
persons.
2002 California Work Group on Work Incentives: Pioneers the passage of AB 925,
landmark work incentives legislation.
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2010: CIL moves into the Ed Roberts Campus as one of the 7 partners.
2011-12 Establishes New Programs: Launches five new programs: California Community
Transitions, The Employment Academy, Mentors Advocates & Peer Services Program,
Universal Wellness and The Shop@CIL, a wheelchair repair and AT Re-Use center.
We honor all those who sacrificed and worked diligently to launch CIL and the
Independent Living Movement!
"Independent Living is not doing things by yourself, it is being in control of how things
are done." - Judy Heumann
“We can only really be free and take our place in this society if we have economic
freedom, which means careers.”- Ed Roberts
OUR NEW HOME
The Ed Roberts Campus opened in November 2010, two years after breaking ground.
The Ed Roberts Campus (ERC) is a superb model of universal design, environmental
sustainability and non-profit cooperation. Considered the disability community mecca of
the west, the ERC is co-owned by seven disability organizations, including CIL.
Highlights of the Ed Roberts Campus: Early Head Start center, Fitness center, Fully
equipped audio/video, accessible meeting spaces, Computer resource center, Two story
spiral ramp, Café and eatery area, Motion controlled lighting, hands-free sensors and kick
plates and Way-finding devices.
Twelve agencies at the ERC provide services to the disability community including:
The Department of Rehabilitation, Alameda Alliance for Health, Computer
Technologies Program and World Institute on Disability
“The more I did this project, the more I realized that good architecture is a social
justice issue."- William Leddy, ERC Architect
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OUR NEW INITIATIVES
Employment Academy: Launched in May 2012
The Employment Academy is a professional four-stage training and placement program
designed to improve employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
450 HOURS Preparing students for employment opportunities since May 2012
28 Students in 4 stages of The Academy
Stage I: Intake During the intake stage, students complete an eligibility survey to determine
if The Academy can help them achieve their employment goals.
Stage II: Employment Preparation The four week employment preparation stage is
designed to cover, cultivate and refine professional core skills essential to finding a job.
Stage III: Development & Placement Upon completion of the employment preparation
stage, a student is matched with a development specialist who provides advice and
guidance in their search for employment.
Stage IV: Retention Services During the first ninety days of employment, CIL provides
ongoing support for our students and their employers.
“[CIL] has given me tools and skills on how to present myself in an employment
environment.”- Sidney, Academy Student
The Shop@CIL
THE SHOP@CIL houses two innovative programs: An Assistive Technology (AT) Re-use
Center that recycles, repairs and redistributes previously used items and a Wheelchair
Repair Shop, through a partnership with Wheelchairs of San Mateo, that sells wheelchairs
and scooters and makes repairs. The Shop provides a variety of training and informational
services including: Loaner AT Equipment, HUBSCRUB Sanitization Services and AT
Assessments.
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124+ Consumers served since the May 2012 Opening
“I received a practically new power wheelchair, for free, from The Shop@CIL. It has
greatly increased my mobility options and has improved the overall health of my
upper body.” - Bruce Curtis, CIL Consumer
“The ramp is wonderful; it’s a true blessing. I give thanks every time I use it.”
- Kristina Mendez, CIL Consumer
Systems Change
CIL is a proud member of the Systems Change Network, a statewide disability advocacy
coalition of 29 Independent Living Centers and the communities they serve. We are
dedicated to increasing civic participation through community organizing, education and
advocacy around issues that affect the Disability Community.
“Never underestimate the power of a handful of individuals to change the world. After
all, it’s the only thing that ever does.”- Margaret Mead
2030 People participated in the Annual Disability Capitol Action Day March
110 Advocates took part in the CIL Olmstead Managed Care Conference
95 Youth, Parents & Teachers attended Ed Roberts Day @ UC Berkeley
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Provides education, leadership development and coalition building tools to effect
systems change on local, state and national levels
Engages in statewide campaigns to preserve much needed disability services, such
as IHSS, SSI, and Medi-Cal
Links community members with opportunities to engage in activism on local and
statewide levels
Staff regularly attends City Council meetings, local disability commissions,
legislative hearings at the Capitol, rallies, and the annual Disability Capitol Action
Day
“It's inspiring to see so many people with disabilities come together to fight for our
rights.”- Stacey, CIL Staff Member
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Universal Wellness
Universal Wellness is a free eight week health promotion and wellness workshop, designed
to help seniors cope with the trauma and/or mental issues associated with acquired
disabilities. 11.5% of the Alameda County Population is over 65 years of age.
