Appalachian Center for Independent Living

10/11/2026

10/08/2026

During October, National Dwarfism Awareness Month raises positive awareness on dwarfism, aims to dispel myths and misconceptions, and offers opportunities for people with dwarfism.

10/08/2026

The first week in October is Mental Illness Awareness Week. The week raises public awareness of mental illness, its symptoms, and prevalence in society.

10/07/2026

It's today~!! Join us @3:30 PM!
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/82985105571?pwd=xc0OGnLKCzL9JaXS7mFmoKdCi1m16u.1

10/07/2026

Have a question about your work in Independent Living? Bring it to Ask Anything this Thursday!

Join the IL T&TA Center for an Open Office Hour to ask questions, share experiences, and learn with others across the Independent Living network.

Whether you work at a Center for Independent Living (CIL), Statewide Independent Living Council (SILC), or Designated State Entity (DSE), your questions and experience are welcome. This includes staff, leadership, and board and council members.

Thursday, October 8, 2026
3–4 p.m. Eastern

ASL, CART captioning, and Spanish interpretation will be provided.

Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Y56AvYF4SgiVCo__djKQ0Q #

Know someone who would benefit? Share this invitation with them.

10/06/2026

Amazing latest issue!

“Reading Rainbow” host Mychal Threets and disability activist Jonathan Mooney spoke from personal experience at the recent NLS national conference about libraries’ role in providing a safe, supportive space for people with disabilities.
“My autism, my ADHD, my bipolar, my anxiety, always knew they were welcome at the library,” Threets said.
“I didn’t feel like I had a place in school,” Mooney said. “But in that library, I felt seen. I felt accepted. I felt included.”
Read more from Threets and Mooney in the latest issue of NLS News — which also includes stories about “Brailled It,” a documentary film that goes behind the scenes at the 2024 Braille Challenge, and Florence Pugh’s visit to the Library of Congress in connection with a new streaming adaptation of John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden.”
Find it on our website at www.loc.gov/nls/news-and-updates/quarterly-newsletter-news/news-july-september-2026?loclr=fbnls.
[Image: A collage of three pages from the July-September 2026 issue of News.]

10/06/2026

ACIL is inviting you to join the fun at the Rebecca Street Urban Garden across the street from the ACIL office at the Schoenbaum Center. Please see the post for contact information and to register for this FREE event with ACIL friend Carolyn Sue Young, Master Gardener. https://bit.ly/4iuMe7r

10/06/2026

Whether you use mobility aids, prefer quiet support, or need sensory‑friendly conversation, Pathfinders welcomes you. West Virginia youth deserve spaces built with their needs in minds and their voices heard.Join us in person or virtually every Wednesday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM!

10/06/2026

If you or someone in your home lives with a disability or relies on daily medical equipment, emergency prep looks a little different. Take a time to plan ahead and build a kit that fits your exact daily needs.
🔋Stock essentials: Pack extra meds, chargers, batteries, and backup medical supplies.
🔌Plan for power loss: Know how you'll power necessary equipment during an outage.
🤝Build a network: Connect with neighbors who know how to assist in an emergency.

Get tailored planning tips: https://www.ready.gov/people-disabilities