Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc.

07/17/2026

Skill Builders Summer Camp
Come experience some fun ways to learn about work!
July 22nd – 11 am to 4 pm
Long Island Center for Independent Living
3601 Hempstead Turnpike – Suite 500
Levittown, New York
*Participate in games and groups to learn about working in the community
*Learn how you can work and still keep SSI/SSDI benefits
Light refreshments provided

July 28th – 10 am to 3 pm
ACCES-VR District Office
711 Stewart Avenue
Garden City, New York
*Geared toward high school and college age individuals (Limited space available)
*Explore careers in your community. Guest Speakers from Northwell Health discussing career pathways & LI Volunteer Center will discuss not-for-profit employment on Long Island.
*Participate in a school supply drive work sample/volunteer project & document the work to build your resume.
Scan the QR code below to register for both dates now!
For additional Information, call;
LICIL: 516-796-0144
ACCES-VR: 516-227-6824

07/15/2026

NYSILC's Statewide Consumer
Needs Assessment Survey is Out!

This survey is for all New Yorkers with disabilities. It is our most important tool to find out what needs are not currently being met around the state. Please consider completing the survey and sharing it with your peers in the disability community. Your answers will help us make sure that your needs are included in the upcoming State Plan for Independent Living.

At the end of the survey, you may enter to win a $50 Amazon gift card.

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07/15/2026

Action Alert: Tell CMS You Oppose Medicaid Work Requirements

Last year, Congress directed the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to issue regulations for new work requirements for Medicaid as part of the budget bill H.R. 1, also known as the reconciliation bill. On June 3, CMS released an Interim Final Rule for states to begin designing and buil...

07/13/2026

New York State Division of Human Rights Announces Agreement with American Airlines to Expand Employee Disability Protections

NEW YORK STATE DIVISION OF HUMAN RIGHTS ANNOUNCES AGREEMENT WITH AMERICAN AIRLINES TO EXPAND EMPLOYEE DISABILITY PROTECTIONS New York State Division of Human Rights Press Office sent this bulletin at 07/13/2026 10:05 AM EDT View as a webpage / Share FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 15, 2026 CONTACT Christ...

06/18/2026

Mark your calendars for July 25th! Art Without Barriers: Celebrating the ADA:
As a proud member of The Heckscher Museum of Art Accessibility Advisory Group, LICIL is thrilled to support what promises to be a wonderful tribute to the Disability experience.

Inspiring educational experiences through exhibitions, collections, and programming

04/10/2026

Rock on, Jose!

José Hernandez, our Advocacy and Policy Associate and a consumer who utilizes the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), joined Independent Living Centers from New York City and fellow advocates in opposing City Council Bill Intro 303. This bill, if passed, would penalize agencies for providing home care hours in excess of 12 hours per day—essentially eliminating 24-hour live-in shifts. While this may seem like a positive step in theory, Intro 303 fails to address authorization issues and the lack of additional funding from New York State. This support is vital for individuals who are currently authorized, or will be authorized, for 24-hour live-in services to live safe and independent lives in the community.

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04/10/2026

As always, LCL is spot-on!

Director of Engagement Lawrence Carter-Long reflects on "What Awards Culture Gets Wrong about Disability, Effort, and Authenticity" in the latest issue of Able News

Read Online 📰 https://zurl.co/05IUo

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04/10/2026

Advocacy is essential to advancing disability rights and equal opportunity.

Independent Living Centers work with communities to promote policies that support independence and accessibility.

Learn more about advocacy efforts: https://ilny.us/advocacy
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03/20/2026

PROTECT THE PROMISE: ACA 30-MINUTE RAPID
ACTION
MONDAY, MARCH 23--1:00 pm VIRTUAL
NYS must act now to protect health insurance for 480,000 New Yorkers who could lose coverage as soon as July 1, 2026. Join us to take action and protect care.

Join us for a quick, 30-minute virtual event to mark the anniversary of the Affordable Care Act by taking action to protect health coverage. NYS must act now to protect health insurance for 480,000 New Yorkers who could lose coverage as soon as July 1, 2026. Join us to take action and protect health...

03/19/2026

Because of your advocacy, the Assembly and Senate have shown support for ILCs in their One-House Budgets.
The Assembly’s proposal funds ILCs at $17.5 million. This restores the legislative add of $750,000 from last budget, and adds an additional $750,000!
The Senate’s proposal restores the $750,000 legislative add from last year, and adds ILCs to the Targeted Inflationary Increase, which they propose at 4%.
We need you to tell your legislators that both a funding increase and inclusion in the Targeted Inflationary Increase is needed. Call your legislators and ask them to keep supporting ILCs today!
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