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Please consider this a personal invitation to become a member of the Hall of Fame Honorary Committee and a team member dedicated to recognizing the lifelong contributions of New Yorkers with disabilities.

This is the 3rd year that laureates will be inducted after being nominated by their peers, employers, and/or colleagues, vetted by the Disability Rights Hall of Fame Committee of the New York State Independent Living Council.   On May 28, 2020 at the Wolf Road Albany Marriott, this year's inductees will be publicly recognized and thanked for their achievements, striving toward the full inclusion of people with disabilities to have the freedom to live in their neighborhoods, work in our communities, and engage equally in society.

Our brothers and sisters will be acknowledged for their work in:

  • The advancement of positive images of people with disabilities and/or the improvement of quality of life for people with disabilities;
  • The development and advancement of new programs and services that facilitate the empowerment of people with disabilities;
  • The creation of legislations/regulations that positively impact the lives of people with disabilities; and/or
  • The elimination of legislation/regulations that adversely impact people with disabilities.

Your $200 honorary committee donation is also your ticket to our induction event, which includes cocktail hour with hors d'oeuvres, a wonderful three course dinner, and a remarkable evening in celebration of achievement.

Click here to become an honorary committee member.  Thank you!