Northern Nevada Center for Independent Living

10/08/2026

Would you know what to do if a fire started in your home?

In this episode of "Inspirations and Experts with Sofia Sanchez," Sofia learns simple fire safety tips that can help protect you and the people you live with.
https://youtu.be/yN7Lk7KEBr0?si=zjSfgWNvy2LkcCfj

From having two ways out and choosing an outdoor meeting place to testing smoke alarms, practicing kitchen safety, and using space heaters safely, a little preparation can make a big difference in an emergency.

Sofia even gets a behind-the-scenes look at a fire truck while learning from Truckee Meadows Fire Protection District Fire Chief Eric Olsen and his team.

Watch the video, share it with someone you care about, and take a few minutes to make sure your home is prepared.

Learn more about Nevada TRIP:
https://nevadatrip.nv.gov/



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

In this episode, Sofia goes behind the scenes with Truckee Meadows ...

10/07/2026

Not sure where to turn for help? Start with NNCIL.

Our Information & Referral services help people with disabilities, families, and community members find resources and services throughout Northern Nevada.

Whether you have questions about housing, transportation, employment, benefits, assistive technology, independent living, or other disability-related resources, our team can help you explore your options and connect you with organizations that may be able to help.

You don’t have to know exactly what you’re looking for. Give us a call and let’s start the conversation.

Learn more: https://nncil.org/information-referrals/

10/06/2026

Have questions about Nevada TRIP? There’s a resource for that!

Nevada TRIP helps students with disabilities ages 10–24, their families, educators, and other supporters find information and resources for the transition from school to adulthood. And now, the Nevada TRIP FAQ page makes it easier to get answers to some of the most common questions.

Learn more about transition planning, Vocational Rehabilitation, IEPs and 504 Plans, student registration, the Visitor’s Pass, accessibility, and more. Anyone can explore Nevada TRIP for free using a Visitor’s Pass.

Explore the FAQs:
nevadatrip.nv.gov/faqs

As a Nevada TRIP partner, NNCIL is proud to help young people with disabilities build the knowledge, skills, and connections they need as they plan for their futures.

10/05/2026

“We had spent years trying to prepare him for the world, completely underestimating his ability to conquer it on his own terms.”
—Jolanta Kigele, They Don’t See Me: A Mother’s Memoir of Autism

Sometimes supporting a person with a disability means providing resources, removing barriers, and creating opportunities. It also means making room for people to make their own choices, pursue their own goals, and define what independence looks like for them.

At NNCIL, we believe people with disabilities are the experts in their own lives.

10/02/2026

WILDFIRE ALERT: Bull Fire

Another wildfire has been reported in northwest Reno. “Get Set” evacuation zones are in effect for the , burning west of Somersett Ridge in the Verdi area.

You may see a large amount of smoke. If you are in or near the affected area:

Check PerimeterMap.com for the latest evacuation information
Have your Go Bag ready
Be prepared to evacuate if your zone status changes
Avoid the area to allow emergency crews to work
Keep dispatch lines open for emergencies

People with disabilities should also make sure medications, assistive devices, chargers, important documents, and other essential items are ready to go.

Stay alert, follow instructions from local emergency officials, and check on your evacuation zone regularly.

‘Get Set’ evacuation zones have been put in effect for the West of Sommerset Ridge in the Verdi area. Please follow perimetermap.com for evacuations.

Residents will see large amount ofsmoke. Please leave dispatch lines open for emergencies. Have a go bag ready and avoid the area.

10/02/2026

Your voice matters!

Nevada Vocational Rehabilitation is holding two VR Town Hall Meetings, and people with disabilities, families, community partners, and others are invited to participate.

-Monday, October 5 at 10:00 am
Zoom Meeting ID: 883 4544 9077 Passcode: 721829 https://nvdetr-org.zoom.us/j/88345449077

-Monday, October 12 at 5:00 pm
Zoom Meeting ID: 837 5048 3973 Passcode: 926444 https://nvdetr-org.zoom.us/j/83750483973

This is an opportunity to learn more about VR services, hear updates, ask questions, and share feedback about services that help Nevadans with disabilities prepare for, find, and maintain employment.

https://vrnevada.nv.gov/town-hall-meetings-2026/

10/01/2026

Hello, October!

A new month means new opportunities to connect, learn something new, build skills, and get involved in your community.

At NNCIL, we’re here all year long to support people with disabilities in living independently, making their own choices, and working toward the goals that matter to them.

Here’s to a great October!

09/30/2026

Technology in classrooms has a variety of purposes, especially for students whose participation may look a little different. Text to speech tools like the one Sofia is being shown here helps students participate in class in a way that makes sense for them, whether that's using icons to help describe their feelings, or text to speech to answer questions.

Want to see more about how we use adaptive technology in schools? Check out the whole Inspirations and Experts video on YouTube 📺

Funded by U.S. Department of Education. Grant Number H241E230026.