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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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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250919T150000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251009T163000
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251023T160000
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SUMMARY:Digital Accessibility for CILs\, SILCs and other Non-Profits
DESCRIPTION:Archive: \n\n\n\n\nWebinar archive\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nPresentation (Word)\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nDigital accessibility shouldn’t feel overwhelming. Yet many organizations struggle with the technical complexity of making their websites genuinely accessible—not just compliant on paper\, but truly usable for people with disabilities. \n\n\n\nThat’s why the National Council on Independent Living is partnering with ArcStone and Insi to offer free web accessibility training specifically designed for disability advocacy organizations and Centers for Independent Living. \n\n\n\nThe recording of this webinar is available to NCIL members through the Empowerment Training Academy. \n\n\n\nWhat You’ll Learn\n\n\n\nThis isn’t another compliance-focused webinar that leaves you confused. We’re covering practical accessibility fundamentals you can implement immediately: \n\n\n\n\nOnline accessibility basics including Section 508\, WCAG guidelines\, and what different compliance levels actually mean for your organization\n\n\n\nAn overview of accessibility fundamentals from structural foundations and design choices to content creation and interactive features\n\n\n\nAccessibility tools you can use today—we’ll demonstrate free browser tools\, professional scanning platforms\, and show you what automated tools can and cannot do\n\n\n\nReal demonstrations of Chrome Lighthouse\, WAVE\, ANDI\, and Insi’s automated scanning technology\n\n\n\n\nThroughout the session\, we’ll address your specific challenges\, from whether you have accessibility experts on staff to how your current website designs address accessibility requirements. \n\n\n\nWhy This Partnership Matters\n\n\n\nNCIL members are uniquely positioned to lead by example in digital accessibility. Your websites serve people with disabilities every day. When Centers for Independent Living and disability rights organizations prioritize genuine accessibility over superficial compliance\, it demonstrates what’s truly possible. \n\n\n\nThis training represents a collaboration between NCIL’s advocacy expertise\, ArcStone’s two decades of WordPress experience\, and Insi’s accessibility scanning technology. Together\, we’re bringing insightful and practical accessibility training to organizations that need it most. \n\n\n\nBeyond the Webinar\n\n\n\nWe’re keeping this session interactive. You’ll have opportunities to ask specific questions about your website challenges\, and we’ll address common obstacles facing disability advocacy organizations—from limited technical staff to competing priorities. \n\n\n\nYou’ll also receive post-webinar materials and exclusive discounts on professional accessibility tools as a NCIL member. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re just beginning your accessibility journey or looking to strengthen existing efforts\, you’ll leave with practical knowledge and actionable next steps for creating more inclusive digital experiences.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/digital-accessibility/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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SUMMARY:Community Conversation: Changing Landscape – Food Insecurity and the Independent Living Network
DESCRIPTION:Register online \n\n\n\nConsidering the recent federal policy changes from recently-passed legislation (H.R. 1) and the government shutdown\, we know many of you have questions about how this may affect your programs and the communities you serve. \n\n\n\nWe want to hear from you! We invite you to join a community conversation where your voice and experiences will guide our advocacy and response efforts. \n\n\n\nNCIL will be hosting a community conversation to: \n\n\n\n\nAnswer any questions we can related to changes in federal policy\n\n\n\nDiscuss potential impacts on CIL programming\n\n\n\nDiscuss partnerships and actions CILs and SILCs can take to support the communities we serve\n\n\n\nUnderstand how your communities are being affected\n\n\n\nHear why food benefits are important to you!\n\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\, you can submit them on the registration form or by emailing NCIL Director of Advocacy and Public Policy Jessica Podesva at jessica@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need accommodations\, please email jessica@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nWe look forward to connecting with you!
