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Orientation to Web Resources for New CILs

About the Webcast

Could you benefit from a tour of online resources for Independent Living advocates? Please join us on April 16th as representatives of the leading Independent Living organizations in the US take us on a tour of some of the most useful websites and online tools for Independent Living staff. Presenters will identify websites and resources for current information on CIL and SILC programs and operations, government policies and programs for or that affect people with disabilities, relevant facts and reports on people with disabilities and the Independent Living Movement and more!

Target audience:

Newly hired staff and new board members of Centers for Independent Living; staff and members of Statewide Independent Living Councils may also benefit. The Webcast may also be of interest to more experienced IL personnel.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this web cast, participants will be able to:

• Locate important resources and information on the World Wide Web that can be used to improve your organization’s operations and program quality and effectiveness
• List Web sites that are information-rich repositories of data and tools that are useful for the Independent Living field in areas such as community-based supports, ADA, transportation, housing, and nursing home transition
• Enhance service delivery to your consumers by utilizing the wealth of Web resources available to you when responding to requests for assistance

Agenda

3:00 pm EDT – Welcome & Introductions
3:05 pm – ILRU.org, CIL-NET.org, and SILC-NET.org
3:25 pm – Q&A Session
3:35 pm – NCIL.org and APRIL.org
3:45 pm – Q&A Session
3:50 pm – RTC: Rural Institute of Montana
4:00 pm – Clearinghouse for Home and Community Based Services: HCBS.org
4:10 pm – Q&A Session
4:15 pm – ADATA.org (DBTACs)
4:20 pm – Overview of Additional Web Resources, Final Q&A and Wrap-up
4:30 pm – Presentation Ends

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