News & Announcements

Make Nominations for the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Board of Directors by May 19, 2023

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) will hold virtual elections for our Governing Board positions this year. NCIL members have an opportunity to nominate an individual to run for each of the following positions on the NCIL Board:

Mon, 04/17/2023 - 11:18
Thu, 05/18/2023 - 08:19

Starkloff Career Academy

Starkloff Career Academy helps individuals with disabilities launch or advance fulfilling careers. Our course is specifically designed by and for professionals with disabilities to address our unique concerns about identity, equity, and accessibility in the workforce.

Wed, 04/19/2023 - 12:18
Sun, 04/30/2023 - 09:00

Medicare Covers COVID-19 Tests Until May 11

Medicare covers up to eight over-the-counter COVID-19 tests each month at no cost to you. Get yours at any participating pharmacy or health care provider before May 11.

Wed, 04/19/2023 - 12:18
Sun, 04/30/2023 - 09:00
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New from RTC:Rural, Outcome Measurement Toolkit: A Resource for Centers for Independent Living

The RTC:Rural researchers and advisory groups provide a toolkit designed to help Center for Independent Living (CIL) administrators learn practices for measuring, evaluating, and improving outcomes generated by their CIL’s programs. This document is an adaptation of the Outcome Measures for Centers for Independent Living training, created with permission from Independent Living Research Utilization (ILRU).

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 10:20
Mon, 05/01/2023 - 13:18
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Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program, Pathways to Partnerships Innovative Model Demonstration Project

Funding Announcement

The U.S. Department of Education (Department) is issuing a notice inviting applications for Federal fiscal year (FFY) 2023 for the Disability Innovation Fund (DIF), Pathways to Partnerships Innovative Model Demonstration Project, Assistance Listing Number 84.421E. This notice relates to the approved information collection under OMB control number 1894–0006, Applications for New Grants under the Rehabilitation Services Administration (RSA).

Thu, 04/13/2023 - 10:45
Fri, 05/05/2023 - 13:18

Sign up to Become a Certified ADA Paratransit Manager

Easterseals Project Action (ESPA) offers certification for professional paratransit managers. Certified through the Center for Urban Transportation Research (CUTR) at the University of South Florida, the program provides paratransit managers of all experience levels with the Certified ADA Paratransit Manager credential. All credits are provided remotely by Easterseals Project Action through our comprehensive online learning portal. The program requires 60 credit hours of instruction plus a comprehensive online test and hands-on practicum.

Wed, 04/12/2023 - 09:18
Mon, 04/24/2023 - 09:17
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NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship

The NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship will provide eight (8) scholarships to be used in the fall semester of 2023. High school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing careers in media, communications, or entertainment industries who will be enrolled in college or a university during Fall 2023 are eligible. Each recipient will receive $5,625 to help cover the cost of education at their college or university. The deadline to apply is May 22, 2023.

Tue, 04/11/2023 - 09:18
Sun, 04/30/2023 - 09:17
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