URL:https://ncil.org/event/communityfood-insecurity-and-il/
CATEGORIES:NCIL Training On-Demand
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251121T143000
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SUMMARY:State and Local Strategies to Expand Inclusive Housing for People with Disabilities
DESCRIPTION:Creating housing that is affordable\, accessible\, and inclusive for people with disabilities starts close to home. Decisions made by local and state leaders—from housing agencies to zoning boards—shape whether our communities truly work for everyone. \n\n\n\nThat’s why we’re co-hosting this event.  \n\n\n\n📅 Friday\, November 21\, 2025 \n\n\n\n🕒 10:00–11:30 a.m. Paific | 1:00–2:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\n💻 Free on Zoom | ASL interpretation + captions provided \n\n\n\nRegister online \n\n\n\nThis 90-minute national webinar will bring together disability and housing leaders to: \n\n\n\n\nExplore how state Qualified Allocation Plans (QAPs) can prioritize accessibility and inclusion.\n\n\n\nShare strategies for partnering with and influencing Public Housing Authorities (PHAs);\n\n\n\nHighlight how zoning and land use reforms can expand accessible\, transit-oriented housing; and\n\n\n\nDiscuss local tenant protections that support stability for people with disabilities.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers include: Rasheedah Phillips from PolicyLink\, Hunter Herrera-McFarland from The Kelsey\, Parisa Ijadi-Maghsoodi from National Housing Law Project (NHLP)\, and Caroline Bas\, Consultant\, National Coalition for Elevator Reform. 
URL:https://ncil.org/event/state-housing-strategy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251205T163000
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SUMMARY:Urgent: Independent Living Program Executive Directors Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Register online \n\n\n\nAudience: This meeting is for Executive Directors (or equivalent) of Centers for Independent Living and Statewide Independent Living Councils to discuss urgent updates related to federal funding. \n\n\n\nAgenda \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss time sensitive federal funding updates\n\n\n\nState-level updates from participants\n\n\n\nOpen discussion and next steps\n\n\n\n\nContact \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you have any questions or if you need any accommodations\, please contact NCIL Director of Advocacy and Public Policy Jessica Podesva at jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/urgent-independent-living-program-executive-directors-meeting/
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251219T160000
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SUMMARY:The Right Information at the Right Time: Findings on I&R/A Collaboration
DESCRIPTION:Register online \n\n\n\nJoin National I&R Support Center for the webinar: The Right Information at the Right Time: Findings on I&R/A Collaboration. \n\n\n\nThis session will highlight insights from the national Information & Referral/Assistance (I&R/A) survey and practices across aging and disability networks. The webinar will explore how I&R/A programs collaborate with partners within the I&R sector and with health and human service providers to strengthen referrals and access to services. Participants will gain an understanding of the elements that support collaboration\, the roles of I&R/A programs in consumer access systems\, and the impacts on service delivery for individuals seeking information\, resources\, and assistance. \n\n\n\nPresenters: \n\n\n\nMary-Kate Wells\, Director of Programs\, The National Council on Independent Living \n\n\n\nNanette Relave\, Senior Director\, National I&R Support Center\, ADvancing States \n\n\n\nPre-registration is required for this webinar. Space is limited so make sure to register as soon as possible.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/the-right-information-at-the-right-time-findings-on-ir-a-collaboration/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260114T123000
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SUMMARY:NDI Event: Navigating Accessible Vehicle Purchase
DESCRIPTION:Join National Disability Institute for answers to your concerns and questions around the process of purchasing an accessible vehicle.  \n\n\n\nHaving a reliable\, accessible vehicle dramatically improves quality of life helping people to maintain employment\, get to medical appointments and actively participate in their community.  \n\n\n\nPresenters include NCIL Executive Director Theo Braddy \n\n\n\nRead more / register
URL:https://ncil.org/event/ndi-accessible-vehicle/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260116T160000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat for Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a space to connect\, share ideas\, and strategize with peers across the country? NCIL’s Coffee Chats are your opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about pressing grassroots and systems change advocacy issues. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nA monthly theme to spark discussion\n\n\n\nOpen space for strategy sharing\n\n\n\nPeer feedback on challenges\n\n\n\n\nWhether you want to dive into advocacy strategies\, troubleshoot obstacles\, or simply connect with others doing similar work\, this is the place for you! \n\n\n\nWe are offering two types of recurring Coffee Chats: \n\n\n\nCoffee Chat for Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, the first Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Director and Management-Level Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 16\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nFebruary 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 6\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 4\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 1\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Chats for Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates\, Non-Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, first Friday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Advocates\, Organizers\, IL Staff Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 3\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 1\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 5\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 7\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 4\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nBring your coffee\, your questions\, and your ideas — we can’t wait to chat with you! \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need any additional accommodations or ideas for a monthly theme\, please reach out to Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/1-16-26-coffee-chat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260202T160000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat for Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a space to connect\, share ideas\, and strategize with peers across the country? NCIL’s Coffee Chats are your opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about pressing grassroots and systems change advocacy issues. