Enabling Access (Dec ’25)-Community Corner-Fun & Accessible Winter Activities

Fun & Accessible Winter Activities   Finding fun, accessible activities for you and your family in the colder months can be challenging, so ACIL has put together a list of fun, accessible activities for you to try this winter!   Visit a Museum or Art Gallery — Exploring a museum or art gallery can be a great way to spend a chilly day. The National Museum of the Air Force, the oldest and […]

Enabling Access (Dec ’25)-Disability News- Ohio Expands 9-1-1 Database to Provide Better Help to People with Disabilities During Emergencies

Ohio Expands 9-1-1 Database to Provide Better Help to People with Disabilities During Emergencies    On October  20th, 2025 Ohio Governor Mike DeWine signed new legislation that makes it easier for people with disabilities to be identified in emergency situations, providing police, firefighters and paramedics with additional context during incident response.  House Bill 144, known as “Keith’s Law,” is an Ohio law that expands a voluntary statewide database […]

Enabling Access (Dec ’25)-ACIL Happenings: Empowering Connections: The Access Center for Independent Living, Inc. (ACIL) Announces Exciting Events for 2026 

Empowering Connections: The Access Center for Independent Living, Inc. (ACIL) Announces Exciting Events for 2026  In 2026, ACIL will host a variety of gatherings, including Peer Socials and an ADA Day celebration, fostering connections, education, and celebration among diverse participants across Dayton and the Miami Valley.  The Peer Socials, scheduled for March, May, August, and October, will welcome […]

Enabling Access (Nov ’25) Consumer Corner-Georgie Elson: Championing Advocacy Through Art and Resilience

Georgie Elson: Championing Advocacy Through Art and Resilience  In a world that often overlooks the voices of those with disabilities, Georgie Elson stands as a beacon of empowerment and advocacy. Overcoming personal challenges, including a Traumatic Brain injury (TBI) sustained in a long boarding accident, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and Autism, Georgie, who is nonbinary, has transformed […]

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