National Council on Independent Living

At last, I’m putting words to an experience that left a profound impact on me a few months ago. I wanted to share this sooner, but life has a way of making demands on your plans.

In early July, just before the NCIL Annual Conference, I had an experience I won’t soon forget.

I had the honor of joining Alison Barkoff, the former ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging, and key officials from the Department of State, united with an awesome group of disability rights leaders. Together, we addressed the First Lady of Ukraine and her delegation. Read more.

Dear NCIL members, partners, friends, and allies,

We are pleased to announce the release NCIL’s new logo.

In the simplest terms, NCIL’s new logo represents the human touch our community brings to the important work we do. Read more.

On February 13, NCIL launched our new advocacy campaign, 5 for 5! We are asking Congress for $500 million to support Independent Living Services. Visit 5for5campaign.com or reach out to [email protected] for more information.

If you are seeking services, first contact your Center for Independent Living. CILs are advocacy organizations run by and for people with disabilities. They provide five “core” services:

• Peer Support
• Independent Living Skills Training
• Information and Referral
• Individual and Systems Advocacy
• Transition to Community Life