National Council on Independent Living
Not Just Responding To Change, But Leading It!
1916 Wilson Boulevard
Suite 209
Arlington, VA 22201
Voice: (703) 525-3406
TTY: (703) 525-4153
Fax: (703) 525-3409
Email: ncil@ncil.org
___________________________________________________
On June 22, 2002 the Disability Rights Movement lost one of its Strongest and most Effective Leaders - Justin Dart, Jr. Justin, aptly known as the "Father of the Americans with Disabilities Act," may no longer be with us in body, but his spirit will live on forever. Justin's passion for fairness, equal treatment and "justice for all", has helped all of us to accomplish many things. Justin will be terribly missed, but every curb cut we role on to, every interpreter we use, every time we are handed our material in braille, Justin will be with us.
Justin, in his ultimate wisdom and foresight, left us with some final words and the charge to LEAD ON! We still have a great deal of work to do - Freeing our brothers and sisters from institutions and nursing homes and advocating to maintain the integrity of our civil rights. Justin led the way for us! All of us must now lead the way for others!
___________________________________________________
NCIL's Mission Statement
The National Council on Independent Living is a membership organization that advances the independent living philosophy and advocates for the human rights of, and services for, people with disabilities to further their full integration and participation in society.
___________________________________________________
ABOUT NCIL -- information about the history and structure of NCIL.
2003 NCIL IL CONFERENCE -- The 2003 NCIL Independent Living Conference will be held June 4 - 7, 2003 in Washington, DC. The registration brochures will be available in early January 2003. The conference sleeping room block will also be openned in early January.
NCIL's Position Paper on the 2003 Reauthorization of the Rehab Act -- The National Council on Independent Living and the Rehab Act Subcommittee are proud to present the NCIL Position Paper on the Reauthorization of the Rehabilitation Act. IL advocates will note that there is a consistent theme of consumer control throughout the document. Consumer control over our lives; consumer control over our programs and services; consumer control over the IL network in each of our states; consumer control over RSA.
Kelly Buckland, NCIL Vice President testifies before the House Appropriation Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Services
TAKE THE INITIATIVE! INVEST IN FREEDOM! -- NCIL's Testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education and Related Services, April 30, 2002. NCIL is requesting an Additional $25 million in funding for Title VII, Part C of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended (Centers for Independent Living) to be included in the 2003 budget.
STOP THE CONFIRMATION OF JEFFREY SUTTON UPDATED 10.24.01 -- Join with other organization's opposing Sutton and get information about the campaign to stop the confirmation of Jeffrey Sutton to the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. Check out the Updated Fact Sheet on Jeffrey Sutton
CONTACT US-- Staff contact information
NCIL PROJECTS-- information about NCIL projects and activities
REINTRODUCTION OF MiCASSA S 1298 -- On August 1, 2001 S 1298 MiCASSA was reintroduced in the Senate. This page includes - A Summary of the Legislation, Talking Points, A Supporters Form and the Full S1298 Bill.
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP -- A description of all the benefits you will enjoy as a member of NCIL.
JOIN NCIL TODAY-- On-line NCIL Membership Application
ADVOCACY -- Information about NCIL's Priority Advocacy Efforts.
IL NET 2002 TRAINING CALENDAR UPDATED 1.31.02 -- Information about the 2002 IL NET On-site Trainings.
THE DRIVE FOR 75-- Information on the various efforts and activities for the DRIVE FOR 75
DISABILITY LINKS -- Links to organizations, federal agencies and other resources related to people with disabilities.
NATIONAL DIRECTORY OF CENTERS FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING -- Link to a listing of Centers for Independent Living by state.
CIL DISASTER RELIEF FUND-- This fund was established by NCIL to assist the Centers for Independent Living (CILs) impacted by the September 11, 2001 tragedy. Over $37,000 was raised. Thank You All for Your Generosity and Support of Our Sister Centers.