Seniors Learn:
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Healthy responses to frustration and life's challenges
Skills to manage negative thoughts and attitudes
How to develop effective communication skills
The mental and physical benefits of regular exercise and a healthy diet
Important self and group advocacy skills
To set goals and create plans to meet those goals
Francesca Healy, a professional pianist, first reached out to CIL in 1973. She was an
enthusiastic participant in our Universal Wellness program and enjoys playing show
tunes at events around the Bay Area.
240 Seniors ages 57 to 100+ have benefited from the Universal Wellness Program.
“I never knew people could be so loving and caring.”- Mable A, CIL Consumer
California Community Transitions
14% of the nursing home population consists of people ages 31 to 64
California Community Transitions (CCT) is a program designed to help Skilled Nursing
Facility residents in Alameda County transition out of institutions and maintain their
independence in the community setting of their choice.
CIL can assist eligible residents of institutions:
 Locate and secure affordable housing
 Pay for housewares and the cost of moving
 Apply for and obtain IHSS
 Collect SSI payments and/or other forms of income upon discharge from an
institution
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6,000 People are currently institutionalized in Alameda County
At age 39, Richard Cranmer had a massive stroke and entered a Skilled Nursing
Facility. Fifteen years later, with the help of a CIL Peer Counselor, he moved into his
own apartment and is now actively engaged in community life.
“With an ‘allowance’ of $40 a month...there was no way I could move out without CIL’s
help.” - Richard Cranmer
6 people have returned to community life because of the CCT program.
“We look forward to continuing our mission to realize the Olmstead decision's promise
that people with disabilities shall not be unnecessarily restricted or segregated.”
- Thomas Gregory, CIL Staff
Mentors, Advocates and Peer Services
Mentors, Advocates and Peer Services (MAPS) MAPS is a mentorship program
specifically designed for transition-aged youth and young adults between the ages of 15-25
who have physical and mental health disabilities.
15% of the national high school-age population has a disability
Higher Education And Resources for Teens (HEART): The HEART Project provides college
and career information and mentoring services. Mentors share successful college
navigation tools and resources.
Getting Out (GO): The GO program hosts age appropriate, accessible activities and events
that help to strengthen relationships and build a lasting community.
Youth Organized Disabled and Proud (YO!): CIL’s collaboration with YO!, a state-wide
initiative, encourages political advocacy via intensive leadership training that
empowers disabled youth.
“Interning at CIL has been an uplifting experience. I am constantly challenged to be the
best person I can be to make a positive and lasting impact on our community.”Giovana Giscomé, MAPS Mentor
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OUR CORE SERVICES
5234 People received Information and Referral Services
Deaf Community Counseling Center: Counseling services provided to individuals and
families.
Deaf and Deaf/Blind Services: Consumers receive comprehensive services including peer
counseling, independent living skills and advocacy instruction.
Housing Information and Referral: Homeless prevention services including finding and
retaining affordable, accessible housing and information on fair housing laws.
“CIL connected me with a community partner to help me get the service I needed.
I thought that was awesome!” - Gabriella G., CIL Consumer
Information and Referral: Information on CIL services, community events and referrals to
other resources.
Individual Advocacy: Assistance in navigating systems such as Social Security, health care
and In-Home-Support-Services.
Moving On: Independent living skills training including but not limited to: financial
benefits planning, nutrition, self-advocacy and social skills.
“[CIL] helped me obtain a Video Phone so that I could communicate with my son, who is
hearing.”- Jenny Ng, CIL Consumer
Peer Support Services: One-on-one and group setting coaching sessions to discuss life’s
challenges.
Personal Attendant Services: CIL uses Quick Match, an internet-based, interactive program,
to match providers with consumers.
Project Olmstead: A grassroots group that advocates against institutionalization in favor of
community living.
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225+ Consumers and community members participated in Project Olmstead events
“ CIL has been very kind in helping me and others with disabilities….no matter where
they come from….” - Phillip Hammond Jones, CIL Consumer
Residential Access: Installation of ramps, lifts and a variety of interior modifications for low
income Berkeley residents.
Travel Training: Individual public transit training throughout Alameda County.
“Quick Match is a blessing. I am so grateful! My Quick Match Specialist was so
intelligent, compassionate and understanding.”- PAS Consumer
“I can now use public transit and go all over the East Bay.
