July 5, 2023
For Disability Pride Month in July, accessABILITY is working with organizations to create commitments to “Add the A” of accessibility into DEIA initiatives. We asked The Eiteljorg Museum how they are committed to #AddTheA and include people with disabilities in their events, spaces, and programs, and here’s what they said! The Eiteljorg Museum takes pride in […]
July 3, 2023
Job Title: Independent Living Advocate (ILA) Position: Non-exempt (Full Time and Part Time Option) Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Wages: Hourly range $17 – $17.50, 37.5 hour work week Benefits: 16 paid holidays, 15 days paid time off, plus more Forward Resume: info@abilityindiana.org ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY Our Mission: To empower our peers […]
July 3, 2023
July is Disability Pride Month, a chance to honor the history, achievements, experiences, and struggles of the disability community. It marks the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society. But barriers still exist, which is why we need to honor every kind of disability, the […]
July 1, 2023
For Disability Pride Month in July, accessABILITY is working with organizations to create commitments to “Add the A” of accessibility into DEIA initiatives. We asked the Indy Arts Council how they are committed to #AddTheA and include people with disabilities in their events, spaces, and programs, and here’s what they said! Indy Arts Council is a […]
February 23, 2023
accessABILITY invites Central Indiana to celebrate differences during March, which was officially declared National Disabilities Awareness Month on February 26, 1987, by President Ronald Reagan. The proclamation called for people to provide understanding, encouragement, and opportunities to help persons with disabilities to lead productive and fulfilling lives. “Disability Awareness Month offers an opportunity to call […]
February 22, 2023
No More Negotiation is more than just a disability training; it’s Disability Justice. Our trainings are taught and developed by people with disabilities and are rooted in cross-disability power. We go beyond basic accessibility and toward the full inclusion of all people, bringing our values of Collective Access, Intersectionality, and Disability Pride into our workshops and into your […]
October 1, 2022
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation.” Observed annually in October, NDEAM celebrates the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities past and present and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices. 2022 marks the 77th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The […]
August 8, 2022
The driving force behind accessABILITY’s mission are the people that we serve. As Independent Living Advocates, we work with our community in their own environment to set and achieve personal goals. For one of Barb’s consumers, that meant adding in some home modifications to be able to enjoy time outdoors with his family. Meet Michael! […]
June 29, 2022
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on July 26, 1990 by George HW Bush. Every year in July (and throughout the entire year), we celebrate this landmark event and the important work to promote equal opportunity for people with disabilities. The ADA is a civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against […]
June 26, 2022
Organization Overview Centers for Independent Living (CIL) were created under the U.S. Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services Administration’s Rehabilitation Act. CILs are nonprofit community based non-residential organizations that are run by and for people with disabilities. Under the 1992 Amendments of the Rehabilitation Act, CILs are required to have a majority of individuals with disabilities […]