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nA monthly theme to spark discussion\n\n\n\nOpen space for strategy sharing\n\n\n\nPeer feedback on challenges\n\n\n\n\nWhether you want to dive into advocacy strategies\, troubleshoot obstacles\, or simply connect with others doing similar work\, this is the place for you! \n\n\n\nWe are offering two types of recurring Coffee Chats: \n\n\n\nCoffee Chat for Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, the first Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Director and Management-Level Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 16\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nFebruary 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 6\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 4\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 1\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Chats for Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates\, Non-Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, first Friday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Advocates\, Organizers\, IL Staff Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 3\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 1\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 5\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 7\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 4\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nBring your coffee\, your questions\, and your ideas — we can’t wait to chat with you! \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need any additional accommodations or ideas for a monthly theme\, please reach out to Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/2-2-26-coffee-chat/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260206T153000
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chats for Organizers\, Advocates\, Non-Management Staff
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a space to connect\, share ideas\, and strategize with peers across the country? NCIL’s Coffee Chats are your opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about pressing grassroots and systems change advocacy issues. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nA monthly theme to spark discussion\n\n\n\nOpen space for strategy sharing\n\n\n\nPeer feedback on challenges\n\n\n\n\nWhether you want to dive into advocacy strategies\, troubleshoot obstacles\, or simply connect with others doing similar work\, this is the place for you! \n\n\n\nWe are offering two types of recurring Coffee Chats: \n\n\n\nCoffee Chats for Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates\, Non-Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, first Friday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Advocates\, Organizers\, IL Staff Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 3\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 1\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 5\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 7\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 4\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Chat for Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, the first Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Director and Management-Level Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 16\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nFebruary 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 6\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 4\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 1\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nBring your coffee\, your questions\, and your ideas — we can’t wait to chat with you! \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need any additional accommodations or ideas for a monthly theme\, please reach out to Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/2-6-26-coffee-chat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260211T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185225
CREATED:20260127T001957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T001959Z
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SUMMARY:Region 4 Forum: AL\, FL\, GA\, KY\, MS\, NC\, SC\, TN
DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) invites you to participate in a series of regional forums focused on building stronger networks within your region. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to: \n\n\n\n\nFoster peer-to-peer connections among Independent Living Networks and disability advocates.\n\n\n\nIdentify regional challenges and barriers impacting Independent Living services and the disability community\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities for collaboration and mobilization to strengthen advocacy and resource sharing within your region\n\n\n\n\nWe ask that you register only for the session in your region. \n\n\n\nRegion 4: Alabama\, Florida\, Georgia\, Kentucky\, Mississippi\, North Carolina\, South Carolina\, Tennessee \n\n\n\nFebruary 11: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern (12:00-1:30 p.m. Central) \n\n\n\nRegional Representative: Edward Mitchell\, Tennessee SILC (Tennessee) \n\n\n\nRegister for Region 4 Forum \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need accommodations\, please reach out to NCIL Membership Mobilization and Engagement Coordinator Haley Yetter at haley@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nSee full schedule
URL:https://ncil.org/event/region-4-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260217T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260217T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185225
CREATED:20260311T191815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T191817Z
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SUMMARY:Preserving ADA Parking Community Conversation: The Policy Challenge Spreading Across States
