First Friday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register ASL and CART will be provided. For additional accommodation requests or questions, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
Emerging Leaders are broadly defined as people under 40 years old. Second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Register ASL and CART will be provided. For additional accommodation requests or questions, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
Register Friday, September 19, 2025; 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Eastern This interactive workshop will explore how Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) systems advocacy directly supports the core services of Centers for Independent Living (CILs). Participants will learn how advocating within the HCBS system opens doors to greater consumer control, community living, and independence for people...
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. NCIL is hosting this community conversation to:...
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...
Register online Considering 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. We want to hear from you! We invite you to join a community conversation where your voice and experiences...
Creating housing that is affordable, accessible, and inclusive for people with disabilities starts close to home. Decisions made by local and state leaders—from housing agencies to zoning boards—shape whether our communities truly work for everyone. That’s why we’re co-hosting this event. 📅 Friday, November 21, 2025 🕒 10:00–11:30 a.m. Paific | 1:00–2:30 p.m. Eastern 💻...
Register online Audience: This meeting is for Executive Directors (or equivalent) of Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils to discuss urgent updates related to federal funding. Agenda Contact ASL and CART will be provided. If you have any questions or if you need any accommodations, please contact NCIL Director of Advocacy and...
Register online Join National I&R Support Center for the webinar: The Right Information at the Right Time: Findings on I&R/A Collaboration. This session will highlight insights from the national Information & Referral/Assistance (I&R/A) survey and practices across aging and disability networks. The webinar will explore how I&R/A programs collaborate with partners within the I&R sector and...
Join National Disability Institute for answers to your concerns and questions around the process of purchasing an accessible vehicle. Having a reliable, accessible vehicle dramatically improves quality of life helping people to maintain employment, get to medical appointments and actively participate in their community. Presenters include NCIL Executive Director Theo Braddy Read more / register
Looking for a space to connect, share ideas, and strategize with peers across the country? NCIL’s Coffee Chats are your opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about pressing grassroots and systems change advocacy issues. What to Expect: Whether you want to dive into advocacy strategies, troubleshoot obstacles, or simply connect with others doing similar work,...
Looking for a space to connect, share ideas, and strategize with peers across the country? NCIL’s Coffee Chats are your opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about pressing grassroots and systems change advocacy issues. What to Expect: Whether you want to dive into advocacy strategies, troubleshoot obstacles, or simply connect with others doing similar work,...
