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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 Free Emergency Preparedness Training Event!

September 24 at 6:00 PM: Citizen Preparedness Corps Emergency Preparedness Training NYSILC's Emergency Preparedness Committee and the NYS Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services invite you to a Citizen Preparedness Corps training (CPC) - a free, open to the public, 60-to-90-minute...

NYSILC's September 2026 Full Council Meeting

NYSILC’s next Full Council Meeting will take place on Friday, September 25th, 2026, at the Troy Hilton Garden Inn from 9:30 am – 1:30 pm. The meeting will be held in person at the Hilton Garden Inn with remote participation via Zoom will be offered. The meeting is open to the public, but due to...

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