Marin Center for Independent Living (Marin CIL)

A snapshot showing a masked family caregiver and Interim Executive Director, Susan Malardino, wearing a purple mask in the early days of COVID.

Five years since lockdown, Marin CIL remains a steady force—supporting access & independence.

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We are in the middle of National Library Week!

Visit your library, renew your card if it's been awhile, and encourage a friend or neighbor to get a library card.

LIBRARIES ARE FOR EVERYONE

solanolibrary.com
sonomalibrary.org
marinlibrary.org

Transición a la Edad Adulta: Connections California Explore las muchas opciones para la transición a la edad adulta para personas con discapacidades con Connections California.

Cómo Acceder a Servicios de Formación y Empleo del DOR
Martes 11 de Marzo | 6pm

Mi Joven con Discapacidad: Cómo Tener y Mantener un Empleo
Jueves 20 de Marzo | 10am

Conozca las Adaptaciones y Modificaciones en el Lugar de Trabajo
Martes 25 de Marzo| 6pm

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Free California and federal income tax help for eligible households Free Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) tax preparation services help Marin residents maximize tax benefits for which they're eligible.

Free Income Tax Assistance!

Any household with an income of $67,000 or below and a social security number or ITIN is eligible to have their California and Federal Income taxes prepared for free.

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CHIME IN!

Marin County BHRS seeks input on the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHSA) Three-Year Plan: prevention.marinbhrs.org/MHSA

Student Wellness Ambassador Program (SWAP) data shows improved awareness in Marin. Now in 8 of 16 districts, the expansion adds schools and advances equity.

Un padre de cabello oscuro sostiene a su pequeño hijo y señala la cámara para captar su atención. El niño, con la cara pintada con un diseño de máscara roja de Spiderman.

GRATIS para familias: Transición a Preescolar.
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Miércoles, 26 de Febrero
10-11.30AM

La transición de IFSP a IEP preescolar puede ser abrumadora y emocionante.

17th Annual Sonoma County Transition Fair We welcome you to attend this free annual event, currently in it's 17th year, which is designed to help students and their families learn about services for individuals with disabilities as they trans...

JOIN US at the "Transition Fair" in Sonoma on 2/18!

Learn about services designed to support transition from school-based programs to adulthood!

Sonoma County Office of Education
5340 Skylane Boulevard, Santa Rosa, CA 95403

3-6pm

REGISTER HERE: bit.ly/4k0xlId
EVENT FLYER: bit.ly/40WfBFn

🌧️Moderate to heavy rainfall is expected tonight through Friday morning as an intense storm system reaches the Bay Area and Central Coast. Urban and small stream flooding and shallow landslides are likely. #CAwx https://x.com/NWSBayArea/status/1889665357562163605

#HealthAlert:
#H5N1 avian flu risk, while low, may be linked to consumption of raw dairy products. If symptomatic after consuming raw milk, contact Marin Public Health: 415-473-4163.

More about avian flu at marinhhs.org/h5n1-bird-flu

May see more of these re-issued/issued as this line continues progressing to the south and east down the Peninsula - stay tuned. #CAwx 2/4/2025

415pm: Here is an update on the radar. Rain continues into the evening with chances of isolated thunderstorms into the evening hours. There is still potential for flooding, high winds threats, rain showers, and storms. This will result in a mess... https://x.com/NWSBayArea/status/1886931877237534956

Two children sit with Santa in a red and white carriage, one of them wearing a holiday cap and sitting on his lap. Santa is smiling wide with his arms stretched out towards the camera.

BE the Magic ✨ This Season!

JOIN US to create opportunities for children with disabilities, like Inclusive Santa on Dec. 7th, welcoming over 150 families to MEET SANTA HIMSELF in an accessible, joyful environment.

DONATE TODAY & Support the Magic:
www.marincil.org/inclusive-sa...

#GivingTuesday

Great visualization! And THANK YOU for providing alt text for your images 👏

Please take a look at how to get vaccinated for whooping cough...

Thank you for posting this when you did. We were activated and were supporting people getting sandbags, backup batteries, and other supplies.

Plants, many from South Africa and Australia and people wandering through the park, the Golden Gate Bridge and Marin hills in the background.

Yucca in bloom in garden at Tunnel Tops Park in San Francisco

Many native and non native grasses and flowers in a park with Palace of Fine Arts in the background and the San Francisco skyline.

Lucodendren in bloom and grasses with a park full of people, and Golden Gate Bridge and Marin hills in the background.

The landscaping they added to a new Tunnel Tops Park (built on top of a tunnel that cars use to get to the Golden Gate bridge and Marin county) is really wonderful. If not all native. Still nice. 🌱

Hello, Blue Sky!

The majority of our posts have been migrated from Twitter and we're looking to make sure that we connect w/ disability leaders and public agencies here.

Any good follows to recommend?

We're currently hiring a Veteran-Directed Care (VDC) Care Navigator!

Please see our posting at:
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4062122956/

Soluciones de Vivienda en West Marin

Participe en reuniones sobre vivienda en West Marin para conocer y explorar soluciones juntos.

Palacio de la Danza, Nov 12
https://tinyurl.com/2ne5be4p

Ayuntamiento de Tomales, Nov 13
https://tinyurl.com/5aswpnfb

@WestMarinFund

Hey, #MarinCounty Voters! Check out our 2024 Disability Voting Guide here:

https://mailchi.mp/marincil/marincil-2024-disability-voting-guide-fall?e=4afd1f23b7

It includes election events, ways to vote, voter access support, the #GeneralElection2024 schedule, and more!

#VOTE 🇺🇸

Are you blind, low vision, or have low dexterity? USPS is distributing another round of at-home tests that are more accessible for people with disabilities (while supplies last):

https://special.usps.com/testkits/accessible

SAVE THE DATE!

Oct 9 from 11-2, @MarinCIL, @autistry, and @maringov Registrar of Voters will host
#ScoopUpTheVote in downtown San Rafael.

This voter registration event will include free ice cream to everyone who registers to vote - including updating your registration.

update:

https://mailchi.mp/marincil/marincil-2024-covid-summer-updates?e=a7ed150920

FREE #COVID Test Kits are again available from USPS! Each household is eligible for another order of four:

https://special.usps.com/testkits

Orders will ship free, starting September 30th.

Are you looking for COVID boosters? Check out our latest...

https://www.matrixparents.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Sonoma-Valley-Connection-Eng.pdf

Please JOIN US this Wednesday 4- 6pm at Hanna Center in Sonoma for "Connection IS Prevention", an all ages resource fair with activities, prizes, and FREE ice cream!
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More details can be found via the flyer:
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Happy Monday!

Interesting morning read:
John McFall Is Breaking Barriers as the World’s First Parastronaut

https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/john-mcfall-is-breaking-barriers-as-the-worlds-first-parastronaut/

FREE home modifications for qualified #MarinCounty residents! Home modification packages are designed to allow a person to safely live in their own home. Find out more at https://tinyurl.com/yc647r8a or apply today at https://marincil.org/homemod .

Join us to learn about the BAHFA Housing Initiative on the November's ballot!

Advocates say it unlocks $350M+ for affordable housing & homelessness solutions in Marin.

Thursday, August 11 to 1pm
at the Albert J. Boro Community Center
Lunch provided!

https://tinyurl.com/msyz9a9x

Una advertencia de calor excesivo está vigente para la mayor parte de Marin. Se anima a todos a limitar la exposición al sol de 10 am a 4 pm y mantenerse hidratados.
Para obtener más consejos para mantenerse seguro durante esta ola de calor, visite http://MarinHHS.org/Heat-Safety