Appalachian Center for Independent Living

09/04/2026

Have you downloaded our free Concussion Awareness toolkit yet? It's packed with resources to help you get started with spreading concussion awareness. Download yours here: https://bit.ly/4h5Jn3H

09/04/2026

Labor Day Weekend is here! ACIL honors the hard work and contributions of all workers and remains committed to advancing independence, inclusion, and opportunity for people with disabilities. Please note that our office will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

09/03/2026

Save the date! ACIL is hosting this farmers market event focused on individuals with disabilities and seniors only. First come, first served.

09/03/2026

Join us at the Freedom Car Show to support ACIL, Mountain State Centers for Independent Living and LiveAbility programs that support individuals with disabilities and their pursuit of independent living.

09/03/2026

ACIL is here to support individuals with disabilities who may need assistance completing Medicaid paperwork relating to the new 2027 requirements. Please keep us in mind if you need assistance. [email protected] or 304-965-0376.

The West Virginia Department of Human Services (DoHS) is reminding Medicaid members to take steps now to prepare for new federal eligibility requirements that will take effect in 2027.Beginning Jan. 1, 2027, certain adults ages 19 through 64 enrolled in the Medicaid Adult Expansion Group will be req...

09/02/2026

Join ACIL and support individuals with disabilities at the Freedom Car Show. Saturday October 3rd at Slack Plaza , Downtown Charleston.

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

08/31/2026

Researchers at Vanderbilt University are offering a free training for students with disabilities and their families about Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act plans in school settings.

Who can participate? You must be one of the following:
- A family caregiver of a child who currently has a Section 504 plan from school.
- A person with a disability who currently has a Section 504 plan from school.

What will you do?
You will be randomly assigned to either complete the training immediately (beginning the week of September 28, 2026) or you will receive written training materials and complete the training in six months (beginning the week of May 10, 2027). You will be asked to complete pre-, post-, and follow-up surveys, participate in the training (1.5-hour weekly sessions over 7 weeks) and complete formative and summative evaluations about the program.

Learn more and register: https://redcap.vanderbilt.edu/surveys/?s=C4F9JX9A3HM3F93X

Questions? Contact Meghan Burke at [email protected] or 615-342-1014.

View more research opportunities from the CED and our partners: https://research.cedwvu.org/participate/

Vanderbilt University

08/28/2026

What an amazing opportunity to for young ladies and women to participate in!

The countdown is ON! 💙 Our Miss Amazing event is coming up on September 12, and we are looking for amazing people to join us!

👑 PARTICIPANTS NEEDED!
Do you know an amazing individual who has a disability who should experience Miss Amazing? We are looking for participants who are ready to celebrate their abilities, make new friends, build confidence, and have an unforgettable day! ✨

💙 September 12 | Miss Amazing
Come be part of something truly special where every ability deserves a moment to shine! 🌟

🌟 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Passionate about advocating for individuals who have disabilities? We would LOVE to have you on our team! From supporting contestants, assisting with activities, setting up, cheering everyone on, and everything in between—there’s a place for you! 💕

📣 Interested in volunteering or participating? Click the link below to sign up or send us a message and we’ll get you the information you need!

Participants sign up here: https://submit.jotform.com/211578239125053

Volunteers sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/222296877963070

✨Choose 2027 as the year!!! ✨

Tag someone who would LOVE to be part of Miss Amazing! 👑💙✨

08/28/2026

Register now for our upcoming webinar with the U.S. Access Board titled, "Accessible Parking: Going Beyond Minimum Requirements to Meet Today’s Demand."

While the 2010 ADA Accessibility Standards and Architectural Barriers Act define the minimum number of accessible parking spaces and their design, data from state agencies and community reporting make clear that policy change is required to address a nationwide crisis of accessible parking availability. This session will review the minimum design requirements for accessible parking and potential solutions to address the needs of those who require it.

Date: Thursday, September 3, 2026
Time: 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern Time Zone
Registration required: bit.ly/4cJ4iHa

Registration closes one day before the webinar or when capacity is reached.