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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Introducing Quarterly Center Events! AIM-CIL will be hosting events throughout the year, and we're kicking off the series with a Pumpkin Painting Party on October 24th and a Holiday Craft Workshop in December. Space is limited for both events, so RSVP today! ... See MoreSee Less

Introducing Quarterly Center Events! AIM-CIL will be hosting events throughout the year, and were kicking off the series with a Pumpkin Painting Party on October 24th and a Holiday Craft Workshop in December. Space is limited for both events, so RSVP today!
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It's National #HispanicHeritageMonth2024! This month and every month, let’s work together to increase representation for Hispanic Americans that have shaped our history and culture. 🙂

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Its National #HispanicHeritageMonth2024! This month and every month, let’s work together to increase representation for Hispanic Americans that have shaped our history and culture. 🙂

¡Es el #MesNacionaldelPatrimonioHispano2024! Este mes y todos los meses, trabajemos juntos para aumentar la representación de los hispanoamericanos que han dado forma a nuestra historia y cultura.
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