Employment Resource Hub Peer Call
2024-06-11 13:00 - 14:00, 2024-07-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit)
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NCIL’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.

NCIL to Launch Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network with Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation Quality of Life Grant

Monthly Meetings

Each 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.

NCIL Presents: Systems Change Coffee Chats for Community Organizers, Systems Change Advocates, and Non-Management CIL Staff
2024-07-12 12:30 - 13:30
* Coffee Chats were not archived

NCIL 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.

Coffee Chats for Community Organizers, Systems Change Advocates, and Non-Management CIL Staff

April 24; 4:00-5:00 p.m. Eastern

May 10; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern

June 14; 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern

July 12; 12:30-1:30 p.m. Eastern

August 30; 1:00-2:00 p.m. Eastern

September 13; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern

2024 Annual Conference
2024-07-22 08:00 - 2024-07-25 17:15 | Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street NW, Washington DC, DC, 20001-4520, United States
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.

Join us for the 2024 Annual Conference on Independent Living, where we unite as a movement and advocate together for our priorities.

We 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.

Make sure you don’t miss out – register today at: ncil.org/2024-annual-conference

Advocacy vs. Lobbying Training
2024-08-23 14:00 - 15:30
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Advocacy 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.

NCIL 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.

This webinar will be recorded and available to NCIL members after the event for 3 months. ASL and CART will be provided.

This 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.

A Self-Advocate’s Guide to Employment Policy
2024-10-08 16:00 - 17:00
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Join 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.

This webinar will answer the questions:

What are the goals of disability employment policy?

What are some current issues that disability employment policy addresses?

What can self-advocates do to positively influence policy?

If you need any accommodations, please reach out to Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org. ASL and CART will be provided.

This training is part of NCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network Project with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

Accelerating Housing and Services Partnerships to Advance Housing Stability: Centers for Independent Living (CILs)
2024-10-10 15:00 - 16:30
This Housing and Services Resource Center (HSRC) webinar features NCIL Director of Programs Mary-Kate Wells.

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A 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.

This 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.

ABLE Accounts and Employment 101!
2024-10-30 13:00 - 14:00
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Join 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.

ABLE 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.

In 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.

Learn more about the ABLE National Resource Center at: ablenrc.org.

Target Audience: Everyone! Persons with disabilities, including people living with paralysis, disability advocates, employers, and family members of persons with disabilities.

ASL and CART will be provided. To request additional accommodations or to ask questions, please contact Mary-Kate: mary-kate@ncil.org

NEW DATES: Employment Resource Hub Peer Calls

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We have updated the dates and times of the three remaining Employment Resource Hub Peer Calls.

Systems Advocacy and Employment Peer Call: October 29,2024; 2:00 p.m. Eastern

Assistive Technology: November 12, 2024; 2:00 p.m. Eastern

NCIL’s Employment Resource Hub Tutorial: December 10, 2024; 2:00 p.m. Eastern

These trainings are part of NCIL’s Employment Resource Hub and Peer Network Project with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation.

Home Usability Peer Network Meeting
2024-11-13 14:00 - 15:00
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The Home Usability Peer Network meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. ASL and CART will be provided. To request additional accommodations or to ask questions, please contact Mary-Kate: Mary-Kate@ncil.org.

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Home Usability Peer Network Meeting
2024-12-11 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-02-12 14:00 - 15:00
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The Home Usability Peer Network meets on the second Wednesday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern. ASL and CART will be provided. To request additional accommodations or to ask questions, please contact Mary-Kate: Mary-Kate@ncil.org.

Home Usability Peer Network Meeting
2025-01-08 14:00 - 15:00
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LGBTQIA+ Alphabet
2025-01-23 15:00 - 16:00
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This 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.

Learning Objectives:

Define and understand the terms within the LGBTQIA+ acronym.

Explore the distinctions between gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation.

Recognize the impact of inclusive language.

This training is designed for individuals and organizations seeking to enhance their understanding of LGBTQIA+ identities and build more inclusive communities.

Presenter: Vicki Landers

Vicki 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.

