Enabling Access (Apr ’24)-ACIL Happenings : Miami Valley Fair Housing Center Luncheon
The Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) staff helped to bring out disability awareness at a luncheon held by the Miami Valley Fair Housing Center (MVFHC) on April 4th. MVFHC holds a luncheon every April in partnership with Dayton REALTORS to commemorate National Fair Housing Month, to shed light on fair housing-related issues, and to […]
Help Improve Local Public Transit
The Greater Region Mobility Initiative is a roadmap to improve transportation coordination across our 8-county region. But we can’t do it without you – take the survey to help us better understand the unmet needs of riders in your community. Even if you don’t currently use transportation services, we still want to hear from you! […]
Upcoming Event (Mar ’24 Events Calendar) March 27th Living Well In Community Meeting
The Access Center is offering Living Well In The Community again this year for individuals with disabilities (age 18 and older) who would like to personally develop healthy habits for this new year! This 10-week virtual program focuses on an individual’s health and wellness. There is no cost to participate. Meeting virtually allows participants to […]
Upcoming Event (Mar ’24 Events Calendar) : Dayton Youth Leadership Forum (YLF)
The Access Center for Independent Living will be hosting the 2024 Dayton Youth Leadership Forum (YLF) July 22nd-26th at Dayton Public Library (Downtown). YLF is a week long youth leadership program for high school students with disabilities. At Dayton YLF, youth will have the opportunity to connect with peers while learning about the importance of […]
Enabling Access (Mar ’24)–Community Corner
Imagine for a moment that you are a wheelchair user who lives independently with the help of Personal Care Assistants (PCAs). Your PCA has left for the evening, leaving you alone, and suddenly you hear the distinct wailing of Tornado sirens outside. What would you do? The scenario described above is all too real for […]
Enabling Access (Mar ’24)–Program Spotlight : HOME Choice
Many people dream of returning to life in their community during a long-term stay at a hospital or nursing home, but many do not know how to make that dream a reality. A Medicaid program called HOME Choice is the answer for many individuals who want to get back into the community. Established in 2008 […]
Enabling Access (Mar ’24)–ACIL Happenings : Eclipse Preparation
Are you aware of how the upcoming solar eclipse will impact the Dayton community? This month’s ACIL Happenings article is dedicated to ensuring consumers are prepared for the once in a lifetime celestial event. A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes between Earth and the Sun, obscuring the view of the Sun from a […]
Enabling Access (Mar ’24)–Staff Spotlight : Jeff Allen
Meet Jeff Allen, Manager of the Recycled Equipment Donated for Independence (REDI) Program at the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL). Life thew him a curve ball in 2004 when he was diagnosed with Guillain-Barré Syndrome, a rare autoimmune disorder that affects nerves causing weakness and tingling in extremities which in severe cases can cause […]
Enabling Access (Feb ’24)–Staff Spotlight : Allison Boot
Meet Allison Boot, a newly-hired independent Living Specialist at the Access Center for Independent Living. Allison worked at ACIL years ago and is excited to be back here working again. When asked why she decided to come back she answered, “I am the current Ms. Wheelchair Ohio. I have some amazing experiences as a statewide […]
Upcoming Event (Feb ’24 Events Calendar) March 6th Living Well In Community Meeting
The Access Center is offering Living Well In The Community again this year for individuals with disabilities (age 18 and older) who would like to personally develop healthy habits for this new year! This 10-week virtual program focuses on an individual’s health and wellness. There is no cost to participate. Meeting virtually allows participants to […]