MO Statewide Independent Living Council

03/31/2026

MO SILC is excited to be at the MO Center for independent Living advocacy day at our state Capitol. Music in Motion from the Missouri School for the Deaf opened our rally with some wonderful music.

03/27/2026

Lincoln University students, families, and community members — this is your opportunity!
Come out to the Meet the Candidates Forum and hear from local candidates for school board and city council.
📍 Blue Tiger Den
📅 March 31, 2026
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Let’s stay informed and involved in the future of our city.

Lincoln University - Missouri@followersBuilding Community BridgesJeffersonCity NAACP

03/23/2026

Even when things are going well with the IEP team, it can still feel overwhelming to sit across from a group of professionals who work with your child. Never feel guilty about asking a friend, relative, neighbor, or advocate to come sit with you at the meeting.

03/23/2026

AAGKC Workshop! Featuring Jen Greenstreet, filmmaker and founder of Just Like You Films, Inc. 🎬

This workshop is ideal for arts administrators, educators, and cultural leaders who are ready to deepen their commitment to disability inclusion and access.

Register for this workshop today at https://bit.ly/46XN0mU

03/23/2026

Give It. Get It. Reuse It.

Do you have used medical equipment you no longer need?
empower: abilities collects gently used durable medical equipment—like walkers, wheelchairs, shower chairs, and more—and recycles them back into the community at no cost to those in need. This is a great time of year to clean out the garage and donate used equipment - we will give it to someone who can benefit from it.

Donate it. Reuse it. Empower someone’s independence.

Drop off or call us to learn more:
📞 417-838-8940
📍 1450 W. Cambridge St., Springfield

03/19/2026

Repairs and refurbishments help AT stay in the community instead of the landfill. On March 21st, a Repair Café will come to the Withers Branch of Mid-Continent Public Library. If you would like to have an electronic or other item repaired, feel free to stop by!

Visit reusefull.org/events/repair-cafe-and-clothing-swap-liberty-march-2026/ to learn more.

Date: Saturday, March 21, 2026
Time: 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Location: Mid-Continent Public Library, Withers Branch (1665 S. Withers Rd., Liberty, MO)

03/19/2026

How do individuals who are Deaf, hard-of-hearing, or have speech disabilities make phone calls? You may have heard of TTY or video relay, but have you heard of RTT (Real Time Text)? RTT combines the benefits of text-based calls and voice transcription, creating another step toward universal access. Visit calilio.com/blogs/rtt-calling to learn more!

03/19/2026

Vote Vote Vote!!!

03/19/2026

03/19/2026

Save the date! Our FREE Accessibility Summit is taking place on April 29th from 12:00 to 4:30 pm. If you create digital content (or have an interest in creating digital content), this event is for you! Participants will learn about digital accessibility and attend a computer lab. The event will be located at the Capitol Plaza Hotel in Jefferson City.

Stay tuned for registration information. You can also join our mailing list to learn more about the event. Contact EHoutman@mo-at.org to get started.

03/19/2026

Congrats to Desi from Massachusetts for winning the Missouri box at the NASILC SILC Congress. We have our fingers crossed to win the Massachusetts basket that has a certificate for crab cakes!!!

03/25/2025

MO SILC is at the MOCIL advocacy day in the state capital. Our SILC board chair, Shannon Porter, CEO for empower: abilities in Springfield, introduced Rep Melanie Stinnett.