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ILC NEWS | February 2019

Emergency Preparedness Information Link

February 13, 2019

A great link for information about emergency preparedness for people with disabilities.   https://www.ready.gov/individuals-access-functional-needs?fbclid=IwAR3xD_HH_nnUByZ47jpa1dSvYELCxf3Bb34RTgdxEZvJVJMU5i7TA-aF9s0

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Investing in the Independent Living Movement Means Investing in Youth – Webinar

February 13, 2019

CIL-NET Presents…A National Webinar Investing in the Independent Living Movement Means Investing in Youth March 20, 2019; 3:00 – 4:30 PM Eastern     Register Today   Centers for Independent Living (CILs) are required to support young people with disabilities as they transition to adulthood. This is a core service of CILs, but one that many…

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Evaluating chronic pain in disability claims – Public Comment Needed

February 13, 2019

Comments due February 15   An informational alert prepared by Fifth Freedom Information courtesy of the Social Security Administration   The Social Security Administration (SSA) is asking for feedback on how it considers chronic pain in disability claims. Your comments will help SSA determine if it needs to revise how it evaluates pain.   The current…

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Help celebrate Disability Awareness Month this March and order your FREE campaign materials today!

February 8, 2019

Help celebrate Disability Awareness Month this March and order your FREE campaign materials today! Join thousands of business leaders, educators, community organizations, and families across Indiana when you spread the message of inclusion and acceptance. Will you join us in hosting your own Disability Awareness Month activity? The Indiana Governor’s Council for People with Disabilities offers…

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VITA – Free Income Tax Preparation Assistance

February 8, 2019

You may be eligible for free assistance with filing your taxes and applying for the Earned Income Tax Credit with the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA). VITA volunteers are certified and trained by the Internal Revenue Service and can help you prepare a basic return.   VITA is for people with income under $54,000, people…

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