
The Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. (LICIL)
Survey Participants Needed: Respond Today! “Resilience, Social Support and Grit in People with Visible and Non-visible Disabilities”
Research Study Opportunity:
“Relationship among Resilience, Social Support and Grit in People with Visible and Non-visible Disabilities
Introduction and Purpose of the Study: The purpose of this study is to examine the relationships among resilience, grit, and social support in individuals with visible and non-visible disabilities. This is to help foster positive self-identity and to have a strength-based focus. A disability is an important part of someone’s identity. Therefore, this study will foster an awareness of a social identity surrounding an individual’s disability. The following scales will be used: the Multidimensional Perceived Social Support Scale (MSPSS), Connor-Davidson Resilience Scale, and the Grit scale.
Uregnt Action Alert: Tell Congress to Protect ACL Programs
We need your help to protect vital services for people with disabilities and older adults. The Administration for Community Living (ACL) was created in response to the disability community’s efforts to improve services and supports, mitigate fragmentation, and increase coordination between programs. Now, efforts to dismantle ACL could undermine these critical services, putting many at risk.
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In partnership with Able News, LICIL is delighted to offer you a discounted year-long subscription offer: for just $15, you’ll receive a digital issue each month in your inbox along with e-Newsletters with fresh content to help you stay connected year-round.
CDPA Peer Monitoring
Consumers helping consumers succeed in self-direction. Powered by the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Association of New York State.
What is Peer Mentoring?
CDPA Peer Mentoring connects CDPA consumers with an experienced consumer who is trained in coaching, active listening and program knowledge. Peer Mentors can help you with hiring, supervision & other challenges. They are available by phone and by email.
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

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
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