NASILC
National Association
of Statewide Independent Living Councils
2026 NASILC SILC CONGRESS
March 16-19, 2026
Rosen Centre, Orlando, FL
Theme: "RISE Together for a Stronger Independent Living Future"
Resilience | Independence | Sustainability | Empowerment
Please check back for updates and additional information,
Early Bird Registration - Open now - 12/1/25
Now Seeking Sponsors - visit the Sponsorship form here.
Online Registration Now Open
Early Bird Registration 9/2/25 - 12/1/25 - $350 Member $450 Non Member
Regular Registration 12/2/25 - 2/1/26 - $450 Member $550 Non Member
Late Registration 2/2/26 - 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
Special Member Benefits:
2026 NASILC members enjoy exclusive pricing and early bird discounts for conference registration. Renew or join now to take advantage of these special offers! This year we have created a way for you to renew your membership or join NASILC through the registration form.
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*Please note an administrative processing fee of $50 with be withheld from all requested refunds. You may change the name of the attendee at no charge. Please contact silccongressinfo@gmail.com for all refunds or change requests.
*No refunds will be issued after 1/31/26*
Call for Workshops
The National Association of Statewide Independent Living Councils (NASILC) invites you to submit session proposals for the 2025 NASILC Conference. This year’s theme, RISE Together, reflects our shared commitment to strengthening the Independent Living (IL) network by focusing on Resilience, Independence, Sustainability, and Empowerment.
We are seeking bold, practical, and forward-thinking proposals that inspire collaboration, advance equity, and build capacity for SILCs, CILs, and IL partners across the country.
Please submit your proposal using the following link by November 15, 2025. https://form.jotform.com/silccongressinfo/2026-call-for-workshops
We welcome proposals that align with the RISE theme, including but not limited to:
Resilience
• Navigating policy changes and funding uncertainty
• Disaster preparedness and IL readiness
• Mental health and peer support in councils
• Building adaptive, trauma-informed systems
Independence
• Advancing consumer control and choice
• Youth transition and cross-disability leadership
• Accessible transportation, housing, and voting
• Strengthening IL skills training and peer mentoring
Sustainability
• Strategic planning for long-term impact
• Funding diversification and resource development
• SPIL goal implementation and evaluation
• Leadership succession and council continuity
Empowerment
• Consumer engagement and representative leadership
• Disability justice and intersectional organizing
• Advocacy strategies that stay within legal limits for SILCs
• Cultivating equity and inclusion within councils
RISE Together
• Multi-state collaboration and regional alignment
• SILC–CIL partnerships and cross-sector cooperation
• Strengthening the national IL voice through shared goals
• Innovations in communication, outreach, and public engagement
Let’s RISE together—share your knowledge, uplift your peers, and shape a stronger future for Independent Living across the country.
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Please submit your proposal using the following link by November 15, 2025. https://form.jotform.com/silccongressinfo/2026-call-for-workshops
Book Your Hotel Room – Don’t delay we sold out last year!
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.
Conference Sponsorship Opportunity
The National Association of Statewide Independent Living Councils (NASILC) plays a crucial role in supporting and strengthening the network of Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs).
SILC Congress is the only National Conference for SILCs. Your sponsorship and participation provide you with a unique opportunity to connect with the leaders of 56 states and territories.
Please find more information on the Sponsor form.