Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center

10/12/2026

Rally to Protect Community Living: Our Home, Our Choice, Our Lives

📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⌚ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
📍 Indiana Statehouse, 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis

The Indiana Disability Alliance invites people with disabilities, family members, advocates, service professionals, and community supporters to come together and show lawmakers that home and community-based services matter.

Hear from state leaders and people directly impacted by changes to Medicaid, then connect with your legislators about the importance of preventing unnecessary institutionalization.

➡️ Learn More and Register: indianadisabilityalliance.org/rally-2026/

Image Description: Graphic promoting the Indiana Disability Alliance’s Rally to Protect Community Living on November 17 at the Indiana Statehouse. Protest-style signs display messages including “Save HCBS,” “Community Not Institutions,” and “Our Home. Our Choice. Our Lives.”

10/12/2026

Join the Indiana Disability Alliance for an Advocacy in Action training! Learn how to connect with legislators using YOUR personal story.

📅 October 13, 2026
⏰ 7:00-8:30 PM ET
📍 Zoom

Register Today 👉 https://indianadisabilityalliance.org/advocacy-in-action-training-events/

Graphic for Indiana Disability Alliance’s Advocacy in Action Training on October 13 from 7:00-8:30 PM ET on Zoom. Participants learn how to use personal stories to connect with legislators. Presenters are Rachel Deaton of Autism Society of Indiana and Dr. Macy Pohl of Down Syndrome Indiana. The graphic includes the message, “Together we can strengthen community living in Indiana.” The design uses blue, yellow, green, and purple geometric shapes.

10/12/2026

Assistive devices are vital for individuals with disabilities to maintain their quality of life and independence. Hence, SIILC provides these people with access to modern technology to help them with their daily tasks and other needs. By collaborating with other organizations, we provide access to various devices, such as:

Wheelchairs
Walkers
Rollators
Canes
SIILC accepts donations from community members, which can also be recycled to consumers for their utilization as needed.

Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center (SIILC) is a non-profit organization that provides programs for individuals with disabilities in Indiana.

10/12/2026

Thank you to the Community Foundation of Switzerland County, Inc. for their contribution to expenses related to the 2026 Independence Indiana Conference.

09/25/2026

https://www.siilcs.org/

Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center (SIILC) is a non-profit organization that provides programs for individuals with disabilities in Indiana.

09/25/2026

Two Conferences in One​
Door to the Future Conference (DTTF)
Empowering YOUR Future Conference (EYF)
Ages 16yrs to 30yrs (FREE)
Overview:
The two conferences will focus on the transition of youth with different abilities into adulthood.
Who should attend these conferences:
Transition-Age Youth & Young Adults with Disabilities

Families & Caregivers

Transition Specialists

Educators & School Professionals

Health Care Professionals

College Students Entering Disability-Related Fields

Community Advocates & Service Providers

Door to the Future
Tenative Topics Include:
Transition Planning
Education & Postsecondary Options
Employment & Career Readiness
Independent Living
Self-Advocacy & Self-Determination
Disability Rights & Resources
Family Engagement & Support
Social & Community Connections
Health & Wellness
Assistive Technology & Accessibility
Financial Literacy & Benefits
Supported Decision-Making
Life Skills & Preparing for Adulthood
*Subject to change*
Empowering YOUR Future Youth Conference Tenative Topics Include:
Life After High School
College, Training & Education
Employment & Career Exploration
Independent Living & Adulting Skills
Self-Advocacy & Speaking Up
Disability Pride & Self-Confidence
Healthy Relationships & Social Skills
Technology & Assistive Technology
Decision-Making & Problem-Solving
*Subject to change*

09/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE! Rally to Protect Community Living: Our Home, Our Choice, Our Lives

📅 Tuesday, November 17, 2026
⌚ 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM ET
📍 Indiana Statehouse, 200 W. Washington Street, Indianapolis

The Indiana Disability Alliance invites people with disabilities, family members, advocates, service professionals, and community supporters to come together and show lawmakers that home and community-based services matter.

Hear from state leaders and people directly impacted by changes to Medicaid, then connect with your legislators about the importance of preventing unnecessary institutionalization.

➡️ Learn More and Register: indianadisabilityalliance.org/rally-2026/

Image Description: Graphic promoting the Indiana Disability Alliance’s Rally to Protect Community Living on November 17 at the Indiana Statehouse. Protest-style signs display messages including “Save HCBS,” “Community Not Institutions,” and “Our Home. Our Choice. Our Lives.”

09/18/2026

Keeping Pace Cancer Fund
Benefits Switzerland County Residents

Switzerland County residents undergoing treatment for cancer are encouraged to request assistance from the Keeping Pace Cancer Fund, a fund within the Community Foundation of Switzerland County, Inc. While the financial needs of cancer patients vary, examples of how the Keeping Pace Cancer Fund has assisted individuals in the past includes transportation costs, meal expenses while seeking treatment, wigs, prescription drug costs and many other needs.

Individuals wishing to obtain assistance from the Keeping Pace Cancer Fund must complete an application so that the Keeping Pace Cancer Committee will know how best to assist the patient and his/her family. An application can be completed online at www.cfsci.org/keepingpace or by contacting CFSCI's office at 812-427-9160.

Keeping Pace also provides tote bags (shown below) filled with entertaining and uplifting materials, as well as, basic supplies to show support for our friends and neighbors who may be faced with a cancer diagnosis.

Questions? Contact Tye Sullivan at CFSCI at 812-427-9160 or [email protected].

https://www.cfsci.org/keepingpace/

Switzerland County residents undergoing treatment for cancer are encouraged to request assistance from the Keeping Pace Cancer Fund, a fund within the Community Foundation of Switzerland County Inc.  While the financial needs of cancer patients vary, examples of how the Keeping Pace Cancer Fund has...

09/15/2026

Do you need an assistive technology device? A walker, cane, wheelchair, rollator, or similar? Call SIILC today for assistance!

No cost!

Southeastern Indiana Independent Living Center (SIILC) is a non-profit organization that provides programs for individuals with disabilities in Indiana.