The Independent Living Network of New York, Inc. – IL Network NY is a growing statewide membership organization that represents Independent Living Centers across the State, who have joined together for Support, Technical Assistance, Funding Development, and Collaboration opportunities.
- IL Network NY does not act in isolation. It acts in mature concert, internally with its membership and externally with the greater New York State.
- IL Network NY goes about its business in the open. It ensures broad participation by operating in a transparent and respectful manner.
- IL Network NY considers the diversity of its members and the diversity of their needs.
- IL Network NY will stimulate dialogue, promote understanding and build consensus, internally in its membership and externally in New York State.
- IL Network NY will work toward overall
improvement in the conditions of people with disabilities, collaborating with
others on some of the most critical issues, inclusively uniting people, public
and/or private institutions, and resources.
What will IL Network NY have to offer its members?
- Opportunities for Technical Assistance, Support, and Resource Sharing
- Innovative Joint Funding Opportunities
- Identification of Collaborative Partners and Coalitions to Join or Initiate
- Opportunity to Have Your Voice/Concerns Heard by Your Colleagues
- Representation in Albany
- Reasonable Dues
New ADA Regulations are Now In Effect
The Department of Justice's revised Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) regulations, which apply to businesses of all sizes that serve the public, took effect on March 15th.