News & Announcements

2024 Association of Programs for Rural Independent Living (APRIL) Lead On Collaborative Application Now Open

Application Deadline is August 1, 2024!

What is Lead On?

Lead On is a leadership program sponsored by the Ford Foundation where up to 20 youth with disabilities 15-30 years old enroll in a 4-week zoom discussion camp.

In the 4 weeks, you will learn and talk about important topics regarding disability, advocacy, and being a leader. The topics will be discussed by other youth with disabilities. There will also be mentor/mentee opportunities, so youth can learn from multiple people and form stronger bonds.

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 12:17
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 12:22

Barrier Free Futures: Challenges Confronting CIL's and the Disability Rights Community 2024 & 2025

BARRIER FREE FUTURES  
Bob Kafka, Host

Topic: Challenges Confronting CIL's and the Disability Rights Community 2024 & 2025

Wed, 07/17/2024 - 09:30
Wed, 08/07/2024 - 13:00

Visit the National Center for Diversity, Equity, and Intersectionality Website!

The National Center for Disability, Equty, and Intersectionality is a coalition of professionals, individuals with disabilities, and family members of individuals with disabilities; this coalition aims to identify and reduce life-limiting inequities in healthcare, community living, and justice for people with disabilities.

Tue, 07/16/2024 - 11:00
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 13:00
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HUD Resource: Housing-Related Services for People Experiencing Homelessness

Many people experiencing homelessness benefit from interventions that package housing (rental) assistance with case management and other wraparound supportive services. Programs with a particular focus on serving people experiencing homelessness that could fund such wraparound services include:

Tue, 07/16/2024 - 11:17
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 13:00
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Federal Transit Administration Announces Notice of Funding for the Coordinating Council on Access and Mobility Technical Assistance Center

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Tue, 07/16/2024 - 12:17
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 13:00
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Recognizing Disability Pride Month and the ADA Anniversary

In recognition of the 34th Anniversary in the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Disability Pride Month in July, the Office of Independent Living Programs is seeking highlights of any ADA Anniversary/Disability Pride Celebrations from CILs and SILCs.

Mon, 07/15/2024 - 12:17
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 13:00
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CMS Call for Measures: HCBS Quality Measure Set Review

Suggestions due Friday, August 16, 2024, at 8:00 PM ET

Fri, 07/12/2024 - 12:17
Thu, 08/15/2024 - 13:00

The Role of CILs and SILCs in Emergency Preparedness and Disaster Response

ACL wants to better understand the role CILs, and SILCs are taking before, during or after disasters. Tell us about the disaster and/or emergency work you’re doing and how we might be able to support that work. We would also like to spotlight these programs where possible. For more information or to share your story, please e-mail Ed Ahern.

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 13:00
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 13:00
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ACL's Disaster & Emergency Query

CL is seeking feedback from any CILs/SILCs that have engaged in any contracts with their state/county emergency management agencies and provision of services before, during or after disaster. We’re looking for CILs/SILCs that have developed innovative models which could be replicated by other CILs or SILCs. For more information or to share your story, please e-mail Ed Ahern.

Thu, 07/11/2024 - 10:17
Wed, 07/31/2024 - 12:18

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