The Finger Lakes Independence Center

10/15/2026

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Actions typically take fewer than five minutes to complete and focus on local, state, and federal policies.

Email Andrea at [email protected].

Nothing about us, without us!

10/14/2026

Open to all. Please come!

10/14/2026

The Invisible Disabilities Peer Support Group will meet at 3pm this Thursday 10/15 via Zoom. For details and/or a Zoom link, contact Brenda at [email protected].

10/12/2026

⁉️ "I use a motorized wheelchair and it's hard to get to my medical appointments. What are the transportation options for me?" ⁉️

Stephanie, our NY Connects Specialist, is here to provide you with resources that enable you to remain healthy and safe while living in your home. If you need help, reach out to Stephanie at 607-272-2433 or [email protected].

NY Connects is a free New York State program that provides trusted information and assistance for long-term services and supports. Stephanie helps people with disabilities live independently and navigate care options like home care, meals, and benefits.

10/12/2026

Our Try-It-Room allows clients to try both traditional and innovative tools available to assist with daily living. No appointment is necessary! Simply stop by during business hours.

10/09/2026

Please make note in case you need to reach us ...

10/07/2026

Our 30th Annual Job Fair is coming up soon!

30 years of job fairs! Isn't that something? We are so excited.

Mission Statement: To empower all people with disabilities while creating an inclusive society through the elimination of social and architectural barriers

10/07/2026

FLIC has a JAWS screen reader available on its public-use computer.

JAWS -- Job Access With Speech -- is the world’s most popular screen reader, developed for computer users whose vision loss prevents them from seeing screen content or navigating with a mouse.

If you would like to book time on JAWS, please contact our office.

10/06/2026

Representing at the Tompkins County Office for the Aging, Senior Living Expo! Kaylee our intern, Stephanie our NY Connects Specialist, and Hiroko our Program Support Specialist.