Dakota Center for Independent Living

Dakota Center for Independent Living

July 2015

Dakota Center for Independent Living Hosted Open House for 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

On July 23, 2015, Dakota Center for Independent Living (DCIL) held an open house to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). DCIL had a wonderful turnout for the event with a total of 50 people in attendance. The celebration included lots of door prizes and activities that simulated what someone […]

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Cooling Assistance Available to Low Income Individuals with Medical Needs

Cooling assistance is available for seniors or people with certain medical conditions who qualify for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The heat of summer can really create problems for people with health issues. The cooling assistance program makes funds available to low income households to prevent heat-related illnesses. The program funds can

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25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act to be Celebrated Next Week

On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. The ADA is considered to be one of the most significant civil rights laws passed since the Civil Rights Act of 1964, from which it draws heavily. The ADA gives civil rights protections to individuals with disabilities similar to

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