Welcome to Community Resources for Independent Living!
[Image description: A photo of the outside of the CRIL building on A St in Hayward, CA. It is a red building with three trees in front of it, 10 windows and a door, as well as a ramp and stairs to enter. The sky is blue and the sun is shining.
**CRIL will be closed on September 30th**
Check out our ADA event! 35th ADA Resource Fair
Community Resources for Independent Living (CRIL) is a peer-based disability resource organization that advocates and provides resources for people with disabilities to improve lives and make communities fully accessible. CRIL is also a resource for disability awareness education and training, advocacy, and technical advice.
CRIL offers independent living services at no charge to persons with disabilities and Seniors 60 + living in southern and eastern Alameda County. To become a CRIL consumer, an individual must have a disability or functional limitation and be able to benefit from independent living services. Everyone is welcome regardless of race, ethnicity, the nature of the disability or limitation, age, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression, immigration status, health condition, or any other characteristics.
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness, National Suicide Prevention, World Alzheimer's Disease, Blood Cancer Awareness
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness, National Suicide Prevention, World Alzheimer's Disease, Blood Cancer Awareness
Spinal Cord Injury Awareness Month
Spinal Cord Awareness Month is a time to honor the resilience and strength of individuals living with spinal cord injuries and disorders. It reminds us of the importance of advancing research, supporting accessibility, and advocating for inclusion. This day encourages us to stand in solidarity with those navigating these challenges while raising awareness about prevention, rehabilitation, and the need for continued medical innovation.
National Suicide Prevention Month
National Suicide Prevention Month is dedicated to spreading hope, fostering understanding, and reminding us that every life matters. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about mental health, break down stigma, and encourage open conversations that can save lives. Together, we can support prevention efforts, extend compassion to those who may be struggling, and honor the memory of those lost by promoting healing and resilience within our communities.
World Alzheimer’s Disease Month
Blood Cancer Awareness Month
World Alzheimer’s Disease Month brings global attention to the millions of individuals and families impacted by Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. It is a call to action for early detection, compassionate care, and investment in research that may one day lead to a cure. This month is about raising awareness, fostering empathy, and standing beside caregivers and loved ones who give so much of themselves in support of those affected.
Blood Cancer Awareness Month is a time to amplify the voices of patients, survivors, and families affected by leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. It shines a light on the critical need for research, treatment advancements, and donor registries that provide hope for so many. This month serves as both a reminder of the strength of those fighting and a call to action for communities to support, advocate, and stand together in the pursuit of cures.
