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CHANGING Lives
CHANGING
Communities
DISABILITY NETWORK/MICHIGAN
2013 ANNUAL REPORT
Michigan’s 
Independent Living 
Network
Michigan’s Independent Living Network is 
comprised of Centers for Independent Living, 
Disability Network/Michigan and the Michigan 
Statewide Independent Living Council.
Centers for Independent Living (CILs)
Michigan has 15 federally-designated Centers 
for Independent Living (CILs) that focus on 
removing barriers for people with disabilities 
and promoting self-sufficiency. We take a 
two-pronged approach to our services; helping 
people discover and reach their goals for self-
sufficiency and helping communities become 
more inclusive through education and advocacy.
CILs are unique in that they are community-
based, private non-profits that are governed 
and staffed predominantly by people with 
disabilities. CILs serve people of all ages, and all 
types of disabilities. But, it doesn’t stop there 
… we are also a great resource for families, 
caregivers, state/local government, legislators, 
businesses and community organizations. 
Supports to individuals are focused on 
helping people take charge of their lives and 
becoming participating, productive and tax-
paying members of their community. We do 
this through a variety of services that include: 
Information and Referral, Peer Support, 
Independent Living Skill Development, 
Individual and Systems Advocacy and 
Community Transitions.
Disability Network/Michigan (DN/M)
Disability Network/Michigan represents the 
collective voice and efforts of Michigan’s 
CILs at the state and national level. DN/M 
is devoted to supporting and building 
sustainable Centers for Independent Living 
though leadership development, relationship 
building, effective communication and 
mobilizing around issues that will have the 
greatest impact on delivering high-quality 
independent living services to people 
with disabilities. 
Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC)
The SILC is an independent agency 
created by the Governor’s Executive 
Order, in accordance with the federal 
Rehabilitation Act. By law, each state must 
establish an SILC to be eligible for federal 
funding. The Council is responsible for 
collaborative development of the State 
Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) with 
the designated state units, Michigan 
Rehabilitation Services and the Bureau 
of Services for Blind Persons. This is 
developed in coordination with Michigan’s 
CILs. This plan is a blueprint for present 
and future independent living programs 
and services in Michigan. The Council 
also monitors, reviews and evaluates 
implementation of the SPIL. To access 
the State Plan for Independent Living, 
visit www.misilc.org. 
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Investing In CILs Saves 
the State Money
In 2013, for every GF/GP dollar invested in 
CILs we returned $12. This translates into 
total taxpayer savings of $46 million.
CILs Promote Independence, Economic Self-
Sufficiency, Equal Opportunities and Full 
Participation in Society
The benefits to Michigan’s economy when we 
promote independence and economic self-
sufficiency for people with disabilities include:
• Increased fiscal responsibility and decreased 
dependence on public assistance
• Employment and increased tax revenue
• Home ownership 
• Ability to pay for healthcare
• Increased purchasing power and spending 
on Michigan’s products and services
When Michigan’s citizens with disabilities 
do not have access to opportunities which 
promote self-sufficiency, the cost to Michigan 
is great. First, the loss in human potential is 
incalculable. Each of Michigan’s CILs have 
a myriad of stories of real people who they 
helped discover a hidden wealth of self-
empowerment which they have in turn used 
to better themselves and their communities. 
Second, when people with disabilities are not 
empowered to live independent lives, the 
direct costs in Michigan total in the billions. 
These costs include:
• Medicaid/Medicare 
• Housing vouchers and other housing support
• Temporary assistance to needy families
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
• Social Security Income
• State disability aid
• Transportation supports
• Judicial/corrections system
Plus, there are many other costs to a 
community such as the stress on community 
food banks, homeless shelters and other 
community services.
Every citizen in Michigan with a disability 
deserves the opportunity to reach their full 
potential, and CILs have a long history of being 
a wise investment to help people discover 
and reach that potential, along with helping 
to advocate for policy changes on a local, 
state and federal level that ensures equal 
opportunity and full participation into society.
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CIL Service Map
Disability Network/Northern Michigan 
Traverse CityBlue Water CIL 
Port HurondisABILITY Connection 
JacksonDisability Network/Lakeshore 
HollandAnn Arbor CIL 
Ann ArborDisability Network/Southwest MI 
KalamazooDisability Network/Oakland & Macomb 
Clinton TownshipCapital Area CIL 
LansingDisability Network/Southwest/ 
MI-Berrien/CassDisability Advocates of 
Kent County, Grand RapidsDisability Connection/West 
Michigan, MuskegonSuperior Alliance for IL 
MarquetteDisability Network/
Mid-MichiganDisability Network/Wayne County 
DetroitThe Disability Network 
Flint 
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CIL Contact List
Ann Arbor Center for 
Independent Living
3941 Research Park Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48108
734.971.0277
www.aacil.org
Disability Network/
Oakland & Macomb
16645 15 Mile Road
Clinton Township, MI 48035
586.268.4160
www.dnom.org
Disability Network/ 
Wayne County-Detroit
5555 Conner
Suite 2075
Detroit, MI 48213
313.923.1655
www.dnwayne.org
The Disability Network
3600 S. Dort Hwy., Suite 54
Flint, MI 48507
810.742.1800
www.disnetwork.org
Disability Advocates 
of Kent County
3600 Camelot Drive SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
616.949.1100
www.dakc.us
Disability Network/
Lakeshore
426 Century Lane
Holland, MI 49423
616.396.5326
www.dnlakeshore.org
Disability Network/
Southwest Michigan
517 E. Crosstown Parkway
Kalamazoo, MI 49001
269.345.1516
www.dnswm.org
disAbility Connections
409 Linden Ave.
Jackson, MI 49203
517.782.6054
www.disabilityconnect.org
Capital Area Center for 
Independent Living
2812 N. Martin Luther 
King Jr. Blvd.
