News & Announcements

U.S. Department of Transportation FAQ: The U.S. Department of Transportation provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions on Incorporating Accessibility in Transportation Projects to help grant applicants understand accessibility-related requirements and best practices throughout the transportation project planning process.

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:19

The National Center for Disability, Equity, and Intersectionality is a coalition of professionals, individuals with disabilities, and family members of individuals with disabilities; this coalition aims to identify and reduce life-limiting inequities in healthcare, community living, and justice for people with disabilities. More information and resources are available for CILs, SILCs and DSEs at 

OILP Monthly Newsletter includes recent updates from ACL, TA Resources and other IL Resources can be found below:

Mon, 04/01/2024 - 12:19
DCW Strategies Center offers technical assistance opportunities and online resource hub 
Mon, 04/01/2024 - 17:18

Alison Barkoff, Performing the duties of ACL Administrator and Assistant Secretary for Aging

Sun, 03/31/2024 - 17:18

The Office of Independent Living Programs wants to highlight examples of the amazing work of their CIL and ILS colleagues! They are asking their colleagues to help share stories by copying their Program Officer on any recent press releases that are distributed.

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 18:51

The South Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, in partnership with the three Centers for Independent Living in South Carolina, Able South Carolina, AccessAbility, and Walton Options, is proud to announce the launch of their groundbreaking initiative, Disability Next Door SC.

Sat, 04/13/2024 - 18:17
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The Administration for Community Living (ACL) is looking for CILs in mid-west states who are engaging in collaborative partnerships (aging, emergency management, housing, public health and health) around disaster and other emergency management issues. ACL and FEMA will be working together throughout 2024 to raise awareness to issues important to people with disabilities and older adults during disaster.

Tue, 04/30/2024 - 17:18

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