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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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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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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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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131645
CREATED:20250213T164942Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131645
CREATED:20250213T202819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T151721Z
UID:10000137-1728572400-1728577800@ncil.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131645
CREATED:20240820T180800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T194727Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240403T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240403T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131645
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131645
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240215T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240215T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131645
CREATED:20240724T012806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T153759Z
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SUMMARY:NCIL Listening Session: Housing
DESCRIPTION:Webinar archive\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nFinding affordable and accessible housing is one of the biggest barriers to independence for persons with disabilities. \n\n\n\nThe National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Housing Subcommittee wants to hear from you to help inform where to focus our federal advocacy for 2024! \n\n\n\n\nWhat barriers do you or your consumers face when it comes to finding housing?\n\n\n\nWhat programs are working? What programs are not working?\n\n\n\nIs Housing being addressed in your State Plan for Independent Living?\n\n\n\nWhat is your CIL’s relationship with your Public Housing Authority?\n\n\n\n\nWe want to hear it all! \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Staff members of Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs)\, consumers of CILs and persons with disabilities who have encountered barriers to affordable and accessible housing. \n\n\n\nIf you need any accommodations\, please reach out to NCIL’s Director of Advocacy and Public Policy\, Jessica Podesva\, at jessica@ncil.org. ASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nPlease note\, the purpose of this event is to hear concerns and challenges related to housing needs in your communities to identify systemic advocacy issues. We will not be able to address or provide advice on individual housing cases at this event. \n\n\n\nVisit NCIL’s Advocacy & Action Center at: members.ncil.org/action
URL:https://ncil.org/event/ncil-listening-session-housing/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231130T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131645
CREATED:20240724T025419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251030T152328Z
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SUMMARY:NCIL and Verizon Present: Affordable Connectivity Program – The Basics 
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar Archive\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar will detail information about the FCC’s Affordable Connectivity Program (fcc.gov/acp) – a program that allows eligible applicants to receive funds that help defray the costs of broadband internet. Representatives from both NCIL and Verizon will provide insight into what the program is\, who is eligible\, and how to use it\, along with other opportunities that may better fit an individual’s needs  \n\n\n\nResources mentioned during webinar  \n\n\n\n\nAffordable Connectivity Program | Federal Communications Commission (fcc.gov) \n\n\n\nBroadband Equity Access and Deployment Program | BroadbandUSA (doc.gov) \n\n\n\nFree Internet with the Verizon Forward Program and ACP | Verizon \n\n\n\n\nPresenters   \n\n\n\nTheo Braddy\, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living  \n\n\n\nTed Vagelos\, Verizon/ TracFone\, Vice President Business Development & New Products and Services \n\n\n\nJohn Valletta\, IL Coordinator and Technology Coach at Ocean State Center for Independent Living 
URL:https://ncil.org/event/ncil-and-verizon-present-affordable-connectivity-program-the-basics/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230810T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230810T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131645
CREATED:20240724T031853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T191849Z
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SUMMARY:Follow Up NCIL Listening Session on the End of COVID Federal State of Emergency and “Medicaid Unwinding”
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar archive\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nAs a follow up to our previous listening session held in March\, we want to hear from Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils how your state is dealing with the ending of the public health emergency and how states are working with you to inform and work with your consumers for any changes and impact to them. \n\n\n\nRepresentatives from the Administration for Community Living will be present to hear your concerns and feedback. Reach out to jessica@ncil.org for more information. \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: This event is free-of-charge. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Staff and volunteers of Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils \n\n\n\nSee also: \n\n\n\n\nACL: Public Health Emergency “Unwinding:” Changes to Medicaid Enrollment and Eligibility (https://bit.ly/3JLUAV5)\n\n\n\nACL: COVID-19 Resources (https://bit.ly/3DN6Xhg)
