Enabling Access (Feb ’24)–ACIL Happenings: ACIL & DRO Provide Disability Awareness Training to Local Law Enforcement
People typically assume someone with slurred speech and a wobbly gait is intoxicated, but that is not always true. ACIL and Disability Rights Ohio (DRO) have teamed up to show local law enforcement that those symptoms can also describe some disabilities. People with disabilities sometimes encounter problems when interacting with first responders like police officers […]
Enabling Access (Feb ’24) Program Spotlight : Think This Is Easy? Disability Awareness Training
Many advocates would agree that the expression, you can’t really understand another person’s experience until you walk in their shoes applies to disability experience. ACIL is working to prove that with our Think This Is Easy? (TTIE) Disability Awareness Training. TTIE is an in-person, immersive experience perfect for service providers working with individuals with disabilities […]
Enabling Access (Jan ’24)–Director’s Corner: A Letter Reflecting on Highlights of 2023
Dear Friends, I hope this letter finds that your 2024 is going well! ACIL’s “Enabling Access” Newsletter is a long time coming. It has been several years since the center published an official newsletter. With this first newsletter I wanted to ensure that I share some highlights over the past year. We relocated a little […]
Enabling Access (Jan ’24)–Program News : Recycled Equipment Donated for Independence (REDI)
Are you in need of durable medical equipment? Anyone who has a disability or is connected to our community in any way likely understands the struggle that is obtaining durable medical equipment. The Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) offers the Recycled Equipment Donated for Independence (REDI) program to help address this problem. Named with […]
Enabling Access (Jan ’24)–Staff Spotlight : Chris Ross
Meet Chris Ross, newly-hired Office Coordinator at the Access Center for Independent Living. Having a purpose was an important consideration for Chris when looking for a job. When asked why he wanted to work for ACIL he responded, “when searching for a new position, everyone would like to make as much money as they can. […]
Enabling Access (Jan ’24)–ACIL Happenings : Building Renovations
Been to the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) recently? If not, the building may look different the next time you visit. Thanks in part to a grant from the City of Dayton Recovery Plan, those behind ACIL purchased the current location, at East 165 Helena Street in Dayton, and renovated it to be safer […]