Appalachian Independence Center

11/17/2025

AIC’s Abingdon office located at 230 Charwood Dr. Abingdon, VA 24210 is a drop off location for Feeding Southwest Virginia’s Holiday’s From the Heart Food Drive! Feel free to drop off your non-perishable items at our office that will go to our neighbors and friends this holiday season! 🧡

11/10/2025

In observance of Veteran's Day, all AIC offices will be closed Tuesday, November 11.

To all of our Veterans, thank you for your service! 🇺🇸

11/04/2025

Reminder: all AIC offices are closed today for Election Day.

GO VOTE 🇺🇸🗳️

Election Day is TODAY, Tuesday, November 4th. Polls will be open from 6am to 7pm. If you are in line by 7pm then you can vote.

Didn’t get to register to vote? You can register at the polls and you will receive a provisional ballot.

Curbside voting and accessible voting machines are available!

Remember to keep handy all election protection numbers and share with friends and family.

⭐️ASL: 301-818-8683

⭐️English: 866-687-8683

⭐️Spanish: 888-839-8682

⭐️Asian Languages: 888-274-8683

⭐️Arabic: 844-925-5287

11/03/2025

Do you have a plan for voting in the November General Election? Polls are open 6am - 7pm on November 4. Bring valid ID that matches your voter registration. If you want to cast a ballot but are not registered to vote in Virginia, plan to same-day register and vote a provisional ballot. Visit Vote.Virginia.gov to check your eligibility and find your polling location.

10/28/2025

On October 22, at least 25 states announced that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will not be paid in November if the shutdown continues. Many people with disabilities depend on SNAP for food, making this an urgent threat to our community.

Below are some resources:

AAPD Update on the Government Shutdown https://mailchi.mp/a8c87d28bf40/april-weekly-membership-email-june-7-13888077

Autistic Self-Advocacy Network (ASAN) Plain Language Explainer: The Government Shutdown
https://autisticadvocacy.org/2025/10/plain-language-explainer-the-government-shutdown/

New Disabled South is offering one-time payments to disabled folks in the South who won’t be receiving SNAP in November due to the government shutdown. Separately, if you would like to donate to their fund, it will enable us to give more money to people who need it.

The 14 states NDS covers are: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

Apply: ndsdj.org/snaphelp
Donate: ndsdj.org/snapdonate

NCIL will be hosting a webinar “Community Conversation: Changing Landscape – Food Insecurity and the Independent Living Network” on Thursday, October 30, 2025 from 3:00pm - 4:30pm.

Register at this link (https://ncil.org/event/communityfood-insecurity-and-il/).

10/28/2025

New Disabled South is offering one-time payments to disabled folks in the South who won’t be receiving SNAP in November due to the government shutdown. Separately, if you would like to donate to their fund, it will enable them to give more money to people who need it.

The 14 states NDS covers are: Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

Apply: ndsdj.org/snaphelp
Donate: ndsdj.org/snapdonate

ID: Images in both English and Spanish sharing that New Disabled South is offering payments to SNAP recipients, as well as soliciting donations to be able to send out more payments to more people. [Alt text on images]

10/22/2025

Turning 18 in Virginia: What Individuals with Disabilities Need to Consider
Monday, November 17, 2025 | 4:00 - 5:30 pm

REGISTER HERE: tinyurl.com/43wjzpwp

Turning 18 is a big deal. An 18-year-old is legally considered an adult in Virginia and can make their own legal, financial, medical, and educational decisions. For some individuals with disabilities, this will not be an issue. Others may need support. This workshop will share basic information about things that need to be considered as your loved one turns 18.

This webinar will be presented on Zoom. It will not be recorded.

Presented by PEATC in partnership with Fleet and Family Support Exceptional Family Member Program Oceana

10/21/2025

Discover the valuable services offered by 211 Virginia. Get connected to housing, food, healthcare, and other community resources in the Commonwealth.

10/06/2025

Did you know that we have some new friends who are sharing our Abingdon office space with us?

Our friends at BridgesEAST (Bridges for Deaf and Hard of Hearing) are holding an open house at AIC's main office located at 230 Charwood Drive Abingdon, VA 24210 on Tuesday, October 7 from 5:00-7:00.

Stop by to learn about BridgesEAST services and the Technology Assistance Program for SWVA! Light refreshments will be provided.

10/01/2025

❗️Important information for those who receive SNAP benefits❗️

10/01/2025

We are so ✨excited✨ to be partnering again with Statemint Bristol for their upcoming fall event! All ticket sales from the pre-sale will be donated directly to support AIC and our programs! THANK YOU Statemint!