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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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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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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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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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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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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: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 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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DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20250128T201336Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250123T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250123T160000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20250213T164942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T180637Z
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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:20250108T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20241118T194025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250108T152104Z
UID:10000107-1736344800-1736348400@ncil.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241211T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241211T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20241118T193948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241119T165922Z
UID:10000106-1733925600-1733929200@ncil.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20241118T193816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T205901Z
UID:10000105-1731506400-1731510000@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Home Usability Peer Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Archive (coming soon) \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. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ncil.org/event/home-usability-peer-network-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Home Usability,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241030T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241030T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20241016T144059Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T215421Z
UID:10000099-1730293200-1730296800@ncil.org
SUMMARY:ABLE Accounts and Employment 101!
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nJoin NCIL and the ABLE National Resource Center for a webinar for people with disabilities to learn more about the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act and ABLE accounts. \n\n\n\nABLE accounts can help qualified individuals with disabilities to save money in a tax-exempt account without affecting most federally-funded benefits that are based on need. \n\n\n\nIn this webinar\, the ABLE National Resource Center will provide information on ABLE accounts\, how they can be used to support your employment journey\, eligibility requirements\, and new and exciting updates in the ABLE Age Adjustment Act. \n\n\n\nLearn more about the ABLE National Resource Center at: ablenrc.org. \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Everyone! Persons with disabilities\, including people living with paralysis\, disability advocates\, employers\, and family members of persons with disabilities. \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 \n\n\n\nNEW DATES: Employment Resource Hub Peer Calls \n\n\n\nRegister for the Employment Resource Hub Peer Calls \n\n\n\nWe have updated the dates and times of the three remaining Employment Resource Hub Peer Calls. \n\n\n\n\nSystems Advocacy and Employment Peer Call: October 29\,2024; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAssistive Technology: November 12\, 2024; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nNCIL’s Employment Resource Hub Tutorial: December 10\, 2024; 2:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nThese trainings are part of NCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network Project with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/able-accounts-and-employment-101/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241010T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241008T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241008T170000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20241001T185122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T215617Z
UID:10000097-1728403200-1728406800@ncil.org
SUMMARY:A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Employment Policy
DESCRIPTION:Archive \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation (Word)\n\n\n\n\nJoin the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and the Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) for a webinar for people with disabilities and self-advocates. This webinar will cover the ASAN’s toolkit\, Real Work For Real Pay: A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Employment Policy. \n\n\n\nThis webinar will answer the questions: \n\n\n\n\nWhat are the goals of disability employment policy?\n\n\n\nWhat are some current issues that disability employment policy addresses?\n\n\n\nWhat can self-advocates do to positively influence policy?\n\n\n\n\nIf you need any accommodations\, please reach out to Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org. ASL and CART will be provided. \n\n\n\nThis training is part of NCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network Project with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/a-self-advocates-guide-to-employment-policy/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20240820T180800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250214T194727Z
UID:10000096-1724421600-1724427000@ncil.org
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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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240722T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240725T171500
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20240910T130947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241108T184027Z
UID:10000068-1721635200-1721927700@ncil.org
SUMMARY:2024 Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:This July 22-25\, NCIL is traveling BACK TO THE FUTURE! As a movement\, we will revisit our foundational values in order to look to a future that embraces disability justice – loving all bodies and leaving no one behind. \n\n\n\nJoin us for the 2024 Annual Conference on Independent Living\, where we unite as a movement and advocate together for our priorities. \n\n\n\nWe will once again be a force in Washington DC when we march to the Capitol\, meet with representatives on the Hill\, and learn from each other. \n\n\n\nMake sure you don’t miss out – register today at: ncil.org/2024-annual-conference
URL:https://ncil.org/event/2024-annual-conference/
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:20240712T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240712T133000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20241113T171722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T171724Z
