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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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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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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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SUMMARY:IL Network Discussion on the Impact of the Freeze on Federal Programs
DESCRIPTION:Register online \n\n\n\nWith the recent news that the Trump Administration has issued a “Temporary Pause on Agency Grants\, Loans and other Financial Assistance Programs.” NCIL has decided to hold a call tomorrow\, January 29\, 2025 to discuss the Trump Administration’s freeze on the federal programs\, hear concerns and impact reports from CIL & SILC Executive Directors\, and speak about how this informs NCIL’s priorities. \n\n\n\nPlease note: space is limited. This call is meant for Executive Directors or other upper management-level staff of CILs and SILCs only. \n\n\n\nIn addition to holding this call\, NCIL is also reaching out to our contacts in Congressional offices and in the Trump Administration for guidance and information on what this means for Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils. \n\n\n\nThis event is free of charge. ASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nIf you need other accommodations or have questions\, email NCIL Director of Advocacy and Public Policy Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/il-network-discussion-on-the-impact-of-the-freeze-on-federal-programs/
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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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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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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 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:20250312T150000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T170957Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250304T170657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T171224Z
UID:10000139-1744207200-1744210800@ncil.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250511T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250511T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250420T193223Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250420T201200Z
UID:10000143-1746968400-1746977400@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Join ADAPT for the Keys to the Community Rally!
DESCRIPTION:NCIL encourages people with disabilities\, Centers for Independent Living (CILs)\, Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs)\, and other disability rights organizations nationwide to participate in this important demonstration of support for community living. \n\n\n\nMothers’ Day\, Sunday\, May 11\, 2025; 1:00 – 3:30 PM \n\n\n\nUpper Senate Park\, Washington\, D.C.  \n\n\n\nThis powerful\, family-friendly rally kicks off ADAPT’s new Keys to Community Living campaign for disability justice and community integration.  Joining ADAPT will be the National Council on Independent Living\, Caring Across Generations\, Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies\, Autistic Self Advocacy Network\, Legal Defense Fund\, American Association of People with Disabilities\, ADA Watch and more. \n\n\n\nMost importantly\, grassroots activists from around the country will share their stories about struggle and perseverance in local efforts to obtain the Keys to Community Living. \n\n\n\nThough the message is critical and threats are dire\, there will be songs and skits and interactive fun for all.  Come on out and celebrate Mothers and caregiving everywhere by supporting the Keys to Community Living! \n\n\n\nYour voice matters — bring your signs\, bring your passion\, and bring the whole family. Let’s unlock the doors to true inclusion — together! Because access to community is a right\, not a privilege! \n\n\n\nBE PART OF THE MOVEMENT: \n\n\n\n\nRegister for the Rally\n\n\n\nRally Facebook Event Page\n\n\n\nRally Flyer PDF \n\n\n\nDonate\n\n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact Mike Oxford at (785) 224-3865 or mikeoxford@rocketmail.com.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/adapt-keys-to-community-rally/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250513T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250513T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250508T145957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250508T154446Z
UID:10000144-1747150200-1747153800@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Leaders of Tomorrow Forum
DESCRIPTION:Youth and emerging leaders: please join NCIL for a Leaders for Tomorrow Forum. \n\n\n\nWe want to hear from you!   \n\n\n\nThe fight for disability justice continues\, and NCIL is committed to ensuring that youth are at the forefront of this movement. Whether it’s advocacy\, organizing\, or shaping policies that impact our community\, we want you to stay engaged and help us push for real change. \n\n\n\nWe are hosting a virtual gathering to connect\, share ideas\, and discuss how youth leadership can continue making an impact. \n\n\n\nNote: We are defining youth and emerging leaders broadly but generally folks with disabilities under 40 years old. \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nFor more information on this initiative\, please contact Andrew Brown\, NCIL’s Youth Member At Large at ab618458@gmail.com. For more information about this event\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells\, NCIL’s Program Director\, at Mary-Kate@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/leaders-of-tomorrow-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250514T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250514T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250304T170737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250304T171317Z
UID:10000140-1747231200-1747234800@ncil.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250602T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250527T195639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T133206Z
UID:10000148-1748876400-1748880000@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chats: Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff
DESCRIPTION:First Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nJune 2\, 2025; 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJuly 7\, 2025; 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 4\, 2025; 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nFor additional accommodation requests or questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/coffee-chats-management-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250604T163000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250605T152524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250605T201737Z
UID:10000155-1749049200-1749054600@ncil.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250606T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250606T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250527T184157Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T202401Z
UID:10000145-1749218400-1749222000@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chats: Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates\, Non-Management-Level Staff
DESCRIPTION:First Friday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nJune 6\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 1\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 5\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nFor additional accommodation requests or questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/coffee-chats-community-organizers-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250612T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250527T201732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T202332Z
UID:10000151-1749736800-1749740400@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chats: Emerging Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Emerging Leaders are broadly defined as people under 40 years old. \n\n\n\nSecond Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nJune 12\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJuly 10\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 14\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 11\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nFor additional accommodation requests or questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/coffee-chats-emerging-leaders-1/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250707T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250707T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250527T195757Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T133153Z
UID:10000149-1751900400-1751904000@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chats: Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff
DESCRIPTION:First Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nJune 2\, 2025; 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJuly 7\, 2025; 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 4\, 2025; 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nFor additional accommodation requests or questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/coffee-chats-management-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250710T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250527T201804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T202241Z
UID:10000152-1752156000-1752159600@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chats: Emerging Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Emerging Leaders are broadly defined as people under 40 years old. \n\n\n\nSecond Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nJune 12\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJuly 10\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 14\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 11\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nFor additional accommodation requests or questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/coffee-chats-emerging-leaders-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250721T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250724T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20241010T201408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T161028Z
UID:10000098-1753088400-1753376400@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Annual Conference on Independent Living 2025
DESCRIPTION:Registration for NCIL’s 2025 Annual Conference on Independent Living is now open! \n\n\n\nThe theme for this year’s Annual Conference is LEVEL UP: Building Tomorrow Together. The conference will take place July 21-24\, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Washington\, DC. \n\n\n\nVisit our conference web page for more details!