Vicki 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.

Resources:

Want to know more? Here is some recommended reading:

HRC Glossary of Terms

Transgender Resources

Intersex Informational Brochures

The Trevor Project’s Guide on Asexuality

IL Network Discussion on the Impact of the Freeze on Federal Programs
2025-01-29 14:00 - 16:00
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With 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.

Please note: space is limited. This call is meant for Executive Directors or other upper management-level staff of CILs and SILCs only.

In 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.

This event is free of charge. ASL and CART will be provided.

If you need other accommodations or have questions, email NCIL Director of Advocacy and Public Policy Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.

Unlock New Opportunities for Collaboration: Introducing Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CILs (Part 1)
2025-02-05 14:00 - 15:30
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Join 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.

In 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.

What You’ll Gain

A clear understanding of the new FY24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Strategies to integrate these codes into your Center’s operations to diversify revenue

Expert-led guidance on implementation to ensure long-term success

Training Details

Session 1: Introduction to the FY24 Medicare Physician Billing Codes and Their Potential Impact

February 5, 2025; 2:00– 3:30 p.m. Eastern

Overview 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.

Session 2: Deep Dive into the Codes and Service Delivery Models

February 19, 2025; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern

Participants will do a deep dive into the mechanics of CHI, PIN, and PIN-PS service delivery.

Session 3: Strategies for Implementation

February 25, 2025; 3:30-5:00 p.m. Eastern

Participants 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.

Who Should Attend?

Staff and leadership of Centers for Independent Living (CILs)

Partnering healthcare professionals

Advocates for Independent Living

Speakers:

Tim McNeill: Co-Chair, Partnership to Align Social Care & Principal, Freedman’s Health

Theo Braddy: Executive Director, National Council on Independent Living

Registration Fee: This event is free-of-charge.

ASL and CART will be provided. If you need any accommodations or have any questions, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org.

Key Acronyms:

AAA: Area Agency on Aging

ACO: Accountable Care Organization

ADRC: Aging and Disability Resource Center

AHC: Accountable Health Communities

AWV: Annual Wellness Visits

CBO: Community based organizations

CCH: Community Care Hubs

CHI: Community health integration

CHW: Community Health Workers

CIL: Center for Independent Living

CMMI: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation

CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

COA: Care of Older Adults

CoC: Continuum of Care Program (Housing and Urban Development Program)

Duals: individuals with Medicare and Medicaid coverage

EDU: Emergency Department Utilization

EMR: Electronic Medical Record

E/M: Evaluation and Management

FUH: Follow-up after hospitalization for mental illness

HCBS: Home and Community Based Services

HCPCS: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System

HEDIS: Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set

HRSN- Health-Related Social Needs

FFS: Fee-for-Services

PCR: Plan All-Cause Readmissions

PHQ-2 Patient Health Questionnaire-2

PIN: Principle illness navigation

PIN-PS: principle illness navigation- peer support

QMB: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary

QI: Qualified Individual

QDWI: Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals

SAMSHA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

SDOH social determinant of health

SHIP: State Health Insurance Assistance Program

SLMB: Specific Low Income Medicare Beneficiary

SNF: Skilled Nursing Facility

TCM: Transitional Care Management Visits

TOC: Transition of Care

Unlock New Opportunities for Collaboration: Introducing Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CILs (Part 2)
2025-02-19 15:00 - 16:30
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Join 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.

In 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.

What You’ll Gain

A clear understanding of the new FY24 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

Strategies to integrate these codes into your Center’s operations to diversify revenue

Expert-led guidance on implementation to ensure long-term success

Training Details

Session 1: Introduction to the FY24 Medicare Physician Billing Codes and Their Potential Impact

February 5, 2025; 2:00– 3:30 p.m. Eastern

Overview 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.

Session 2: Deep Dive into the Codes and Service Delivery Models

February 19, 2025; 3:00-4:30 p.m. Eastern

Participants will do a deep dive into the mechanics of CHI, PIN, and PIN-PS service delivery.

Session 3: Strategies for Implementation

February 25, 2025; 3:30-5:00 p.m. Eastern

Participants 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.

