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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Federal Funding and Government Shutdown Impact on The Independent Living Program
DESCRIPTION: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. \n\n\n\nNCIL is hosting this community conversation to: \n\n\n\n\nAnswer any questions we can about the shutdown\n\n\n\nDiscuss potential impacts on Part B-funded CILs and SILCs\n\n\n\nUnderstand how your communities are being affected\n\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern  Location: Zoom \n\n\n\nRegister online \n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nIf 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.   \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need other accommodations\, please contact Jessica Podesva at jessica@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://ncil.org/event/shutdown-conversation/
CATEGORIES:NCIL Training On-Demand
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SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility for CILs\, SILCs and other Non-Profits
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar archive\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation (Word)\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nDigital accessibility shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Yet many organizations struggle with the technical complexity of making their websites genuinely accessible—not just compliant on paper\, but truly usable for people with disabilities. \n\n\n\nThat’s why the National Council on Independent Living is partnering with ArcStone and Insi to offer free web accessibility training specifically designed for disability advocacy organizations and Centers for Independent Living. \n\n\n\nThe recording of this webinar is available to NCIL members through the Empowerment Training Academy. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\nThis isn’t another compliance-focused webinar that leaves you confused. We’re covering practical accessibility fundamentals you can implement immediately: \n\n\n\n\nOnline accessibility basics including Section 508\, WCAG guidelines\, and what different compliance levels actually mean for your organization\n\n\n\nAn overview of accessibility fundamentals from structural foundations and design choices to content creation and interactive features\n\n\n\nAccessibility tools you can use today—we’ll demonstrate free browser tools\, professional scanning platforms\, and show you what automated tools can and cannot do\n\n\n\nReal demonstrations of Chrome Lighthouse\, WAVE\, ANDI\, and Insi’s automated scanning technology\n\n\n\n\nThroughout the session\, we’ll address your specific challenges\, from whether you have accessibility experts on staff to how your current website designs address accessibility requirements. \n\n\n\nWhy This Partnership Matters\n\n\n\nNCIL members are uniquely positioned to lead by example in digital accessibility. Your websites serve people with disabilities every day. When Centers for Independent Living and disability rights organizations prioritize genuine accessibility over superficial compliance\, it demonstrates what’s truly possible. \n\n\n\nThis training represents a collaboration between NCIL’s advocacy expertise\, ArcStone’s two decades of WordPress experience\, and Insi’s accessibility scanning technology. Together\, we’re bringing insightful and practical accessibility training to organizations that need it most. \n\n\n\nBeyond the Webinar\n\n\n\nWe’re keeping this session interactive. You’ll have opportunities to ask specific questions about your website challenges\, and we’ll address common obstacles facing disability advocacy organizations—from limited technical staff to competing priorities. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also receive post-webinar materials and exclusive discounts on professional accessibility tools as a NCIL member. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re just beginning your accessibility journey or looking to strengthen existing efforts\, you’ll leave with practical knowledge and actionable next steps for creating more inclusive digital experiences.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/digital-accessibility/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Changing Landscape – Food Insecurity and the Independent Living Network
DESCRIPTION:Register online \n\n\n\nConsidering the recent federal policy changes from recently-passed legislation (H.R. 1) and the government shutdown\, we know many of you have questions about how this may affect your programs and the communities you serve. \n\n\n\nWe want to hear from you! We invite you to join a community conversation where your voice and experiences will guide our advocacy and response efforts. \n\n\n\nNCIL will be hosting a community conversation to: \n\n\n\n\nAnswer any questions we can related to changes in federal policy\n\n\n\nDiscuss potential impacts on CIL programming\n\n\n\nDiscuss partnerships and actions CILs and SILCs can take to support the communities we serve\n\n\n\nUnderstand how your communities are being affected\n\n\n\nHear why food benefits are important to you!\n\n\n\n\nThis 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. \n\n\n\nIf you have specific questions or concerns you’d like addressed during the session\, you can submit them on the registration form or by emailing NCIL Director of Advocacy and Public Policy Jessica Podesva at jessica@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need accommodations\, please email jessica@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://ncil.org/event/communityfood-insecurity-and-il/
CATEGORIES:NCIL Training On-Demand
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