DESCRIPTION:Archive:  \n\n\n\n\nWebinar recording\n\n\n\nPresentation (PDF)\n\n\n\nTranscript (Word)\n\n\n\n\nThe National Council on Independent Living and United Spinal Association are coming together for a community conversation and educational meeting on what people with disabilities\, allies\, and community members can do to protect disability rights and access to accessible parking. \n\n\n\nSeveral states across the country are considering or have passed legislation that would allow anyone who is pregnant to use ADA designated parking spaces for a full year regardless of whether their pregnancy has impacted their mobility. \n\n\n\nThis meeting will explain what’s happening\, why it matters\, and how we can work collectively to educate our local communities and to ensure that people with disabilities continue to have access to accessible parking spaces. \n\n\n\nASL and Cart will be provided. Please reach out to NCIL Director of Advocacy and Public Policy at jessica@ncil.org if you have any questions or accommodation requests.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/parking-conversation/
CATEGORIES:Members Only Content,NCIL Training On-Demand
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260218T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185225
CREATED:20260127T002553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T002554Z
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SUMMARY:Region 8 Forum: CO\, MT\, ND\, SD\, UT\, WY
DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) invites you to participate in a series of regional forums focused on building stronger networks within your region. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to: \n\n\n\n\nFoster peer-to-peer connections among Independent Living Networks and disability advocates.\n\n\n\nIdentify regional challenges and barriers impacting Independent Living services and the disability community\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities for collaboration and mobilization to strengthen advocacy and resource sharing within your region\n\n\n\n\nWe ask that you register only for the session in your region. \n\n\n\nRegion 8: Colorado\, Montana\, North Dakota\, South Dakota\, Utah\, Wyoming \n\n\n\nFebruary 18: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern (12:00-1:30 p.m. Central / 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mountain) \n\n\n\nRegional Representative: Tami Hoar\, Summit Independent Living (Montana) \n\n\n\nRegister for Region 8 Forum \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need accommodations\, please reach out to NCIL Membership Mobilization and Engagement Coordinator Haley Yetter at haley@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nSee full schedule
URL:https://ncil.org/event/region-8-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260225T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185225
CREATED:20260127T004236Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T004524Z
UID:10000187-1772024400-1772029800@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Region 3 Forum: DE\, DC\, MD\, PA\, VA\, WV
DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) invites you to participate in a series of regional forums focused on building stronger networks within your region. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to: \n\n\n\n\nFoster peer-to-peer connections among Independent Living Networks and disability advocates.\n\n\n\nIdentify regional challenges and barriers impacting Independent Living services and the disability community\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities for collaboration and mobilization to strengthen advocacy and resource sharing within your region\n\n\n\n\nWe ask that you register only for the session in your region. \n\n\n\nRegion 3: Delaware\, District of Columbia\, Maryland\, Pennsylvania\, Virginia\, West Virginia \n\n\n\nFebruary 25: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegional Representative: Lillian Harrison\, Independent Resources (Delaware) \n\n\n\nRegister for Region 3 Forum \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need accommodations\, please reach out to NCIL Membership Mobilization and Engagement Coordinator Haley Yetter at haley@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nSee full schedule
URL:https://ncil.org/event/region-3-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260302T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260302T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185225
CREATED:20260113T165545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T175507Z
UID:10000173-1772463600-1772467200@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chat for Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a space to connect\, share ideas\, and strategize with peers across the country? NCIL’s Coffee Chats are your opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about pressing grassroots and systems change advocacy issues. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nA monthly theme to spark discussion\n\n\n\nOpen space for strategy sharing\n\n\n\nPeer feedback on challenges\n\n\n\n\nWhether you want to dive into advocacy strategies\, troubleshoot obstacles\, or simply connect with others doing similar work\, this is the place for you! \n\n\n\nWe are offering two types of recurring Coffee Chats: \n\n\n\nCoffee Chat for Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, the first Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Director and Management-Level Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 16\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nFebruary 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 6\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 4\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 1\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Chats for Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates\, Non-Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, first Friday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Advocates\, Organizers\, IL Staff Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 3\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 1\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 5\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 7\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 4\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nBring your coffee\, your questions\, and your ideas — we can’t wait to chat with you! \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need any additional accommodations or ideas for a monthly theme\, please reach out to Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/3-2-26-coffee-chat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260304T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260304T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185225
CREATED:20260127T004506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T010937Z
