North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council - NC SILC

North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council - NC SILC Join us in advancing independent living options for all North Carolinians.

04/21/2026

The U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions will hold a hearing on Wednesday, April 22 at 2 PM ET on the President’s proposed FY 2027 budget. The proposal includes major cuts to programs that many disabled people rely on.

You can watch live here: https://www.help.senate.gov/hearings/hearing-on-fiscal-year-2027-department-of-health-and-human-services-budget?utm_source=Main+AAPD+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=972747987d-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2026_04_16_01_34&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-972747987d-494289743

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Brain Summit 2026 is coming.A one-day gathering where lived experience leads the conversation, bringing together survivo...
04/20/2026

Brain Summit 2026 is coming.

A one-day gathering where lived experience leads the conversation, bringing together survivors, caregivers, advocates, providers, and community partners to strengthen how we communicate, coordinate, and care.

🧠 Featuring the unveiling of:
• TBI Dashboard™– track patterns, symptoms, and real-life impact
• Impact Injury Severity Score™ (IISS) – a new way to communicate support needs across systems

No politics. No noise.
Just real people, real tools, and real connection.

📅 August 1, 2026 | 10AM–3PM
📍 Pre-register via QR code or link below

https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=gxBGbdm66ECZbn5psfLnRwMgEdq_7OJJhXTsyptmlEdURFIzNjRBQk1FRFIzOUczWUNIU0dMRllHRC4u&origin=QRCode

In partnership with Power of Patients.
Built by survivors. Guided by care.

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A tan and navy promotional flyer announcing “Brain Summit 2026,” hosted by Power of Patients and Survivor & System Solutions. The flyer includes a photo of a diverse audience seated at a conference, listening to a speaker presenting at the front of the room. Text highlights the event as a one-day summit for survivors, caregivers, and companies. Event details read: August 1, 2026, from 10 AM to 3 PM, with a QR code for pre-registration. Contact email is listed at the bottom for more information.

04/16/2026

There is still time - Register for the I/DD Legislative Caucus!

On April 29, 2026, join lawmakers for a legislative session focused on the needs of individuals and families with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD), held at the Legislative Building in Raleigh. You are also invited to a Welcome Event with L'Arche North Carolina before going to the Capitol.

This year's Caucus will address key issues involving I/DD supports and services, including the waiting list, the workforce, and funding. Be part of the discussion shaping policies that impact community living, independence, and essential supports. Participants can Schedule Meetings with Legislators before or after the Caucus.

Click this link for more information to register: https://ow.ly/J4zC50YyBR2

NC SILC Virtual Quarterly Meeting -Thursday April 16thTime: 9:00 amLocation: Virtual - see Zoom Meeting Join Zoom Meetin...
04/13/2026

NC SILC Virtual Quarterly Meeting -

Thursday April 16th

Time: 9:00 am

Location: Virtual - see Zoom Meeting

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Public Comment: NC SILC welcomes public comments related to the concerns, needs, and experiences of people with disabilities in North Carolina. The Public Comment period is held at the beginning of each meeting, and speakers are generally provided three minutes, unless additional time is requested as an accommodation. Community members who wish to speak at an upcoming meeting are encouraged to contact Gloria Garton at gloria.garton@nc-silc.org.

Reasonable Accommodation Request: Reasonable Accommodations for ASL or CART are accepted up to 4 business days before the quarterly meeting or event. Please contact Gloria Garton at gloria.garton@nc-silc.org to request an accommodation.

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04/13/2026

📢 Public Notice: NC SILC Quarterly Meeting

Join the North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council (NC SILC) for our upcoming Quarterly Meeting on Thursday, April 16th at 9:00 AM.

This is a virtual meeting. To join the meeting, use the following Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89901560622

🗣️ Have something to share?
Public comment will take place at 11:45 AM—we welcome your input!

♿ Need accommodations?
Please contact Gloria Garton at 984-480-6328 no later than 12:00 PM on Tuesday, April 16th.

We encourage community members, partners, and advocates to attend and stay engaged!

