MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Cathy Contarino, Director of IMPACT CIL
Cathy Contarino
Executive Director
Welcome to our new and improved web-site! As you may have noticed, we have changed our name from IMPACT Inc. to IMPACT CIL. Since serving the community for over 23 years, we decided it was time to go back to our roots of what we are, a Center for Independent Living.
As a Center for Independent Living (CIL) we are a non-residential, community based organization, which provides resource and advocacy services to persons with disabilities. CIL's differ from traditional service agencies in many ways, the first being we are staffed and governed primarily by persons with disabilities. This brings a positive perspective based on personal experience with disability and an understanding of issues and barriers faced, and the potential for success.
Consumer control is also a part of our philosophy. CIL's do not direct our consumers, make decisions for them, or tell them what to do. Instead, we serve as a resource and mentor, empowering consumers with the skill to direct their own lives.
As a CIL we work within our six-county service area to bring about positive change in attitudes and accessibility, creating an open and welcoming environment for all citizens. We feel it is our time to be full participants of our community.
It is our hope that this web-site provides you with an overview of IMPACT CIL as well as a link to learning more about the Independent Living Movement.
We are very excited about the future of IMPACT CIL and look forward to hearing from you soon!!
ABOUT IMPACT CIL
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Jeanette Small
President
Jeff Wilson
Vice President
Ebony Huddleston
Treasurer
Susy Woods
Secretary
Ginny Becker
Beth Davis
Cindy Mayhew
Judy O’Malley
Jeffrey Owen
Jackie Owens
Rance Thomas
Bishop Samuel White
