A Message from Theo Braddy on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

May 16, 2023

This is another message from Theo Braddy, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living.

Today’s topic is on DEIA. [Read more…]

A Message from Theo Braddy: Why We Are Stuck

April 14, 2023

Hi, this is Theo Braddy, the Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). I wanted to share a few things with you that have been on my mind and I’m calling this “Why we are stuck”. [Read more…]

A Brief Message from Theo Braddy, Executive Director of NCIL: 5 for 5 Campaign

February 24, 2023

A few days ago, during the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL)’s quarterly board meeting, NCIL launched its 5 for 5 Campaign (5for5campaign.com). This campaign primarily focuses on increasing funding for Centers for Independent Living, whose work invests in community living and independence for people with disabilities.

What is so unique about this campaign is that it involves for the first time three national organizations working together to increase funding for Centers for Independent Living. [Read more…]

A Message from Theo Braddy, New Executive Director, National Council on Independent Living

February 2, 2023

The theme for the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) 2023 Annual Conference on Independent Living is Indivisible! What a perfect choice of a word that defines what should be the most crucial goal of our movement. [Read more…]