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NYAIL strengthens local independent living centers, serves as the foundation for a strong statewide network, and is a leader in the civil rights movement for all people with disabilities.
Job AnnouncementNYAIL is hiring a Project Coordinator for a new statewide Housing Education Initiative. Click here to read the full job description. NYAIL Issues Report on Statewide Needs AssessmentIn 2008, NYAIL contracted with the Center for Governmental Research Inc. (CGR) to conduct a needs assessment to determine how ILCs can more effectively meet the needs of people with disabilities throughout the state, to determine service gaps and barriers that interfere with the provision of services, and to determine the resources Centers will need in the future to best meet the needs of their constituents and how those resources should be best allocated.
Accessible HousingClick here to find affordable, accessible housing across New York State: http://nyhousingsearch.gov NYAIL Presents its 2009 Disability Priority Agenda at Legislative DayNYAIL’s annual Legislative Day on January 26th was a great success. More than 200 disability advocates including ILC staff and consumers gathered at the Legislative Office Building in Albany to discuss NYAIL’s 2009 Disability Priority Agenda with law makers. Download the complete agenda:
Governor David Paterson Addresses NYAIL ConferenceThe 2008 NYAIL Conference and Expo Taking Action for Independence: Confrontation and Controversy on September 8-10 was a great success! Nearly 300 disability advocates gathered at the Desmond Hotel in Albany for three days of plenaries and workshops designed to promote debate and collaboration on critical disability issues. In particular, the conference addressed issues in housing, long term care, employment, education, transportation, and voting among other pertinent issues. For a full look at the 2008 NYAIL Conference agenda, visit the 2008 Conference page. Governor David Paterson delivered a highly anticipated address to disability advocates at the opening of NYAIL’s 2008 Conference and Expo in Albany, NY on September 8th. For a complete video of Governor Paterson’s address visit his website at http://www.ny.gov/governor/press/index_video.html and scroll down to the link for September 8, 2008. Upcoming Trainings with Richard Male and AssociatesSurvival Strategies for Independent Living Centers(For complete description and agenda click here)
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