“Combining the dreams of young people with the experience of seasoned advocates…”
The National Council on Independent Living is creating resources for Youth Transition Coordinators at Centers for Independent Living. These resources will discuss a wide array of topics such as: youth outreach, independent living activities, and fundraising. Combining the dreams of young people with the experience of seasoned advocates will only expand the capacity of the Independent Living Movement. NCIL is dedicated to an intergenerational Independent Living Movement. When we work together we will become successful.
These resources are designed to be helpful for Centers for Independent Living. If you are a Youth Transition Coordinator (YTC) or work with youth at a CIL, NCIL would love to hear from you. Please reach out to the Youth Transition Fellow, Keri Gray, to discuss these resources and also ways to connect with YTCs across the country.
For more information and resources, visit www.ncil.org.
The National Council on Independent Living
The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) is the longest-running national cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities. Founded in 1982, NCIL represents thousands of organizations and individuals including: individuals with disabilities, Centers for Independent Living (CILs), Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), and other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the United States. This document was developed by Keri Gray, 2015-2016 Youth Transition Fellow funded through the HSC Foundation, for Youth Transition Coordinators at CILs. However, this document is available to anyone who may find it useful. Please credit NCIL in use of this resource. Contact NCIL for additional information or questions.
