US DOJ Voting Listening Session on February 6th, 2024
US DOJ Voting Listening Session to Share Barriers Faced by Individuals with Disabilities Event Start: February 6th, 2024 at 4:00 pm Event...
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VOTING SCHEDULE – 2024 PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY ELECTION | MARCH 19, 2024
For specific information on where to vote, check with your county board of elections. For information on voters with disabilities,...
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Ed Roberts Day
On January 23rd we celebrate Ed Roberts Day to honor the man frequently called the father of the Independent Living...
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Young Adult Council (YAC) Comments on US Census Changes
The United States Census is looking to make changes that will undermine funding for individuals with disabilities. By changing how...
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The NCIL Conference – Elizabeth Brassell
The 2023 Annual Conference on Independent Living (NCIL) was in Washington D.C. at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. I had such...
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Letter from Shannon Monyak, Executive Director
It’s a common cliché to say “time flies, but the truth is……IT DOES! I feel I blinked twice and 2023...
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Six cities in Ohio are experiencing a crisis with bed bugs.
Bed bugs have made an appearance and is widely spreading. Six cities in Ohio are experiencing a crisis with bed...
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Update on Direct Care Workforce Crisis
By Lisa M. Marn, M.Ed., PCA Program Contract/LTSS Supervisor Happy 2024! I wish I could say that 2024 brought a...
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OOTF’s Celebrate Our Carers Event
You are invited to the Celebrate Our Carers event hosted by the Ohio Olmstead Task Force (OOTF). This event will...
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Join NOCDO for the 2nd Annual March for Access!
Join NOCDO for the 2nd Annual March for Access! This year’s March will include sensory-friendly, all-ages and abilities arts activity...
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Disability Pride Night at Wade Oval Wednesday (WOW)!
Join NOCDO (formerly ADA Cleveland) on Wednesday, July 26 for Disability Pride Night at Wade Oval Wednesday (WOW)! Wade...
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OOD Announces Continued Webinar Series to Promote Disability Inclusion in the Workplace
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 6, 2023 (Columbus, OH)— Today, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) announced the second half of...
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OOTF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Consulting Services for Organizational Development
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL: Consulting Services for Organizational Development The Ohio Olmstead Task Force (OOTF) is seeking proposals from qualified consulting...
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Statewide Virtual Youth Leadership Forum
Services for Independent Living is pleased to be hosting the Statewide Virtual Youth Leadership Forum June 19th – June 23rd,...
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SIL has COVID-19 self-tests available for your household’s use, at no-cost.
SIL has COVID-19 self-tests available for your household’s use, at no-cost. Self-tests are easy to use to determine if you...
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The World Mourns the Passing of Judy Heumann, Disability Rights Activist
SIL is greatly saddened by the passing of Judy Heumann, widely regarded as “the mother” of the disability rights movement....
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2023 Transition Expo
You’re Invited! Saturday, April 29, 2023 9:00am - Noon Independence Civic Center, 6363 Selig Drive, Independence, OH 44131 Parents, family...
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Consumer Meet & Greet Thursday, January 19th!
Consumer Meet & Greet Thursday, January 19th! Abilities-R-Us will be hosting our beginning of the year virtual meet and...
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Services for independent Living Covers Entire State of Ohio for PCA Program
SIL is excited to announce that we are the contracted agency for Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) to case...
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We’re Hiring a PCA Case Manager!
Under the direct supervision of the PCA Manager, the Independent Living Specialist (Case Manager) will ensure the maintenance and timely...
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