Freedom Center for Independent Living

03/04/2026

Live, in-person, informative advocacy event! Located in Cheswold, DE just north of Dover. Presented by the Delaware Developmental Disabilities Council.

02/23/2026

Join us for Women’s History Month Trivia Night! 🎉
Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 5–8 p.m.
at The Nomad Bar - Wilmington, Delaware (905 Orange Street)

Proceeds support our safe housing programs, 24/7 Sexual Assault Response Center (SARC), youth programming, career development workshops, and financial counseling services.

https://givingtools.com/give/439/5803

02/23/2026

02/23/2026

A Message from Theo Braddy: We Cannot Fix What We Refuse to Define

Listen to the audio version of this message: https://bit.ly/4tHk8c6

Hello again. This is Theo W. Braddy, Executive Director of the National Council on Independent Living, bringing you another message. This one I call “We Cannot Fix What We Refuse to Define”.

I recently logged off a high-level stakeholder meeting with a disturbing realization. People in the room were very smart. They were well-intentioned. They were responsible for implementing supports and services for people with disabilities, and yet they were making major decisions about Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) without a shared understanding of what those services actually are.

The conversation moved quickly, but underneath it all was something more basic and more troubling. We were not speaking the same language. Core services were described in ways that did not reflect the lived realities of people who rely on them every day. Terms were used interchangeably, imprecisely, and sometimes incorrectly.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4tYiYth

Image: Group of 16 gathers on a sidewalk during NCIL's 2025 March to U.S. Capitol, including Theo Braddy and Victor Pineda. Participants are standing in front of a banner that says ADA35 with March and Rally sponsor logos. They are holding signs reading “Listen to Disabled Voices,” “Disability Rights are Human Rights,” and “Speak Up, Stand Out, Fight Back.”

02/17/2026

A program that targets children in low-income areas to ensure they have access to meals during the summer is seeking sponsors and meal sites. The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally funded program operated nationally by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and administered in Dela...

02/05/2026

🚨 Tip‑A‑Cop Returns on March 5th! 🚨
Join us on Thursday, March 5th from 3–9 p.m. at ALL Delaware Texas Roadhouse locations for a fun, meaningful night out! 🤠🍴

Law enforcement officers from across Delaware will be trading badges for aprons as they serve guests and collect “tips” to support Special Olympics Delaware. 💙❤️

Bring your family, your friends, and your appetite — every dollar you give supports year‑round training and competition opportunities for our athletes! 🏅✨

📅 March 5
⏰ 3–9 p.m.
📍 All Delaware Texas Roadhouse locations

Come hungry. Leave inspired. 🙌

02/05/2026

For any Delawareans seeking to stay up to date on what educational services and rights are available to disabled children and their families, the Parent Information Center of Delaware's Newsletter is the best resource available.

Link to PIC's Newsletter:
https://mailchi.mp/picofdel/slf6o64rb2-4866140

02/05/2026

Mobile Food Pantry at BCC 🌻
We’re partnering with the Food Bank of Delaware & Bellefonte Lions Club to bring a Mobile Food Pantry to our community.

📅 Tuesday, February 10
⏰ 12PM – 2PM
📍 Bellevue Community Center

Free food distribution while supplies last.

02/02/2026

What the 🤬🤬😡??
If you know anybody in these states, let's make some noise!

In a new twist in a long-running lawsuit, a coalition of states is challenging the right of people with disabilities to live and receive services in the community as opposed to institutions.

01/27/2026

Emergencies present unique challenges for individuals with disabilities and their families, from managing medical equipment and communication needs to safely navigating evacuation plans. Join us for a practical workshop designed to empower individuals with disabilities, their families, and caregivers. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and prepare for the unexpected!
February 4th, 2026 | 12:00 - 1:00PM | Virtual
Registration Link: https://forms.monday.com/forms/7a16c2f1bb0affe2835ed61341fe4d61?r=use1

01/23/2026

Parents of adults with disabilities describe the process of finding housing for their children as overly complex even while options can be limited.