Archive NCIL and other organizations have been meeting with Congressional offices telling them to back off Medicaid, but we need your help! The U.S. House of Representatives’ bill passed on April 26 includes radical work requirements for Medicaid enrollees ages 19 to 55 in exchange for lifting the debt ceiling. We need to tell Congress to...
Archive: As 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...
A Webinar Collaboration of The National Council on Independent Living and The National Resources for Access, Independence, Self-determination and Employment (RAISE) Technical Assistance Center Parent-led organizations and disability-led Centers for Independent Living have a shared objective of facilitating the transition of youth with disabilities to post-secondary education, employment, and independent living. Join this webinar to hear from...
Archive (requires creating a free account at AdvancingStates IQonline Learning Center) Join the National I&R Support Center (https://bit.ly/40jHSoI) for the webinar More Calls, Increased Needs: Trends and Developments in I&R/A Services. This webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, from 3:00-4:00 p.m. Eastern. The National I&R Support Center is led by ADvancing States in collaboration with...
Archive: This 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...
Resources: What is the Home Usability Peer Network? The Home Usability Peer Network is a collaboration between the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and the RTC: PICL at University of Kansas to support and connect Centers for Independent Living (CILs) to resources about programs that support home modifications. Join us for a kick-off webinar...
Archive: The 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. Register
The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), in collaboration with the Aging and Disability Vaccination Collaborative (ADVC) powered by USAging, invites Centers for Independent Living, ADVC grantees, and the Independent Living Network to participate in a webinar offering updates on the ADVC project and how CILs are engaging in vital vaccination activities. We also want...
Archive: The 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. Register
Finding affordable and accessible housing is one of the biggest barriers to independence for persons with disabilities. The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Housing Subcommittee wants to hear from you to help inform where to focus our federal advocacy for 2024! We want to hear it all! Target Audience: Staff members of Centers for...
Archive: The 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. Register
Despite decades of progress for disability employment protections and civil rights, it is still legal to pay people with disabilities less than minimum wage. Section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act has allowed employers to pay disabled workers subminimum wage for close to 90 years. Recent data has shown that disabled employees working under a 14(c) certificate earned an average of $3.34 per hour with many workers making even less than this.
