July 13-16, 2011

Grand Hyatt, Washington, D.C.

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Dear Advocates and Friends,

The Independent Living Community is strong and we have much to celebrate. Yet we face widespread challenges to our independence: our independence as individuals, as organizations, and as a national program. If we are to achieve full independence, we must remain united and Keep Our Eyes on the Prize!

A reform is a correction of abuses; but a revolution is a transfer of power.* A transfer of power is what we shall have. We cannot rest until people with disabilities have sole power over their lives individually, lead disability communities locally, and control the Independent Living Program nationally.

We must not become distracted – we must maintain our focus and commitment to our mission. This year’s Annual Conference is an opportunity for advocates to gather in our nation’s capital to develop a national plan of action and deliver our message to Capitol Hill: independence now!

The 2011 NCIL Annual Conference will be an opportunity to reinforce the resolve that will be needed during the coming years. It is my sincerest hope that you will join us for this week-long event, especially during this crucial time for our community. 

Sincerely,

Kelly Buckland, Executive Director

*Quote by Robert Bulwer-Lytton

Agenda

Tuesday, July 12

• 10:00 am - 3:00 pm: Board Meeting
  
• 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Registration Open
  
• 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Orientation Session

Wednesday, July 13

• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm: Registration Open
  
• 9:00 am - 10:00 am: Opening Plenary
  
• 10:15 am - 11:30 am: Legislative & Advocacy Update
  
• 11:30 am - 11:45 am: Preparing for the Day on the Hill
  
• 11:45 am - 1:00 pm: Lunch (on your own)
  
• 1:00 pm - 2:15 pm: Concurrent Workshops I
  
• 2:45 pm - 3:45 pm: Regional Caucuses VI – X
  
• 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm: Regional Caucuses I-V
  
• 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm: Diversity Mixer

Thursday, July 14

• 9:30 am - 10:00 am: Organize for the March
• 10:00 am - 11:00 am: March to the US Capitol
  
• 11:00 am - 11:30 am: Distribute Bag Lunches
  
• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm: 2011 Rally at the US Capitol
  
• 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm: Hill Visits

Friday, July 15

• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm: Registration & Exhibits Open
• 9:00 am - 10:15 am: Concurrent Workshops II
• 10:30 am - 11:45 am: Concurrent Workshops III
  
• 11:45 am - 1:30 pm: Lunch (on your own)
  
• 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm: Concurrent Workshops IV
  
• 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm: Legislative Debriefing

Saturday, July 16

• 8:00 am - 5:00 pm: Registration & Exhibits Open
• 9:00 am - 10:15 am: Concurrent Workshops V
• 10:15 am - 12:00 pm: Exhibit Fair
• 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm: Awards Luncheon
• 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm: Annual Meeting
• 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm: Closing Social

Sunday, July 17

• 10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Board Meeting