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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 November 2023 Full Council Meeting

NYSILC’s next Full Council Meeting will take place on Friday, November 17th, 2023 at the Albany Wolf Road Marriott from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. The meeting will be held in person at the Marriott. Remote participation will be offered. Please let us know by November 14th if you need an interpreter and/or...

NYSILC Executive Director: Farewell, Brad and Welcome, Denise!

NYSILC’s executive director, Brad Williams, has recently retired after 20+ years of service to the council. During his career, Brad directed an Independent Living Center (CIL) for almost ten years in the Southern Adirondacks and helped shape and direct the Statewide Systems Advocacy Network (SSAN)...

This guest post is a link to a video created by Emily Ladau, on the importance of candidates discussing disability in a meaningful, substantive way. Emily is a recipient of the New York State Independent Living Council’s Patricio “Pat” Figueroa, Jr. sponsorship.