I am enjoying life once again, thank you! ”-Ann Butts, CIL Consumer
OUR DONORS
“May your charity increase as much as your wealth.”- Eskimo Proverb
PUBLIC FUNDING
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Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services
Alameda County Transportation Commission
CA Department of Rehabilitation
Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services
City of Berkeley
City of Oakland
Metropolitan Transportation Commission
Regional Center of the East Bay
U.S. Department of Education
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CORPORATIONS AND FUNDING
$20,000 and above
 Alameda Alliance for Health
 CIL/Shupin Endowment
 True North Foundation
$5,000-$9,999
 Alta Bates Summit Medical Center
 East Bay Community Foundation
 Sutter Health
$2,500-$4,999
 Thunen Family Foundation
 Wal-Mart
$1,000-$2,499
 Benefits Access
 Gerson Bakar Foundation
 Lawrence Livermore Lab
 Toshiba Business Solutions
 United Way of the Bay Area
 Zalec Familian and Lilian Levinson Foundation
$500-$999
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Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects
Moore Iacofano Goltsman, Inc.
The Morrison and Foerster Foundation
First Hebrew Congregation of Oakland
$100-$499
 Fidelity Charitable Gift Fund
 Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, Inc.
 Mrs. Dalloway’s, L.L.C.
 The Hubscrub Company
 Mechanics Bank
 United Way California Capital Region
 Wheelchairs of Berkeley
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“Thank you for your immense generosity and compassion.“- CIL Board and Staff
“He who wishes to secure the good of others has already secured his own.”- Confucius
Raymond Lifchez, Major Donor
I am a Professor of architecture at UC Berkeley. My focus is the relationship between the
social and built environments. Arriving in Berkeley in 1970, I was swept away by the
number of people in town using wheelchairs. The life stories of those I met broadened my
teaching of architectural design within a social and research context and led to Design for
Independent Living (1978), dedicated to CIL, and Rethinking Architecture (1987), teaching
design with the physically disabled in mind. CIL is a magnificent agency, and when I
learned of its financial need to become fully situated at the Ed Roberts Campus, I was
pleased to do my part in assisting the move.
“Good actions give strength to ourselves and inspire good actions in others."- Plato
“Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others.”
― Booker T. Washington
INDIVIDUAL DONORS
$2,500-$4,999
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Arthur J. and Mary Jo Shartsis
$1,000-$2,499
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Anonymous
Christine M. Miller
The Herb and Mickey Leibowitz Fund
David S. Leibowitz
Mark D. Leibowitz
Richard and Laurie Morrison
Ted and Patricia Dienstfrey
William and Paulette Muir
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$500-$999
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Barbara E. Dittmann
Patricia J. Lyon
$100-$499
 A.V. Gratch
 Adam Lewis
 Adam W. Olivieri
 Adrienne Hillebrandt
 Alice Mead
 Allen Baum and Donna White
 Andrew B. Wallach
 Anne Layzer
 Beatrice Worthen
 Bruce Caplan
 Christopher McKenzie
 Claire A. Levay-Young
 Dale Fousel
 David and Rachel Biale
 David Bradford
 David Geisinger Ph.D.