Who Should Attend?

Staff and leadership of Centers for Independent Living (CILs)

Partnering healthcare professionals

Advocates for Independent Living

Speakers:

Tim McNeill: Co-Chair, Partnership to Align Social Care & Principal, Freedman’s Health

Theo Braddy: Executive Director, National Council on Independent Living

Registration 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.

ASL and CART will be provided. If you need any accommodations or have any questions, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org.

Key Acronyms:

AAA: Area Agency on Aging

ACO: Accountable Care Organization

ADRC: Aging and Disability Resource Center

AHC: Accountable Health Communities

AWV: Annual Wellness Visits

CBO: Community based organizations

CCH: Community Care Hubs

CHI: Community health integration

CHW: Community Health Workers

CIL: Center for Independent Living

CMMI: Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation

CMS: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

COA: Care of Older Adults

CoC: Continuum of Care Program (Housing and Urban Development Program)

Duals: individuals with Medicare and Medicaid coverage

EDU: Emergency Department Utilization

EMR: Electronic Medical Record

E/M: Evaluation and Management

FUH: Follow-up after hospitalization for mental illness

HCBS: Home and Community Based Services

HCPCS: Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System

HEDIS: Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set

HRSN- Health-Related Social Needs

FFS: Fee-for-Services

PCR: Plan All-Cause Readmissions

PHQ-2 Patient Health Questionnaire-2

PIN: Principle illness navigation

PIN-PS: principle illness navigation- peer support

QMB: Qualified Medicare Beneficiary

QI: Qualified Individual

QDWI: Qualified Disabled and Working Individuals

SAMSHA: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

SDOH social determinant of health

SHIP: State Health Insurance Assistance Program

SLMB: Specific Low Income Medicare Beneficiary

SNF: Skilled Nursing Facility

TCM: Transitional Care Management Visits

TOC: Transition of Care

Unlock New Opportunities for Collaboration: Introducing Medicare Physician Fee Schedule for CILs (Part 3)
2025-02-25 15:30 - 17:00

Home Usability Peer Network March Meeting
2025-03-12 14:00 - 15:00
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.

Upcoming meetings:

March 12, 2025; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern

April 9, 2025; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern

May 14, 2025; 2:00-3:00 p.m. Eastern

Register online

ASL and CART will be provided. To request additional accommodations or to ask questions, please contact Mary-Kate: Mary-Kate@ncil.org.

Home Usability Peer Network April Meeting
2025-04-09 14:00 - 15:00

Join ADAPT for the Keys to the Community Rally!
2025-05-11 13:00 - 15:30
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.

Mothers’ Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025; 1:00 – 3:30 PM

Upper Senate Park, Washington, D.C.

This 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.

Most 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.

Though 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!

Your 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!

BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT:

Register for the Rally

Rally Facebook Event Page

Rally Flyer PDF

Donate

For more information, contact Mike Oxford at (785) 224-3865 or mikeoxford@rocketmail.com.

Leaders of Tomorrow Forum
2025-05-13 15:30 - 16:30
Youth and emerging leaders: please join NCIL for a Leaders for Tomorrow Forum.

We want to hear from you!

The 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.

We are hosting a virtual gathering to connect, share ideas, and discuss how youth leadership can continue making an impact.

Note: We are defining youth and emerging leaders broadly but generally folks with disabilities under 40 years old.

ASL and CART will be provided.

For 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.

Home Usability Peer Network May Meeting
2025-05-14 14:00 - 15:00

Coffee Chats: Executive Directors and Management-Level Staff
2025-06-02 15:00 - 16:00, 2025-07-07 15:00 - 16:00
First Monday of each month at 3:00 p.m. Eastern

Register

June 2, 2025; 3:00 p.m. Eastern

July 7, 2025; 3:00 p.m. Eastern

August 4, 2025; 3:00 p.m. Eastern

ASL and CART will be provided.

For additional accommodation requests or questions, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.

