Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living

12/05/2025

Who’s your team when emergencies or unexpected disruptions hit?

Full independent living includes having the support system you can count on. That’s why we created "Who Are Your People?" — a tool to help you identify reliable friends, family, neighbours or caregivers who can step in when things shift.
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👉 Visit the link, fill out the form, and build a list of go-to people before you need them.
💬 Because planning ahead isn’t just smart — it’s self-care.

Access it here: https://nncil.org/who-are-your-people/

12/04/2025

Looking for connection, understanding, and community? Join the Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living (NNCIL)’s Blind & Low Vision Peer Support Group — a safe, welcoming space to share what’s on your mind with people who get

🗓 When: Every Friday from 2:00 to 4:15pm
📍 Where: Zoom—so you can join from anywhere.

Whether you’ve been living with vision loss for a while or it’s new, this group is for you. Come as you are.

👉 For details or to join, visit the event page on NNCIL’s site.

12/04/2025

This is a good reminder all year long, but especially now if you're doing your holiday shopping online!

Package delivery scams spike during the winter shopping season, and many start with a simple text saying you missed a delivery. These messages are designed to get you to click without thinking.

• Never click links from unexpected texts or emails.
• Go directly to the official website of the carrier or retailer to check real tracking information.
• Be cautious of messages that pressure you to act quickly or provide payment details.

Staying alert keeps your personal information safe while you wait for the real packages to arrive.

12/04/2025

What: Free Holiday Breakfast for seniors.
When: Friday, Dec. 19th, 8:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.
Where: Washoe County Senior Center, located at 1155 East Ninth Street, Reno.

12/04/2025

People with many different kinds of disabilities are protected by the ADA. This includes chronic health conditions (like diabetes) and mental health conditions (like depression.)

10 things to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) number 3: People with many different kinds of disabilities are protected by the ADA. This includes chronic health conditions (like diabetes) and mental health conditions (like depression.) Read our new fact sheet to learn more: https://adata.org/10-things-ada

12/03/2025

International Day of Persons with Disabilities is a reminder that disability is part of the human experience and our communities are stronger when everyone has access, opportunity, and a voice in the decisions that affect their lives.

Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities Day!!

https://www.un.org/en/observances/day-of-persons-with-disabilities

12/03/2025

In this episode of “Inspirations & Experts with Sofia Sanchez,” Sofia sits down with Alex Goff from Northern Nevada Building Trades to talk about the incredible opportunities apprenticeship training centers offer.

https://youtu.be/_9Xfqd6-gvU

These tuition-free programs let people earn while they learn — gaining hands-on experience, education, healthcare, and real career pathways in construction and beyond.

Then, Sofia heads to Reno LaborFest, where she gets a taste of the trades herself — trying her hand at masonry, drywall, welding, and even operating an excavator! After all that hard work, she cools off at the Kid’s Zone with a little rock climbing adventure.

We’re Hittin’ the Road with Nevada TRIP! This powerful tool is helping students with disabilities, their parents, and educators navigate the process from elementary to middle to high school and beyond to adult life and independence. Learn more at https://nevadatrip.nv.gov/

Funded by U.S. Department of Education, Grant Number H421E230026.

In this episode of “Inspirations & Experts with Sofia Sanchez,” Sofia sits down with Alex Goff from Northern Nevada Building Trades to talk about the incredi...

12/03/2025

The purpose of the ADA is to make sure that people with disabilities have equal opportunities in many areas of public life.

10 things to know about the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) number 2: The ADA protects people from disability discrimination. The purpose of the ADA is to make sure that people with disabilities have equal opportunities in many areas of public life. View our fact sheet to learn more: https://adata.org/10-things-ada

12/02/2025

Tech Tuesday with NNCIL

Looking for a simple tool that can make everyday tasks easier? Be My Eyes connects people who are blind or have low vision with sighted volunteers (and now AI) for quick, live visual support. It’s free, easy to use, and available 24/7.

Need help reading a label, checking an expiration date, or navigating something visual? Open the app and get connected in seconds.
Want to help others? You can sign up as a volunteer too.

Learn more at www.bemyeyes.com

12/01/2025

❄️ Hello, December ❄️

NNCIL is stepping into a new month with a focus on connection, community and possibilities. December can get busy, so it’s a good time to pause, check in with yourself, and reach out to the people around you.

Whether you're working on your independent living goals, looking for resources or just wanting to stay connected, NNCIL is here for you. Our team, our programs and our community partners are ready to support you in ways that honor your choices and your voice.

11/28/2025

📢 Carson City Blind & Low Vision Peer Support Group — Join Us!

Are you blind or low vision, or do you know someone who is? Join us for our monthly peer support gathering and independent living information session in Carson City!

🗓 When: Tuesday, December 2 | 11:00 - 1:00 pm
📍 Where: Carson City Senior Center
📌 What to expect: Connection with peers, sharing experiences, info about resources, and the chance to ask questions in a welcoming space.

Questions? Mark@NNCIL.org

11/27/2025

🧡 Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living!

Today, we’re grateful for our incredible community — the people who make independence, inclusion, and connection possible every day.

To our consumers, partners, volunteers, and friends: thank you for helping us create a Nevada where everyone belongs and everyone has a voice.

Wishing you a day filled with warmth, gratitude, and good company. 🦃💛