 David H. Malcolm
 Diane T. Lowe
 Donald Monaco
 Eric Strauss
 Frederick C. and Joan Collignon
 Gary D. Stroud
 Gay Plair and Paul L. Cobb
 George and Helene Strauss
 Hank Stratford
 Henry Leng
 Howard and Este Bern
 Hsiao-yu Sun
 Irving and Ellen L. Zucker
 James Cochran
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$100-$499
 James Fousekis
 Jane Blumberg-Goldberg
 Jed Appelman
 Joan Garland
 Joan Leon and Ramón Jiménez
 Joan Sullivan
 John McCallum
 Jon and Janet Bensick
 Joyce and Sidney Putnam
 Joyce Lashof
 Judy Heumann
 Kari Eells
 Katherine A. Dano
 Kay Goldstein
 Kerry L. and Darlene White
 Kerwin C. Allen
 Larry Bradshaw
 Lewis Feldman
 Lex Collins
 Linda Ward
 Lisa Carlin
 Lisa Maxwell
 Lynda LoDestro
 Margaret Saulsberry
 Margaret Wooster
 Marvin and Florence Ross
 Mervin Cherrin
 Michael and Jane Larkin
 Michael and Lee Callaham
 Monte and Wanda
 Remmers-Meyers
 Morris and Audree Weiss
 Neil and Barbara Falconer
 Owen Cooper
 Pam Mendelsohn
 Patricia Orr
 Peter and Diana Crook
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$100-$499
 Rae Victor
 Remy Zuur
 Richard J. Brown
 Robert Clear
 Robert Dumper
 Roberta Standish
 Russell E. O’Connell
 Selma K. Johnson
 Sharon Rose
 Shelley Bergum
 Steven Weinberg
 Susan and Joseph Daly
 Thomas Job
 Valerie Jones
 Wendy and Robert Bergman
 William and Joyce Weiss
 Zona Roberts
$1-$99
 Adeline A. Gunnerson
 Allan Kaufman
 Amy Ellison
 Barbara Conheim
 Barrett and Hope O’Neill
 Beatrice Kirchner
 Behzad and Dorothy Ann Khosrovi
 Bonnie Lewkowicz
 Carl Gagnon
 Carol Weinstein
 Catherine Powers
 Cathy Roha
 Charles and Donna Cole
 Cynthia Carey-Grant
 David and Marilyn Nasatir
 David Petta
 Dennis and Rene Ross
 Dirk Neyhart
 Donald Scanlon
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$1-$99
 Electra Flink
 Elena Mitchel
 Elizabeth M. Strain
 Elizabeth Vollmer
 Ernestine Frank
 Frances Neagley
 Francis Frederick Jr.
 George Trilling
 Harriet Goldman
 Helen Lewy
“I loved going out with my Travel Training Instructor. It was exciting, learning how to
get around on my own.” - B.B.
“With my resources and your resources, everyone will benefit.”- Maori Proverb
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We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.”
- Winston Churchill
$1-$99
 J. Maxwell
 Jack Andrews
 James and Catherine Nemechek
 Jacqueline Frank
 Jacqueline McInerney
 Janice Haugan
 Janie Rose
 Jean Lieber
 Jean Reilly
 Jenny Kern
 Joan Breves
 John and Helen Neville
 Judith Fruge
 Judy Bertelsen
 Juliet W. Welch
 Keith R. Alward
 Kenneth and Lisa Wahl
 Kerry Gudjohnsen
 Klaus Dehlinger
 Laurence Walker
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$1-$99
 Leah Frenchick
 Lela DaVia
 Lelandy and Eleanor Done
 Lesley M. Alward
 Linda Gallaher-Brown
 Linda Marie
 Loni Hancock
 Marcia Mattoon
 Margaret and Drew Robarts
 Marjorie Kirk
 Marvin and Florence Ross
 Martha Stampfer
 Mary L. Wainwright
 Matilda B. Stewart
 Maureen M. Owens
 Michael and Diane Corker
 Michael Chase
 Michael Daniels
 Murray and Elinor Hannah
 Orah Goldman
 Pamela E. Gunther
 Paul and Helen Chapman
 Mr. and Mrs. Paul Little
 Peter and Nancy Bickel
 Peter Nussbaum
 Peter Randels
 Pnina Shamsi
 Rex Dietderich
 Richard Friedman
 Robert Kelleher
 Sally A. Swanson
 Sally Hedberg
 Sarah Dunham
 Sarah Nelson
 Somaya Maghouz
 Sondra Beck
 Stephen and Wilma Rader
 Susan Peters
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$1-$99
 Susan R. Henderson
 Thomas Strauss
 Tim Cham
 Tom Bates
 Virginia Miller
 Yukiyo Hayashi
IN KIND DONATIONS
 Albert & Eve Organics Co.
 Alena Frost
 Ann Cupolo
 Bay Area Rapid Transit
 Berkeley Bowl
 Carol Weinstein
 Chez Panisse
 Cooperative Center Federal Credit Union
 Eric Jorgensen
 Full Belly Farms
 Gayle Massey
 Henry Leng Jr.