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SUMMARY:Region 9 Forum: AZ\, CA\, HI\, NV\, AS\, GU\, MP
DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) invites you to participate in a series of regional forums focused on building stronger networks within your region. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to: \n\n\n\n\nFoster peer-to-peer connections among Independent Living Networks and disability advocates.\n\n\n\nIdentify regional challenges and barriers impacting Independent Living services and the disability community\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities for collaboration and mobilization to strengthen advocacy and resource sharing within your region\n\n\n\n\nWe ask that you register only for the session in your region. \n\n\n\nRegion 9: Arizona\, California\, Hawaii\, Nevada\, American Samoa\, Guam\, Northern Mariana Islands \n\n\n\nMarch 4: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern (12:00-1:30 p.m. Central / 11:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Mountain / 10:00-11:30 a.m. Pacific / 8:00-9:30 a.m. Hawaii) \n\n\n\nRegional Representative: Lisa Hayes\, California Foundation for Independent Living Centers  (California) \n\n\n\nRegister for Region 9 Forum \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need accommodations\, please reach out to NCIL Membership Mobilization and Engagement Coordinator Haley Yetter at haley@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nSee full schedule
URL:https://ncil.org/event/region-9-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260306T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185225
CREATED:20260113T171159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T224119Z
UID:10000179-1772807400-1772811000@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chats for Organizers\, Advocates\, Non-Management Staff
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a space to connect\, share ideas\, and strategize with peers across the country? NCIL’s Coffee Chats are your opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about pressing grassroots and systems change advocacy issues. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nA monthly theme to spark discussion\n\n\n\nOpen space for strategy sharing\n\n\n\nPeer feedback on challenges\n\n\n\n\nWhether you want to dive into advocacy strategies\, troubleshoot obstacles\, or simply connect with others doing similar work\, this is the place for you! \n\n\n\nWe are offering two types of recurring Coffee Chats: \n\n\n\nCoffee Chats for Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates\, Non-Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, first Friday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Advocates\, Organizers\, IL Staff Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 3\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 1\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 5\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 7\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 4\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Chat for Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, the first Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Director and Management-Level Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 16\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nFebruary 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 6\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 4\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 1\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nBring your coffee\, your questions\, and your ideas — we can’t wait to chat with you! \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need any additional accommodations or ideas for a monthly theme\, please reach out to Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/3-6-26-coffee-chat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260311T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185225
CREATED:20260127T004801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T004803Z
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SUMMARY:Region 7 Forum: IA\, KS\, MO\, NE
DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) invites you to participate in a series of regional forums focused on building stronger networks within your region. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to: \n\n\n\n\nFoster peer-to-peer connections among Independent Living Networks and disability advocates.\n\n\n\nIdentify regional challenges and barriers impacting Independent Living services and the disability community\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities for collaboration and mobilization to strengthen advocacy and resource sharing within your region\n\n\n\n\nWe ask that you register only for the session in your region. \n\n\n\nRegion 7: Iowa\, Kansas\, Missouri\, Nebraska \n\n\n\nMarch 11: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern (12:00-1:30 p.m. Central / 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mountain) \n\n\n\nRegional Representative: Mike Parker\, Paraquad (Missouri) \n\n\n\nRegister for Region 7 Forum \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need accommodations\, please reach out to NCIL Membership Mobilization and Engagement Coordinator Haley Yetter at haley@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nSee full schedule
URL:https://ncil.org/event/region-7-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260325T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185225
CREATED:20260127T010910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T010911Z
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SUMMARY:Region 10 Forum: AK\, ID\, OR\, WA
DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) invites you to participate in a series of regional forums focused on building stronger networks within your region. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to: \n\n\n\n\nFoster peer-to-peer connections among Independent Living Networks and disability advocates.\n\n\n\nIdentify regional challenges and barriers impacting Independent Living services and the disability community\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities for collaboration and mobilization to strengthen advocacy and resource sharing within your region\n\n\n\n\nWe ask that you register only for the session in your region. \n\n\n\nRegion 10: Alaska\, Idaho\, Oregon\, Washington \n\n\n\nMarch 25: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern (12:00-1:30 p.m. Central / 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mountain / 10:00-11:30 a.m. Pacific) \n\n\n\nRegional Representative: Kimberly Meck\, Disability Empowerment Center (Washington) \n\n\n\nRegister for Region 10 Forum \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need accommodations\, please reach out to NCIL Membership Mobilization and Engagement Coordinator Haley Yetter at haley@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nSee full schedule
