Appalachian Independence Center

11/03/2026

Election Day is today! The polls are open from 6am-7pm. If you are in line by 7pm then you can vote.

Did you know Virginia offers same day voter registration? This means you can register to vote in person on election day and immediately vote a provisional ballot.

Our website is a great source for voting and disability rights info: revupva.org

Do you need help at the polls? Save these Election protection numbers :

ASL: 301-818-8683

English: 866-687-8683

Spanish: 888-839-8682

Asian Languages: 888-274-8683

Arabic: 844-925-5287

11/02/2026

Tuesday 11-3-26 is Election Day! Make sure you have your voice heard!🇺🇸

Also, as a reminder, AIC offices will be closed 11-3-26 for Election Day.

Election Day is tomorrow (November 3)

The polls will be open 6am-7pm.

If you aren’t registered to vote and want to Virginia offers you the opportunity to register to vote + cast your provisional ballot immediately.

Before you go tomorrow:

⭐️CHECK YOUR VOTING PRECINCT

⭐️BRING YOUR VALID ID

⭐️HAVE ELECTION PROTECTION
NUMBERS HANDY

⭐️VOTE CURBSIDE OR USING AN ACCESSIBLE VOTING MACHINE IF NEEDED

⭐️ENCOURAGE FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO USE THEIR POWER AND VOTE!

10/30/2026

🎃Trick or Treat🎃
👻Inclusion is SWEET!👻

We had such a fun night at Beyond Housing & the BRISTOL VIRGINIA POLICE DEPARTMENT’s Trunk or Treat last night! Thank you for hosting such a great community event! What a fun way for us to spread the message of inclusion and connect with our Bristol community!

Hope you all have a fun, safe, & INCLUSIVE Halloween! 🎃👻🩷

10/29/2026

Come see us tonight & remember: inclusion isn’t scary!! 👻👩‍🦽‍➡️🎃🧑‍🦯👻🤟🏻🎃

🎃👻 TONIGHT’S THE NIGHT! 👻🎃

Get those costumes ready and bring the kids to Trunk or Treat, hosted by the Bristol Virginia Police Department and Beyond Housing!

📍 Cumberland Square Park parking lot
🕕 Tonight, October 29, from 6–8 p.m.

With lots of trunks expected, this is shaping up to be a great evening of candy, costumes, and community fun! 🍬🚗

We’re proud to continue this tradition in memory of Nichole Slagle, bringing families together and carrying on her love for making this event special for the children in our community.

Help us spread the word, and we’ll see you tonight! 🎃

10/13/2026

Coming up this Wednesday!

If you've been wondering whether you can work and keep your Medicaid coverage, this session is for you!

Join us for an informative Medicaid Works training to learn how eligible Virginians with disabilities can pursue employment while maintaining access to essential healthcare coverage.

📅 October 14, 2026
🕑 2:00–3:30 PM
💻 Virtual via Zoom
📋 Registration is required!

During this session, you'll learn:
-What Medicaid Works is
-Who may qualify
-How employment affects Medicaid benefits
-Income and resource guidelines
-How to apply
-Resources to support your employment goals
-Live Q&A with the presenters

Presented by:
Michael Klinger, Work Incentives Specialist
Jonathan May, Ticket to Work/Financial Empowerment Manager

Don't let questions about benefits keep you from exploring employment opportunities. Gain the knowledge and confidence you need to make informed decisions about your future.

📲 Register today by scanning the QR code on the flyer or using the Zoom registration link https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/cAbJK50aQLKmKtxlwzEmkg #/registration

10/11/2026

10/06/2026

We were elated to have Washington County Career & Technical Education Center be such a big part of our Pathways to Possibilities Disability Awareness Event! We could not have pulled it off without you!! Both students and staff were so wonderful to work with, respectful, and truly engaged! Not to mention their fantastic carpentry work! THANK YOU!

10/05/2026

ABINGDON, Va. (WCYB)—The Appalachian Independence Center and the Emory and Henry School of Health Sciences hosted a Community Wellness Day on Monday, including

10/05/2026

Breezy Bob wants to see YOU at Pathways to Possibilities today!! ♿️

📆Monday, October 5, 2026
⏰11:00-3:00
📍SWVA Higher Education Center

(Video Description: A large inflatable red, white, & blue flailing arm guy—aka Breezy Bob—waving its arms & bobbing its head in front of a brick building & clear blue sky. Video slowly zooms in on Breezy Bob wearing a t-shirt that reads Pathways to Possibilities disABILITY Champion.)