Enabling Access (July ’26)-ACIL Happenings-Beyond the Wheelchair: How the Access Center for Independent Living is Redefining Disability Support and Advocacy
Beyond the Wheelchair: How the Access Center for Independent Living is Redefining Disability Support and Advocacy Close your eyes and picture a person with a disability. What do you see? When asked to visualize a person with a disability, the average person often pictures a wheelchair, a white cane, or perhaps a hearing aid. While […]
Enabling Access (July ’26)-Advocacy Opportunities-Make Your Voice Heard: A Simple Guide to Giving Legislative Testimony in Ohio
Make Your Voice Heard: A Simple Guide to Giving Legislative Testimony in Ohio Have you ever wished you could change a law or prevent a law from being changed? Testifying to legislators before bills become law is the best way to do that. This guide will help you learn how to do so effectively. Legislators […]
Enabling Access (July ’26)-Community Corner-Celebrating Disability Pride: The Story Behind the Disability Pride Flag
Celebrating Disability Pride: The Story Behind the Disability Pride Flag This month, The Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) is highlighting Disability Pride by telling the story of the Disability Pride Flag. Flags are important symbols that show awareness, unity, pride, and acceptance, and the Disability Pride Flag does just that. How the Flag Began […]
Enabling Access (July ’26)-Disability News-Defending the Right to Community Living: The Impact of the DOJ Memo on Disability Rights
Defending the Right to Community Living: The Impact of the DOJ Memo on Disability Rights The right of people with disabilities to live in the community is being threatened now more than ever before, thanks, in part, to a memo issued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) on June 18th, 2026. Community Living is […]
Enabling Access (June ’26)-Community Corner-Dayton Children’s Hospital Set to Expand Pediatric Services with New Rehabilitative Facility
Dayton Children’s Hospital Set to Expand Pediatric Services with New Rehabilitative Facility Families connecting to services early is key to getting children with disabilities started on the right path in life. Dayton Children’s Hospital is expanding access to pediatric services with that in mind. Dayton Children’s Hospital will break ground on a new facility specifically […]
Enabling Access (June ’26)-Advocacy Opportunities-Empowering Independence: Become a Project STIR Trainer
Empowering Independence: Become a Project STIR Trainer Are you someone who believes that people with disabilities have the skills and tools to live fulfilling lives? Consider becoming a Project STIR Trainer. Project STIR (Steps Towards Independence and Responsibility) is a training offered by the Ohio Self Determination Association (OSDA) to empower people with disabilities to […]
Enabling Access (June ’26)-Disability News-Empowering Independence: How Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses Transform Lives for People with Visual Impairments
Empowering Independence: How Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses Transform Lives for People with Visual Impairments Ray-Ban Meta Artificial Intelligence (AI) glasses empower those who are blind or have visual impairments by making everyday tasks a little easier, allowing them to reach a new level of independence. What Are Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses? Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses […]
Enabling Access (June ’26)-ACIL Happenings- Supporting the Access Center: How You Can Help
Supporting the Access Center: How You Can Help The Access Center is here to ensure that people with disabilities have full and complete access to the community of our choice. We also work to empower people with disabilities to achieve independence. As a dedicated non-profit organization, we rely on the support of individuals like you […]
Enabling Access (May ’26)-Community Corner- Ohio 2026 Primary Elections: Your Guide to Voting and Candidates
Ohio 2026 Primary Elections: Your Guide to Voting and Candidates Ohio residents are gearing up to make our voices heard at the upcoming primary election on May 5th 2026. With a variety of statewide offices and congressional seats up for grabs, voters have the opportunity to shape the future of their local and national government. […]
Enabling Access (May ’26)-Advocacy Opportunities – Empowering Change: Join the Ohio Association of County Boards to Advocate for Developmental Disabilities
Empowering Change: Join the Ohio Association of County Boards to Advocate for Developmental Disabilities Are you looking for a way to impact people with developmental disabilities by influencing public policy? Consider joining the effort of the Ohio Association of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities (OACB). Creation of County Boards of Developmental Disabilities In 1967, Ohio […]