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Community Conversation: Federal Funding and Government Shutdown Impact on The Independent Living Program
October 9, 2025 @ 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm EDT
In light of the recent government shutdown, we know many of you have questions about how this may affect funding and your programs. We want to hear from you! We invite you to join a community conversation so that your voice and experiences will guide our advocacy and response efforts.
NCIL is hosting this community conversation to:
- Answer any questions we can about the shutdown
- Discuss potential impacts on Part B-funded CILs and SILCs
- Understand how your communities are being affected
Date: Thursday, October 9, 2025
Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern
Location: Zoom
This is an open space for dialogue, and we encourage anyone to attend. Your insights are essential as we work to advocate for the needs of our community during this time.
If you have specific questions or concerns you’d like addressed during the session, please feel free to submit them on the registration form or email them in advance to NCIL Advocacy and Public Policy Director Jessica Podesva at jessica@ncil.org.
ASL and CART will be provided. If you need other accommodations, please contact Jessica Podesva at jessica@ncil.org.
We look forward to connecting with you!

