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SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: Building Financial Independence
DESCRIPTION:Building Financial Independence: The ABLE Age Adjustment Act and Tools to Support Financial Empowerment \n\n\n\nHosted by the Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) \n\n\n\nRead more
URL:https://ncil.org/event/detac-able/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub
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SUMMARY:Preserving ADA Parking Community Conversation: The Policy Challenge Spreading Across States
DESCRIPTION:Archive:  \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nThe National Council on Independent Living and United Spinal Association are coming together for a community conversation and educational meeting on what people with disabilities\, allies\, and community members can do to protect disability rights and access to accessible parking. \n\n\n\nSeveral states across the country are considering or have passed legislation that would allow anyone who is pregnant to use ADA designated parking spaces for a full year regardless of whether their pregnancy has impacted their mobility. \n\n\n\nThis meeting will explain what’s happening\, why it matters\, and how we can work collectively to educate our local communities and to ensure that people with disabilities continue to have access to accessible parking spaces. \n\n\n\nASL and Cart will be provided. Please reach out to NCIL Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at jessica@ncil.org if you have any questions or accommodation requests.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/parking-conversation/
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T163000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250812T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042203
CREATED:20250714T153458Z
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SUMMARY:Understanding the PEO Model: A Strategic Partner for Organization Growth
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nWebinar transcript (Word)\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation (Word)\n\n\n\n\nJoin Questco for an informative webinar designed specifically for nonprofit leaders and small organizations. \n\n\n\nThis session will break down: \n\n\n\n\nWhat a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) is and how it works\n\n\n\nHow a PEO differs from traditional HR and operations models commonly used in the nonprofit space\n\n\n\nHow partnering with a PEO can help reduce administrative burden\, improve compliance\, and enhance employee benefits — all while freeing up time and resources to focus on your mission.\n\n\n\n\nThis live webinar is free and open to the public. The recording will be made available to NCIL members through the Empowerment Training Academy. \n\n\n\nPresenters \n\n\n\nTravis SwansonQuestcoVice President\, Growth \n\n\n\nTodd StarkeyQuestcoBusiness Development Manager \n\n\n\nHosted By: National Council on Independent Living Empowerment Training Academy
URL:https://ncil.org/event/peo/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T163000
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SUMMARY:National Conversation on Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility: Exploring Equity in a Shifting Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Archive \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\n\nThe National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) recently convened a powerful national webinar titled A National Conversation on Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility\, bringing together leading voices in the disability rights movement to address the evolving definitions and implications of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility in today’s sociopolitical climate. \n\n\n\nThe conversation was moderated by Theo Braddy\, Executive Director of NCIL and a long-standing leader in the independent living movement. Braddy opened the session by grounding the discussion in NCIL’s commitment to disability-led advocacy and the urgent need to defend and advance Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility’s principles under growing national scrutiny. \n\n\n\nThe panel featured two nationally recognized advocates: \n\n\n\nDara Baldwin \n\n\n\nActivist\, author\, and outspoken voice for equity\, Dara Baldwin has spent her career championing policies and practices that uplift marginalized communities. Known for her unapologetic commitment to racial and disability justice\, Dara brings deep experience in policy development\, community organizing\, and intersectional advocacy. Dara Baldwin is the author of To Be a Problem: A Black Woman’s Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement. \n\n\n\nVicki Landers \n\n\n\nFounder and CEO of Disability Pride PA\, Vicki Landers is a dynamic activist who has dedicated her work to empowering people with disabilities and amplifying pride in disability identity. As a business leader and community advocate\, Vicki combines personal experience and professional expertise to fight for systemic change and social justice. \n\n\n\nTogether\, the panelists explored the current attacks on Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility\, the real-world impacts on disability communities\, and the role of grassroots leadership in reclaiming equity work from political distortion. \n\n\n\nThis conversation marked a critical step in strengthening the disability community’s unified voice on the importance of Diversity\, Equity\, Inclusion\, and Accessibility\, and what’s at stake if we remain silent.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/exploring-equity-in-a-shifting-landscape/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250514T150000
