Headshot of Vanessa Van Gilder from the 2025 Conference Headshot session. Each photo shows the NCIL member from the chest up, on a stark white background.

NCIL works to enhance the human and civil rights of all people with disabilities.

SPECIAL EVENTS


  • Systems Change Coffee Chat. White text on pink background. Graphic features a talk box inside the letter c in chat.
    03 Apr

    – 2026

    Coffee Chats for Organizers, Advocates, Non-Management Staff

    April 3 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm EDT

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  • Region 2: New Jersey, New York, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
    01 Apr

    – 2026

    Region 2 Forum: NJ, NY, PR, VI

    April 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm EDT

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  • Black text reads “PROTECT, PERSIST, PROSPER” in a bold, artistic style. Circular background is pastel radiant orchid.
    20 Jul

    – 2026

    2026 Annual Conference on Independent Living!

    July 20 @ 9:00 am – July 23 @ 2:00 pm EDT

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My long time membership has proved an exceptional opportunity to network, present a united front in national initiatives, and advocate as a coalition for system change!

– Charlotte Stewart

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NCIL is the longest-running national cross-disability grassroots organization, driven by and dedicated to people with disabilities. Since its founding in 1982, NCIL has represented thousands of organizations and individuals, advocating tirelessly for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities across the United States.

Join NCIL to access our full suite of member benefits and join the fight for Independent Living nationally!

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