Enabling Access (Sept ’24)-ACIL Happenings : Community Town Hall
The Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) and Disability Rights Ohio jointly hosted a town hall earlier this month, Illuminating the importance of advocacy for residents of Dayton and surrounding communities with disabilities. Disability Rights Advocates Latisha Martin and Jason Riley served as the advocacy panel at the town hall. Ohio Representative Willis Blackshear, City […]
Enabling Access (Sept ’24)-Staff Spotlight : Terry Cammack
Meet Terry Cammack, newly hired Information and Referral (I&R) Specialist at the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL). Terry came to ACIL highly recommended by our Recycled Equipment Donated for Independence (REDI) Program Manager, Jeff Allen, who is his close friend. “Jeff is familiar with my work history and thought the I&R Specialist position would […]
Enabling Access (Sept ’24)-Community Corner : Disability Foundation
Have you heard of the Disability Foundation? This month the Community Corner is dedicated to shining a light on the unique way that the foundation enhances the lives of people with disabilities. The Disability Foundation, an affiliate of the Dayton Foundation, works to enhance the quality of life of people with disabilities locally and throughout […]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events (Aug ’24) Ohio Olmstead Task Force – Direct Care Workforce Crisis Workgroup Meeting-September 3rd
What: Ohio Olmstead Task Force – Direct Care Workforce Crisis Workgroup Where : on Zoom When: Tuesday, September 3, 2024 Time: 1 PM to 3 PM Meeting Description: Our guests will be Teresa Kobelt, Chief Innovation Officer and Pete Moore, CEO & President of Ohio Provider Resource Association (OPRA). Other agency representatives are to be determined. We will be discussing the occurrence of abuse and neglect within the DODD systems […]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events (Aug ’24) Molina Advisory Council Bridge to Access Quarterly Meeting – September 5th
If you are a Molina member, a family member of a Molina member, are a Molina contracted caregiver, or are a local service provider, you are invited to: What: The Molina Advisory Council Bridge to Access Quarterly Meeting When: Thursday, September 5, 2024, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM Where: The Access Center for Independent Living, Inc. (ACIL) […]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events (Aug ’24) Breaking Silences Accommodations Subcommittee Meeting-September 9th
Breaking Silences Accommodations Subcommittee Discussion Topic: State Agency / Departments Accessibility Guest: Chelsea Wonski-Morgan, Disability Inclusion Policy & Training, Office of Opportunity and AccessibilityMonday, September 9, 20243pm to 5pm EST Zoom Platform – Meeting Format We use Zoom Captions for ALL Meetings.For additional information, Zoom Link, or Accommodation Request, please email: [email protected]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events (Aug ’24) Breaking Silences Advocacy Committee Meeting-September 10th
Breaking Silences Advocacy Committee Discussion Topic: Ohio Budget AsksTuesday, September 10, 20243pm to 4:30pm ESTZoom Platform – Meeting Format We have a live C-Print CaptionistFor additional information, Zoom Link, or Accommodation Request, please email: [email protected]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events (Aug ’24) Breaking Silences Closed Community Collective Meeting-September 10th
Breaking Silences Closed Community Collective Tuesday, September 10, 20245:30pm to 7pm ESTZoom Platform – Meeting Format We have a live C-Print Captionist and ASL Interpreter For additional information, Zoom Link, or Accommodation Request, please email: [email protected] NOTE: Closed meetings or (safe space) allows members of specific marginalized communities a space to talk more freely and not feel watched […]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events (Aug ’24) Town Hall-September 11th
In-Person Town Hall By Disability Rights Ohio (DRO) and the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) If you are a resident of Dayton or a surrounding community with a disability who would like to speak to local policymakers about disability issues and/or share your experiences, register for the town hall today! Agenda: Advocate led panel […]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events (Aug ’24) Access and Functional Needs Committee Meeting November 18th
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 […]