Enabling Access (August ’25)-Disability News : Opening an ABLE Account
Opening an ABLE Account: A Guide for Individuals with Disabilities If you are a person with a disability who acquired your condition before the age of 46, you will be able to open an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account starting January 1st, 2026. What is an ABLE Account? ABLE accounts are designed to […]
Enabling Access (August ’25)-Advocacy Opportunities : A Guide to the Beginnings of Legislative Advocacy
Advocating for Change: A Guide to the Beginnings of Legislative Advocacy Have you ever heard the saying, “If you don’t like the law, change it”? If there’s a law you wish to alter, consider advocating for that change through legislative advocacy. All laws start as ideas. Legislative advocacy involves collaborating with lawmakers and legislative bodies […]
Enabling Access (August ’25)-ACIL Happenings : Information & Referral Services
Discover ACIL’s Information & Referral (I&R) Service Have you ever found yourself in need of information but lacked the time to search for it or make calls? ACIL’s Information & Referral (I&R) service is here to assist you. This month’s edition of ACIL Happenings focuses on telling consumers about I&R and how to utilize this […]
Enabling Access (July ’25)-Disability News : Ohioans Must Confront the Potential Health Care Crisis as Proposed Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Medicaid and ACA
Ohioans Must Confront the Potential Health Care Crisis as Proposed Federal Budget Cuts Threaten Medicaid and ACA As legislators debate a budget bill that includes nearly $1 trillion in funding reductions, per the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, the implications for individuals with disabilities, children, and older adults could be catastrophic. It is now […]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events Calendar (July ’25) : Breaking Silences Community Collective Meeting -September 9th 2025
Breaking Silences Community CollectiveTopic: TBDTuesday, September 9th, 2025, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm EST on ZoomContact: [email protected] for Link and Accommodation Requests
Enabling Access (July ’25)-ACIL Happenings : Share your Story with ACIL
Share Your Story with ACIL Has the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL) assisted you in finding housing, locating resources, or learning independent living skills? If so, we would love to hear your story. ACIL takes pride in having positively impacted the lives of thousands in Dayton and its surrounding communities since we opened in […]
Enabling Access (July ’25)-Staff Spotlight : Christopher Rutledge
Meet Christopher Rutledge, Director of Programs at the Access Center for Independent Living (ACIL). While he is new to working with people with disabilities, Christopher’s passion for advocacy and his commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of others make him a wonderful fit for the Director of Programs position. His mission-driven […]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events Calendar (July ’25) : Breaking Silences Community Collective Meeting -August 12th 2025
Breaking Silences Community CollectiveTopic: TBDTuesday, August 12th, 2025, from 5:30pm to 6:30pm EST on ZoomContact: [email protected] for Link and Accommodation Requests
Enabling Access Upcoming Events Calendar (July ’25) : Breaking Silences Advocacy Committee Meeting -August 12th 2025
Breaking Silences Advocacy CommitteeTopic: TLYDTuesday, August 12th, 2025, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm EST on ZoomContact: [email protected] for Link and Accommodation Requests The Breaking Silences Advocacy Committee has two subcommittees: The Breaking Silences MyCare Ohio and Self-Direction Subcommittee: Hosted by Maria Sutter Meets every other Wednesday via Zoom from 3 PM to 4 PM For more information and […]
Enabling Access Upcoming Events Calendar (July ’25) : Breaking Silences Advocacy Committee Meeting -September 9th 2025
Breaking Silences Advocacy CommitteeTopic: TLYDTuesday, September 9th, 2025, from 3:30pm to 4:30pm EST on ZoomContact: [email protected] for Link and Accommodation Requests The Breaking Silences Advocacy Committee has two subcommittees: The Breaking Silences MyCare Ohio and Self-Direction Subcommittee: Hosted by Maria Sutter Meets every other Wednesday via Zoom from 3 PM to 4 PM For more information and […]