North Country Center for Independence

The agenda for NCIL’s 2021 Annual Conference on Independent Living is now available at https://ncil.swoogo.com/2021/ea21 The agenda can be customized to your t...ime zone by using the link at the bottom of the page. Early Bird rates end June 29, 2021! Image: 2021 Annual Conference on Independent Living Logo - LIBERTY, INDEPENDENCE, FREEDOM, EQUITY. Presented by NCIL. Graphic features a line art drawing of three pulmeria flowers.

June 17, 2020 Local COVID-19 Updates Clinton: New Cases: 0.2 per 100K - Infection Rate: 0.88 - Vaccinated: 54.3% - Low Risk Essex: New Cases: 0.4 per 100K - Infection Rate: 0.99 - Vaccinated: 56.0% - Low Risk Franklin: New Cases: 1.4 per 100K - Infection Rate: 0.85 - Vaccinated: 44.5% - Medium Risk... From Covid ActNow COVID Risk & Vaccine Tracker

A new and long overdue effort to update SSI

How a major voting rights bill could backfire on voters with disabilities

A disability rights argument against legalizing assisted suicide

June 16, 2020 Local COVID-19 Updates Clinton: New Cases: 0.0 per 100K - Infection Rate: 0.88 - Vaccinated: 54.1% - Low Risk Essex: New Cases: 0.4 per 100K - Infection Rate: 0.98 - Vaccinated: 55.7% - Low Risk Franklin: New Cases: 1.4 per 100K - Infection Rate: 0.86 - Vaccinated: 44.2% - Medium Risk... From Covid ActNow COVID Risk & Vaccine Tracker

Profile of a fierce and effective advocate for equitable medical treatment and accessibility in hospitals

Another COVID-19 milestone

COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Town Hall Vaccinating Our Children Concerned about the vaccines? Have questions? Learn more as we discuss the importance of vaccinating our children against COVID-19.... Thursday, June 17, 7 pm

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June 15, 2020 Local COVID-19 Updates Clinton: New Cases: 0.2 per 100K - Infection Rate: 0.83 - Vaccinated: 53.8% - Low Risk Essex: New Cases: 0.8 per 100K - Infection Rate: 0.98 - Vaccinated: 55.5% - Low Risk Franklin: New Cases: 1.7 per 100K - Infection Rate: 0.87 - Vaccinated: 43.8% - Medium Risk... From Covid ActNow COVID Risk & Vaccine Tracker

The American Association of People with Disabilities @AAPD speaks out on voting rights and accessibility

NCCI Weekly Disability Reading List ...

North Country COVID-19 update ...

November 5, 2020 Local COVID-19 Numbers: Clinton: 1,073 tested today, 4 positives today, 292 positives to date Essex: 252 tested today, 1 positives today, 213 positives to date Franklin: 256 tested today, 9 positives today, 114 positives to date... Numbers from the NYSDOH COVID-19 Tracker

When disability is used to invoke horror ...

News about wheelchair access on airplanes ...

New findings about discipline practices with disabled students in schools ...

November 4, 2020 Local COVID-19 Numbers: Clinton: 935 tested today, 6 positives today, 288 positives to date Essex: 218 tested today, 2 positives today, 212 positives to date Franklin: 226 tested today, 9 positives today, 105 positives to date... Numbers from the NYSDOH COVID-19 Tracker

A British journalist’s reflections on disability ...

Recommended children’s books with disability themes ...

Clinton County, NY COVID-19 update ...

November 3, 2020 Local COVID-19 Numbers: Clinton: 439 tested today, 3 positives today, 282 positives to date Essex: 148 tested today, 3 positives today, 210 positives to date Franklin: 54 tested today, 0 positives today, 96 positives to date... Numbers from the NYSDOH COVID-19 Tracker

Upcoming book by a disabled author on sex and disability ...

Another interesting element of accessible building design ...

An important post-election day message from the American Association of People with Disabilities @AAPD ...