URL:https://ncil.org/event/follow-up-ncil-listening-session-on-the-end-of-covid-federal-state-of-emergency-and-medicaid-unwinding/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230426T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230426T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131645
CREATED:20240724T172657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T183706Z
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SUMMARY:Regional IL Showcase Archives
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nArchived webinar\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nSuzanne de Beaumont\, New York Association for Independent Living (NYAIL): Suzanne will speak about the Open Doors statewide program that the NYAIL brings to 24 Centers across the state.\n\n\n\nGerilyn Capps-Anderson\, Western New York Independent Living (WNYIL) – Gerilyn will speak to the implementation of the Open Doors program at her Center for Independent Living.\n\n\n\nTodd Holloway\, Center for Independence – Todd will speak about The Coalition on Inclusive Emergency Planning. It is a statewide disability advisory group that provides technical advice on physical and programmatic accesses and effective communication strategies.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/regional-il-showcase-archives/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230330T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230330T143000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131645
CREATED:20240724T173348Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T191721Z
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SUMMARY:NCIL Listening Session on the End of COVID Federal State of Emergency
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation – plain text (Word)\n\n\n\n\nWith the Biden Administration’s announcement that the COVID state of emergency is scheduled to end on May 11\, 2023\, we want to hear from Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils how your state is preparing for this and how they are working with you to inform and plan with your consumers for any changes and impact to them. \n\n\n\nWe have invited representatives from the Administration for Community Living to hear your concerns and feedback.  \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: This event is free-of-charge. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Staff and volunteers of Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils \n\n\n\nRegister: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86416078328 \n\n\n\nRESOURCES: \n\n\n\n\nACL: Public Health Emergency “Unwinding:” Changes to Medicaid Enrollment and Eligibility\n\n\n\nACL: COVID-19 Resources\n\n\n\nACL: The End of Pandemic-Era Flexibilities in Medicaid Home- and Community-based Services: What Agency Leaders Need to Know (pdf)\n\n\n\n\nReach out to jessica@ncil.org for more information.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/ncil-listening-session-on-the-end-of-covid-federal-state-of-emergency/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230126T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230126T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131645
CREATED:20240724T173631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T183513Z
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SUMMARY:Regional IL Showcase Archives
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nArchived webinar\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nAmy Tweedle\, Spa Area Independent Living Services (Hot Springs\, AR) – Amy will speak about SAILS’ program\, which combines health and wellness with emergency shelter.\n\n\n\nCandace Coleman\, Access Living of Metropolitan Chicago (Chicago\, IL) – Candace will speak on the Community Emergency Services and Supports Act (CESSA)\, which was passed into law last year. Candace will explain what CESSA is\, how it was passed\, and the steps being taken to implement it.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/regional-il-showcase-archives-2/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221109T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221109T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131645
CREATED:20240729T005124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241021T183337Z
UID:10000053-1667998800-1668002400@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Regional IL Showcase Archives
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nArchived webinar\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nBill Henning\, Boston Center for Independent Living – Bill will share their state’s successful legislative campaign to add significant state funding for CILs.\n\n\n\nPeter Johnke\, Vermont Center for Independent Living – Peter will describe VCIL’s successful rural transportation program.\n\n\n\nSharif Brown\, Alliance of Disability Advocates (Raleigh\, NC) – Sharif will present their prison reentry program called ADA Reentry.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/regional-il-showcase-archives-3/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220817T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220817T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T131645
CREATED:20240729T004727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T210212Z
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SUMMARY:Community Living Summit
