NYAIL leads statewide Independent Living Center efforts to eliminate physical, communications, attitudinal, and other barriers to all aspects of life. NYAIL advocates for the civil rights, independence and full participation of all people with disabilities.
Supporting people living with disabilities to lead self-directed independent lives.
Promotes access to community resources and support for people with disabilities and their families through programs which offer choices, preserve dignity and increase independence for an improved quality of life.
Empower individuals with disabilities to gain the ability to become independent and to sustain independence through self-directed productive lives in the community.
Advocate to empower persons with disabilities to take active roles in their lives and in the community in which they live.