From the UN: “On World Autism Awareness Day, we speak out against discrimination, celebrate the diversity of our global community and strengthen our commitment to the full inclusion and participation of people with autism. Supporting them to achieve their full…
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Etiquette of Consumer Involvement: Ten Guidelines for Prudent Advocacy
From the University of Montana. Original PDF can be found here.
DIA Co-Sponsors Needed!
From NCIL and edited for WV voters: We need to immediately secure members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee as co-sponsors on the Disability Integration Act – DIA (H.R. 555) in order to achieve movement on this bill in…
NWVCIL at Disability Advocacy Day
NWVCIL took Charleston by storm to advocate for inclusivity and barrier removal. Check out our Facebook page for pictures!
Ed Roberts’ Day
Remembering a pioneer of disability rights on Ed Roberts’ Day. Ed Roberts (1939-1995) was an American activist and a pioneering leader in the disability rights movement. He was the first student with severe disabilities to attend the University of Berkeley, California. In…
IMPROVE Act
Reminder: IMPROVE Act Passed the House – Now Call Your Senators! The House of Representatives has passed the IMPROVE Act (H.R. 7217) with a vote of 400-11. Now the bill moves to the Senate where a vote is expected as…
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: WEST VIRGINIA VOTER INFORMATION
The ACLU has information about early voting, ID requirements and polling places. For more information and downloadable PDFs please visit ACLU.org.
Vote
Vote.org is your one stop shop for voting information. Register to vote, check your registration, get an absentee ballot, or find your polling location. Get out there and make your voice heard!
Olmstead Community Forum
From the State Olmstead Office: The West Virginia Olmstead Office will be holding a series of community forums around the state to: 1) Share information about the Olmstead decision and West Virginia’s Olmstead Plan, and; 2) solicit stakeholder input and…
State Plan for Independent Living
The SILC is currently gathering public input for the development of the FFY 2020-2022 State Plan for Independent Living. We are reaching out to people with disabilities, advocates, providers, and others through an on-line survey now available at: http://www.wvsilc.org/spilsurvey.htm