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SUMMARY:Home Usability Peer Network May Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Home Usability Peer Network is a community of peer support and resource sharing to build the capacity of Centers for Independent Living to address housing and home usability issues. The Network will connect CILs from across the country to share resources\, lessons learned\, and provide peer support to help in our shared mission of community living. \n\n\n\nUpcoming meetings: \n\n\n\n\nMarch 12\, 2025; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 9\, 2025; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 14\, 2025; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nRegister online \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. To request additional accommodations or to ask questions\, please contact Mary-Kate: Mary-Kate@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/home-usability-peer-network-meeting-11/
CATEGORIES:Home Usability,NCIL Training On-Demand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
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SUMMARY:Home Usability Peer Network April Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Home Usability Peer Network is a community of peer support and resource sharing to build the capacity of Centers for Independent Living to address housing and home usability issues. The Network will connect CILs from across the country to share resources\, lessons learned\, and provide peer support to help in our shared mission of community living. \n\n\n\nUpcoming meetings: \n\n\n\n\nMarch 12\, 2025; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 9\, 2025; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 14\, 2025; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nRegister online \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. To request additional accommodations or to ask questions\, please contact Mary-Kate: Mary-Kate@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/home-usability-peer-network-meeting-10/
CATEGORIES:Home Usability,NCIL Training On-Demand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
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SUMMARY:Home Usability Peer Network March Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Home Usability Peer Network is a community of peer support and resource sharing to build the capacity of Centers for Independent Living to address housing and home usability issues. The Network will connect CILs from across the country to share resources\, lessons learned\, and provide peer support to help in our shared mission of community living. \n\n\n\nUpcoming meetings: \n\n\n\n\nMarch 12\, 2025; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 9\, 2025; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 14\, 2025; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nRegister online \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. To request additional accommodations or to ask questions\, please contact Mary-Kate: Mary-Kate@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/home-usability-peer-network-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Home Usability,NCIL Training On-Demand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250225T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250225T170000
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SUMMARY:Unlock New Opportunities for Collaboration: Introducing Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CILs (Part 3)
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation (Word)\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\nKey Acronyms List (see below)\n\n\n\n\nJoin NCIL’s exclusive 3-Part Training Series to empower your Center for Independent Living with the knowledge and tools to maximize the benefits of the newly developed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.   \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) adopted a new set of physician billing codes to address health-related social needs. These codes are designed specifically to foster partnerships between healthcare professionals and Community-Based Organizations\, like Centers for Independent Living (CILs)\, opening doors to enhanced services for individuals with disabilities.  \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain \n\n\n\n\nA clear understanding of the new FY24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule \n\n\n\nStrategies to integrate these codes into your Center’s operations to diversify revenue\n\n\n\nExpert-led guidance on implementation to ensure long-term success \n\n\n\n\nTraining Details  \n\n\n\nSession 1: Introduction to the FY24 Medicare Physician Billing Codes and Their Potential Impact  \n\n\n\nFebruary 5\, 2025; 2:00– 3:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nOverview of the FY 24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule specifically with a focus on Community Health Integration (CHI)\, Principal Illness Navigation (PIN)\, and Principal Illness Navigation-Peer Support.  The session will provide participants with insight into the potential role of Centers for Independent Living in service delivery and provide a case study example.  \n\n\n\nSession 2: Deep Dive into the Codes and Service Delivery Models  \n\n\n\nFebruary 19\, 2025; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nParticipants will do a deep dive into the mechanics of CHI\, PIN\, and PIN-PS service delivery.  \n\n\n\nSession 3: Strategies for Implementation  \n\n\n\nFebruary 25\, 2025; 3:30-5:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn about how to develop a business model to sustain CHI\, PIN\, and PIN-PS service delivery and will receive helpful implementation tools and resources.  \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?  \n\n\n\n\nStaff and leadership of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) \n\n\n\nPartnering healthcare professionals \n\n\n\nAdvocates for Independent Living \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\n\nTim McNeill: Co-Chair\, Partnership to Align Social Care & Principal\, Freedman’s Health \n\n\n\nTheo Braddy: Executive Director\, National Council on Independent Living \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: The live event is open to the public and free of charge.  