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On April 1, Independence Care System will open the first and…


Jason DaSilva and the Impossible Choice
Jason DaSilva, a talented artist and documentary filmmaker,…

Text or Email Your Transportation Request
Tired of being on hold waiting in the queue for a representative…

ICS Member Kenny Vargas: He’s Number 1
In July 1999, Kenny Vargas, a native of the Dominican Republic…

Making Healthcare Accessible
Although it’s been 28 years since the passage of the Americans…

ICS Rainbow Connection’s Evelyn Castillo at Gay Pride
One of the founders and leaders of ICS’s LGBTQ support group…

Behavioral Health & Disability
Untreated behavioral health problems can undermine anyone’s…

State Changes Nursing Home Benefit for MLTCs
You may have recently received a letter from the New York State…

Bus Travel Training at ICS Brooklyn
Does the idea of using a public bus make you nervous because…

Brooklyn Door Policy Changes
Effective Monday, April 23, the ICS Brooklyn office door will…

New Call Center Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
As of March 1, 2018, the ICS Call Center will be making the following…

Independence Radio: Rosemary Salopek: Depression and Disability
What is behavioral health and how does it differ from mental…

The Independent Has Gone Digital!
Beginning this month, The Independent will now have a permanent home on ICS' website.

Anna Fay (1938-2017): A Life of Activism
Our beloved friend and colleague Anna Fay passed away Friday, December 15, 2017, after a brief illness.

A Member “Grievance” is now a “Complaint”: What You Need to Know
As of March 1, however, ICS is changing the way we refer to grievances, but the process will stay the same. A member “grievance” is now a “complaint.”

Three ICS Icons Inducted in Disability Rights Hall of Fame
The NYS Independent Living Council (NYSILC) has inducted three giants of ICS and disability rights history among the first honorees of the newly created New York State Disability Rights Hall of Fame.

At 103 ICS Member Jane Packes enjoys her family and her freedom!
At ICS, we help keep our members thriving – even at 103!…

Why Self-Advocacy? What’s at Stake For Consumers with Disabilities
My name is Daniel Winchester and I am a resident of Manhattan,…

Think all Wheelchairs are Alike? Just ask an ICS Member!
New members often arrive at ICS in a wheelchair that is ill-suited to their disability, physical condition, strengths and needs.

Watch Now: The ICS Dementia Team
ICS Dementia Program Director Nettie Harper recently explained how we work with members with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia.

Healthy Holiday Season Feasting: Eating Well for the Holidays
In the millennia before supermarkets and refrigerators, the autumn…


Neighborhood Care: Close to Where You Live
At ICS, we believe that a key element of knowing our members…

When Disaster Strikes: ICS Plans for Emergencies
Before the devastating appearance of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey…

People with MS and Spinal Cord Injuries Mentor Peers
A new ICS Mentoring Program is training people with spinal…

Disability Pride Parade - New York City
In recognition of the 27th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, thousands of New Yorkers with disabilities, along with their families and friends, celebrated the 3rd Annual Disability Pride Parade last Sunday, July 9.


ICS Rehab Engineer Bob Paradiso: Creative Assistive Tech
People with disabilities benefit from creative, inexpensive…

A Call to Action to People with Disabilities
Intergenerational panel of advocates urges people with disabilities to stand up and speak out.