URL:https://ncil.org/event/region-10-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260401T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260401T143000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185225
CREATED:20260127T011213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T165648Z
UID:10000191-1775048400-1775053800@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Region 2 Forum: NJ\, NY\, PR\, VI
DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) invites you to participate in a series of regional forums focused on building stronger networks within your region. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to: \n\n\n\n\nFoster peer-to-peer connections among Independent Living Networks and disability advocates.\n\n\n\nIdentify regional challenges and barriers impacting Independent Living services and the disability community\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities for collaboration and mobilization to strengthen advocacy and resource sharing within your region\n\n\n\n\nWe ask that you register only for the session in your region. \n\n\n\nRegion 2: New Jersey\, New York\, Puerto Rico\, Virgin Islands \n\n\n\nApril 1: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for Region 2 Forum \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need accommodations\, please reach out to NCIL Membership Mobilization and Engagement Coordinator Haley Yetter at haley@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nSee full schedule
URL:https://ncil.org/event/region-2-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260403T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185225
CREATED:20260113T171309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T180116Z
UID:10000180-1775226600-1775230200@ncil.org
SUMMARY:Coffee Chats for Organizers\, Advocates\, Non-Management Staff
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a space to connect\, share ideas\, and strategize with peers across the country? NCIL’s Coffee Chats are your opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about pressing grassroots and systems change advocacy issues. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nA monthly theme to spark discussion\n\n\n\nOpen space for strategy sharing\n\n\n\nPeer feedback on challenges\n\n\n\n\nWhether you want to dive into advocacy strategies\, troubleshoot obstacles\, or simply connect with others doing similar work\, this is the place for you! \n\n\n\nWe are offering two types of recurring Coffee Chats: \n\n\n\nCoffee Chats for Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates\, Non-Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, first Friday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Advocates\, Organizers\, IL Staff Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 3\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 1\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 5\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 7\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 4\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Chat for Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, the first Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Director and Management-Level Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 16\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nFebruary 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 6\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 4\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 1\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nBring your coffee\, your questions\, and your ideas — we can’t wait to chat with you! \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need any additional accommodations or ideas for a monthly theme\, please reach out to Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/4-3-26-coffee-chat/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260406T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T185225
CREATED:20260113T165657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T175556Z
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SUMMARY:Coffee Chat for Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a space to connect\, share ideas\, and strategize with peers across the country? NCIL’s Coffee Chats are your opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations about pressing grassroots and systems change advocacy issues. \n\n\n\nWhat to Expect: \n\n\n\n\nA monthly theme to spark discussion\n\n\n\nOpen space for strategy sharing\n\n\n\nPeer feedback on challenges\n\n\n\n\nWhether you want to dive into advocacy strategies\, troubleshoot obstacles\, or simply connect with others doing similar work\, this is the place for you! \n\n\n\nWe are offering two types of recurring Coffee Chats: \n\n\n\nCoffee Chat for Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, the first Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Director and Management-Level Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nJanuary 16\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nFebruary 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 2\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 6\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 4\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 1\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 3\, 2026: 3:00 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nCoffee Chats for Community Organizers\, Systems Change Advocates\, Non-Management-Level Staff \n\n\n\nTypically\, first Friday of each month at 2:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegister for the Advocates\, Organizers\, IL Staff Coffee Chats \n\n\n\n\nFebruary 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMarch 6\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nApril 3\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nMay 1\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nJune 5\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nAugust 7\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\nSeptember 4\, 2026: 2:30 p.m. Eastern\n\n\n\n\nBring your coffee\, your questions\, and your ideas — we can’t wait to chat with you! \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need any additional accommodations or ideas for a monthly theme\, please reach out to Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.