URL:https://ncil.org/event/annual-conference-on-independent-living-2025/
LOCATION:Grand Hyatt Washington\, 1000 H Street NW\, Washington DC\, DC\, 20001-4520\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250721T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250721T170000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250618T164317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T161109Z
UID:10000157-1753110000-1753117200@ncil.org
SUMMARY:ADA35 National March and Rally in Washington\, DC
DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and our partners at the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) invite YOU to join us for the 2025 National March & Rally in the heart of Washington\, DC! \n\n\n\nThe theme for the 2025 March and Rally is Our Lives\, Our Homes\, Our Communities. Together\, we will march through the streets of Washington\, DC to send a clear message: we are united and determined to preserve our freedom to live independently in our communities! \n\n\n\n📍 Assembly Time & Location: \n\n\n\nMarch 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. / Grand Hyatt Washington \n\n\n\nGather with us between 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. at G and 11th Streets\, NW. The March will step off promptly at 3:00 p.m.\, heading from the Grand Hyatt to Capitol Hill. \n\n\n\nRally: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. / U.S. Capitol \n\n\n\nMarchers will converge at the U.S. Capitol for an empowering rally featuring a number of speakers\, including leaders in the Independent Living Movement and elected officials working on the issues we care about most. \n\n\n\n🎨 Express Yourself! \n\n\n\nNCIL Annual Conference attendees can pick up complimentary Do-It-Yourself Sign Kits on the morning of Monday\, July 21 on the conference floor. Not attending the conference? No problem — bring your own signs and showcase your message your way! \n\n\n\n✨ All Are Welcome. \n\n\n\nThis is more than a march — it’s a movement. Whether you’re a member\, an ally\, or simply someone who supports the disability community\, your presence matters. Join as we rally together to protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities across the nation. \n\n\n\nWe’ll be making memories and making history. We hope you’ll join us. \n\n\n\n#NCIL2025
URL:https://ncil.org/event/ada35-march-rally/
CATEGORIES:Conference
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250801T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250801T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250527T184355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T202208Z
UID:10000146-1754056800-1754060400@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chats: Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates\, Non-Management-Level Staff
DESCRIPTION:First Friday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nJune 6\, 2025; 02:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 1\, 2025; 02:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 5\, 2025; 02:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nFor additional accommodation requests or questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/coffee-chats-community-organizers-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250804T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250804T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250527T195825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T133136Z
UID:10000150-1754319600-1754323200@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chats: Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff
DESCRIPTION:First Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nJune 2\, 2025; 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJuly 7\, 2025; 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 4\, 2025; 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nFor additional accommodation requests or questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/coffee-chats-management-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250812T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250812T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250714T153458Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250821T143526Z
UID:10000158-1755010800-1755014400@ncil.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250814T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250527T201838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T202114Z
UID:10000153-1755180000-1755183600@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chats: Emerging Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Emerging Leaders are broadly defined as people under 40 years old. \n\n\n\nSecond Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nJune 12\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJuly 10\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 14\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 11\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nFor additional accommodation requests or questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/coffee-chats-emerging-leaders-3/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250905T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250527T184456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T202046Z
UID:10000147-1757080800-1757084400@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chats: Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates\, Non-Management-Level Staff
DESCRIPTION:First Friday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nJune 6\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 1\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 5\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nFor additional accommodation requests or questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/coffee-chats-community-organizers-3/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250911T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250527T201911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T202018Z
UID:10000154-1757599200-1757602800@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chats: Emerging Leaders
DESCRIPTION:Emerging Leaders are broadly defined as people under 40 years old. \n\n\n\nSecond Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\n\nJune 12\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJuly 10\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 14\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 11\, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nFor additional accommodation requests or questions\, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/coffee-chats-emerging-leaders-4/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185159
