Empowering people with disabilities. Independence: It's All About You!

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.

LICIL Art Classes Update

Please be advised that, due to unforeseen circumstances, LICIL's Art Class with Johanna are canceled for Tuesday, December 3 and Thursday, December 5.  Classes will resume as scheduled on Tuesday, December 10th.  We apologize for any inconvenience.  Thank you.  We look forward to seeing you...

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We’re Hiring….

LICIL has current full-time openings within its Rapid Transitions Housing Program. Details are provided below: About LICIL: The Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc. (LICIL) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization advocating for and serving the needs of people with disabilities since...

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Call to Action: Save the CDPAP!

The Governor plans to replace our FIs with one out-of-state corporation that will monopolize the CDPA program, making it harder for consumers to retain their current personal assistants and nearly impossible to recruit new ones. This is our moment to rise up and make sure our voices are heard!

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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.

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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

Disability Rights Activists

Long Island Center for Independent Living, Inc.
3601 Hempstead Turnpike, Suite 208 & 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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