 J. Miller Flowers & Gifts
 Jed Appelman
 Joan Leon
 Kirby Barajas
 Lisa Maxwell
 Metropolitan Transportation Commission
 Neil Marcus
 Pat Trumbull
 Paul Hippolitus
 Robert Hall
 Shelley Bergum
 Stephen Blum
 Ted Dienstfrey
 The Cheese Board Collective
 Trader Joe’s
 Valerie Lee Ow
 Wanda Remmers
“Please keep your programs going.” – Ray, CIL Consumer
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OUR VOLUNTEERS & ASSETS
Volunteers 2011-2012
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Adriana Cutler
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Adrianne Brown
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Aisha Khan
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Alejandra Hernandez
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Alice Gates
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Almaz Ghilazghi
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Annie Malev
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Ayanee Landingham
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Babette Bordenave
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David Modest
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Grace Enenta
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Jim Grice
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Judith Silverstein
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Lisa Gemechu
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Mike Metz
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Natali Rodee
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Nicole Milner
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Peter O’Connell
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Rebeca Servin-Garcia
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Sara Nordmark
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Stephen Olson
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Terri Bachtell
Rebeca Servin-Garcia volunteered at CIL for over 4 months; she is now a full time
employee. She brings the varied skills of a talented professional to her work and has
helped us to provide a higher level of service to the Spanish speaking community.
“Volunteering at CIL made me feel comfortable and confident. My experience here
helped me to see my enormous potential as a person with a disability.”
- Rebeca, Former Volunteer, Current CIL Employee
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Assets 2011-2012
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Carolyn Bonner
Cassie Sims
Sue Browne
Raul Skolnick
Yoshie Fujimoto
Yoshie Fujimoto, came to us through Oakland’s ASSETS program. ASSETS helps mature
workers return to the workplace by providing training and job placement services.
Yoshie’s wonderful people skills and her exemplary dedication to service merit recognition.
“Helping others is very important to me. I find it very rewarding. It makes me
appreciate everything I have more.”- Yoshie, Asset
“CIL is one of the few places where you will always receive more in joy than you give in
time.”- Sue Browne, CIL Staff CIL
OUR INTERNS AND FRIENDS
“Going into my CIL internship, I had no idea what to expect. But I loved it! Engaging
with and learning from such knowledgeable people helped ease some of my
insecurities. More vital to my success at CIL, however, was everyone's never-ending
support and encouragement.” - Alva Gardner
Interns 2011-2012
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Aisha Khan
A'janee Landingham
Alva Gardner
Brianna Jackson
Carlie Monnier
Chaz Smedley
Connie Rivera
Deborah Santos
Janneth Liborio
John Drennan
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Interns 2011-2012
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Kaye Lamaestra
Kaitlin Kimmel
Leah Ottersbach
Michelle Hernandez, Ph.D.
Mike Metz
Natalie Roden
Nathan Dyer
Reginald Johnson
Shira Leeder
CIL Friends 2011-2012
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Carol Weinstein
David Malcolm
Gayle Massey-Peters
Harriet Goldman
James Fousekis
Joyce Weiss
Leslie Hata
Lisa Maxwell
Lynne Schaer
Mary Wainwright
Maureen Owens
Shelley Bergum
Valerie Lee-Ow
Zona Roberts
CIL Friends give of their time, talent and resources to raise funds to support CIL’s
programs and services.
“Interning at CIL has taught me a lot and solidified my own IL Skills.”
- Ciara L., CIL Intern
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OUR COMMUNITY
Thankfulness, Expectation, Live, and Hope
“I love CIL because it's all about advocacy and empowering not just one group, but all
people with disabilities.”- Elizabeth
“Thank you Cheri for helping me achieve my goals. I saved for a vacation and had so
much fun on Christmas Day.”- Gail
“I was met with warmth and sincere concern and fantastic assistance to provide me
with the mobility accommodations I needed.” - Ruth Berger
“They genuinely care about you, and they provide what you need at no cost.”