National Conversation on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility: Exploring Equity in a Shifting Landscape
2025-06-04 15:00 - 16:30
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The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) recently convened a powerful national webinar titled A National Conversation on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, bringing together leading voices in the disability rights movement to address the evolving definitions and implications of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in today’s sociopolitical climate.

The conversation was moderated by Theo Braddy, Executive Director of NCIL and a long-standing leader in the independent living movement. Braddy opened the session by grounding the discussion in NCIL’s commitment to disability-led advocacy and the urgent need to defend and advance Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility’s principles under growing national scrutiny.

The panel featured two nationally recognized advocates:

Dara Baldwin

Activist, author, and outspoken voice for equity, Dara Baldwin has spent her career championing policies and practices that uplift marginalized communities. Known for her unapologetic commitment to racial and disability justice, Dara brings deep experience in policy development, community organizing, and intersectional advocacy. Dara Baldwin is the author of To Be a Problem: A Black Woman’s Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement.

Vicki Landers

Founder and CEO of Disability Pride PA, Vicki Landers is a dynamic activist who has dedicated her work to empowering people with disabilities and amplifying pride in disability identity. As a business leader and community advocate, Vicki combines personal experience and professional expertise to fight for systemic change and social justice.

Together, the panelists explored the current attacks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, the real-world impacts on disability communities, and the role of grassroots leadership in reclaiming equity work from political distortion.

This conversation marked a critical step in strengthening the disability community’s unified voice on the importance of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility, and what’s at stake if we remain silent.

Coffee Chats: Community Organizers, Systems Change Advocates, Non-Management-Level Staff
2025-06-06 14:00 - 15:00
First Friday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern

Register

June 6, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern

August 1, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern

September 5, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern

ASL and CART will be provided.

For additional accommodation requests or questions, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.

Coffee Chats: Emerging Leaders
2025-06-12 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:00
Emerging Leaders are broadly defined as people under 40 years old.

Second Thursday of each month at 2:00 p.m. Eastern

Register

June 12, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern

July 10, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern

August 14, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern

September 11, 2025; 2:00 p.m. Eastern

ASL and CART will be provided.

For additional accommodation requests or questions, please contact Mary-Kate Wells at Mary-Kate@ncil.org or Jessica Podesva at Jessica@ncil.org.

Annual Conference on Independent Living 2025
2025-07-21 09:00 - 2025-07-24 17:00 | Grand Hyatt Washington, 1000 H Street NW, Washington DC, DC, 20001-4520, United States
Registration for NCIL’s 2025 Annual Conference on Independent Living is now open!

The theme for this year’s Annual Conference is LEVEL UP: Building Tomorrow Together. The conference will take place July 21-24, 2025 at the Grand Hyatt Washington, DC.

Visit our conference web page for more details!

ADA35 National March and Rally in Washington, DC
2025-07-21 15:00 - 17:00
The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) and our partners at the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) invite YOU to join us for the 2025 National March & Rally in the heart of Washington, DC!

The theme for the 2025 March and Rally is Our Lives, Our Homes, Our Communities. Together, we will march through the streets of Washington, DC to send a clear message: we are united and determined to preserve our freedom to live independently in our communities!

📍 Assembly Time & Location:

March 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. / Grand Hyatt Washington

Gather with us between 2:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. at G and 11th Streets, NW. The March will step off promptly at 3:00 p.m., heading from the Grand Hyatt to Capitol Hill.

Rally: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. / U.S. Capitol

Marchers will converge at the U.S. Capitol for an empowering rally featuring a number of speakers, including leaders in the Independent Living Movement and elected officials working on the issues we care about most.

🎨 Express Yourself!

NCIL Annual Conference attendees can pick up complimentary Do-It-Yourself Sign Kits on the morning of Monday, July 21 on the conference floor. Not attending the conference? No problem — bring your own signs and showcase your message your way!

✨ All Are Welcome.

This is more than a march — it’s a movement. Whether you’re a member, an ally, or simply someone who supports the disability community, your presence matters. Join as we rally together to protect and advance the rights of people with disabilities across the nation.

We’ll be making memories and making history. We hope you’ll join us.

#NCIL2025
