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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

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The Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. (LICIL)

The Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. is a consumer directed, cross disability advocacy and service organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. LICIL was established in 1980 by and for persons with disabilities and is made up of disabled and non-disabled professionals who share the desire to see all reach their maximum potential.

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...

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 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.

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LICIL Workshops and Events for Fall 2025

As the evenings become crisp and leaves begin to fall, check out what we've got in store! EMERGENCY HOUSING FOR FAMILIES: presented by Marc Ross Miller, Ph.D., Director of Housing Guest Speaker: Evol Sweeney, of New Ground, whose focus is on breaking the cycle of homelessness. New York State...

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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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