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Conference Logo - LEVEL UP. Graphic features level (fader) switches in blue, green, yellow, and pink. Building Tomorrow Together. July 21-24, 2025; Grand Hyatt Washington, DC. 2025 Annual Conference on Independent Living. NCIL logo features a multi-colored fingerprint in matching colors.

Livestreamed Events Archive

Opening Plenary

Monday, July 21, 2025; 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

The 2025 Opening Plenary will be given by Keri Gray, a dynamic entrepreneur, facilitator, cancer survivor, and a passionate advocate for racial and disability justice. Don’t miss this exciting conference opener!

AI for Access: Expanding Possibilities Through Innovation

Tuesday, July 22, 2025; 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.

Join us for a dynamic and timely panel led by Dr. Victor Pineda, a global leader in disability rights and inclusive innovation. This engaging conversation will explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and its profound implications for the disability community. Featuring thought leaders from the U.S. Access Board, adaptive technology users, and corporate innovators, the panel will examine how AI is transforming assistive technology, enhancing workplace accessibility, and reshaping the future of independent living. Together, we’ll unpack the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI into our daily lives and advocacy efforts—empowering communities to shape the future of inclusion.

Awards Luncheon

Tuesday, July 22, 2025; 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Join us to celebrate and honor this year’s national award winners! Awards will be presented over lunch after a keynote address by Keely Cat-Wells. Admission to this event is included in full conference registration.

Annual Council Meeting

Tuesday, July 22, 2025; 1:45 – 2:30 p.m.

Attend the Annual Council Meeting to hear the results of the elections for Governing Board members. This year, elections were held prior to the conference for: President; Treasurer; 3 Member At-Large positions; and Representatives of Regions 1, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9.

Welcome to the IL Party!

Thursday, July 24, 2025; 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.

Join us for an interactive experience designed to strengthen our Centers for Independent Living through equal access and full participation — not by identity, but by right and capability. Using our four “party zones” — Invite, Venue, Dance Floor, and DJ Booth — this session empowers you to see who is invited, spot barriers, recognize what enables full participation, and ensure everyone helps shape how we party together. By reflecting, sharing experiences, and making personal pledges, we’ll collaborate to make our CIL truly welcoming — for all.

Closing Plenary + Legislative Debriefing

Thursday, July 24, 2025; 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.

Wrap up a fantastic week of learning, advocating, and networking at NCIL’s Closing Plenary and Legislative Debriefing! This year, our Closing Plenary keynote speaker will be Ly Xīnzhèn M. Zhǎngsūn Brown, an internationally recognized advocate, community organizer, community builder, and scholar-activist.

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