Former NCIL President Mike Oxford and Justin Dart Lead NCIL March & Rally

1710 Rhode Island Ave, NW
5th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20036

Voice: (202) 207-0334
Fax: (202) 207-0341
TTY: (202) 207-0340
Toll Free: (877) 525-3400
  
 
National Council
on Independent Living
 
 
Not Just Responding To
Change, But Leading It!

 


NCIL News, Action Alerts & Position Papers

NCIL is dedicated to providing you the most up-to-date information on legislation that matters to you most.

Issues by Subject:

Sort Articles by Date or View the Archives


Write to Congress! Enter your zip code to find contact information! |

 
Civil & Human Rights
Position Papers

NCIL Environmental Health Barriers Task Force Statement of Purpose and Goals

Official NCIL Voting Rights Position Statement

Resolution:  Calling on the United States to Sign the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Resolution: Rights of People with Disabilities to Food and Water
NCIL Resolution on Non-Discrimination, Advocacy and Outreach for GLBT People with Disabilities
News
Date
ADA Amendments act Passes the House, On to the Senate! (Information for Advocates on the ADA Amendments (AKA Restoration Act) June 25, 2008
Visit the All-New Judicial Nominations Action Hub!  

Mental Health Parity Action Hub: House Approves Bill on Mental Health Parity!

 March 7, 2008
ADA Restoration Act Hearing January 29th: Update February 8, 2008

Action Alert: ADA Restoration HELP Committee / Road to Freedom Update

November 20, 2007
NCIL Testimony for Senate HELP Committee November 15, 2007
NCIL Testimony for House Panel Regarding ADA Restoration October 4, 2007

Top

Emergency Preparedness

News
Date
NCIL Information Alert - San Diego Wildfires October 26, 2007
Letter to Senator Landrieu Regarding Health and Safety Concerns in FEMA Housing May 4, 2007
NCIL Encourages Accessibility and Safety in FEMA Housing April 9, 2007
NCIL Expresses Concern with National Response Plan April 6, 2007
Disaster Preparedness and Response for Persons with Disabilities: Are We Ready? January 13, 2007

Top

Employment & Social Security

News
Date
Independence Day Every Day: 2010 Review and Action Steps to Increase Employment and Economic Empowerment of Americans with Disabilities in PDF or Text-Only July 27, 2010
Ticket to Work Summit Energizes Advocates and Beneficiaries (with targeted information for Centers for Independent Living!) March 26, 2008
NCIL Calls for Waxman to Investigate the Failure of Federal Government to Employ People with Disabilities January 18, 2008
NCIL Calls for NCD Review of Federal Hiring of People with Disabilities December 17, 2007
NCIL Schedule A Recommendations / Fact Sheet November 16, 2007
NCIL Testimony: Ticket to Work & Work Incentives Advisory Panel October 31, 2007
Letter Regarding Barriers to Work for Individuals Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits June 21, 2007
NCIL Commends Senator Nelson on Disability Preference Program for Tax Collection Contracts May 7, 2007

Top

Housing and Transportation

Position Papers
Updated for 2011! Official NCIL Position Paper on Transportation
Section 8 Voucher Reform Act (SEVRA) Position Paper
Housing Position Paper
News
Date
NCIL Comments to the DOT on Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Air Travel: Accessibility of Web Sites and Automated Kiosks at U.S. Airports January 11, 2012
Justification for Wheelchair Accessible Private Transportation in the United States by NCIL Member Cliff Perez October 2, 2008
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Fund 1,000 housing vouchers for people with disabilities transitioning out of institutions! December 18, 2007
Letter to Senator Landrieu Regarding Health and Safety Concerns in FEMA Housing May 4, 2007
NCIL Encourages Accessibility and Safety in FEMA Housing April 9, 2007

Top

Rehabilitation Act & Independent Living Issues

Position Papers
NCIL Position Paper on Rehabilitation Act Reauthorization
NCIL Position Paper on SEIU and Union Collaboration
NCIL Position Paper on Independent Living Services in the Indian Nations
 
News
Date
Senate Introduces Independent Living Administration! June 24, 2011

Update on the IL Administration: Your  Input Needed by August 27, 2010

 August 6, 2010
Up-to-Date information on ARRA Funds for Independent Living at the Stimulus Information Center! July 24, 2010
Visit the Rehab Act Reauthorization Action Hub!
WIA / Rehab Act Reauthorization: Comments to the Senate HELP Committee's Subcommittee on Employment and Workplace Safety November 24, 2008

NCIL President Kelly Buckland Testifies for Increased Funding for IL

 March 31, 2008
NCIL Encourages OSERs to Prioritize Training and Technical Assistance for CILs, SILCs, and Section 121 Program March 7, 2008
Action Alert: Tell Congress to Reauthorize the Rehabilitation Act This Year! February 7, 2008

Top

Healthcare & Ending the Institutional Bias

Position Papers
Healthcare For All: NCIL Position Paper on Universal Healthcare
Position on Personal Assistant Services
NCIL Position Paper on Aging and Disability Resource Centers or Visit the ADRC Action Hub
 
News
Date
Community Choice Act Action Hub!
Promoting Wellness for People with Disabilities Action Hub!

Act Immediately! The Time Is Now to Include Long-Term Care in Healthcare Reform Legislation!

 June 18, 2009
Action Alert: New CMS Regulations Hurt Centers for Independent Living and Threaten Money Follows the Person Nationwide February 8, 2008
Information Alert: Tennessee Governor Pledges Support of Community-based Services January 28, 2008
Hundreds of Advocates Pack the House for CCA! January 16, 2008

NCIL Supports S. 543 and HR 1459, Preserving Patient Access to Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospitals Act; Thanks Senators for Co-sponsorship and Progress

 January 14, 2008
Action Alert: Community Choice Act Hearing Scheduled January 16, 2008! January 9, 2008
 

Top

 

 
 
© Copyright 2000 - 2006 • National Council on Independent Living

Site Map | Contact Us | Home