What is Independent Living? A Program A Movement A Culture The Independent Living Program Centers for Independent Living are community-based, cross-disability, non-profit organizations that are designed and operated by people with disabilities. CILs are unique in that they operate according to a strict philosophy of consumer control, wherein people with all types of disabilities directly […]
Governor Cooper Signs Law to Make Traffic Stops Safer for Deaf, Hard of Hearing
Posted on 04. Aug, 2017 by The Adaptables in Community, Information & Referral, News
Aug. 3, 2017 — Legislation that allows Deaf and Hard of Hearing citizens to request a designation for their driver’s license from the N.C. Division of Motor Vehicles was signed into law last week by Governor Roy Cooper. The bill, HB 84, passed with unanimous, bi-partisan support and will make interactions between law enforcement and […]
Celebrate ADA 27 – the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Posted on 26. Jul, 2017 by The Adaptables in News
Today – July 26, 2017 – marks the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) signed by President George H.W. Bush on July 26, 1990. The ADA and the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) give civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to those provided to individuals on the basis […]
Target Housing is Successful
Posted on 18. Jul, 2017 by The Adaptables in News
Working with Willie H, the Adaptables assisted in stetting a goal for Willie for affordable and accessible housing on the bus route in Winston Salem. Last week Willie and his wife were moved in to their new apartment, where they were watching TV, and it was peaceful and quite. “No sirens and Bullets” Willie said! […]
Healthcare Vote Expected Next Week: The Fight Is Not Over!
Posted on 14. Jul, 2017 by The Adaptables in News
Take Action Now on Senate Health Ce Bill The Senate released their updated version of the Better Care Reconciliation Act (PDF) yesterday, and all of our concerns remain the same. Read the Senate summary (PDF). The new version will still cut Medicaid by $772 billion, with an even more restrictive growth rate and […]
The time has come again for the Women of Wisdom Fried Chicken Plate Sale!!!
Posted on 06. Jul, 2017 by The Adaptables in News
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Fair Housing
Posted on 05. Jul, 2017 by The Adaptables in News
The Adaptables CIL gets lots of question on fair housing. If you need assistance or have questions about housing, we are just a phone call away at 336-767-7060 Your fair housing rights are protected under Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (Fair Housing Act). If those rights have been violated, you can […]
Adaptables Office Closed July 4th
Posted on 30. Jun, 2017 by The Adaptables in News
Have a happy and safe 4th………………
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