CIL : Center for Independent Living in Central Florida, Inc.

BAC Members Remain Optimistic

State Representative Andy Gardiner, Liz Pendergrass, and Aaron Bates

In spite of the sluggish economy, Business Advisory Council (BAC) members remain optimistic and committed to providing meaningful employment to people with disabilities. The October BAC meeting at CVS Pharmacy's regional business office recognized National Disability Employment Awareness Month and brought together more than 80 attendees representing a wide variety of businesses and industries, including governmental agencies, healthcare, hospitality, retail, and more.

Florida State Representative Andy Gardiner received an award from the Florida Association of Centers for Independent Living (FACIL) for his successful efforts on the Florida Work Incentive Personal Assistance Services Pilot Program to help people with severe and chronic disabilities pay for personal care attendants (PCA). Aaron Bates, a Central Florida attorney with a disability, was instrumental in bringing the need for PCAs to Representative Gardiner's attention. Mr. Gardiner introduced legislation in 2006 to allow FACIL to pilot a cross-disability program. FACIL Executive Director Martina Schmid presented the award along with program participants Liz Pendergrass and Mr. Bates.

Rogue Gallart and State Representative Sandra Adams

District 33 Florida State Representative Sandy Adams also attended to show support for Representative Gardiner's work and to demonstrate her support for National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

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Funding Progress toward Rampage 2008

We are proud to announce that CIL has far exceeded it's fundraising goal for Rampage 2008! Our sincere and heartfelt thanks go out to everyone who has made a contribution.

With your help we have raised over $32,000 to help build wheelchair ramps this year.

In it's fourth year, Rampage! continues to bring dignity and independence to people with disabilities. Rampage 2008 is scheduled for the first week of November.

For more information please contact CIL at 407-623-1070

Orlando's Got Talent

Sucessful and Fun Benefit for CIL

Cheyenne Saloon Stage

Orlando's Got Talent - BIG HIT!

A benefit for CIL on Tuesday September 30, 2008 at the Cheyenne Saloon raised $2,225.00 for Rampage! 2008.

The ten competing acts were all phenomenal. The crowd was terrific and everyone had a great time. Our emcee was the fantastic Dave Collins from Magic 107.7 Dave and Leslye in the morning! He had the crowd laughing and was the show between the shows!

Thanks go out to the Charity Chicks and to all the performers, judges, volunteers, and others who made this fantastic event possible.

Congratulations to our winners!

  • First Place and $500 - Stephanie Barnes
  • Second Place and $250 - Mara Schwartz
  • Third Place and $100 - Carly Jo Jackson!

As well as the 7 other great acts!

  • The Fab Follies
  • James Lee
  • Lisa Perez & Sean Wilson
  • April Phillips (thanks to you and your band you raised the most money for any contestant)
  • Corrosive
  • Jennie Whitman
  • Lisa Leonard

We would also like to thank our sponsors:

Our celebrity judges:

Our Volunteers:

  • Deborah Hampton
  • Penny Wallace
  • Vikki Fraser
  • Doug Davis
  • Terry L'Heureux
  • Jeri Weigandt
  • Vicki Henige
  • Tammy Keaton
  • Erika Handly
  • Sarah Nicolaides
  • Kiara Keaton
  • Emily Fincher
  • Tracey VanDusen
  • Paris Carter

Thank you to all of our guests who not only paid to see the show but also bought a ton of raffle tickets!!! We had great prizes from:

Deb & Penny!, Cheyenne Saloon, Beads At MetroWest, Roget's Fine Wine & Beer-Oveido, Olive Garden, First Watch, Pizzaria Uno, Bed Bath & Beyond, Gatorland, Altamonte Cracker Barrel, Chili's, LJ Shears Salon, Longhorn Steakhouse, Friday's, Red Lobster, Sheraton in Maitland, Airtran Airways

CLICK HERE TO SEE ALL OF THE PICTURES!!!