The New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL) is a statewide, not-for-profit membership association created by and composed of Independent Living Centers across New York State.

Mission:
NYAIL leads statewide Independent Living Center efforts to eliminate physical and attitudinal barriers to all aspects of life and to fight for the civil rights and full independence of all people with disabilities.

Vision:
NYAIL envisions a future where people with disabilities have equal opportunity to live a life free of poverty, segregation, and discrimination.

Independent Living Philosophy:
NYAIL affirms that people with disabilities have the right to live an autonomous life, the freedom to work without barriers, and the right to engage as an equal partner in society.

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