National Council on Independent Living

In 2012, NCIL celebrated our 30th Anniversary. Over the past three decades, we have grown from a handful of advocates and the Centers they represent into a force of thousands of people with disabilities from Centers for Independent Living (CILs) and Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs) in every state and territory of the U.S.

We welcome all people who believe in equality to join the movement to win civil rights and real independence for people with disabilities throughout the world. Use this website to join NCIL and explore all things Independent Living, including current news, training and events nationwide, and NCIL’s extensive national legislative and policy positions.

NCIL is proud to offer a national policy platform that advocates for the human and civil rights of all individuals. NCIL members directly determine our public policy priorities through regular survey, and by serving on our legislative and advocacy subcommittees. Read about NCIL’s current policy positions and access official position papers by using the Advocacy Monitor.

Registration Now Open for NCIL’s 2013 Annual Conference!

Open our Annual Conference Guide (in PDF or Word) to find everything you need to know about the 2013 Annual Conference. Then, register online or by using the printable registration form.

All registrations received and paid before April 26, 2013 are eligible for the Early Bird registration rates.

This year, you can use NCIL’s custom link to reserve your room at the Grand Hyatt. You must register and pay for the Conference before reserving rooms at the Grand Hyatt. Additional accessible hotel rooms are also available at the Marriott Metro Center and the Embassy Suites, both just 1 block from the Grand Hyatt. Additional details are available on our conference webpage.

Arizona Bridge to Independent Living (ABIL) advocates personal responsibility – by, and for, people with disabilities – as a means to independence.