Services for Independent Living, Inc. (SIL)

10/20/2026

October is Health Literacy Month! 🌟

MyHealthfinder is a free resource from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services designed to provide individuals with straightforward information about preventive health services.

With MyHealthfinder, you can discover details about:
🔹 Recommended health screenings
🔹 Vaccines and immunizations
🔹 Preventive care
🔹 Healthy living and wellness

This tool offers personalized suggestions based on factors like age and gender, helping you identify which preventive services may suit your needs.

Simplifying health information empowers you to make informed choices regarding your well-being. 💙

Learn more: MyHealthfinder - https://odphp.health.gov/myhealthfinder

Use MyHealthfinder to get personalized preventive health recommendations and stay on top of screenings, vaccines, and healthy habits.

10/20/2026

Medicare Open Enrollment is here! From October 15 to December 7, you can make unrestricted changes to your Medicare coverage options for 2027. During this period, you can:

Switch from Original Medicare to Medicare Advantage, or from Medicare Advantage to Original Medicare

Change Medicare Advantage plans

Join, switch, or drop a Part D prescription drug plan

Even if you’re happy with your current plan, now is the time to review it and compare it with other options.

The Medicare Rights Center’s free and updated resource, Your Guide to Medicare Open Enrollment (Fall 2026), can help you understand your coverage options, avoid confusing or misleading marketing, and feel confident about your choices.

Log in or register for free on Medicare Rights Center to view the guide and other Open Enrollment resources.

From October 15 to December 7, you can make changes to your Medicare coverage. Learn what is new this year and how to choose the plan that best fits your needs with trusted, unbiased help from the Medicare Rights Center.

10/19/2026

Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP. Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too...

Nearly one in four adults in the United States provide care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities, and that number is on the rise. Such...

10/19/2026

If you’ve lost someone to su***de, you’re welcome to join us for a morning of remembrance, connection, and support. 💙

Together We Grieve, Together We Remember brings people together with others who understand su***de loss. The gathering includes a short speaker, time to connect, and light refreshments.

📅 Saturday, November 14 | 10 AM–12 PM
📍 Parma-Powers Branch Library, Meeting Room B
6996 Powers Blvd., Parma, OH 44129

Attendance is free. Reserve one ticket for each person attending: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2002745034310

10/18/2026

Every October, we recognize Dwarfism Awareness Month—a time to educate, challenge stereotypes, celebrate diversity, and advocate for the rights and inclusion of people with dwarfism.

Dwarfism encompasses more than 200 medical and genetic conditions that result in short stature, with achondroplasia being the most common. People with dwarfism have diverse experiences, talents, ambitions, and abilities. Dwarfism does not define a person's worth, potential, or identity.

✨ This month, let's focus on:
🟢Awareness: Educating ourselves and others about dwarfism.
🟢Respect: Using respectful language and treating everyone with dignity.
🟢Inclusion: Promoting accessibility and equal opportunities in education, employment, healthcare, and public life.
🟢Understanding: Challenging harmful stereotypes, misconceptions, and discrimination.
🟢Celebration: Recognizing the voices, achievements, and contributions of people with dwarfism.

Let's make October a month of understanding, respect, acceptance, and celebration. Together, we can break down barriers, build awareness, and create a more accessible and inclusive world for people with dwarfism.

10/17/2026

Relocation Services

SIL staff can assist program participants to seamlessly transition from a facility (nursing home, hospital, or institution) back into the community.

SIL staff work closely with individuals to help locate housing, work through the waiver application process, obtain personal documents, securing furniture and household items, and so much more.

Contact us for more information: 216-731-1529

10/16/2026

Emergency Preparedness Presentation Available for Aging and Disability Organizations

An emergency preparedness presentation is available for aging and disability organizations. This session provides valuable information, resources, and strategies to support preparedness and safety planning.
Organizations interested in scheduling a presentation are invited to contact:

📞 Nora Wall
216-731-1529
📧 [email protected]

Learn more or schedule a session today!

10/15/2026

The Cleveland Sight Center provides individualized support for people who are blind or have low vision, helping individuals understand their vision diagnosis, overcome barriers, and reach their goals.

Services include:

🔹 Vision Rehabilitation – Low vision exams and assessments, assistive technology and low vision aids, and training in daily living techniques.

🔹 Support Services – Case management, peer support groups, recreation, and socialization activities.

🔹 Employment Services – Employment preparation, job coaching, and job placement.

🔹 Children’s Learning Services – Early intervention for children and families and school-age case management to help navigate the special education process.

🔹 Community Education & Advocacy – Community training, education, outreach, and advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels.

The Cleveland Sight Center is located at 1909 East 101st Street, Cleveland, OH 44106.

For more information, call 216-791-8118 or visit the Cleveland Sight Center Programs & Services page. https://www.clevelandsightcenter.org/programs-services

Programs and Services:

10/14/2026

Accessibility and Air Travel Webinar

Planning to travel by air? Learn more about accessibility and what to expect from arrival at the airport through boarding and deplaning.

Join the U.S. Access Board, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for a free webinar covering:

🔹 Airport and air travel accessibility
🔹 Laws that apply to airport terminals and air travel
🔹 Common accessibility challenges
🔹 Solutions and helpful information for travelers with disabilities

📅 Thursday, November 5, 2026
🕝 2:30–4:00 PM ET
💻 Online

Registration is available through the Great Lakes ADA Center’s AccessibilityOnline webinar series - https://www.accessibilityonline.org/ADA-Audio/session?id=111237

The Great Lakes ADA Center offers this session as a self-paced webinars.This session has been approved for 1.5 contact hours for AIA HSW and Great Lakes ADA Center’s Certificate of Attendance. Due to the verification process, the criteria to earn Continuing Education credit requires that you view ...

10/14/2026