Recording and Material: The recording and training materials after the event will be available exclusively to NCIL members through the Empowerment Training Academy. \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need any accommodations or have any questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org.  \n\n\n\nKey Acronyms: \n\n\n\n\nAAA: Area Agency on Aging\n\n\n\nACO: Accountable Care Organization\n\n\n\nADRC: Aging and Disability Resource Center\n\n\n\nAHC: Accountable Health Communities\n\n\n\nAWV: Annual Wellness Visits\n\n\n\nCBO: Community based organizations\n\n\n\nCCH: Community Care Hubs\n\n\n\nCHI: Community health integration\n\n\n\nCHW: Community Health Workers\n\n\n\nCIL: Center for Independent Living\n\n\n\nCMMI: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation\n\n\n\nCMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\n\n\n\nCOA: Care of Older Adults\n\n\n\nCoC: Continuum of Care Program (Housing and Urban Development Program)\n\n\n\nDuals: individuals with Medicare and Medicaid coverage\n\n\n\nEDU: Emergency Department Utilization\n\n\n\nEMR: Electronic Medical Record\n\n\n\nE/M: Evaluation and Management\n\n\n\nFUH: Follow-up after hospitalization for mental illness\n\n\n\nHCBS: Home and Community Based Services\n\n\n\nHCPCS: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System\n\n\n\nHEDIS: Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set\n\n\n\nHRSN- Health-Related Social Needs\n\n\n\nFFS: Fee-for-Services\n\n\n\nPCR: Plan All-Cause Readmissions\n\n\n\nPHQ-2 Patient Health Questionnaire-2\n\n\n\nPIN: Principle illness navigation\n\n\n\nPIN-PS: principle illness navigation- peer support\n\n\n\nQMB: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary\n\n\n\nQI: Qualified Individual\n\n\n\nQDWI: Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals\n\n\n\nSAMSHA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration\n\n\n\nSDOH social determinant of health\n\n\n\nSHIP: State Health Insurance Assistance Program\n\n\n\nSLMB: Specific Low Income Medicare Beneficiary\n\n\n\nSNF: Skilled Nursing Facility\n\n\n\nTCM: Transitional Care Management Visits\n\n\n\nTOC: Transition of Care
URL:https://ncil.org/event/unlock-medicare3/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250219T163000
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SUMMARY:Unlock New Opportunities for Collaboration: Introducing Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CILs (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation (Word)\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\nKey Acronyms List (see below)\n\n\n\n\nJoin NCIL’s exclusive 3-Part Training Series to empower your Center for Independent Living with the knowledge and tools to maximize the benefits of the newly developed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.   \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) adopted a new set of physician billing codes to address health-related social needs. These codes are designed specifically to foster partnerships between healthcare professionals and Community-Based Organizations\, like Centers for Independent Living (CILs)\, opening doors to enhanced services for individuals with disabilities.  \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain \n\n\n\n\nA clear understanding of the new FY24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule \n\n\n\nStrategies to integrate these codes into your Center’s operations to diversify revenue\n\n\n\nExpert-led guidance on implementation to ensure long-term success \n\n\n\n\nTraining Details  \n\n\n\nSession 1: Introduction to the FY24 Medicare Physician Billing Codes and Their Potential Impact  \n\n\n\nFebruary 5\, 2025; 2:00– 3:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nOverview of the FY 24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule specifically with a focus on Community Health Integration (CHI)\, Principal Illness Navigation (PIN)\, and Principal Illness Navigation-Peer Support.  The session will provide participants with insight into the potential role of Centers for Independent Living in service delivery and provide a case study example.  \n\n\n\nSession 2: Deep Dive into the Codes and Service Delivery Models  \n\n\n\nFebruary 19\, 2025; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nParticipants will do a deep dive into the mechanics of CHI\, PIN\, and PIN-PS service delivery.  \n\n\n\nSession 3: Strategies for Implementation  \n\n\n\nFebruary 25\, 2025; 3:30-5:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn about how to develop a business model to sustain CHI\, PIN\, and PIN-PS service delivery and will receive helpful implementation tools and resources.  \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?  \n\n\n\n\nStaff and leadership of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) \n\n\n\nPartnering healthcare professionals \n\n\n\nAdvocates for Independent Living \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\n\nTim McNeill: Co-Chair\, Partnership to Align Social Care & Principal\, Freedman’s Health \n\n\n\nTheo Braddy: Executive Director\, National Council on Independent Living \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: The live event is open to the public and free of charge.  Recording and Material: The recording and training materials after the event will be available exclusively to NCIL members through the Empowerment Training Academy. \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need any accommodations or have any questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org.  \n\n\n\nKey Acronyms: \n\n\n\n\nAAA: Area Agency on Aging\n\n\n\nACO: Accountable Care Organization\n\n\n\nADRC: Aging and Disability Resource Center\n\n\n\nAHC: Accountable Health Communities\n\n\n\nAWV: Annual Wellness Visits\n\n\n\nCBO: Community based organizations\n\n\n\nCCH: Community Care Hubs\n\n\n\nCHI: Community health integration\n\n\n\nCHW: Community Health Workers\n\n\n\nCIL: Center for Independent Living\n\n\n\nCMMI: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation\n\n\n\nCMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\n\n\n\nCOA: Care of Older Adults\n\n\n\nCoC: Continuum of Care Program (Housing and Urban Development Program)\n\n\n\nDuals: individuals with Medicare and Medicaid coverage\n\n\n\nEDU: Emergency Department Utilization\n\n\n\nEMR: Electronic Medical Record\n\n\n\nE/M: Evaluation and Management\n\n\n\nFUH: Follow-up after hospitalization for mental illness\n\n\n\nHCBS: Home and Community Based Services\n\n\n\nHCPCS: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System\n\n\n\nHEDIS: Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set\n\n\n\nHRSN- Health-Related Social Needs\n\n\n\nFFS: Fee-for-Services\n\n\n\nPCR: Plan All-Cause Readmissions\n\n\n\nPHQ-2 Patient Health Questionnaire-2\n\n\n\nPIN: Principle illness navigation\n\n\n\nPIN-PS: principle illness navigation- peer support\n\n\n\nQMB: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary\n\n\n\nQI: Qualified Individual\n\n\n\nQDWI: Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals\n\n\n\nSAMSHA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration\n\n\n\nSDOH social determinant of health\n\n\n\nSHIP: State Health Insurance Assistance Program\n\n\n\nSLMB: Specific Low Income Medicare Beneficiary\n\n\n\nSNF: Skilled Nursing Facility\n\n\n\nTCM: Transitional Care Management Visits\n\n\n\nTOC: Transition of Care
URL:https://ncil.org/event/unlock-medicare2/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20241118T194123Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T165847Z
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SUMMARY:Home Usability Peer Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register \n\n\n\nThe Home Usability Peer Network meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. ASL and CART will be provided. To request additional accommodations or to ask questions\, please contact Mary-Kate: Mary-Kate@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/home-usability-peer-network-meeting-9/
CATEGORIES:Home Usability,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250205T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250205T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20250115T211054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T142857Z
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SUMMARY:Unlock New Opportunities for Collaboration: Introducing Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CILs (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation (Word)\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\nKey Acronyms List (see below)\n\n\n\n\nJoin NCIL’s exclusive 3-Part Training Series to empower your Center for Independent Living with the knowledge and tools to maximize the benefits of the newly developed Medicare Physician Fee Schedule.   \n\n\n\nIn 2024\, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) adopted a new set of physician billing codes to address health-related social needs. These codes are designed specifically to foster partnerships between healthcare professionals and Community-Based Organizations\, like Centers for Independent Living (CILs)\, opening doors to enhanced services for individuals with disabilities.  \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Gain \n\n\n\n\nA clear understanding of the new FY24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule \n\n\n\nStrategies to integrate these codes into your Center’s operations to diversify revenue\n\n\n\nExpert-led guidance on implementation to ensure long-term success \n\n\n\n\nTraining Details  \n\n\n\nSession 1: Introduction to the FY24 Medicare Physician Billing Codes and Their Potential Impact  \n\n\n\nFebruary 5\, 2025; 2:00– 3:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nOverview of the FY 24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule specifically with a focus on Community Health Integration (CHI)\, Principal Illness Navigation (PIN)\, and Principal Illness Navigation-Peer Support.  The session will provide participants with insight into the potential role of Centers for Independent Living in service delivery and provide a case study example.  \n\n\n\nSession 2: Deep Dive into the Codes and Service Delivery Models  \n\n\n\nFebruary 19\, 2025; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nParticipants will do a deep dive into the mechanics of CHI\, PIN\, and PIN-PS service delivery.  \n\n\n\nSession 3: Strategies for Implementation  \n\n\n\nFebruary 25\, 2025; 3:30-5:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn about how to develop a business model to sustain CHI\, PIN\, and PIN-PS service delivery and will receive helpful implementation tools and resources.  \n\n\n\nWho Should Attend?  \n\n\n\n\nStaff and leadership of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) \n\n\n\nPartnering healthcare professionals \n\n\n\nAdvocates for Independent Living \n\n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\n\nTim McNeill: Co-Chair\, Partnership to Align Social Care & Principal\, Freedman’s Health \n\n\n\nTheo Braddy: Executive Director\, National Council on Independent Living \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: This event is free-of-charge. \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need any accommodations or have any questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org.  \n\n\n\nKey Acronyms: \n\n\n\n\nAAA: Area Agency on Aging\n\n\n\nACO: Accountable Care Organization\n\n\n\nADRC: Aging and Disability Resource Center\n\n\n\nAHC: Accountable Health Communities\n\n\n\nAWV: Annual Wellness Visits\n\n\n\nCBO: Community based organizations\n\n\n\nCCH: Community Care Hubs\n\n\n\nCHI: Community health integration\n\n\n\nCHW: Community Health Workers\n\n\n\nCIL: Center for Independent Living\n\n\n\nCMMI: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation\n\n\n\nCMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services\n\n\n\nCOA: Care of Older Adults\n\n\n\nCoC: Continuum of Care Program (Housing and Urban Development Program)\n\n\n\nDuals: individuals with Medicare and Medicaid coverage\n\n\n\nEDU: Emergency Department Utilization\n\n\n\nEMR: Electronic Medical Record\n\n\n\nE/M: Evaluation and Management\n\n\n\nFUH: Follow-up after hospitalization for mental illness\n\n\n\nHCBS: Home and Community Based Services\n\n\n\nHCPCS: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System\n\n\n\nHEDIS: Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set\n\n\n\nHRSN- Health-Related Social Needs\n\n\n\nFFS: Fee-for-Services\n\n\n\nPCR: Plan All-Cause Readmissions\n\n\n\nPHQ-2 Patient Health Questionnaire-2\n\n\n\nPIN: Principle illness navigation\n\n\n\nPIN-PS: principle illness navigation- peer support\n\n\n\nQMB: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary\n\n\n\nQI: Qualified Individual\n\n\n\nQDWI: Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals\n\n\n\nSAMSHA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration\n\n\n\nSDOH social determinant of health\n\n\n\nSHIP: State Health Insurance Assistance Program\n\n\n\nSLMB: Specific Low Income Medicare Beneficiary\n\n\n\nSNF: Skilled Nursing Facility\n\n\n\nTCM: Transitional Care Management Visits\n\n\n\nTOC: Transition of Care
URL:https://ncil.org/event/unlock-medicare1/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20250213T164942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T180637Z
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SUMMARY:LGBTQIA+ Alphabet
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation (Word)\n\n\n\n\nThis training provides a comprehensive introduction to the diverse identities represented within the LGBTQIA+ community. Participants will gain an understanding of the meaning behind each letter in the LGBTQIA+ acronym and its intersection with the disability community. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nDefine and understand the terms within the LGBTQIA+ acronym.\n\n\n\nExplore the distinctions between gender identity\, gender expression\, and sexual orientation.\n\n\n\nRecognize the impact of inclusive language.\n\n\n\n\nThis training is designed for individuals and organizations seeking to enhance their understanding of LGBTQIA+ identities and build more inclusive communities. \n\n\n\nPresenter: Vicki Landers \n\n\n\nVicki Landers (She/They) is a proud\, queer femme that lives with both visible and unseen disabilities. She is grounded by her partner Ray\, her familiars Angel and Damien\, and her son Kyle. She enjoys hunting for vintage Halloween items\, early 1900’s colored glass\, anything Tim Burton\, and eating tacos. Vicki’s background is in retail management\, training\, and customer service. She is an assemblage artist and art curator. \n\n\n\nVicki is the Founder & Director of Disability Pride Pennsylvania. She found her space in the disability community by providing FUN. She says\, “We as a community are inherently fighting for our rights to live independently and to be heard by the medical professionals\, as well as our own bodies. We need a space to enjoy\, have fun\, and celebrate the victories.” Our programming includes disability pride events to bring communities together in a fun social way. We believe that bringing people together socially creates stronger communities\, and stronger communities have better conversations. These conversations are key to the advocacy needed in our fight for equality. The organization has produced over 120 events\, all with access and included history\, art\, music\, comedy\, tough conversations\, fun socials\, policy hearings\, and more. \n\n\n\nResources: \n\n\n\nWant to know more? Here is some recommended reading: \n\n\n\n\nHRC Glossary of Terms\n\n\n\nTransgender Resources\n\n\n\nIntersex Informational Brochures\n\n\n\nThe Trevor Project’s Guide on Asexuality
URL:https://ncil.org/event/lgbtqia-alphabet/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20241118T194025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T152104Z
UID:10000107-1736344800-1736348400@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Home Usability Peer Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:CANCELLED
URL:https://ncil.org/event/home-usability-peer-network-meeting-8/
CATEGORIES:Home Usability,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20241118T193948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T165922Z
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SUMMARY:Home Usability Peer Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register \n\n\n\nThe Home Usability Peer Network meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. ASL and CART will be provided. To request additional accommodations or to ask questions\, please contact Mary-Kate: Mary-Kate@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/home-usability-peer-network-meeting-7/
CATEGORIES:Home Usability,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20241118T193816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T205901Z
UID:10000105-1731506400-1731510000@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Home Usability Peer Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Archive (coming soon) \n\n\n\nThe Home Usability Peer Network meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. ASL and CART will be provided. To request additional accommodations or to ask questions\, please contact Mary-Kate: Mary-Kate@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ncil.org/event/home-usability-peer-network-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Home Usability,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241030T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20241016T144059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T215421Z
UID:10000099-1730293200-1730296800@ncil.org
SUMMARY:ABLE Accounts and Employment 101!
