North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council - NC SILC

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Save the Date graphic for NC SILC’s Employment Showcase for people with disabilities on September 10th. Highlights include a virtual job fair, employment presentations, internships, benefits counseling, and best hiring practices. The graphic features a photo of a smiling woman using a wheelchair in a professional office setting.
Promotion for the "NCSILC Youth Delegate Application" organized by the NCSILC. The flyer announces an opportunity to sponsor one youth from North Carolina to attend the 2025 APRIL Youth Conference, in Portland, Oregon from October 17–19, 2025. The conference is aimed at empowering young people with disabilities in leadership and advocacy. The flyer has a professional design with white text on a dark gray background, blue accents, and the NCSILC logo in the top right corner. A QR code is displayed in the bottom right corner for easy access to the application.
A woman using a walker engages in conversation with a representative at the Family Service of the Piedmont table. Informational brochures and giveaways are spread across the table beneath a tent on a sunny day.
Graphic for the NC Statewide Independent Living Council (NCSILC) promoting the NC SILC Quarterly Meeting on July 17, 2025. Includes NCSILC logo and text stating "Join us live at 9:00 AM ET via Zoom" on a blue and white background.
Blue and white graphic with text: “Subscribe to our Newsletter. Get inspiring stories, resources, and updates from Centers for Independent Living across the state — delivered to your inbox! Just Released! July/August 2025. NC Statewide Independent Living Council logo. Subscribe Now.”
White graphic with red and blue text that says, "ADA 35 – Celebrate July 26, 2025 – Americans with Disabilities Act."
American flag with NC Statewide Independent Living Council (NCSILC) logo and the text “Happy Independence Day 4th of July” on a gray background with red, white, and blue design elements.
Green NAMI graphic encouraging conversations about mental health with the message talking about mental health is powerful start a conversation.
A smiling group of supporters, family, and advocates gather around Alexis in her new accessible home, with balloons in the background.
Graphic with the Disability Pride flag colors diagonally at the top left, the NC Statewide Independent Living Council logo at top right, bold text reading “PROUD. DISABLED. INDEPENDENT.” in the center, and diverse raised fists illustrated at the bottom.
NC Statewide Independent Living Council e-newsletter promo with a smiling person in a wheelchair holding a phone and text encouraging people to subscribe for disability news and events in North Carolina.
Flyer seeking Black adults aged 40+ with spinal cord injury for a UMES research study with $50 gift card incentive.
Flyer for NCCDD's monthly educational webinar series held on Zoom every fourth Thursday at 1 PM
Flyer with a purple header reading “Share your knowledge and expertise with us!” Brandeis University is doing research on barriers to Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services for disabled people of color. They are recruiting CIL staff, care coordinators, health plans, and state directors involved in nursing home transitions. Participants will join a 90-minute Zoom focus group and receive a $50 gift card. Contact Ruby Siegel at hcbsaccess@gmail.com. Flyer includes diverse illustrations of people in healthcare and community settings.
PROMISE IDD study flyer for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who were pregnant in the last 10 years. $50 gift card incentive.
Bold Juneteenth graphic with colorful red, yellow, green, and black border designs. Large white text reads "June 19th Juneteenth Freedom Day" with the NCSILC (North Carolina Statewide Independent Living Council) logo at the bottom.
Graphic with the NC Statewide Independent Living Council logo. Text reads: "Help us decide the name of our By Youth 4 Youth Campaign!" Three options are listed with checkmarks: Independence Is For Us, Independent Minds Limitless Futures, Independent Today Unstoppable Tomorrow.
Blue graphic with “Happy Father’s Day” in bold white script. Below, a smiling man in a wheelchair holds a young girl in a yellow coat on his lap. Both are laughing and holding hands. NC SILC logo appears in the bottom right. White hearts decorate the background.
Black background with three lit yellow candles. Text reads: “Our Health Over Corporate Wealth. Statewide vigils | June 17 | 6 PM.
Graphic for the NC Statewide Independent Living Council (NCSILC) promoting the NC SILC Quarterly Meeting on July 17, 2025. Includes NCSILC logo and text stating "Join us live at 9:00 AM ET via Zoom" on a blue and white background.
NC SILC Action Alert graphic with a megaphone icon and text that reads: “Action Needed! Make Your Voice Heard to Protect Federal Accessibility Requirements.”
