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
Today is National Voter Registration Day across the US. A good time to either register to vote or make sure that voter registration information is current if you have moved or had a name change since you last voted. Also consider requesting ballot(s) early, doing your homework on elected offices, candidates and issues to vote on. ... See MoreSee Less
About National Voter Registration Day
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On Sept. 22, 2020 we celebrate democracy across the nation! It's National Voter ...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
5 days ago
In remembering the passing of SCOTUS Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, one important and great decision positively impacting people with disabilities of all ages should be noted her work on Olmstead. See AAPD PR below: ... See MoreSee Less
AAPD Mourns the Loss of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg - AAPD
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The American Association of People with Disabilities mourns the loss of Supreme ...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
2 weeks ago
Alert Via NCIL to contact your US Senators to address HCBS and other disability needs into next COVID-19 package. ... See MoreSee Less
New COVID-19 Relief Package: Contact your Senators Today!
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The Senate has introduced another COVID-19 relief package called the Delivering ...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
2 weeks ago
Via NCIL: John Hopkins University is doing disability led qualitative research related to COVID-19 . If interested in participating, please reach back to the school via contact information below. ... See MoreSee Less
Disability-Led Research Study on the COVID-19 Response
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The Johns Hopkins Disability Health Research Center is conducting a disability-l...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
3 weeks ago
PA House moves voting bill (HB 2626) to ban drop boxes, get mail in ballots to voters earlier. ... See MoreSee Less
Pa. GOP advances election bill that would ban drop boxes, get mail-in ballots to voters earlier | Spotlight PA
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The bill was championed by Republicans as an effort to ensure a secure election,...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
4 weeks ago
Report on Failures during COVID-19 Responses Harm People With Disabilities. and Older Adults ... See MoreSee Less
Report Release: Failures in COVID-19 Response Harm People with Disabilities and Older Adults
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The Partnership for Inclusive Disaster Strategies released a report tracking 154...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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