From the University of Montana. Original PDF can be found here.
Category: Public Awareness (page 4)
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…
Count me IN puppet show: M.T Pockets Theatre
A wonderful event hosted by Marion County Public Library System! At 10:30 AM they will be hosting the “Count Me IN” puppet program by the Puppeteers from M.T. Pockets Theatre in Morgantown. This presentation introduces children to the importance of disability…
NWVCIL at Disability Advocacy Day
NWVCIL took Charleston by storm to advocate for inclusivity and barrier removal. Check out our Facebook page for pictures!
We All Win
We’re loving this Superbowl ad from Microsoft.
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…
Resource List for Government Shutdown Assistance
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) this week released information to help West Virginians impacted by the government shutdown. The list of resources includes information about how to obtain unemployment benefits, food assistance, loans, as well as information…
Independent Living Resource Specialist Job Opening in Elkins, WV
NWVCIL is hiring an Independent Living Resource Specialist in Elkins, WV! A full job listing and additional information can be found on idealist.org. The ILRS provides consumer-directed independent living skills training and peer and supportive counseling. Shares responsibility with other program…
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays from everyone at NWVCIL to you and yours! The Northern WV Center for Independent Living will close on Friday, December 21st and reopen Wednesday, January 2nd to allow staff to celebrate the holiday season.
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…