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nJoin NCIL and the ABLE National Resource Center for a webinar for people with disabilities to learn more about the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act and ABLE accounts. \n\n\n\nABLE accounts can help qualified individuals with disabilities to save money in a tax-exempt account without affecting most federally-funded benefits that are based on need. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, the ABLE National Resource Center will provide information on ABLE accounts\, how they can be used to support your employment journey\, eligibility requirements\, and new and exciting updates in the ABLE Age Adjustment Act. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the ABLE National Resource Center at: ablenrc.org. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Everyone! Persons with disabilities\, including people living with paralysis\, disability advocates\, employers\, and family members of persons with disabilities. \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. To request additional accommodations or to ask questions\, please contact Mary-Kate: mary-kate@ncil.org \n\n\n\nNEW DATES: Employment Resource Hub Peer Calls \n\n\n\nRegister for the Employment Resource Hub Peer Calls \n\n\n\nWe have updated the dates and times of the three remaining Employment Resource Hub Peer Calls. \n\n\n\n\nSystems Advocacy and Employment Peer Call: October 29\,2024; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAssistive Technology: November 12\, 2024; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nNCIL’s Employment Resource Hub Tutorial: December 10\, 2024; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nThese trainings are part of NCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network Project with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/able-accounts-and-employment-101/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20250213T202819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T151721Z
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SUMMARY:Accelerating Housing and Services Partnerships to Advance Housing Stability: Centers for Independent Living (CILs)
DESCRIPTION:This Housing and Services Resource Center (HSRC) webinar features NCIL Director of Programs Mary-Kate Wells. \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nMore information\n\n\n\n\nA growing number of states are leveraging new opportunities under Medicaid to cover services and supports that help people find\, obtain\, and maintain their housing. In 2024\, the Housing and Services Resource Center (HSRC) launched the Housing and Services Partnership Accelerator (HSPA) to advance innovative state strategies to provide housing-related services and supports to Medicaid-eligible people with disabilities and older adults who are at risk of or presently experiencing homelessness. \n\n\n\nThis webinar highlights how Independent Living (IL) community organizations in three different HSPA states are providing housing-related services and supports to people with disabilities. Centers for Independent Living (CILs) can be a valuable asset to cross-sector collaborations seeking to enhance housing stability. Presenters will discuss partnerships\, funding\, and best practices.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/accelerating-housing-and-services-partnerships-to-advance-housing-stability-centers-for-independent-living-cils/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20241001T185122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T215617Z
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SUMMARY:A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Employment Policy
DESCRIPTION:Archive \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation (Word)\n\n\n\n\nJoin the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) for a webinar for people with disabilities and self-advocates. This webinar will cover the ASAN’s toolkit\, Real Work For Real Pay: A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Employment Policy. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will answer the questions: \n\n\n\n\nWhat are the goals of disability employment policy?\n\n\n\nWhat are some current issues that disability employment policy addresses?\n\n\n\nWhat can self-advocates do to positively influence policy?\n\n\n\n\nIf you need any accommodations\, please reach out to Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org. ASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis training is part of NCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network Project with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/a-self-advocates-guide-to-employment-policy/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20240820T180800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T194727Z
UID:10000096-1724421600-1724427000@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Advocacy vs. Lobbying Training
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nTranscript\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation (Word)\n\n\n\n\nAdvocacy in its fullest definition includes many types of activities\, including lobbying. Centers for Independent Living have a long history of working to influence policy and legislation to advance the rights of the disability community. However\, there has been confusion about what CILs are required to do versus what they are allowed with federal dollars. Advocacy and lobbying are two important tools CILs use to create change. \n\n\n\nNCIL is joined by Alliance for Justice to provide Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils with a clear understanding of the kinds of advocacy activities they can safely engage in\, including lobbying! This training will review the difference between lobbying and other forms of advocacy and how CILs and SILCs can lobby while complying with relevant federal laws. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will be recorded and available to NCIL members after the event for 3 months. ASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis training is supported by The Grassroots Project: Supporting Disability Advocacy Nationally\, which is funded by the Administration for Community Living and will be administered by the Human Services Research Institute. HSRI will work in partnership with national disability organizations through a National Advocacy and Action Coalition comprised of national organizations for the ACL funded DD\, IL\, TBI\, and PRC programs.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/advocacy-vs-lobbying-training/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20241118T215347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T215350Z
