Being the Change
White Pine High School senior Autumn Cavender says her teachers generally follow IEP guidelines, but for her (and presumably other IEP students), they need more individualized accommodations to help them succeed. Autumn has been diagnosed with dyslexia and Irlen Syndrome, a problem with the brain’s ability to process visual information. Irlen Syndrome manifests differently for […]
Forging Justice
Through a grant from the Nevada Statewide Independent Living Council, we had the extreme privilege of sending two students and two educators to the National Council on Independent Living conference, held the last week of July, 2022. While in Washington D.C., they attended a variety of workshops, addressing such important topics as independent living, advocacy, assistive technology and access […]
The ADA Turns 32
On July 26, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) turns 32!Last year we celebrated ADA’s 31st anniversary and the end of the pandemic shutdown with a get-together at Sparks Marina Park that included COVID-19 information and free vaccines provided by Immunize Nevada. This year, we’re continuing to celebrate some of the ways that the ADA changed American society.Before the American Disabilities Act […]
Mark Wellman Adventure Day
5, when participants had the opportunity to explore adaptive equipment and experiences. In between, they were able to get free COVID-19 and/or flu vaccines from Immunize Nevada. Everyone who joined the fun also had access to nearly two dozen community organizations, giving them a chance to connect or reconnect with programs and services for people […]
Enjoying The Great Outdoors with a Disability
People flock to Nevada from all over the world to spend time in our amazing mountains, deserts, rivers and lakes. In addition to enjoying the beauty that surrounds us, there is plenty of evidence that being outside is good for our minds and bodies. Though this can be challenging for people with disabilities and older adults, […]
NCIL Teacher Scholarships
Congratulations to our 2022 scholarship recipients! TEACHERS Dawn Browning, Academy of Arts, Careers, and Technology Herman Cabeje, W. Wendover HS STUDENTS Autumn Cavender, White Pine HS Shelby Benzing, Academy of Arts, Careers, and Technology ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living (NNCIL) is providing all-expense paid scholarship to attend the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) Annual […]
NCIL Youth Scholarships
Congratulations to our 2022 scholarship recipients! STUDENTS Autumn Cavender, White Pine HS Shelby Benzing, Academy of Arts, Careers, and Technology TEACHERS Dawn Browning, Academy of Arts, Careers, and Technology Herman Cabeje, W. Wendover HS ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living (NNCIL) is these all-expense paid scholarship to attend the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) […]