A graphic featuring a photo of a Black Disabled woman speaking into a microphone and smiling. Text says, “EmpowHer Expressions A Virtual Public Speaking Class for Disabled Women & Feminine-Aligned Nonbinary People Spend 8 Weeks Learning How To: * Refine Your Elevator Speech * Develop Effective Presentations * Negotiate in Your Work & Home Life * Practice Answering Difficult Questions And Much More! Apply Today!”
PYD logo. Text: "Apply now! Dinah F.B. Cohen Fellowship Program. Program Objectives: Leadership and professional skills development for college students and recent graduates with disabilities; enhanced understanding of mentoring as a disability inclusion strategy; and expanded network to impact career development and access to opportunities. Deadline to apply: July 31st, 9PM EST." A photo of Dinah F.B. Cohen is on the left hand side of the image. Purple clouds line the text at the bottom.
Save the Date for the NC Assistive Technology Expo—free and open to the public on Oct 2, 2025, in Raleigh. New this year: Pre-conference on Oct 1 with sessions by Teepa Snow (Aging & Tech) and Therese Willkomm (DIY AT). Fees apply for pre-conference.
Screenshot of the NCSILC Resources page under the “Advocacy/Civil Rights” section. It includes brief descriptions and logos for Disability Rights North Carolina, NC Department of Health and Human Services, Legal Aid of North Carolina, and the Southeast ADA Technical Assistance Center.
Page 2 of The Past, Present, and Future of Centers for Independent Living Facilitating Pre-Employment Transition Services information sheet. Click link in post to download accessible pdf.
Graphic featuring the NC Statewide Independent Living Council (NCSILC) logo and mission statement on a white background with blue wave accents. The mission emphasizes independent living, consumer control, peer support, self-determination, and full inclusion for people with disabilities.
Graphic for the NC Statewide Independent Living Council (NCSILC) promoting the NC SILC Quarterly Meeting on July 17, 2025. Includes NCSILC logo and text stating "Join us live at 9:00 AM ET via Zoom" on a blue and white background.
Screenshot of NC SILC’s “NC Centers for Independent Living” webpage. It explains CILs and lists their five core services. Below is a county-based dropdown to find a local center and a color-coded map of North Carolina showing CIL service areas.
Flyer for NC SILC’s Lunch-N-Learn Webinar Series titled “Breaking Down Benefits.” Covers disability coverage: life, health, and retirement. Date: Wednesday, May 21 at 12 PM EST. Virtual and free. Guest speaker: Alyssa Hampton, Vensure Insurance Agent.
Neon blue and green color scheme. 2025 APRIL YOUTH CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN. APPLICATION DEADLINE = JULY 15, 2025. Photo of a sign that has a deer jumping on it and says "Portland Oregon". A QR code is next to this image, which is the QR code for the scholarship application.
Graphic with quote from Daniel H Gillison Jr that says In Every Story Theres Strength Your Story has power share it and help inspire hope
Logo for Older Americans Month on a blue, green, and purple gradient background. White text reads: “Older Americans Month. ACL.gov/OAM. #OlderAmericansMonth” with a graphic of three stylized figures forming a heart shape.
Graphic with a light pink background featuring a bouquet of pink tulips and the words “Happy Mother’s Day” in white cursive and block lettering. The NC Statewide Independent Living Council (NCSILC) logo appears at the top center.
Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Garden ADA compliant walkway amongst lush greenery.
Graphic with the NC Statewide Independent Living Council logo. Text reads: "Help us decide the name of our By Youth 4 Youth Campaign!" Three options are listed with checkmarks: Independence Is For Us, Independent Minds Limitless Futures, Independent Today Unstoppable Tomorrow.
A close-up view of a presentation slide about the SILC Connector for SILCs and DSEs during the 2025 NASILC Congress.
NC SILC newsletter promo graphic featuring a person with pink hair in a wheelchair smiling and holding a phone, with text that reads “Just Released! E-Newsletter. Your go-to resource for the latest news, events, and more for the Disability Community in North Carolina.” A red button at the bottom says “Subscribe Now.”
Graphic with the NC Statewide Independent Living Council logo. Text reads: "Help us decide the name of our By Youth 4 Youth Campaign!" Three options are listed with checkmarks: Independence Is For Us, Independent Minds Limitless Futures, Independent Today Unstoppable Tomorrow.