CREATED:20250915T170235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T180642Z
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SUMMARY:Opening Doors: Advancing Consumer Control Through HCBS Systems Advocacy
DESCRIPTION:Register \n\n\n\nFriday\, September 19\, 2025; 1:30 – 3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nThis 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 with disabilities. \n\n\n\nThrough real-world examples from different states\, the session will highlight successful strategies for engaging in HCBS systems advocacy—including participation in the public comment process\, consumer advisory committees\, and other community-driven initiatives. Presenters will share how their programs sparked conversations that increased access\, improved quality of services\, and ensured that the voices of disabled people are centered in policy and planning. \n\n\n\nParticipants will leave with practical tools\, ideas\, and inspiration for advancing HCBS advocacy efforts that align with Independent Living philosophy and strengthen consumer leadership. \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. Please contact Mary-Kate (Mary-Kate@ncil.org) or Jessica (Jessica@ncil.org) with any questions or accommodation requests. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis event is funded by the Grassroots Project. The Grassroots Project is a national effort to support disability grassroots advocacy. This project is administered by Human Services Research Institute with funding from the Administration for Community Living. The purpose of the project is to build effective advocacy networks and leaders to support high quality policy design and implementation.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/opening-doors/
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Federal Funding and Government Shutdown Impact on The Independent Living Program
DESCRIPTION:In light of the recent government shutdown\, we know many of you have questions about how this may affect funding and your programs. We want to hear from you! We invite you to join a community conversation so that your voice and experiences will guide our advocacy and response efforts. \n\n\n\nNCIL is hosting this community conversation to: \n\n\n\n\nAnswer any questions we can about the shutdown\n\n\n\nDiscuss potential impacts on Part B-funded CILs and SILCs\n\n\n\nUnderstand how your communities are being affected\n\n\n\n\nDate: Thursday\, October 9\, 2025Time: 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern  Location: Zoom \n\n\n\nRegister online \n\n\n\nThis is an open space for dialogue\, and we encourage anyone to attend. Your insights are essential as we work to advocate for the needs of our community during this time. \n\n\n\nIf you have specific questions or concerns you’d like addressed during the session\, please feel free to submit them on the registration form or email them in advance to NCIL Advocacy and Public Policy Director Jessica Podesva at jessica@ncil.org.   \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need other accommodations\, please contact Jessica Podesva at jessica@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://ncil.org/event/shutdown-conversation/
CATEGORIES:NCIL Training On-Demand
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SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility for CILs\, SILCs and other Non-Profits
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar archive\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation (Word)\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nDigital accessibility shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Yet many organizations struggle with the technical complexity of making their websites genuinely accessible—not just compliant on paper\, but truly usable for people with disabilities. \n\n\n\nThat’s why the National Council on Independent Living is partnering with ArcStone and Insi to offer free web accessibility training specifically designed for disability advocacy organizations and Centers for Independent Living. \n\n\n\nThe recording of this webinar is available to NCIL members through the Empowerment Training Academy. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\nThis isn’t another compliance-focused webinar that leaves you confused. We’re covering practical accessibility fundamentals you can implement immediately: \n\n\n\n\nOnline accessibility basics including Section 508\, WCAG guidelines\, and what different compliance levels actually mean for your organization\n\n\n\nAn overview of accessibility fundamentals from structural foundations and design choices to content creation and interactive features\n\n\n\nAccessibility tools you can use today—we’ll demonstrate free browser tools\, professional scanning platforms\, and show you what automated tools can and cannot do\n\n\n\nReal demonstrations of Chrome Lighthouse\, WAVE\, ANDI\, and Insi’s automated scanning technology\n\n\n\n\nThroughout the session\, we’ll address your specific challenges\, from whether you have accessibility experts on staff to how your current website designs address accessibility requirements. \n\n\n\nWhy This Partnership Matters\n\n\n\nNCIL members are uniquely positioned to lead by example in digital accessibility. Your websites serve people with disabilities every day. When Centers for Independent Living and disability rights organizations prioritize genuine accessibility over superficial compliance\, it demonstrates what’s truly possible. \n\n\n\nThis training represents a collaboration between NCIL’s advocacy expertise\, ArcStone’s two decades of WordPress experience\, and Insi’s accessibility scanning technology. Together\, we’re bringing insightful and practical accessibility training to organizations that need it most. \n\n\n\nBeyond the Webinar\n\n\n\nWe’re keeping this session interactive. You’ll have opportunities to ask specific questions about your website challenges\, and we’ll address common obstacles facing disability advocacy organizations—from limited technical staff to competing priorities. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also receive post-webinar materials and exclusive discounts on professional accessibility tools as a NCIL member. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re just beginning your accessibility journey or looking to strengthen existing efforts\, you’ll leave with practical knowledge and actionable next steps for creating more inclusive digital experiences.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/digital-accessibility/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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