UID:10000129-1719925200-1719928800@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Employment Resource Hub Peer Call
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nPresentation in PDF\n\n\n\nPresentation in Word\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nRegister for the monthly Peer Network Calls \n\n\n\nAnnouncements \n\n\n\nNCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network will be a one-stop resource center to support people living with paralysis and other disabilities to access community and employment resources.  \n\n\n\n\nNCIL to Launch Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network with Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant\n\n\n\n\nMonthly Meetings \n\n\n\nEach peer network call will cover a resource that people with disabilities can use to support their employment journey. The Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network is designed for individuals with disabilities\, including individuals living with paralysis and the Independent Living community. We also invite peer advocates\, IL Skills Trainers or other IL staff seeking to learn how to use different employment tools in order to provide peer support to consumers. 
URL:https://ncil.org/event/employment-resource-hub-peer-call-3/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20241118T214852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T214855Z
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SUMMARY:Employment Resource Hub Peer Call
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nPresentation in PDF\n\n\n\nPresentation in Word\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nRegister for the monthly Peer Network Calls \n\n\n\nAnnouncements \n\n\n\nNCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network will be a one-stop resource center to support people living with paralysis and other disabilities to access community and employment resources.  \n\n\n\n\nNCIL to Launch Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network with Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant\n\n\n\n\nMonthly Meetings \n\n\n\nEach peer network call will cover a resource that people with disabilities can use to support their employment journey. The Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network is designed for individuals with disabilities\, including individuals living with paralysis and the Independent Living community. We also invite peer advocates\, IL Skills Trainers or other IL staff seeking to learn how to use different employment tools in order to provide peer support to consumers. 
URL:https://ncil.org/event/employment-resource-hub-peer-call-2/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240530T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240530T153000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20240723T233252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T154354Z
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SUMMARY:NCIL and HelloFresh Present: Community Conversations – Fresh\, Accessible\, Affordable Meal Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nArchived webinar\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation (Word)\n\n\n\n\nJoin NCIL and HelloFresh for a community conversation on how Centers for Independent Living can support people with disabilities to access fresh\, accessible\, and affordable meal solutions! \n\n\n\nIn this community conversation\, we want to hear from you about successful food access programs and partnerships and barriers and needs in your community. \n\n\n\nNCIL and HelloFresh will announce their partnership and a new NCIL member benefit! NCIL members will receive a discount code for HelloFresh products. \n\n\n\nAudience: Staff and Management of Centers for Independent Living\, people with disabilities\, and other disability-focused non-profits. \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nEmily Antin\, Senior Sales Representative\, HelloFresh\n\n\n\n\nThis community conversation will be moderated by Mary-Kate Wells\, Program Director\, National Council on Independent Living. \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: This event is free-of-charge. \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need any accommodations or have any questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/ncil-and-hellofresh-present-community-conversations-fresh-accessible-affordable-meal-solutions/
CATEGORIES:NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20241118T214417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T214419Z
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SUMMARY:Employment Resource Hub Peer Call
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nNo archive available\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nRegister for the monthly Peer Network Calls \n\n\n\nAnnouncements \n\n\n\nNCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network will be a one-stop resource center to support people living with paralysis and other disabilities to access community and employment resources.  \n\n\n\n\nNCIL to Launch Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network with Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant\n\n\n\n\nMonthly Meetings \n\n\n\nEach peer network call will cover a resource that people with disabilities can use to support their employment journey. The Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network is designed for individuals with disabilities\, including individuals living with paralysis and the Independent Living community. We also invite peer advocates\, IL Skills Trainers or other IL staff seeking to learn how to use different employment tools in order to provide peer support to consumers. 
