NASILC
National Association
of Statewide Independent Living Councils
Online Registration Now Open
*Extended* Regular Registration 12/2/25 - 2/23/26 - $450 Member $550 Non Member
Late Registration 2/24/26 - 2/28/26 - $550 Member $650 Non Member
After 3/1/26 ALL registrations will be $750
Please complete a registration form for each attendee using the following link:
https://form.jotform.com/silccongressinfo/2026-silc-congress-registration
HOTEL UPDATES
SILC Congress 2026 will be held at the Rosen Centre Hotel, located at 9840 International Drive, Orlando, Florida. We have secured a room rate of $172 plus tax. Book your room using their toll-free number 1-800-204-7234 and requesting the GROUP rate for SILC CONGRESS. You may also reserve your room online using the following link.
SILC Congress 2026 - Weblink
If you need an ADA accessible room, you will have to call the hotel. In addition, please send Brooke an email at silccongressinfo@gmail.com.
TRANSPORTATION UPDATE
Rosen Centre® Hotel is just 12 minutes from Orlando International Airport.
While they do not offer shuttle service to/from the airport there are many accessible options.
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Accessible transportation from airport
Mears Connect https://www.mearsconnect.com/
There is a Mears Connect kiosk in the airport that has 24/7 service.
Where do I find Mears Connect at the airport?
Terminal B Level 1, Ground Transportation,
Terminal C Level 1, Ground Transportation.
Diamond Cab http://www.diamondcabco.com/
Diamond Taxi only has a few wheelchair accessible vehicles and they suggest you call a day in advance to schedule a ride. 407-523-3333
Comfort Ride Taxi https://www.comfortride.info/wheelchair-taxi.html
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Uber or Lyft apps.
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Exploring around the hotel
I-RIDE Trolley
By using the International Drive Orlando's exclusive and convenient I-RIDE Trolley transportation service you can sit back and ride up and down the miles of fun that make up the International Drive Resort Area.
Who Can Ride the I-RIDE Trolley?
Everyone! Each I-RIDE Trolley seats 41 riders, 54 total capacity, including two wheelchair positions and an ADA-specified hydraulic lift system, weight limitations apply.
(Maximum weight - including passenger and vehicle - is 600 lbs., width restriction is 30" wide and height restriction is 48" length.)
The I-RIDE Trolley transportation service consists of 17 climate controlled, rubber-tired, replica trolleys.
Individual rides, daily and weekly passes available.
https://www.internationaldriveorlando.com/iride-trolley/
A fantastic blog highlighting accessibility around Orlando. From tips, to restaurants to activities… this website shares a lot of helpful information https://wheelchairjimmy.com/orlando/
Showcase your state -
Don't forget your state basket!
Every year at SILC Congress, states and territories gather to learn and share. Share what is unique about your state with a state basket. Whether it’s Macadamia nuts of Hawaii, Potatoes from Idaho maybe chocolate that is in the shape of spuds, Smoked salmon of Oregon or Omaha Steaks (as a gift card of course) from Nebraska. We will sell raffle tickets as a small fundraiser for SILC Congress and raffle off each basket. It is a lot of FUN and we make a little money at the same time.
Please keep in mind as you shop for items that most people will have to fit this into their existing luggage or eat it before they go.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVES
During the even years, Region Representatives and Alternates from odd regions are elected. These positions are elected by the regions. This is also the time to fill any vacancies that may have occurred in the last year in even regions. Please have conversations within your region, before the conference as nominations now closed on February 20th. For more information about roles and responsibilities of Region Representatives please click the button below.
OFFICER ELECTIONS
We will elect the following Officers:
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Vice Chair
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Secretary
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Region Representative Chair
A Call for Nominations can be found on the current officer page linked below.
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As a reminder, to be nominated or elected to an Officer or Region Representative position:
A. All Board of Directors must be the representative for their Statewide Independent Living Council.
B. SILCs must be current with membership and agree to sponsor the Directors involvement.
MEMBERSHIP
As a reminder – In order to serve as a Region Representative, Alternate or Officer you must be a member. Membership must be paid prior to the start of the Annual Meeting on March 18th to vote at the 2026 Business meeting. Please renew now. For more information visit the Membership page. We will be also be able to take payments at SILC Congress.
50/50 RAFFLE
Tickets will be on sale at the registration table for the 50/50 raffle. Tickets cost $1 each. All funds gathered from the sale of the 50/50 raffle will be combined and the winner will take 50% of the total. (Prize awarded at the end of the conference. You must be present to win.)
For any questions, please email: silccongressinfo@gmail.com