• Budget 101! Overview of the Federal Appropriations Process

    Archive: Join the National Council on Independent Living and the United Spinal Association for a collaborative webinar on the Federal Appropriations Process. Agenda  Registration 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. ASL and CART will...

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  • Beyond Payroll: Optimizing Your Organization’s Financial Processes

    In Partnership with ADP, NCIL Presents: Beyond Payroll – Optimizing Your Organization’s Financial Processes Archive: Whether 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. Join a conversation to explore tips and techniques that...

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  • Advocacy vs. Lobbying Training

    Archive: Advocacy 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...

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  • Accelerating Housing and Services Partnerships to Advance Housing Stability: Centers for Independent Living (CILs)

    This Housing and Services Resource Center (HSRC) webinar features NCIL Director of Programs Mary-Kate Wells. A 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...

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  • LGBTQIA+ Alphabet

    Archive: This 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. Learning Objectives: This training is designed for individuals and organizations seeking to enhance their understanding of LGBTQIA+...

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  • Unlock New Opportunities for Collaboration: Introducing Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CILs (Part 1)

    Archive: Join 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.   In 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) adopted a new set of physician billing codes to address health-related social needs. These...

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  • Unlock New Opportunities for Collaboration: Introducing Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CILs (Part 2)

    Archive: Join 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.   In 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) adopted a new set of physician billing codes to address health-related social needs. These...

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  • Unlock New Opportunities for Collaboration: Introducing Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CILs (Part 3)

    Archive: Join 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.   In 2024, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) adopted a new set of physician billing codes to address health-related social needs. These...

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  • National Conversation on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility: Exploring Equity in a Shifting Landscape

    The 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. The conversation was moderated by Theo Braddy, Executive Director...

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  • Understanding the PEO Model: A Strategic Partner for Organization Growth

    Archive: Join Questco for an informative webinar designed specifically for nonprofit leaders and small organizations. This session will break down: This live webinar is free and open to the public. The recording will be made available to NCIL members through the Empowerment Training Academy. Presenters Travis SwansonQuestcoVice President, Growth Todd StarkeyQuestcoBusiness Development Manager Hosted By:...

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  • Digital Accessibility for CILs, SILCs and other Non-Profits

    Archive: Digital 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. That's why the National Council on Independent Living is partnering with ArcStone and Insi to offer free web accessibility training specifically designed for disability...

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  • Preserving ADA Parking Community Conversation: The Policy Challenge Spreading Across States

    Archive: The 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. Several states across the country are considering or have passed legislation that would allow...