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
6 days ago
PA Dept. of Aging Virtual Community Conversation on their State Plan tomorrow (Tuesday July 7, 2020 from 12:00PM-1:30PM)-must register to participate. ... See MoreSee Less
Aging Details
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Harrisburg, PA – The Pennsylvania Department of Aging today announced it wi...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
2 weeks ago
NCIL is extending its' Youth Scholarship opportunities until next Friday July 10, 2020 for the 2020 NCIL Conference (virtual this year): ... See MoreSee Less
Youth Scholarship Application Deadline Extended to July 10th!
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NCIL is re-opening our youth scholarship application for a few more days! NCIL...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
2 weeks ago
ADA Turns 30: Time to End the Institutionalization of People With Disabilities | The Legal Intelligencer ... See MoreSee Less
ADA Turns 30: Time to End the Institutionalization of People With Disabilities | The Legal Intelligencer
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On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the ADA—a comprehensive ci...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
2 weeks ago
US House to take up infrastructure package this week which includes transportation reauthorization (HR 2 language), waterways, airports and other funding: ... See MoreSee Less
House to bring up infrastructure bill this week
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
3 weeks ago
Update from NCIL on Hospital Visitor Policies and People With Disabilities: ... See MoreSee Less
Good News on Hospital Visitor Policies!
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Disabled people have been facing discriminatory “no visitor” policies in hos...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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Pennsylvania Statewide Independent Living Council
4 weeks ago
Survey by NCIL for CILS with or using emergency attendants / PAS Workers regarding COVID-19 barriers. Reply by July 31, 2020. Prize drawing also an option for those responding. ... See MoreSee Less
Emergency Attendant Survey
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The COVID-19 pandemic has uncovered significant gaps in the home and community-b...Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare on Linked InShare by Email
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