Lansing, MI 48906
517.999.2760
www.cacil.org
Superior Alliance for 
Independent Living
1200 Wright St., Suite 3
Marquette, MI 49855
906.228.5744
www.upsail.com
Disability Network/
Mid-Michigan
1705 S. Saginaw Road
Midland, MI 48640
989.835.4041
www.dnmm.org
Disability Connection/
West Michigan
27 E. Clay Ave.
Muskegon, MI 49442
231.722.0088
www.dcilmi.org
Blue Water Center for 
Independent Living
1042 Griswold, Suite 2
Port Huron, MI 48060
810.987.9337
www.bwcil.org
Disability Network/Southwest 
Michigan-Berrien/Cass
2900 Lakeview Ave.
St. Joseph, MI 49085
269.985.0111
www.dnswm.org
Disability Network/Northern 
Michigan
415 E. Eighth St.
Traverse City, MI 49686
231.922.0903
www.disabilitynetwork.org
MI Statewide Independent 
Living Council
417 Seymour Ave., Suite 10
Lansing, MI 48933
517.371.4872
www.misilc.org
Disability Network/Michigan
517.339.0539
www.dnmichigan.org
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Changing Lives, Changing CILs Impacted 42,728 Citizens Statewide
In 2013, 12,652 Michigan citizens were 
impacted by a CIL through Disability 
Awareness Training and Community 
Education and Outreach.
In addition to educational activities at the local level, 
Michigan’s network of Centers for Independent Living 
collectively work on issues that impact public policy to 
ensure Michigan’s citizens with disabilities have equal 
opportunities and are able to fully participate in society. 
In Fiscal Year 2013 we focused on the following issues:
Healthy Michigan: Through extensive advocacy, 
Medicaid expansion is occurring in Michigan. The CILs 
strongly felt that increased access to quality healthcare 
is the key to disability prevention. 
Employment: Through a variety of venues, including 
the Governor’s Summit on Disability Employment and 
business and disability groups, numerous employers 
were educated on the value of employing people with 
disabilities, and how their bottom line can improve 
through hiring a diverse workforce.
Long-term Community Services and Supports: 
Michigan’s CILs continue to collaborate with the aging 
network, Office of Services to the Aging and the 
Michigan Department of Community Health to ensure 
that people with disabilities and seniors have access to 
community-based services, avoid needless placement 
into nursing care facilities and can transition out of 
facility care back into their own communities.
Transportation: Having access to reliable transportation 
options is a priority for people with disabilities to connect 
to work, shopping, health care and community. CILs take 
an active role both locally and at a state level to ensure 
public transportation is accessible and available so people 
with disabilities can have access to their communities.
Housing: Safe, accessible and affordable housing is 
a challenge for people with disabilities. The Michigan 
Disability Housing Workgroup, inclusive of the CILs, is a 
multi-organization workgroup solely focused on ensuring 
adequate housing options are available for people with 
disabilities in Michigan.
50%
State and 
Federal Grants 
and Contracts3%
Other38%
Fee for 
Service6%
Local 
Contributions3%
Foundation 
Grants
Financial Information
Table with 2 columns and 7 rowsRevenue
Amount
State and Federal Grants 
and Contracts
$8,810,771 
Foundation Grants
$551,914 
Fee for Service
$6,716,464 
Local Contributions
$1,061,219 
Other
$531,259 
Total
$17,671,627 
Table end85%
Program 
Expenses14%
Management 
and General1%
Fundraising
Table with 2 columns and 6 rowsExpenses
Amount
Program Expenses
$15,221,787 
Management and General
$2,453,878 
Fundraising
$295,592 
Other
– 
Total
$17,971,257 
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CILs Directly Assisted 30,076 
People with Disabilities
CILs provide direct services to people with disabilities 
through the development of Independent Living Plans. 
Below outlines the service categories, number of goals 
set and goals met during last fiscal year.
CIL Consumer Services and Outcomes
Table with 3 columns and 12 rowsService Category
Goals Set
Goals Met
Accessibility
462
351
Assistive Technology
1,860
1,706
Education
335
229
Employment
2,131
1,812
Health Care
999
894
Housing
480
311
Ongoing Support
2,676
2,111
Recreation
317
222
Relocation
1,062
767
Transportation
3,126
2,753
Total
13,448 
11,156 
Table endAge & Disability Demographics
3%
MultipleDisabilities2%
Mental/
Emotional13%
Physical19%
Cognitive21%
Hearing42%
Vision
1%
Under5 Years5%
5-19 
Years9%
20-24 
Years43%
25-59 
Years42%
60+
Years
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This publication is funded by CIL membership dues and the Statewide Independent Living Council. 
Both CILs and SILC receive grants from the Michigan Department of Human Services.