Announcements

Youth Scholarships NCIL is offering scholarships to attend our Annual Conference to youth with disabilities ages 18–26…

The 2026 Annual Conference on Independent Living is scheduled for July 20-23, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt…

NCIL is launching the Protect Independent Living National Challenge! This is a call to action for Centers…

Each year, NCIL recognizes individuals and / or organizations for outstanding advocacy efforts. You must be a…

NCIL’s Oral History​ Project is a video series preserving the stories, lessons learned, and institutional memory of…

Every year, the President publishes a proposal for the President’s fiscal priorities and funding recommendations. Congress considers…

NCIL will hold virtual elections for Board of Directors positions this year prior to the 2026 Annual…

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs recently announced a new agreement with the Department of Justice that…

There is a recent vacancy for the Region 2 Representative position on the NCIL Board. This is…

NCIL is proud to announce the release of our 2024 + 2025 Annual Report. It highlights key…

Dear Independent Living Community, We have good news! Yesterday, Congress approved a spending package that secures Fiscal…

NCIL’s 2026 Annual Conference on Independent Living is coming to Washington, DC July 20–23, 2026. At a…

Dear Independent Living Community, We know that CILs and SILCs are anxious to ensure the expected federal…

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) invites you to participate in a series of regional forums…

NCIL is excited to welcome Haley Yetter as our Mobilization and Engagement Coordinator. Haley is an Arkansas…

After joining our 2025 Annual Conference on Independent Living, Arcstone developed the Website Redesign Bootcamp specifically for…

The National Council on Independent Living mourns the passing of Bob Kafka, a powerful advocate and movement…

Learn more / donate For over 40 years, the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) has worked…

As of: December 2, 2025 Dear Independent Living Community, As promised, we are writing to provide you…

For 15 years, Jorge Pineda served as NCIL’s accountant and so much more. He was the glue…

If you’d like to get expert help with your organization’s website, consider connecting with ArcStone. Arcstone is…

Dear Independent Living Community, We know many of you are very anxious about the status of federal…

Federal Funding Update and Explainer on Government Shutdown Impacts to the Independent Living Program Dear Independent Living…

We are writing to provide you with a funding update for both Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Part…

NCIL passes on our condolences to the State of Georgia and mourns the passing of Shelly Simmons,…

The Top 123 Photos from the 2025 Annual Conference on Independent Living have been captioned and are…

The Disability Community is United — Preserve and Fund All of Our Lifeline Programs The National Council…

NCIL is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Tim Sheehan. Tim was a powerful force…

This afternoon, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 1 with a final vote of 218-214. The Congressional…

The Senate is expected to vote as early as tomorrow on the so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill.”…

The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Administration for Children, Families and Communities released its…

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) recently convened a powerful national webinar titled A National Conversation on…

On Wednesday at 1:00 a.m., the House of Representatives Rules Committee began the mark up of the…

This morning at 1:00 a.m., the House of Representatives Rules Committee began the mark up of the…

The federal budget reconciliation is currently calling for devastating cuts to Medicaid. Medicaid is the lifeline that…

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL), and…

NCIL, APRIL, and NASILC are currently reviewing the recently leaked internal Office of Management and Budget (OMB)…

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) is seeking mission-aligned strategic partners to join us in advancing…

We need your help to protect vital services for people with disabilities and older adults. The Administration…

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL), the Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL), and…

Dear Independent Living Community: The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has announced a major…

The National Council on Independent Living has serious concerns about the executive order to close the U.S….

NCIL is pleased to announce sponsorship, advertising, and exhibiting opportunities for our 2025 Annual Conference on Independent…

The federal budget proposal is currently calling for devastating cuts to Medicaid. Medicaid is the lifeline that…

In September 2024, 17 states filed a court case against the United States government. The states want…

Dear NCIL Members, CILs, and SILCs, Yesterday, we put out a call to protect Independent Living funding,…

By Dr. Victor Santiago Pineda, Executive Director, Center for Independent Living & Theo Braddy, Executive Director, National…

NCIL is aware of the news overnight that the Trump Administration has issued a “Temporary Pause on…

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) urges the Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Statewide Independent…

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) released a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) on Section 14(c) of the Fair…

Natural disasters can strike without warning, leaving devastation in their wake. CILs play a critical role in…

Dear Advocates, We are writing to provide an update on the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA)…

We have an opportunity to advance the Latonya Reeves Freedom Act (H.R. 2708). A discharge petition has been…

NCIL would like to welcome our four new members to our Board of Directors! These new members…

NCIL mourns the loss of Diane Coleman, a visionary leader and beloved member of our disability rights…

Background: Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) are essential for millions of Americans with disabilities, older adults, and those…

Today, July 26, 2024, holds great significance for NCIL and over 61 million Americans with disabilities. It…

May 21, 2024 The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) supports the protest occurring at the Governor’s…