Enabling Access (Nov ’24)-Community Corner :A Veteran’s Take On Transition to Civilian Life
Have you ever thanked a veteran for serving our country? Veteran and ACIL board member, Jason Riley, Colonel, US Army (Retired), says thanking veterans for service is great but encourages people to think beyond the sentiment. Jason served in the armed forces for 25 years before retiring due to a congenital form of blindness known […]
Enabling Access (Oct ’24)-Staff Spotlight : Diane Graham
Meet Diane Graham, Resource & Development Specialist at the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL). As someone with a strong background in housing, Diane has a keen awareness of the need for housing for people of all abilities and is passionate about helping to make it a reality. “We have made great strides in disability […]
Enabling Access (Nov ’24)-ACIL Happenings : Inclusive Holidays
Ready or not, the holiday season is here. With that in mind, ACIL decided to dedicate this month’s ACIL Happenings article to how to be inclusive during the holidays. An article in Forbes Magazine found here, which explores ways to make the holidays more disability friendly emphasizes the importance of actually extending invitations to those […]
Enabling Access (Oct ’24)-Community Corner : Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Awareness Month
If you often act without thinking, tend to forget things like dates, and often feel the need to talk or move because you have too much energy, you may be experiencing ADHD. An estimated 8 million American adults have Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, better known as ADHD, making it one of more the common invisible […]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events (October ’24) Access and Functional Needs Committee Meeting-November 18th 2024
The Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) is excited to announce that the Access and Functional Needs Committee will have its next meeting on November 18th, 2024, from 2pm-3:30pm at our office with an additional opportunity to meet over Zoom virtually, please contact ACIL Public Health Specialist, Marissa Bergman, using the contact information at the […]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events (Oct ’24) Election Day-November 5th 2024
Every vote counts. Every voice matters. Vote on November 5th. Your quality of life depends on it. Make your voice heard and do your part to ensure that society is more inclusive, equitable, and just for all.
Enabling Access (Oct ’24)-Program Spotlight : Think This Is Easy? Disability Awareness Training
Do you and/or your staff work with people with disabilities? Have you ever wished you could understand your clients better? The Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) can help you with that. ACIL’s Think This Is Easy (TTIE) training is an in-person, immersive experience perfect for service providers working with individuals with disabilities or anyone […]
Enabling Access (Oct ’24)-Staff Spotlight : Melody Burba
Meet Melody Burba, Independent Living Specialist at the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL). As a person with a disability, Melody feels fortunate to be able to help others with disabilities develop a plan of action that addresses something that they need or helps them accomplish something important to them. “My favorite aspect of my […]
Enabling Access (Oct ’24)-ACIL Happenings : The Power of the Disability Vote
The 2024 Election is quickly approaching, so ACIL decided to dedicate this month’s ACIL happenings article to the importance of the disability vote. We in America are truly fortunate to live in a democracy. Voting is a fundamental right and the cornerstone of that democracy. According to an online version of the Encyclopedia Britannica found […]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events (Sept ’24) Breaking Silences Accommodations Subcommittee Meeting-October 7th 2024
Breaking Silences Accommodations Subcommittee Monday, October 7, 2024, from 3p to 5p Topic and Guest: Discussion with Brett Harbage, ADA Coordinator for Ohio Secretary of State Office Presentation: Voting Access for People with Disabilities Accessibility Accommodations for 10/7/24: Zoom Platform – Meeting Format For Zoom Link please email: [email protected]