CALL TO ACTION: Protect Full Funding for Superior Alliance for Independent Living and Michigan’s Centers for Independent Living
On August 27, the Michigan House of Representatives passed a proposed budget that would significantly reduce funding for Centers for Independent Living (CILs) across the state—cutting nearly $8 million from the originally proposed $19.7 million budget supported by the Senate and Governor Whitmer. The House’s current proposal offers only $11 million in funding.
If enacted, these cuts would have a lasting and harmful impact on services for people with disabilities, including:
- A reduction in essential support services for thousands of Michigan residents with disabilities
- Increased risk of institutionalization due to a lack of community-based resources
- Fewer opportunities for people with disabilities to access employment and education
- Increased strain on advocacy and support staff due to higher caseloads
What You Can Do:
- Contact your legislators and urge them to support full funding for Michigan CILs
- Spread the word within your community
- Advocate for inclusion, independence, and equal access for people with disabilities
While the budget process is ongoing, this proposed cut puts critical services at risk. Your voice can help ensure that people with disabilities continue to receive the support they need to live independently and fully participate in their communities.
Please call your legislators and share how SAIL has impacted you and your community. Act now to protect this vital funding.
Contact information for our representatives and our Senator are listed below:
Karl Bohnak (Republican) District-109
Greg Markkanen (Republican) District-110
Dave Prestin (Republican) District-108
Friday Office Hours
Our physical office space is closed to the public on Fridays. We will still be open for scheduled appointments and phone calls. Please call our office at 906-228-5744 for service on Fridays.
SAIL invests in and serves individuals living with disabilities across the U.P.
We hope any individual who might need SAIL in the U.P. will use us for peer support, independent living skills building, self-advocacy and gaining the confidence to live their best life.
We are here for you! Call us today at 906-228-5744.
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SPAR Program
Single Point for Activities and Recreation is a health and wellness program for people of all abilities. The program provides support in increasing independent living skills for individuals.
UP Sled Hockey
Sled hockey provides opportunities for many types of disabilities and there are opportunities available in local areas for recreation all the way to the National Sled Team that plays in the Paralympics.
U.P. Vet's Served
U.P. Vets SERVED is a program developed by SAIL for veterans of every ability and military families. We focus on creating opportunities for everyone to socialize in a supportive environment.
Assistive Technology
SAIL’s Assistive Technology Program can help match individuals with any items or devices they need to be more independent in their daily lives! Assistive Technology may include wheelchairs, memory aids, or computer software.
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It's always important to recognize & contribute to people/ organizations that do the most good. This time of year though it feels even more important. Julie & her staff do so much for our community and we are so lucky to have them. Happy Holidays.
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