URL:https://ncil.org/event/employment-resource-hub-peer-call/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20241118T191644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T205928Z
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SUMMARY:Home Usability Peer Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nTranscript\n\n\n\n\nThe Home Usability Peer Network meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. ASL and CART will be provided. To request additional accommodations or to ask questions\, please contact Mary-Kate: Mary-Kate@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ncil.org/event/home-usability-peer-network-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Home Usability,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240403T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240403T150000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20240724T004251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T182216Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond Payroll: Optimizing Your Organization’s Financial Processes
DESCRIPTION:In Partnership with ADP\, NCIL Presents: Beyond Payroll – Optimizing Your Organization’s Financial Processes \n\n\n\nArchive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nWhether your Center for Independent Living (CIL) or Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC) has 5 or 50+ staff\, effective organizational practices are essential to the day-to-day operation of CILs and SILCs. \n\n\n\nJoin a conversation to explore tips and techniques that can optimize your organization’s financial and human resource (HR) processes. \n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\n\n\nEffective organizational practices to support daily non-profit business operations. \n\n\n\nFinancial and human resource tools and resources beyond payroll management. \n\n\n\nStrategies to streamline human resources procedures and practices. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n\n\nStaff and Management of CILs\, SILCs\, and other disability-focused non-profits. \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nJessica Pinero\, CPA Centric – Elite Senior District Manager at ADP\n\n\n\nJenny Sichel\, Operations Director – National Council on Independent Living
URL:https://ncil.org/event/beyond-payroll-optimizing-your-organizations-financial-processes/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20240724T011327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T214326Z
UID:10000036-1712062800-1712066400@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Employment Resource Hub Peer Call
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nTranscript\n\n\n\nPresentation in PDF\n\n\n\nPresentation in Word\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nRegister for the monthly Peer Network Calls \n\n\n\nAnnouncements \n\n\n\nNCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network will be a one-stop resource center to support people living with paralysis and other disabilities to access community and employment resources.  \n\n\n\n\nNCIL to Launch Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network with Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant\n\n\n\n\nMonthly Meetings \n\n\n\nEach peer network call will cover a resource that people with disabilities can use to support their employment journey. The Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network is designed for individuals with disabilities\, including individuals living with paralysis and the Independent Living community. We also invite peer advocates\, IL Skills Trainers or other IL staff seeking to learn how to use different employment tools in order to provide peer support to consumers. 
URL:https://ncil.org/event/employment-resource-hub-peer-calls/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260417T042204
CREATED:20240724T011824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T181705Z
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SUMMARY:Budget 101! Overview of the Federal Appropriations Process
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nArchived webinar\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\nPresentation in PDF\n\n\n\nPresentation in Word\n\n\n\n\nJoin the National Council on Independent Living and the United Spinal Association for a collaborative webinar on the Federal Appropriations Process. \n\n\n\nAgenda  \n\n\n\n\nWelcome\n\n\n\nWhat is an Appropriation?\n\n\n\nOverview of the Appropriations Process\n\n\n\nEffective Appropriations Advocacy  \n\n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: This event is free-of-charge and open to the public. A recording of this webinar will be made available to members of both organizations following the event. \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need any accommodations or have any questions\, please contact Jessica Podesva at jessica@ncil.org
URL:https://ncil.org/event/budget-101-overview-of-the-federal-appropriations-process/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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