CIL Jacksonville

UNLOCKED Government Relations & Advocacy
2026-07-15 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | FL
About UNLOCKED

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UNLOCKED is more than a program — it’s a living tapestry of peer mentoring circles, advocacy coalitions, leadership pipelines, and action committees meeting every week at Center for Independent Living, Jacksonville.

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UNLOCKED_ Wednesdays @ 6PM are recurring community circles that create the connective tissue of the entire ecosystem.

People move fluidly between mentoring, advocacy, creativity, employment, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, friendship, and independent living — building compound reactions with every connection made.

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UNLOCKED ROTATION RYTHM
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Every 1st W | UNLOCKED Caregiver Coalition [PCAmatch.org, caregiver employment trainings, match-making meetups, caregiver support & resource summits]

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Every 2nd W | UNLOCKED Pathways of Preparedness [skills training, job club, self-reliance & life-planning, homesteading, workflows, automation, technical operations, emergency preparedness, the green wheel collective, travel training, abilities in art, unlocked media room]

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Every 3rd W | UNLOCKED Government Relations & Advocacy [systemic advocacy, youth advisory council]

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Every 4th W | UNLOCKED Wayfinding & Game [tourism, scavenger hunts, murals, game nights, game shows, gamification, game building competitions, performance art, play, adaptive sports, accessibility as fantasy design renaissance]

UNLOCKED Pathways of Preparedness
2026-07-08 18:00 - 19:00 | CIL Jacksonville, 2709 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

UNLOCKED Caregiver Coalition
2026-07-01 18:00 - 19:00 | CIL Jacksonville, 2709 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

UNLOCKED Wayfinding & Game
2026-06-24 18:00 - 19:00 | CIL Jacksonville, 2709 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

UNLOCKED Abilities In Art
2026-06-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Riverside Arts Market (RAM), 715 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL, 32204, United States
Come see us at Riverside Arts Market from 10a-2p!
Welcome to “UNLOCKED Abilities In Art!”
Please note: Registration is only required for artists, vendors, and volunteer shifts; you can support as a visitor or patron just by showing up!
Answer the question “How do you create?” in-person on June 20th for our public service opportunity “UNLOCKED Abilities In Art” @ Riverside Arts Market.
AAF Jacksonville has partnered with CIL Studios to empower artists and creators of all abilities. Be a part of the expansion of an extremely unique disability-empowerment public service initiative at Riverside Arts Market.

What: Abilities In Art Pop-Up Exhibit & Marketplace

Live wheelchair art creation
Pop-up murals
10+ artist showcases & vendors
“On-the-hour” demonstrations & performances
Chalk zone (for all ages) & games for kids

When: Saturday, June 20, 10a-2p

Setup volunteer shift starts at 9a

Where: Riverside Arts Market [MAP] (new plaza)
How: Adaptive art & tech showcases
Who: You!

About Abilities In Art:
The Abilities In Art project began in 2013 by Tyler Morris to help raise awareness of the over 200,000 people with disabilities living in our community. The project utilizes wheelchairs to create beautiful works of art that empower and educate in a fun atmosphere.
As of this year, Abilities In Art has expanded into an entire artist collective, with a growing event series of pop-up marketplaces and exhibits showcasing all types of art and abilities.
Ways to Get Involved:

Showcase/Sell your creations!

Sign up as an artist by filling out this form.

Volunteer for setup, breakdown, manning an artist exhibit, helping make art, or any uniquely you!

Let us know how you’d like to collaborate

Support financially as a patron or donor!

All donations will be redirected to the artists and creator facilitation.

Help us recruit by spreading the word and to artists & volunteers

All mediums welcome: painting, photography, digital art, sculpture, fiber arts, and more!

Facilitate a future pop-up exhibit, class/skills training, or market.

All are welcome — members, non-members, and anyone who loves art or empowerment.

UNLOCKED Government Relations & Advocacy
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:00 | CIL Jacksonville, 2709 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA

UNLOCKED Pathways of Preparedness
2026-06-10 18:00 - 19:00 | CIL Jacksonville, 2709 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Abilities In Art prep for Riverside Arts Market on Saturday, June 20th.

About UNLOCKED

UNLOCKED is more than a program — it’s a living tapestry of peer mentoring circles, advocacy coalitions, leadership pipelines, and action committees meeting every week at Center for Independent Living, Jacksonville.

UNLOCKED_ Wednesdays @ 6PM are recurring community circles that create the connective tissue of the entire ecosystem.

People move fluidly between mentoring, advocacy, creativity, employment, entrepreneurship, civic engagement, friendship, and independent living — building compound reactions with every connection made.

UNLOCKED ROTATION RYTHM

Every 1st W | UNLOCKED Caregiver Coalition [PCAmatch.org, caregiver employment trainings, match-making meetups, caregiver support & resource summits]

Every 2nd W | UNLOCKED Pathways of Preparedness [skills training, job club, self-reliance & life-planning, homesteading, workflows, automation, technical operations, emergency preparedness, the green wheel collective, travel training, abilities in art, unlocked media room]

Every 3rd W | UNLOCKED Government Relations & Advocacy [systemic advocacy, youth advisory council]

Every 4th W | UNLOCKED Wayfinding & Game [tourism, scavenger hunts, murals, game nights, game shows, gamification, game building competitions, performance art, play, adaptive sports, accessibility as fantasy design renaissance]

IL Skills Training: "Ergonomics: Working Smarter, Not Harder" [in-person & virtual options available]
2026-06-08 11:00 - 12:00 | 2709 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Pre-Registration is not required.
Register in advance and request accommodations by clicking here.
You can also call Angie Walker to register or get more information at 904.399.8484

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Feeling stiff, sore, tired, or uncomfortable during everyday tasks? Small changes can make a BIG difference in your comfort, safety, and independence.

Join us for an engaging Independent Living Skills training focused on:

Proper posture & body mechanics
Reducing strain during daily activities
Easy workspace & home setup tips
Energy conservation techniques
Adaptive tools & simple ergonomic solutions
Preventing pain and fatigue

Participants Will Learn:
✔ Simple ways to protect joints and muscles from repetitive strains
✔ How ergonomics supports independence and wellness
✔ Affordable tools and adjustments that help daily life
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Pre-Registration is not required.
Register in advance and request accommodations by clicking here.
You can also call Angie Walker to register or get more information at 904.399.8484

UNLOCKED Caregiver Coalition
2026-06-03 18:00 - 19:00 | CIL Jacksonville, 2709 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Every 1st W | UNLOCKED Caregiver Coalition

We will be discussing setting up match-making meetings, caregiver support groups, and resource summits throughout the summer and fall.

This will also include PCAmatch.org, the online app beta that houses the caregiver coalition initiatives.

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Microsoft Teams meeting
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Meeting ID: 238 036 204 219 169
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Need help? | System reference
Dial in by phone
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Find a local number
Phone conference ID: 308 765 063#
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UNLOCKED Wayfinding & Game
2026-05-27 18:00 - 19:00 | CIL Jacksonville, 2709 Art Museum Dr, Jacksonville, FL 32207, USA
Every 4th W | UNLOCKED Wayfinding & Game
Topics Included: tourism, scavenger hunts, murals, game nights, game shows, games4change, video game building competitions, performance art, play, adaptive sports, accessibility as fantasy design renaissance, let freedom sing, forty-second city, 48-hour psa production.
Come build something awesome with us!