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nThe University of Kansas Research and Training Center on Independent Living in partnership with the National Council on Independent Living\, will be presenting a Community Living Summit. This webinar summit will be a presentation and forum providing information about Community Living Programs\, how Centers for Independent Living can use the programs\, and other important resources that are available. \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: This event is free-of-charge. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Executive directors\, program managers\, consumers\, and staff members of Centers for Independent Living and State Independent Living Councils \n\n\n\nPresenters for the Summit include: \n\n\n\nDr. Jean P. Hall is the director of the Research and Training Center on Independent Living (RTC/IL) and the Institute for Health and Disability Policy Studies. Jean is the principal investigator (PI) for the Research and Training Center on Promoting Interventions for Community Living\, a NIDILRR-funded project\, and the PI for the Kansas Disability & Health Program\, a CDC-funded project which seeks to improve access to health promotion activities and services for Kansans with disabilities. \n\n\n\nLillie Greiman works as a Project Director at the Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural Communities (RTC:Rural) and has been with the center since 2012. She works across numerous projects with partners across the country and is passionate about the collaborative work the RTC:Rural does to improve the lives of people with disabilities in rural communities. Her focus areas are: housing\, community participation\, rural community development and spatial and demographic analysis. She’s originally from Helena\, MT but has lived in Missoula for 15 years where she attended the university and earned her MA in geography. \n\n\n\nKelsey Goddard is an associate researcher at the Research and Training Center on Independent Living (RTC/IL). Kelsey works with Centers for Independent Living (CILs) across the United States to document the effects that CIL services have on consumers with disabilities. Kelsey has presented research findings to the United States Access Board in Washington\, DC and served as a committee member on the Kansas Commission on Disability Concerns in Topeka\, KS. Kelsey identifies as a person with a disability and strives to bring awareness to disability concerns through the intersection of research\, policy\, and advocacy. \n\n\n\nRyan Henley is a research assistant at both KU’s Research and Training Center on Independent Living and the Kansas University Center on Developmental Disabilities. Ryan graduated with an associate’s degree in general studies from Johnson County Community College\, and was a participant in the Project SEARCH program. At the RTC/IL\, he assists with literature reviews and works with survey and transcript data for Promoting Interventions for Community Living. \n\n\n\nSusan Ferguson is the Chief Program Officer at accessABILITY\, the Center for Independent Living in Central Indiana.  accessABILITY advocates with and empowers all people with disabilities through supports and services. This work allows Susan to live out her personal values of Social Justice\, Empowerment\, Dignity\, and Curiosity. Susan has spent her 30-year career in social services and nonprofit leadership. She has developed a reputation for effective supervision and team development resulting in improved retention and performance. Susan’s experience includes leadership in family preservation\, mental health services\, victim services\, and disability services. Susan earned her MBA from Western Michigan University and CFRM (Certificate in Fund Raising Management) from Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy.  \n\n\n\nTammy Themel is the CEO of accessABILITY\, where she carries out the strategic plans and vision established by the Board of Directors. She drives the team at accessABILITY towards “more is more” – more services\, for more people with disabilities\, leading to more independence and ultimately a better community for everyone. She is passionate about pressing for a change in the domestic violence and sexual assault that impacts persons with disabilities\, which happens at a much higher rate than the population as a whole. Tammy has an MBA from Purdue. \n\n\n\nKeshia Walker brings people and services together at accessABILITY\, Center for Independent Living in Central Indiana. Keshia is the Inclusive Employment Advocate; BIN Liaison for the Inclusive Employment Program at accessABILITY. This program opens conversations with people of all disabilities at any point along their employment journey. Keshia has a degree in Psychology/Pre-Med from IUPUI and her BIN certification from Indiana Institute on Disability and Community. Her passions include promoting access to medicine in underserved communities and advocating for inclusive and equitable employment for individuals with disabilities. Keshia is passionate about working alongside her peers with disabilities and playing a part in helping this marginalized community grow and prosper. \n\n\n\nRandi Christine Gray is a Graduate Research Assistant who does work around exercise and physical fitness for individuals with physical disabilities. She is currently in her Ph.D. program for Counseling Psychology at the University of Kansas. She holds a Master of Science in Education in Health Education and Psychology of Physical Activity\, B.A. in Psychology\, and B.A. in Writing\, Rhetoric\, and Digital Studies. Randi has previously worked as a Health Educator working with individuals with disabilities to improve their physical health. She continues to work in research on mental and physical health and is working towards her certification as a Certified Mental Performance Consultant. \n\n\n\nLyndsie Koon joined the RTC as Associate Director in October 2019. She holds a PhD in Sport and Exercise Science\, with a focus on the social psychology of sport and physical activity\, from the University of Northern Colorado. She comes to the RTC after serving as a post-doctoral research associate at the University of Illinois\, Urbana-Champaign. Her research explored the exercise challenges and needs of adults aging with long-term mobility and sensory disabilities and evaluated the potential of various technologies to support and motivate physical activity participation. At the RTC\, she focuses on physical activity and disability and assists with measuring the impact of the Home Usability and Out and About interventions on participants’ home usability\, community engagement\, problem-solving skills\, and self-determination.