🦿April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month ( ).🦾This year marks 40 years of community, advocacy, and progre...
04/12/2026

🦿April is Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month ( ).🦾

This year marks 40 years of community, advocacy, and progress, and a reminder that disability is not a limitation, but a lived experience shaped by access, opportunity, and equity.

At the North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, we believe in a future where people with limb loss and limb difference have the tools, resources, and support to live independently and on their own terms.

Because independence is not one-size-fits-all.
It’s personal. It’s powerful. It’s a right.

Join the movement and help fuel the next 40 by showing us your 40!!!!

Your movement, your art, your advocacy, your impact… your story.

✨
♿ DisabilityRights NCSILC NothingAboutUsWithoutUs

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A navy blue graphic with white text reading “April is Limb Loss Limb Difference Awareness Month.” In the center is an abstract orange ribbon forming the shape of a person in motion. At the bottom, the text reads “One Community. Countless Stories.” Below the main graphic is the hashtag “LLLDAM2026” and the message “Share Your Story = Spread Awareness. Show Us Your 40!”

04/12/2026

🌿 April invites us to pause… to listen a little deeper.

It’s Autism Awareness Month, a time not just to recognize autism, but to honor the lived experiences, voices, and brilliance of autistic individuals across North Carolina and beyond.

Awareness is only the beginning.
We move forward with understanding,
we grow through acceptance,
and we lead with inclusion.

At the North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council, we believe in a world where autistic people have full access, full choice, and full power in their communities because independence looks different for everyone, and every path deserves respect.

Let’s continue building spaces that don’t just include, but truly embrace.

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04/10/2026

Webinar Alert!

https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/GwJ-kZReQ7G4Joz9GYr_6g #/registration

Join the next Self-Advocate Discussion Series on April 15: Coordinated Advocacy

Coordinated advocacy brings relationships and action together.

Join us to hear real advocacy stories from the disability community and share your own experience. We’ll talk about different ways to advocate, including face-to-face meetings, behind-the-scenes work, letter writing, and more.

Spend an hour learning, sharing, and strengthening advocacy together. Sign up and make your voice heard.

Date: Wednesday, April 15
Time: 1 PM ET
Where: Virtual via Zoom
Register now: https://www.zoomgov.com/meeting/register/GwJ-kZReQ7G4Joz9GYr_6g #/registration

04/10/2026

AAPD is hiring a traveling Executive Assistant to the President and CEO! The Executive Assistant plays an integral role in the President & CEO’s daily work and helps the President & CEO achieve AAPD's strategic goals.

We are looking for someone who is willing to travel, works well in team settings, is a self-starter, and enjoys a challenge. If you are a strong communicator with problem-solving and organizational skills who wants to support a growing civil rights organization, this could be the role for you! AAPD offers opportunities for growth, exceptional benefits, and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until April 30 at 11:59 PM ET. More information and the application can be found here: https://ow.ly/BGre50YGu8W

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🏘April is Fair Housing Month! North Carolina is featuring various educational events, trainings, and celebrations to pro...
04/09/2026

🏘April is Fair Housing Month! North Carolina is featuring various educational events, trainings, and celebrations to promote housing equality.

🔑Key 2026 Fair Housing Month Events & Activities:

2026 Canopy Realtor® Association Fair Housing Celebration: A signature event on April 29, 2026, featuring networking and education, part of the Canopy Fair Housing Challenge.
🔗https://events.canopyrealtors.org/eventDescription.aspx?event=636

Realtors® Care Day: Scheduled for April 17, 2026, focusing on community service and affordable housing. 🔗https://www.canopyhousingfoundation.org/realtors-care-day

NCCEH Virtual Workshop: "The State of Fair Housing" on April 23, 2026, via Zoom, offering insights for housing providers.
🔗https://ncceh.org/event/the-state-of-fair-housing/

Legal Aid of North Carolina Trainings: The Fair Housing Project offers ongoing "Know Your Rights" trainings and in-person sessions across the state.
🔗https://legalaidnc.org/clinics/

🔗https://web.cvent.com/event/1fcbf473-adf2-4cd9-b3c1-1dff4ec53487/register

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