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SUMMARY:NCIL Presents: Systems Change Coffee Chats for Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates\, and Non-Management CIL Staff
DESCRIPTION:* Coffee Chats were not archived \n\n\n\nNCIL will be hosting 2 one-hour monthly “Coffee Chats” for Independent Living advocates working on systems change. One coffee chat will be for Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates or any other non-management IL staff working on systems advocacy. The second one will be for management-level staff or Executive Directors either working on systems change issues or looking to get more involved in systems change and grassroots organizing. \n\n\n\nCoffee Chats for Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates\, and Non-Management CIL Staff \n\n\n\nApril 24; 4:00-5:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nMay 10; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nJune 14; 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nJuly 12; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nAugust 30; 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nSeptember 13; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern
URL:https://ncil.org/event/ncil-presents-systems-change-coffee-chats-for-community-organizers-systems-change-advocates-and-non-management-cil-staff-3/
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240702T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240702T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20241118T215347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T215350Z
UID:10000129-1719925200-1719928800@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Employment Resource Hub Peer Call
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nPresentation in PDF\n\n\n\nPresentation in Word\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nRegister for the monthly Peer Network Calls \n\n\n\nAnnouncements \n\n\n\nNCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network will be a one-stop resource center to support people living with paralysis and other disabilities to access community and employment resources.  \n\n\n\n\nNCIL to Launch Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network with Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant\n\n\n\n\nMonthly Meetings \n\n\n\nEach peer network call will cover a resource that people with disabilities can use to support their employment journey. The Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network is designed for individuals with disabilities\, including individuals living with paralysis and the Independent Living community. We also invite peer advocates\, IL Skills Trainers or other IL staff seeking to learn how to use different employment tools in order to provide peer support to consumers. 
URL:https://ncil.org/event/employment-resource-hub-peer-call-3/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240611T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20241118T214852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T214855Z
UID:10000128-1718110800-1718114400@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Employment Resource Hub Peer Call
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nPresentation in PDF\n\n\n\nPresentation in Word\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nRegister for the monthly Peer Network Calls \n\n\n\nAnnouncements \n\n\n\nNCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network will be a one-stop resource center to support people living with paralysis and other disabilities to access community and employment resources.  \n\n\n\n\nNCIL to Launch Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network with Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant\n\n\n\n\nMonthly Meetings \n\n\n\nEach peer network call will cover a resource that people with disabilities can use to support their employment journey. The Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network is designed for individuals with disabilities\, including individuals living with paralysis and the Independent Living community. We also invite peer advocates\, IL Skills Trainers or other IL staff seeking to learn how to use different employment tools in order to provide peer support to consumers. 
URL:https://ncil.org/event/employment-resource-hub-peer-call-2/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240530T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240530T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20240723T233252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T154354Z
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SUMMARY:NCIL and HelloFresh Present: Community Conversations – Fresh\, Accessible\, Affordable Meal Solutions
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nArchived webinar\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation (Word)\n\n\n\n\nJoin NCIL and HelloFresh for a community conversation on how Centers for Independent Living can support people with disabilities to access fresh\, accessible\, and affordable meal solutions! \n\n\n\nIn this community conversation\, we want to hear from you about successful food access programs and partnerships and barriers and needs in your community. \n\n\n\nNCIL and HelloFresh will announce their partnership and a new NCIL member benefit! NCIL members will receive a discount code for HelloFresh products. \n\n\n\nAudience: Staff and Management of Centers for Independent Living\, people with disabilities\, and other disability-focused non-profits. \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\n\nEmily Antin\, Senior Sales Representative\, HelloFresh\n\n\n\n\nThis community conversation will be moderated by Mary-Kate Wells\, Program Director\, National Council on Independent Living. \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.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/ncil-and-hellofresh-present-community-conversations-fresh-accessible-affordable-meal-solutions/
CATEGORIES:NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240507T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240507T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20241118T214417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T214419Z
UID:10000126-1715086800-1715090400@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Employment Resource Hub Peer Call
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nNo archive available\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nRegister for the monthly Peer Network Calls \n\n\n\nAnnouncements \n\n\n\nNCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network will be a one-stop resource center to support people living with paralysis and other disabilities to access community and employment resources.  \n\n\n\n\nNCIL to Launch Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network with Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant\n\n\n\n\nMonthly Meetings \n\n\n\nEach peer network call will cover a resource that people with disabilities can use to support their employment journey. The Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network is designed for individuals with disabilities\, including individuals living with paralysis and the Independent Living community. We also invite peer advocates\, IL Skills Trainers or other IL staff seeking to learn how to use different employment tools in order to provide peer support to consumers. 