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Campaigning with a Disability
DESCRIPTION:Transcript\n\n\n\n\nWe need more people with disabilities representing our communities in elected positions. But the process of running for an elected position can be inaccessible\, intimidating\, and unclear. Join this webinar to learn about the process of campaigning from people with disabilities who have done it! \n\n\n\nThis webinar is co-hosted by the REV UP Voting Campaign at the American Association of People with Disabilities and the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL). The webinar will include a presentation from Sarah Blahovec\, Voting and Civic Engagement Director at NCIL. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will include ASL and live captioning. For additional accommodations or to request Spanish captions or audio\, contact Lilian Aluri at laluri@aapd.com as soon as possible.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/webinar-campaigning-with-a-disability/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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SUMMARY:The Art of Negotiation: Closing the Deal
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nThe National Organizing Project Presents: A Teleconference and Webinar \n\n\n\nNegotiation is often referred to as an art form because there are many creative\, nuanced ways of getting to your end goal: closing the deal. \n\n\n\nThis webinar / teleconference will highlight some techniques and explore some creative ways of getting at the compromise that allows for a win-win situation. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: This presentation is open to all CIL and SILC staff members\, directors\, board members\, and all other interested parties. All are encouraged to attend. \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: This presentation is free for NCIL members to attend and $25 for non-members\, but we do need you to register prior to the event. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nHow to research your opponent\n\n\n\nHow to package your agenda\n\n\n\nWhen and how to compromise\n\n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nDawn Russell is an organizer in Denver\, Colorado\, the home of ADAPT. She is also a board member for the Atlantis Community. Dawn and Gang have their entire Delegation as Cosponsors of the Disability Integration Act (S117/HR555). Senator Gardner was the first Republican on the Senate bill. \n\n\n\nCandace Coleman\, a black disabled woman from the South Side of Chicago\, is the Racial Justice Community Organizer at Access Living. She works closely with disabled people affected by the criminal justice system to spearhead community organizing around the intersection of racial and disability justice. She has spoken around the country\, and her pioneering work has been featured in recent news stories by the BBC\, WBEZ\, Newsy\, and The Chicago Defender. She was named ADAPT Woman of the Year in 2018\, 35 Under 35 by Chicago Scholars in 2017\, served as Master of Ceremonies for the Chicago Disability Pride Parade in 2014 – 2017\, and received the Van Heck award for outstanding leadership and service in the disability community.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/the-art-of-negotiation-closing-the-deal/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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SUMMARY:Advocacy – We CAN Do It!
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nRecording\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nThe National Organizing Project Presents… A Teleconference and Webinar: Advocacy – We CAN Do It! \n\n\n\nMarch 13\, 2019 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nAdvocacy\, Advocacy\, Advocacy! Several of the CIL Core Services are all about advocacy\, but are we succeeding? Are we making the most of the resources we have to make the changes we need? \n\n\n\nConfused about what funding stream you can use to do what work? Don’t know where the line is? Unsure of where the line between lobbying and advocacy is\, and therefore not going near it? \n\n\n\nWell\, have we got the teleconference / webinar for you! \n\n\n\nJoin us as we cut through the seemingly complicated maze of rules and explore with us as we think creatively about achieving our core services goals\, using the resources available to us. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: This presentation is open to all CIL and SILC staff members\, directors\, and board members and all are encouraged to attend. \n\n\n\nRegistration Fee: This presentation is free for NCIL members\, and $25 for non-members to attend\, but we do need you to register prior to the event. Registrations must be received before Noon Eastern on March 13. \n\n\n\nLearning Objectives: \n\n\n\n\nLearn what activities a CIL/SILC/non-profit can do with what type of funding\n\n\n\nLearn about how one CIL has begun to engage participants in advocacy skill building and activities\n\n\n\nLearn the difference between advocating and lobbying\n\n\n\nLearn to provide the core services while complying with relevant restrictions\n\n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nKimberly Tissot proudly serves as the Executive Director of Able SC where she guides the staff in applying the philosophy of Independent Living to real situations. Kimberly believes in the value of individualized and community-based empowerment as she wants people to recognize their full potential. Kimberly became a self-advocate at an early age\, after having her leg amputated from a rare childhood cancer. Kimberly began deciding her style of mobility\, becoming the first soccer player with a disability in her town\, and speaking up anytime she was treated differently. Kimberly has years of experience advocating for disability inclusion on a local\, state and federal level\, and also internationally! She also led the efforts of passing groundbreaking legislation\, SC Persons with Disabilities Right to Parent Act in 2017. Kimberly holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development from Boston University\, Wheelock College of Education and a Master of Social Work from the University of South Carolina. In 2018\, Kimberly was recognized as The State’s “20 under 40” Leaders. Her special interests include: parenting with a disability\, leadership\, youth transition and disability awareness.  \n\n\n\nRenee Sluzalis began her career within CIL’s in 1999 where she started as an IL Specialist\, advanced to Statewide Action Team Community Organizer (SWATCO) and later became the Program Manager. Ultimately Renee became the CEO of The Center for Independent Living North Central Pennsylvania / Roads to Freedom. \n\n\n\nRenee moved to Florida 4 years ago and is currently the Regional Director for CILGC which is a satellite office of Broward County CIL on the east coast of Florida. Systemic advocacy is a natural part of Renee’s PA roots!
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