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Reminder: Tell Congress to Include People with Disabilities in Their COVID-19 Response!

Congress is working on their next big COVID-19 relief package, and we expect to see draft language from the House of Representatives soon. While each of the four Congressional COVID-19 […]

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COVID-19 CIL Needs Assessment Survey

During the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many community-based organizations are focused on addressing the needs of their communities. As many Centers for Independent Living (CILs) continue to serve consumers, we understand […]

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IL-NET Presents… A National Webinar & Teleconference: Statewide and Systemic Responses to COVID-19 and Other Emergencies – A Q&A Session for CILs and SILCs

Tuesday, May 5, 2020; 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Register online The IL-NET National Training & Technical Assistance Center is offering a new panel presentation in our series on maintaining […]

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Action Alert: Tell Congress to Include People with Disabilities in Their COVID-19 Response!

The Paycheck Protection Program and Health Care Enhancement Act was signed into law on April 24, 2020. This emergency legislation provides $484 billion in financial relief. A majority of that […]

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IL-NET Presents… A National Webinar & Teleconference: Technology Options During the COVID-19 Pandemic – A Q&A Session for CILs and SILCs

NEW DATE: April 30, 2020; 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern This training has been postponed until April 30. You do not need to re-register if you’ve already signed up for […]

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Funding Opportunity: ADRC Critical Relief Funds for COVID-19 Pandemic Response

Source: Administration for Community Living (ACL) ACL is announcing a $50 million funding opportunity to support efforts by Aging and Disability Resource Centers (ADRCs) to prevent, prepare for, and respond […]

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Medical Rationing and COVID-19: Information and Resources

As cases of COVID-19 are increasing across the country, so, too, is the need for equipment and treatment. In response to both the fear and reality of needs exceeding resources, […]

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IL-NET Presents… A National Webinar & Teleconference: Remote Work and Consumer Connections During the COVID-19 Pandemic – A Q&A Session for CILs and SILCs

Tuesday, April 7, 2020; 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Register online The IL-NET National Training & Technical Assistance Center is offering a new panel presentation in our series on maintaining […]

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An Update on the Congressional COVID-19 Package

Yesterday the Senate unanimously passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (S. 3548). Read the updated bill (PDF). The package now heads to the House of Representatives, […]

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Urgent Action Alert: Keep Telling Congress to Include People with Disabilities in Their COVID-19 Response!

Thank you for all the efforts you have already made to get Congress to include the needs of people with disabilities in the next COVID-19 relief package. Last week the […]

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