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The Center for Living Independently in the CLI-CNMI was established in 2001 as a satellite office of the Hawaii Center for Independent Living and after a successful audit in 2005, it ended its affiliation with Hawaii and became an independent agency named the Center for Living Independently in the CNMI. Since then the CLI-CNMI acquired IRS 501 (c)(3) and became a non-profit organization run by and for individuals with disabilities. It is funded through a grant from the U.S Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Community Living Independent Living Service Grant.

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A tour at CNMI CLI

CNMI CLI Services

Our Partners:

CNMI Council on Developmental Disabilities
Office of Vocational Rehabilitation
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Commonwealth Office of Transit Authority
Statewide Independent Living Council

SERVICES

Transition

CLI-CNMI provides resources that would allow possible transition from education to employment. Through the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act, individuals and the youth with disabilities can acquire skills and training that is necessary to enter competitive and integrated employment.

Independent Living Skills

CLI-CNMI’s newly-completed office and mod-el home provides instruction in daily living skills for individuals with significant disabilities. Skills that include:
• Arts & Crafts
• Gardening
• Household management
• Shopping
• Transportation
• Interpersonal relationships
• Yard maintenance
• Simple meal preparations and more
Instruction is contingent on consumer interest and availability of materials, as well as teachers

Advocacy

CLI-CNMI is thoroughly knowledgeable in meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities, as they, too, share the same needs. CLI-CNMI supports local advocacy organizations in breaking down physical, economic, and social barriers by educating and training others by the Independent Living concept.

Peer Counseling

The CNMI-Independent Living Group (ILG) is an advocacy/peer group of the CLI-CNMI, which is available to anyone in need of its counseling services. The group partic-ipates in numerous fundraisers and good-will events sponsored throughout the com-munity. The ILG conducts fundraisers on their own behalf through:
• Hot lunch sales
• Special occasion gift baskets
• Baseball tournaments &
• Recreational Bingo
In addition, ILG actively supports the rights of individuals with disabilities by providing resources available at the CLI-CNMI center.

Information & Referral

CLI-CNMI collects, distributes and refers re-sources based on information gathered on programs available in the CNMI for individuals with disabilities. Through consistent communication and regular attendance of the scheduled meetings, the Executive Director stays appraised on the current resources offered by like organizations and providers. Information is available through pamphlets, phone inquiry, media, and in person at the CLI-CNMI’s office located in Capital Hill.

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