Appalachian Independence Center

12/22/2025

AIC's 2025 in Review is here! Visit the link to read about some of what AIC was up to during 2025.

We are wishing everyone a happy holiday season and look forward to what this next year brings!

Email from Appalachian Independence Center Discover AIC's impact   2025 in Review Directors Message We at AIC would like to wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season. We hope while reflecting on t

12/08/2025

AIC's Wytheville and Galax offices are closed Monday, 12-8-25 due to inclement weather. AIC's Abingdon office is operating on a regular schedule. ❄️☃️

**Inclement weather reminder: Appalachian Independence Center follows our local community college weather alerts to determine office closures. The Wytheville and Galax offices follow the Wytheville Community College schedule and the Abingdon office follows the Virginia Highlands Community College schedule.

12/05/2025

All AIC offices are closed today, 12-5-25 due to inclement weather. ❄️🌨️

12/04/2025

Turning 18 is a big milestone for all young people--and for individuals with disabilities, it comes with important legal, educational, and support decisions.

Join Kendra Worley from the PEATC - Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center for an informative session on what families need to know as their child transitions into adulthood.

🗓️ Wednesday, December 10
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Online via Zoom

Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/fKm4vfxkRJWMxHivRnxCRw

This training is hosted by the Virginia Association of Centers for Independent Living (VACIL) and funded by the Statewide Independent Living Council.

Don't miss this important statewide training!

11/25/2025

Appalachian Independence Center offices will be closing at Noon on Wednesday, 11-26-25 through Friday 11-28-25. We will re-open on Monday, December 1 at our regular office hours. We hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving! 🍂🥧🦃

11/24/2025

As approaches, consider making a donation to help AIC provide opportunities for our consumers and communities. Through donations from our supporters, AIC has been able to implement our accessible gardening program, fund scholarships for students, provide assistive technology & accessible home modifications for individuals and much much more! None of which would be possible without support from you! Click here: http://bit.ly/3RjQKI6 to make a donation to AIC

11/17/2025

AIC’s Abingdon office located at 230 Charwood Dr. Abingdon, VA 24210 is a drop off location for Feeding Southwest Virginia’s Holiday’s From the Heart Food Drive! Feel free to drop off your non-perishable items at our office that will go to our neighbors and friends this holiday season! 🧡

11/10/2025

In observance of Veteran's Day, all AIC offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11.

To all of our Veterans, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

11/04/2025

Reminder: all AIC offices are closed today for Election Day.

GO VOTE 🇺🇸🗳️

Election Day is TODAY, Tuesday, November 4th. Polls will be open from 6am to 7pm. If you are in line by 7pm then you can vote.

Didn’t get to register to vote? You can register at the polls and you will receive a provisional ballot.

Curbside voting and accessible voting machines are available!

Remember to keep handy all election protection numbers and share with friends and family.

⭐️ASL: 301-818-8683

⭐️English: 866-687-8683

⭐️Spanish: 888-839-8682

⭐️Asian Languages: 888-274-8683

⭐️Arabic: 844-925-5287

11/03/2025

Do you have a plan for voting in the November General Election? Polls are open 6am - 7pm on November 4. Bring valid ID that matches your voter registration. If you want to cast a ballot but are not registered to vote in Virginia, plan to same-day register and vote a provisional ballot. Visit Vote.Virginia.gov to check your eligibility and find your polling location.

10/28/2025

On October 22, at least 25 states announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be paid in November if the shutdown continues. Many people with disabilities depend on SNAP for food, making this an urgent threat to our community.

Below are some resources:

AAPD Update on the Government Shutdown https://mailchi.mp/a8c87d28bf40/april-weekly-membership-email-june-7-13888077

Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) Plain Language Explainer: The Government Shutdown
https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/10/plain-language-explainer-the-government-shutdown/

New Disabled South is offering one-time payments to disabled folks in the South who won’t be receiving SNAP in November due to the government shutdown. Separately, if you would like to donate to their fund, it will enable us to give more money to people who need it.

The 14 states NDS covers are: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

Apply: ndsdj.org/snaphelp
Donate: ndsdj.org/snapdonate

NCIL will be hosting a webinar “Community Conversation: Changing Landscape – Food Insecurity and the Independent Living Network” on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm.

Register at this link (https://ncil.org/event/communityfood-insecurity-and-il/).