– Beth Ann
OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
“As we look ahead...leaders will be those who empower others.” — Bill Gates
Current CIL Board
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President- Henry Leng
Treasurer- Hank Stratford
Secretary- Paul Hippolitus
Beatrice Worthen
Jed Appelman
Ted Dienstfrey
Current CIL/Haas Supporting Foundation Board
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President- Hank Stratford
Treasurer- Jennifer King
Secretary- John Jordan
Beatrice Worthen
Ted Dienstfrey
William Rindfuss
CIL BOARD EMAIL ADDRESS— board@cilberkeley.org
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OUR STAFF
“Choose to put deep roots in the right soil.” - Frank Damazio
Current CIL Staff
 Alex Noonan
 Amy Lui
 Andy Bradshaw
 Anne Abeel
 Beatrice Burgess
 Ben McMullan
 Carol Day
 Cheryl Lorenz
 Christine Watson
 Daniel Christian
 Diane Godard
 Dina Sanders
 Glenn Williams
 Grace Wright
 Hector Varela
 Ingrid Jeffers
 Jacqueline Frank
 Janet Brown
 Jody Rivera
 Kari Eells
 Kaye Lamaestra
 Loren Steinberg
 Leslie Simon
 Mal May
 Manchang Tian
 Margie Cochran
 Maxwell Dolane
 Nancy Bailey
 Peter O’Connell
 Rebeca Servin-Garcia
 Robin Earth
 Stacy Milbern
 Sue Browne
 Sy Ulrike
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Thomas Gregory
Vivian Taube
Wanda Remmers
Yomi Wrong
"If you didn’t come to CIL with the “Can-Do nothing-about-us-without-us” attitude, that
spirit of independence is mapped into your DNA shortly thereafter."- Ingrid, CIL Staff
“Independence opens up a world of new opportunities.”- Amy, CIL Staff
“The chance to advance the cause, that some of the greatest leaders of the IL Movement
dedicated their time and energy to was too much to pass up.”
- Peter O’Connell, CIL Staff
OUR CONSUMERS
“People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care.”
― John C. Maxwell
The Center for Independent Living is a cross-disability agency that serves and advocates on
behalf of all people with disabilities. In our 2011-2012 reporting year we provided
unduplicated services to 992 consumers and logged 1,248 hours working in the
community.
Disability Type
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Cognitive: 6%
Multiple Disabilities: 6%
Mental Health: 24%
Hearing: 6%
Vision: 5%
Physical: 33%
Other: 6%
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Age
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Under 5: 1%
5-19: 2%
20-24: 5%
25-59: 64%
60+: 28%
Race/Ethnicity
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American Indian: <1%
Latino: 19%
Asian: 8%
Native American: /Pacific Islander: <1%
White: 25%
African American: 39%
Mixed: <1%
Unknown: 7%
Highlights, year over year
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Consumers setting and meeting their goals increased by 58%.
Outside community service provided by staff increased by 571%.
Independent Living Skills Training increased by 161%.
Information and Referral services increased by 47%.
“I felt welcomed, understood and cared for by my counselor at CIL. With her help, I’m
confident I will achieve my goals.”– CIL Consumer
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OUR FINANCES
Total Expenses 2011/2012
Personnel: $1,273,027
Outside Services: $402,847
Depreciation: $21,311
Operating: $766,193
Total: $2,463,378
Program Services: 1,830,379
G&A: 602,050
Fund Raising: $30,949
Total: $2,463,378
Total Revenue 2011/2012
Government Grants: $1,645,994
Private Funds: $241,554
Bequests: $100,000
Fees for Services: $180,383
Investment & Other: $33,886
Total: $2,201,817
“I appreciate Project Olmstead because you guys are so strong and so
dedicated to making change.”- Liz Grisby, Project Olmstead Member
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YOUR SUPPORT IS KEY
“Generosity allows you to harvest in fields that you did not labor in.”- Faye
What you can do:
Introduce your friends & colleagues to CIL & invite them to contribute.
Donate to CIL online at www.cilberkeley.org.
Include CIL in your will or designate CIL as the beneficiary of your life insurance policy.
Make a donation of stocks or bonds.
Come to our events with your friends.
Ask friends to make a donation in lieu of a gift for a special occasion.
Have your employer match your contribution.
Give an in-kind donation of supplies or services: printing, materials or professional
expertise.
For more information, please contact Beatrice Burgess:
510-841-4776 ext 3148
bburgess@cilberkeley.org
“It’s a blessing to have CIL. They help people enjoy life and become more independent,
and that’s why I strongly support them with my time and resources.”
- Bea Worthen, Board Member
“Those who give freely always grow richer in love, joy and peace.”- David
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OUR LOCATIONS
13 Years providing services in local neighborhoods throughout Oakland and Berkeley
Center for Independent Living People with disabilities creating opportunity
HEADQUARTERS
@ The Ed Roberts Campus
3075 Adeline Street, Suite 100, Berkeley, CA 94703
Voice: (510) 841-4776
Video Phone: (510) 356-2662
Fax: (510) 841-6168
The Shop@CIL
2539 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
Fruitvale
1470 Fruitvale Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
Downtown Oakland
1904 Franklin Street, Suite 320
Oakland, CA 94612
Our transit-accessible offices allow more people to reach us!
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