ABOUT LICIL
We are a not-for-profit, non-residential advocacy center controlled by and serving persons with disabilities. Since its opening in 1980, LICIL has worked with thousands of Long Islanders with disabilities and their families and has also been a unique resource for other professionals who provide disability related services. Our Center’s mission is to promote empowerment through education, information and rallying behind issues that directly impact the daily lives of persons with disabilities. LICIL effectively serves people of all ages and across all disability experiences, whether lifelong or acquired. Learn more about LICIL
The Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. (LICIL)
Protect the Promise: ACA 30-Minute Rapid Action (Virtual Rally)
Virtual Rally………………….Monday, March 23, 2026 @ 1 PM
Join us for a quick, 30-minute voin uirtual 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 healthcare.
We’ll share what’s at stake and how New York can step up. You’ll leave with the tools and materials you need to contact your lawmakers and help ensure everyone can get the care they need.
Art Workshop Schedule Changes for March 2026
Important Scheduling Notice: Effective immediately, Thursday Art Workshop sessions will take place from 1 to 4 pm. This time change will remain in effect through March 19th. After that, Thursday sessions will return to the regularly scheduled time of 4 to 8 pm. Tuesday sessions will remain at...
Art Workshop Schedule Changes for January 2026
Important Scheduling Notice: Beginning January 29, 2026, Thursday Art Workshop sessions will take place from 1 to 4 pm. This change will be effective through the end of February. Thursday session times will return to regularly scheduled 4 to 8 pm in the month of March. Tuesday sessions will...
Action Alert: Urge Congress to Support a 3-Year, Clean Extension of the Enhanced Health Care Tax Credit
We’re sharing an important Action Alert in coordination with Families USA and national partners regarding a critical vote in the U.S. House that could impact affordable health coverage for millions.
In December, House Democrats, joined by four Republicans, passed a discharge petition to bring a clean three-year extension of the enhanced premium tax credits to the House floor. The House could vote on this bill as soon as today, and the outcome remains uncertain.
Art Workshop Schedule Changes for December 2025
LICIL’s Art Workshop for Thursday, December 18th is cancelled. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Action Alert: Urge Congress to Keep Health Insurance Affordable for Millions
The Senate is expected to vote on extending enhanced ACA premium tax credits. 60 votes are needed. The House needs 218. They need to hear from us right now.
Send a direct message to your senators and representative telling them to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits before it’s too late.
Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc.
3601 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 500
Levittown, NY 11756
The Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc.
is a non-for-profit organization established in 1980.
TEL: 516-796-0144 En Español: 516-796-6176
TTY: 516-796-0135 Fax: 516-796-0529 / 516-520-1247
E-MAIL: info@licilinc.org
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