AIM-CIL is open to the public BY APPOINTMENT ONLY at this time. To get in touch, please contact us at:

(630) 469-2300
[email protected]
https://aim-cil.org/contact/  

ACHIEVING INDEPENDENCE AND MOBILITY

We empower persons with disabilities to effectively control and direct their lives. The Achieving Independence and Mobility Center for Independent Living provides leadership through training, community development and advocacy to enable persons with disabilities to fully participate in family, social and community life.

New! – Educational Scholarship Program ***For Illinois residents in DuPage, Kane, and Kendall Counties Only***

This program was developed to assist persons with disabilities in the DuPage, Kane and Kendall County Service area to enhance their educational goals in either Post-Secondary education or Vocational/Trade school with tuition, books or fees. Each year a total of 4 scholarships will be awarded to qualifying individuals. There will be two awards for fall enrollment and two for spring enrollment.

Criteria
• Consumer must reside in AIM-CIL Service Area
• Educational Scholarship Program Pays up to $1000.00 per student for college or trade school registration/application/lab fees, books and/or class tuition (Payment is made directly to the school; No Payments will be made to an individual to pay for or to be reimbursed).
• Pursuing an Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree at an accredited college or university or enrolled on a recognized vocational/trade school.
• Have a documented disability
• Only one scholarship per person, per household.
• Not be related to any of the AIM-CIL Employees or Board of Directors to avoid conflict of interest.

To be considered the potential candidate will be required to submit a one-page essay on Independent Living and their educational goals for the future. Candidates must submit their essays no late than November 15th each year for spring semester and no later than June 15th for fall semester. Essays are to be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] or via mail to the AIM CIL office no later than the dates above.

 

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AIM-CIL is excited to announce a Community Housing Fair on April 30th, from 1 PM to 3 PM, at the Aurora Public Library, Santori Location. For more information, please see the flyer below! 🏠🏢 ... See MoreSee Less

AIM-CIL is excited to announce a Community Housing Fair on April 30th, from 1 PM to 3 PM, at the Aurora Public Library, Santori Location. For more information, please see the flyer below! 🏠🏢

AIM will be attending #takebackthenight April 16th 10:30am- 3pm at Benedictine University Metropolitan Family Services. Please join us and spead the word! More infomation about this event below. ... See MoreSee Less

AIM will be attending #takebackthenight April 16th 10:30am- 3pm at Benedictine University Metropolitan Family Services. Please join us and spead the word! More infomation about this event below.

AIM-CIL had the wonderful opportunity to meet with Senator Cristina Castro this week to showcase the passion we have for our work and the services we provide at the Center. Thank you Senator Cristina Castro for this great meeting! ... See MoreSee Less

AIM-CIL had the wonderful opportunity to meet with Senator Cristina Castro this week to showcase the passion we have for our work and the services we provide at the Center. Thank you Senator Cristina Castro for this great meeting!Image attachment

Celebrating the unique strengths that make each student shine! 🌟 One of our Fast Track lessons this week was all about embracing what makes each student special and using those talents to thrive. #Fasttrackprogram #youthleadership ... See MoreSee Less

Celebrating the unique strengths that make each student shine! 🌟 One of our Fast Track lessons this week was all about embracing what makes each student special and using those talents to thrive. #FastTrackProgram #YouthLeadershipImage attachmentImage attachment+1Image attachment

AIM-CIL's Tech Ability Fair was a huge success! Thank you to all of the wonderful vendors and participants who attended this event. There was so much important information shared about assistive technology and how these different devices can help people with disabilities be more independent.

#AssistiveTechnology
Donka, Inc.
Functionalhand
Illinois Assistive Technology Program - IATP
Spectrios Institute for Low Vision
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AIM-CILs Tech Ability Fair was a huge success! Thank you to all of the wonderful vendors and participants who attended this event. There was so much important information shared about assistive technology and how these different devices can help people with disabilities be more independent.

#AssistiveTechnology 
Donka, Inc. 
Functionalhand 
Illinois Assistive Technology Program - IATP 
Spectrios Institute for Low VisionImage attachmentImage attachment+5Image attachment
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