New York State Independent Living Council

A non-profit council responsible for 3-year IL state plan and various policy issues impacting New Yorkers with disabilities.

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Beginning January 1st, 2026 NYSILC will no longer actively be using or monitoring this account.
Please consider following our Facebook or LinkedIn pages instead!

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There may be less than a week left of 2025 but there’s still time to give and help support NYSILC’s mission!

To help support NYSILC you can visit our GiveButter campaign at the link here: https://t.co/z1R6fbyYwT

We thank you for your consideration and continuing support!

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The NYSILC office will be closed for the holiday season from December 24th through January 1st.
We wish everyone a happy holiday and a wonderful New Year!

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We at NYSILC would like to thank everyone who gave generously yesterday to our organization on Giving Tuesday!

Thank you for your support of NYSILC and our mission, and in the spirit of the season, we wish you a healthy, happy holiday and New Year! ❤️

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Happy Giving Tuesday!

This year we’re raising funds to help support NYSILC’s mission.

Our goal in this Season of Giving is to raise $1,000. Can you help us reach that goal?
To donate visit our page here: https://t.co/z1R6fbyYwT

We appreciate your consideration & support! ❤️

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Join NYSILC this year in our Season of Giving!

To help support NYSILC you can visit our GiveButter campaign at the link here: https://t.co/z1R6fbyYwT

We thank you for your continuing support of NYSILC and our mission!

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In honor of Thanksgiving, NYSILC is sharing some information about accessible food pantries and resources throughout New York State, organized by region.

To view our accessible food pantry guide, visit the link here: https://t.co/UzLrXq5oYk

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Reminder!
NYSILC’s next Full Council Meeting will take place on this Friday, November 21st, 2025 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.
For more information about NYSILC’s Full Council Meeting, visit the link here: https://t.co/n6b5eUk1Oz

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NYSILC’s next Full Council Meeting will take place on Friday, November 21st, 2025 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.
For more information about NYSILC’s Full Council Meeting and how to join or attend, visit the link here: https://t.co/n6b5eUk1Oz

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NYSILC has created an information and resource page for SNAP recipients in New York State who may be affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Visit the resource page at the link here: https://t.co/u5pNKMFEUb

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We had a great time yesterday hosting a group of disabled girls and young women who came to Albany with Disability EmpowHer Network for the DREAM (Disability Rights Employment Awareness Month) Symposium!

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Happy White Cane Awareness Day!

Former NYSILC Council Chair Kathryn Carroll spoke at the White Cane Awareness Day hosted by the New York State Commission for the Blind about the White Cane being a symbol of disability pride and independent living.

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Reminder! NYSILC’s next Full Council Meeting will take place on Friday, September 26th, 2025, from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.

For more information, visit the link here: https://t.co/L1S517VBee

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NYSILC’s next Full Council Meeting will take place on Friday, September 26th, 2025 from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm.

For more information about NYSILC’s Full Council Meeting and how to join or attend, visit the link here: https://t.co/L1S517VBee

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This week’s Inductee of the Week is Sharon Shapiro (Lacks)!

To learn more about Sharon and read her bio, visit our link here: https://t.co/wvEqVzlDVL

To learn more about the Hall of Fame event, visit the link here: https://t.co/iI3safImhK

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Want to help celebrate our class of 2025 inductees into the NYS Disability Rights Hall of Fame and help support NYSILC at the same time?

Consider becoming a part of our honorary committee!

Visit the link here to join today: https://t.co/SEdSPwaWU2

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This week’s Inductee of the Week is Bryan O’Malley!

To learn more about Bryan and read his bio, visit our link here: https://t.co/a1eTxdSmws

To learn more about the Hall of Fame event, visit the link here: https://t.co/iI3safImhK

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This week’s Inductee of the Week is Douglas (Doug) Hovey!

To learn more about Douglas and read his bio, visit our link here: https://t.co/BKRaVsDV0v

To learn more about the Hall of Fame event, visit the link here: https://t.co/iI3safImhK

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This week’s Inductee of the Week is Christina Curry!

To learn more about Christina and read her bio, visit our link here: https://t.co/1m2xHH9uSD

To learn more about the Hall of Fame event, visit the link here: https://t.co/iI3safImhK

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This week’s Inductee of the Week is Diane Coleman!

To learn more about Diane and read her bio, visit our link here: https://t.co/cOdCWTuboF

To learn more about the Hall of Fame event, visit the link here: https://t.co/iI3safImhK