IL Philosophy and Practice Summit: Reclaiming Our Movement

About the training

Join the IL-NET T&TA Center two-day learning intensive for conversation and action on July 17-18, 2024.

The Independent Living Network is at a critical moment in its history. With the recent 50th anniversary of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and new updates in key state and federal regulations affecting the lives of people with disabilities, we have an opportunity to refresh our understanding and application of the principles of the Independent Living Movement.

As a Network, we must explore how the Independent Living Philosophy can be effectively applied in 2024 and beyond to ensure inclusivity, accessibility, and empowerment for all. We must recognize and address systemic barriers in our movement and communities, including ableism and racism.

The IL Philosophy and Practice Summit is a virtual event. We invite newcomers and experienced folks across the Independent Living Network, including CIL staff and board members, CIL executive directors, SILC board members and staff, and Designated State Entities.

We encourage CILs, SILCs, and DSEs to use this opportunity to host group learning events.

Registration

Registration is free of charge. Online registration is required.

What topics will be covered?

• Reconnect with the tenets of IL philosophy
• Leveraging affirmative action to sustain our movement and ensure consumer power
• Intentionally applying IL principles through organization structure, policies, and culture
• Maintaining IL philosophy in new partnerships and the growth of our network

Audience

• Center for Independent Living staff, board members, executive directors, assistant directors, program managers, and individuals with disabilities
• Members and staff of Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), leaders of state independent living services (ILS) programs, and designated state entities (DSEs)

Agenda

Day 1 – September 17, 2024: The Independent Living Philosophy and Disability Leadership

• 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern: Two 90-minute virtual learning sessions
• 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. Eastern: Advocacy Social Hour (optional)

Day 2 – September 18, 2024: Applying and Maintaining IL Philosophy

• 1:30 – 5:00 p.m. Eastern: Two 90-minute virtual learning sessions
• 5:00 – 5:45 p.m. Eastern: Advocacy Social Hour (optional)

If you want to continue chatting with your peers with disabilities, join our daily social hours to keep the conversation going!

ASL and CART will be provided.  

Contact Mary-Kate at Mary-Kate@ncil.org with any questions.