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The New York State Independent Living Council, Inc. (NYSILC) is an independent, nonprofit state council. The NYSILC mission is to promote independent living for people with disabilities across New York State, in partnership with the network of community-based Centers for Independent Living (CILs). Independent Living is a peer-based model run and supported by people with disabilities, with the goal of ensuring access to the services needed to improve quality of life in the community. NYSILC’s primary responsibility is to work with state partners to develop, monitor, and evaluate New York’s three-year Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL) as mandated by the Federal Rehabilitation Act, as amended.

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NYSILC's June 2026 Full Council Meeting
NYSILC’s next Full Council Meeting will take place on Friday, June 5th, 2026, at the Albany Wolf Road Marriott from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. The meeting will be held in person at the Marriott with remote participation via Zoom will be offered. The meeting is open to the public, but due to security...
NYSILC Seeking New Volunteer Council Members
The New York State Independent Living Council, Inc. (NYSILC) is seeking candidates to replace multiple outgoing council members. New council members will begin their three-year term in January 2027. The primary responsibility of NYSILC is to develop and monitor the State Plan for Independent...

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