Registered and looking for access to archived events? Head over to the NCIL Member Center, where they will be posted as they become available. This year, all conference registrants and all NCIL members will have access to the archived conference events.
Please note: All times listed in Eastern Time.
Wednesday, July 5
Presenters Orientation
Location: Recording
A recording will be sent to workshop presenters. Contact [email protected] for more information.
Thursday, July 6
Candidates Forum & Resolutions
3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Via Zoom
Tuesday, July 11
NCIL Advocacy and Policy Forum
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Via Zoom
Sunday, July 23
Registration Open
3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Independence Foyer
Board Meeting
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Farragut / Lafayette
NCIL Board meetings are open to NCIL Members. If you plan to attend and require an accommodation, please contact [email protected] by July 16, 2023.
Monday, July 24
Registration & Exhibits Open
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Independence Foyer
Sensory Retreat / Quiet Space
8:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Location: McPherson
Multipurpose Room
8:00 a.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Location: Franklin
Opening Plenary
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Location: Independence A
Join us for an opening keynote address to kick off the week. Don’t miss the 2023 Annual Conference opener!
Legislation and Advocacy Updates
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Independence A
This event will feature a panel of invited speakers. More information coming soon.
Concurrent Workshops 1
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Location: Various
Concurrent Workshops 2
3:00 p.m. – 4:15 p.m.
Location: Various
Regional Caucuses (Regions 1-5)
4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Location:
- Region 1: Independence BCDE
- Region 2: Washington Boardroom
- Region 3: Independence A
- Region 4: Lafayette / Farragut
- Region 5: Independence FGHI
This is an opportunity for Regions 1-5 to meet with their Regional Representatives and strategize for their Capitol Hill Visits. Each state decides who will attend which meeting to ensure that every legislator is visited. A list of Regions by state is available at ncil.org/regions.
Regional Caucuses (Regions 6-10)
5:45 p.m. – 6:45 p.m.
Location:
- Region 6: Independence BCDE
- Region 7: Washington Boardroom
- Region 8: Independence FGHI
- Region 9: Independence A
- Region 10: Lafayette / Farragut
This is an opportunity for Regions 6-10 to meet with their Regional Representatives and strategize for their Capitol Hill Visits. Each state decides who will attend which meeting to ensure that every legislator is visited. A list of Regions by state is available at ncil.org/regions.
Tuesday, July 25
Registration & Exhibits Open
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Independence Foyer
Sensory Retreat / Quiet Space
8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: McPherson
Multipurpose Room
8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Franklin
Concurrent Workshops 3
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Location: Various
Exhibit Fair
10:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Independence Foyer
Spend some time browsing the products and services offered by our exhibitors, many of which are your fellow NCIL members. The NCIL Conference would not be possible without the generous support of our exhibitors and sponsors. Exhibits will be open all day Monday and Tuesday.
Awards Luncheon
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Location: Independence Ballroom
Join us to celebrate and honor this year’s national award winners! Awards will be presented over lunch. Admission to this event is included in full conference registration.
Annual Council Meeting
2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Independence Ballroom
Attend the Annual Council Meeting to hear the results of the elections for Governing Board members. This year, elections were held prior to the conference for: President, Treasurer, three Member-At-Large positions, and Representatives of Regions I, III, V, VII, IX (1, 3, 5, 7 & 9).
Setting NCIL’s DEAI North Star
3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: Independence Ballroom
This session will utilize The North Star Process, which Dr. Kevin Sansberry, MBA, SPHR will facilitate. The planning session will focus on setting the direction for the Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI) Committee as it is being relaunched, from a Diversity Committee to a more active DEAI Committee that will keep NCIL accountable to the DEAI Committee’s Mission Statement:
The Mission of the DEAl Committee is to empower every voice within the Independent Living and Disability Justice movements to be heard and validated, to move collectively as one network; and to foster accountability within our organization and society as a whole.
Wednesday, July 26
March to the Capitol: MARCH ON!
9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
NCIL members march from the Grand Hyatt to Capitol Hill demonstrating support for the independence of people with disabilities and funding for our Independent Living Program! Complimentary Do-It-Yourself Sign Kits will be available on the conference floor the afternoon of Tuesday, July 25. Participants should assemble at 9:30 a.m. at G and 11th Streets, NW. The March will begin promptly at 10:00 a.m.
2023 Rally at the Capitol
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: US Capitol
Marchers will converge in front of the Capitol Building for an empowering rally featuring a number of speakers, including leaders in the Independent Living Movement and elected officials working on issues we care about. Lunch: on your own (please prepare accordingly). Bottled water will be provided.
Hill Visits
12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: US Capitol
After the Rally, NCIL members are strongly encouraged to go and meet with their elected officials (or set up virtual meetings where necessary) to discuss NCIL’s 2023 Advocacy Day Priorities and any other pieces of legislation impacting independence for people with disabilities that is important to you.
These meetings must be arranged in advance. Senators and Representatives set their own policies about whether they are meeting with constituents in-person or virtually. The public spaces within the Grand Hyatt can be utilized for in-person meetings with elected officials and their staff for those needing a meeting space outside of the Capitol.
When scheduling meetings, ask about any COVID protocol or practices that are required so that you can be prepared.
Congressional contact information is available at house.gov and senate.gov, or you can call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121 or 202-224-3091 (TTY) and ask for your Senators’ and / or Representative’s office. Participants must arrange their own accommodations, including interpreters, for Hill Visits ahead of time. Direct requests for interpreters and other accommodations to Congressional staff. Contact [email protected] with any questions.
NCIL Reception
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Location: Independence Ballroom
Join us as we celebrate the 2023 Annual Conference on Independent Living. Come ready to join your fellow advocates in merriment and don’t forget your dancing shoes! Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be available free of charge, accompanied by a cash bar.
Thursday, July 27
Registration Open
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Independence Foyer
Sensory Retreat / Quiet Space
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: McPherson
Multipurpose Room
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Franklin
Concurrent Workshops 4
9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Location: Various
Concurrent Workshops 5
10:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Various
Concurrent Workshops 6
1:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.
Location: Various
Closing Plenary
3:15 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Independence A
Friday, July 28
Board Meeting
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Lafayette / Farragut
NCIL Board meetings are open to NCIL Members. If you plan to attend and require an accommodation, please contact [email protected] by July 16, 2023.