Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
A nonprofit, cross-disability, consumer-controlled organization, the mission of the Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council is to use our collective power and legal mandate to develop and secure public policies that ensure civil rights and expand options for all people with disabilities in all aspects of life.
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Independent Living
Independent living, is a philosophy and a worldwide movement of individuals with disabilities working for equal opportunities, self-determination, and self-respect. It stems from the fundamental principle that people with disabilities are entitled to the same civil rights, options and control over choices in their own lives as people without disabilities.
STATE PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING (SPIL)
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Centers for Independent Living
Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are consumer‑controlled, community‑based, cross‑disability, nonresidential private nonprofit agencies operated by individuals with disabilities, providing an array of independent living services.
Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
4 days ago
Via AAPD: Black Disability Freedom Dreams ... See MoreSee Less
Black Disability Freedom Dreams - AAPD
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"They kicked me off the plantation, they set me free. It's the best thing that c...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
6 days ago
Updates on recent US DOT rule on service animals and airlines approaches ... See MoreSee Less
Airlines Crack Down On Service Animals
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
7 days ago
Via PATF: Mini Loan Pilot Program to be launched Monday January 18, 2021 ... See MoreSee Less
Press Release: New Micro-Financing Program to Help Pennsylvanians with Disabilities and Older Adults Purchase Assistive Technology During COVID-19 | Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation
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Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation launches one-year pilot program to ...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
1 week ago
Via NCIL: Kelly Buckland, NCIL Executive Director since 2009, will be retiring in May 2021 ... See MoreSee Less
NCIL Executive Director Kelly Buckland to Retire in 2021
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Dear NCIL Members, Staff & Friends, First I hope that you are all well in these ...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
2 weeks ago
In case you missed it, Dick Thornburgh (former US Attorney General under President George Bush-41) and and PA Governor recently passed. His work included crafting and advocating for both the ADA (1990) and ADA Amendments Act (2009) in his federal role and later as an advocate. ... See MoreSee Less
NACDD statement on the passing of Richard Thornburgh – NACDD
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NACDD statement on the passing of Richard Thornburgh January 4, 2021 Richard “...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
2 weeks ago
NCIL Webinar (Wed. January 20, 2021, 3-4PM EST) Challenging Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Benefits Determinations ... See MoreSee Less
NCIL Presents a National Webinar & Teleconference… Challenging the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Public Benefits Determinations: A CDT Report
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January 20, 2021; 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. Eastern Register online (NCIL members only)...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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