URL:https://ncil.org/event/4-6-26-coffee-chat/
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SUMMARY:Region 1 Forum: CT\, ME\, MA\, NH\, RI\, VT
DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) invites you to participate in a series of regional forums focused on building stronger networks within your region. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to: \n\n\n\n\nFoster peer-to-peer connections among Independent Living Networks and disability advocates.\n\n\n\nIdentify regional challenges and barriers impacting Independent Living services and the disability community\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities for collaboration and mobilization to strengthen advocacy and resource sharing within your region\n\n\n\n\nWe ask that you register only for the session in your region. \n\n\n\nRegion 1: Connecticut\, Maine\, Massachusetts\, New Hampshire\, Rhode Island\, Vermont \n\n\n\nApril 8: 1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Eastern \n\n\n\nRegional Representative: Steve Higgins\, Independence Associates\, Massachusetts \n\n\n\nRegister for Region 1 Forum \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need accommodations\, please reach out to NCIL Membership Mobilization and Engagement Coordinator Haley Yetter at haley@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nSee full schedule
URL:https://ncil.org/event/region-1-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260414T150000
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SUMMARY:PARTNER EVENT: Building Financial Independence
DESCRIPTION:Building Financial Independence: The ABLE Age Adjustment Act and Tools to Support Financial Empowerment \n\n\n\nHosted by the Disability Employment Technical Assistance Center (DETAC) \n\n\n\nRead more
URL:https://ncil.org/event/detac-able/
CATEGORIES:Employment Resource Hub
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260415T143000
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SUMMARY:Region 6 Forum: AR\, LA\, NM\, OK\, TX
DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) invites you to participate in a series of regional forums focused on building stronger networks within your region. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to: \n\n\n\n\nFoster peer-to-peer connections among Independent Living Networks and disability advocates.\n\n\n\nIdentify regional challenges and barriers impacting Independent Living services and the disability community\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities for collaboration and mobilization to strengthen advocacy and resource sharing within your region\n\n\n\n\nWe ask that you register only for the session in your region. \n\n\n\nRegion 6: Arkansas\, Louisiana\, New Mexico\, Oklahoma\, Texas \n\n\n\nApril 15: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern (12:00-1:30 p.m. Central / 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Mountain) \n\n\n\nRegional Representative: Justina Plowden\, Southwest Louisiana Independence Center (Louisiana) \n\n\n\nRegister for Region 6 Forum \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need accommodations\, please reach out to NCIL Membership Mobilization and Engagement Coordinator Haley Yetter at haley@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nSee full schedule
URL:https://ncil.org/event/region-6-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260422T130000
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SUMMARY:Region 5 Forum: IL\, IN\, MI\, MN\, OH\, WI
DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) invites you to participate in a series of regional forums focused on building stronger networks within your region. \n\n\n\nThese sessions are designed to: \n\n\n\n\nFoster peer-to-peer connections among Independent Living Networks and disability advocates.\n\n\n\nIdentify regional challenges and barriers impacting Independent Living services and the disability community\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities for collaboration and mobilization to strengthen advocacy and resource sharing within your region\n\n\n\n\nWe ask that you register only for the session in your region. \n\n\n\nRegion 5: Illinois\, Indiana\, Michigan\, Minnesota\, Ohio\, Wisconsin \n\n\n\nApril 22: 1:00-2:30 p.m. Eastern (12:00-1:30 p.m. Central) \n\n\n\nRegional Representative: Jennifer Kucera\, The Center for Disability Empowerment (Ohio) \n\n\n\nRegister for Region 5 Forum \n\n\n\nASL and CART will be provided. If you need accommodations\, please reach out to NCIL Membership Mobilization and Engagement Coordinator Haley Yetter at haley@ncil.org. \n\n\n\nSee full schedule
URL:https://ncil.org/event/region-5-forum/
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