URL:https://ncil.org/event/employment-resource-hub-peer-call/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240424T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240424T153000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20240917T225732Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241113T172539Z
UID:10000079-1713969000-1713972600@ncil.org
SUMMARY:NCIL Presents: Systems Change Coffee Chats for Executive Directors and Management-Level Independent Living Staff
DESCRIPTION:* Coffee Chats were not archived \n\n\n\nNCIL will be hosting 2 one-hour monthly “Coffee Chats” for Independent Living advocates working on systems change. One coffee chat will be for Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates or any other non-management IL staff working on systems advocacy. The second one will be for management-level staff or Executive Directors either working on systems change issues or looking to get more involved in systems change and grassroots organizing.  \n\n\n\nCoffee Chats for Executive Directors and Management-Level Independent Living Staff \n\n\n\nApril 24; 2:30-3:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nMay 17; 1:30-2:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nJune 21; 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nJuly 12; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nAugust 30; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nSeptember 20; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern
URL:https://ncil.org/event/ncil-presents-systems-change-coffee-chats-for-executive-directors-and-management-level-independent-living-staff/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240409T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240409T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20241118T191644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T205928Z
UID:10000125-1712671200-1712674800@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Home Usability Peer Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nTranscript\n\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. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ncil.org/event/home-usability-peer-network-meeting-6/
CATEGORIES:Home Usability,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240403T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240403T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20240724T004251Z
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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:20240402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240402T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20240724T011327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T214326Z
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SUMMARY:Employment Resource Hub Peer Call
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nTranscript\n\n\n\nPresentation in PDF\n\n\n\nPresentation in Word\n\n\n\n\nRegister \n\n\n\nRegister for the monthly Peer Network Calls \n\n\n\nAnnouncements \n\n\n\nNCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network will be a one-stop resource center to support people living with paralysis and other disabilities to access community and employment resources.  \n\n\n\n\nNCIL to Launch Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network with Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant\n\n\n\n\nMonthly Meetings \n\n\n\nEach peer network call will cover a resource that people with disabilities can use to support their employment journey. The Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network is designed for individuals with disabilities\, including individuals living with paralysis and the Independent Living community. We also invite peer advocates\, IL Skills Trainers or other IL staff seeking to learn how to use different employment tools in order to provide peer support to consumers. 
URL:https://ncil.org/event/employment-resource-hub-peer-calls/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240328T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240328T163000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
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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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240314T140000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20240724T012259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250213T181241Z
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SUMMARY:End Subminimum Wage Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\nDespite 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.    \n\n\n\nThe American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)\, the Autistic Self Advocacy Network (ASAN)\, and the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) are hosting a webinar to discuss and educate the public on why advocacy is necessary to end this harmful practice and the actions you can take to support this important policy change.   \n\n\n\nTarget Audience: Everyone! Persons with disabilities\, disability advocates\, employers\, family members of persons with disabilities. This event and a recording will be open to the public.   \n\n\n\nIf you need any accommodations\, please contact NCIL’s Director of Advocacy and Public Policy Jessica Podesva at jessica@ncil.org. ASL and CART will be provided.  
URL:https://ncil.org/event/end-subminimum-wage-webinar/
CATEGORIES:NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240312T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240312T150000
DTSTAMP:20260421T204501
CREATED:20241118T191401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241118T205956Z
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SUMMARY:Home Usability Peer Network Meeting
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\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. \n\n\n\nRegister
URL:https://ncil.org/event/home-usability-peer-network-meeting-5/
CATEGORIES:Home Usability,NCIL Training On-Demand
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ORGANIZER;CN="NCIL":MAILTO:ncil@ncil.org
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