Independent Living News & Policy from the National Council on Independent Living
July 22-25, 2019; Grand Hyatt, Washington
Next week, NCIL will publish our Annual Conference Guide with complete details on this year’s Conference, but you can also find the information you need to plan your trip right now at ncil.org.
Visit our 2019 Annual Conference web page for:
All registrations received and paid before April 26, 2019 are eligible for the Early Bird registration rates.
It is with great sadness that we write to inform you that on Monday, March 4, 2019, Thaddius Lauderville passed away. Thad was married to Sarah Launderville, NCIL’s Vice President and Executive Director of the Vermont Center for Independent Living (VCIL), for 23 years, and together they have three children. Thad passed away surrounded by his family.
Thad was treasured by so many and will be remembered as a thoughtful, creative, and loving man. He had a wide range of interests, hobbies, and jobs, and he was a devoted friend, husband, and father. His passing is a huge loss for all who knew him, and our thoughts are with the Laundervilles during this incredibly difficult time. Read more about Thad’s life.
[Read more…]Roses are red
Violets are blue
NCIL’s work is grassroots
We can’t do it without you
Happy Valentine’s Day! At NCIL, we’re sending love to all of our members and donors who make our work possible. Thanks to you, NCIL continues to be a voice on Capitol Hill for CILs, SILCs, and people with disabilities across the country.
We can’t do this work alone. Show NCIL some love today by making a donation. Let’s spread the love of Independent Living!
[Read more…]Hear some powerful disability community organizers share their visions for 2019. How is community organizing in disability communities going? How strong are we? What can we do differently? How are we addressing racism and intersectionality? What challenges and opportunities do we face this coming year? Please join to share your own and engage in dialogue.
[Read more…]Dear NCIL Members,
I’m writing to let you know that later this week, you will be receiving a survey that will help determine the priorities of NCIL during the 116th Congress. We really need your help by taking the time to fill it out. Our work at NCIL is determined by our membership, and this is what sets us apart from other organizations. Your answers to the survey will directly impact our legislative and advocacy work moving forward.
Please take the time to fill out the survey and I look forward to reviewing these results.
In Solidarity,
Sarah Launderville
Vice President
Recently, one of our donors was thanked for his gift to NCIL. His response? “NCIL matters, so I am happy to give.”
NCIL matters, now more than ever. In an era where the programs that help people with disabilities live full and rich lives in the community are constantly under attack, NCIL is the first line of defense. Our grassroots network allows us to quickly mobilize people to call, email, and tweet their Congressional representatives to remind them that people with disabilities have a voice in our own futures, and we are a force to be reckoned with. Our staff tackles big topics every day that have the potential to create positive change in the lives of people with disabilities, like voting rights, sexuality, and accessible transportation. We also support CILs, SILCs, and other organizations so that they can more effectively assist consumers with the nitty gritty issues that affect their day to day lives.
Today is #GivingTuesday, an international day of giving following Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Your gift will support people with disabilities all over the nation to live independent lives. Here are some ways you can give to NCIL:
Don’t forget to post on social media that you donated to NCIL and encourage your friends to do the same! Include the hashtag #GivingTuesday. Show the world that NCIL matters.
In the wake of hurricanes in the south and on the east coast, and now huge fires raging in California, learn what is happening in the field of emergency management and disability rights. What should we as disability organizers do to improve things for disabled people in areas hit by disasters? What policies or practices should we be fighting for? [Read more…]
Disaster Survivors, Disability Leaders, and Community Allies across Florida and the nation will participate in a Tele-Press Conference Friday, November 2nd at 3:00 EST / 2:00 CST to tell Governor Scott, FEMA, and our elected officials “There’s No Place Like Home” for tens of thousands of Floridians with disabilities still displaced by Hurricane Michael.
Speakers will share their stories about the immediate and long-term crisis facing thousands of displaced Floridians with disabilities. These families have nowhere to live and no good options for their recovery. They will speak about violations of the rights of Floridians with disabilities, make recommendations for action, and call for immediate help from Governor Rick Scott, FEMA, Senators Bill Nelson and Marco Rubio, our Representatives in Congress, and the State of Florida’s Legislature to tell us what they are doing to comply with civil rights obligations and immediately meet the disability related equal access rights and needs of disaster survivors without further delay.
Please direct questions to: Beth Meyer, Executive Director, Florida Independent Living Council, 850-488-5624.
Karen Eber Davis, Gail Bower, and Kathy Kingston are producing three complimentary webinars for Executive Directors and Board Chairs called Turbocharge Your Nonprofit Leadership. While the first webinar in the series has already taken place, you can still sign up for the remainder of the series.
Attendees will learn about leadership in areas vital to nonprofit success, and they’ll gain from other expert’s insights into how to apply the concepts all from their desks.
Here’s a great and easy way to support NCIL! From now through November 2, Amazon will be giving 5% of the price of eligible purchases made through AmazonSmile to the charity of your choice! This is ten times the usual amount that Amazon gives to charities through AmazonSmile, so don’t miss out.
To shop through AmazonSmile, click on NCIL’s unique AmazonSmile link and shop on Amazon just as you normally would. When you’ve completed your shopping, 5% of the cost of your purchase will go to NCIL!
This is a great way to get a head start on some holiday shopping and support NCIL at the same time! Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity!
