2025 Independent Living Summit
Schedule
Sun, 16 Nov, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Wed, 19 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm
UTC-06:00Location
Holiday Inn Little Rock-Airport-Conf Ctr | Little Rock, AR
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NOVEMBER 16-19. 2025Summit Overview: Advancing the Disability-Led Independent Living Movement
Objective:
To enhance the capacity of Independent Living Programs, ensuring that individuals with disabilities have the resources and support they need to live fulfilling and autonomous lives within their communities.
Key Areas of Focus:
✅ Understanding the Importance of Independent Living
Highlight the vital role independent living plays in promoting human and civil rights for people with disabilities.
Discuss the barriers that prevent individuals from accessing necessary services and supports.
✅Navigating and Accessing Services
Information Sessions: Provide families with essential information regarding Medicaid LTSS and HCBS options.
Support Systems: Explain how to navigate waiting lists and access community resources effectively.
✅Identifying Gaps and Developing Programs
Program Development:
Analyze existing gaps in services to create tailored programs that address unmet needs.
Foster the creation of comprehensive support systems that encourage independence.
✅Community Engagement and Participation
Foster relationships within the community that promote trust and open dialogues about individual needs.
Encourage community members to voice their needs, contributing to the shaping of effective services.
✅Improving Quality of Life
Discuss strategies to enhance the overall well-being of individuals with disabilities, focusing on empowerment and community inclusion.
Implement practices that directly improve the quality of life for community members, facilitating access to essential services.
✅Combating Social Isolation
Address the issues of isolation faced by individuals with disabilities by creating inclusive environments.
Encourage community gatherings and events that promote social interaction and belonging.
✅Raising Awareness and Advocacy
Combatting Stereotypes: Raise awareness to challenge misconceptions and foster a correct understanding of the abilities of individuals with disabilities.
Supportive Policies: Engage public support for inclusive policies that enhance accessibility and provide equitably distributed resources.
Community Engagement: Motivate community members to advocate for inclusivity in local practices and initiatives.
✅Building and Strengthening Networks
Discuss the importance of forming networks that can advocate for better resources and support systems.
Encourage collaboration among various stakeholders, including families, service providers, and local organizations.
This summit aims to empower individuals with disabilities, foster community awareness, and improve access to vital services. By developing effective independent living programs, we can ensure that people with disabilities lead empowered, inclusive lives in their communities. The ongoing commitment of organizations like ARSILC is essential in raising awareness and addressing the needs of this community, ultimately advancing a movement that respects and upholds the dignity of all individuals with disabilities.
Early Bird Registration & Hotel link opens on July 30, 2025.
CEU's will be given; [email protected] for more information.
Hotel Reservations: http://bit.ly/45oMXPq
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Where is it happening?
Holiday Inn Little Rock-Airport-Conf Ctr, Tesla, 3201 Bankhead Dr, Little Rock, AR 72206, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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