Independent Living Association
@ilaonline.bsky.social
ILA has been providing exemplary care to Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in NYC for four decades. To learn more and to help support our nonprofit organization, visit ilaonline.org.
Today is #WorldKindnessDay! Our #CultureOfCaring cultivates that very principle. Always #bekind to anyone who is vulnerable – a warm smile or supportive high five can truly make someone’s day! #KindnessMatters #ILA #Community #Compassion
November 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Today is #WorldKindnessDay! Our #CultureOfCaring cultivates that very principle. Always #bekind to anyone who is vulnerable – a warm smile or supportive high five can truly make someone’s day! #KindnessMatters #ILA #Community #Compassion
#ILA recognizes #VeteransDay and the countless military veterans who have bravely served our country. We honor your heroism, we salute your dedication, and we thank you for your service. #ThankYouVeterans
November 11, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#ILA recognizes #VeteransDay and the countless military veterans who have bravely served our country. We honor your heroism, we salute your dedication, and we thank you for your service. #ThankYouVeterans
#WeAreHiring on #StatenIsland! Come to our #jobfair on Thursday, November 20th from 10am-3pm. Bring your resume & learn about available positions at #ILA! For more information, call 718-852-2000, ext. 1116/1150 or visit ilaonline.org/careers. #JoinOurTeam #Careers #NYC
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 PM
#WeAreHiring on #StatenIsland! Come to our #jobfair on Thursday, November 20th from 10am-3pm. Bring your resume & learn about available positions at #ILA! For more information, call 718-852-2000, ext. 1116/1150 or visit ilaonline.org/careers. #JoinOurTeam #Careers #NYC
With the #holidays approaching, #ILA staff are making all the necessary preparations to align with #safeeating practices, ensuring Individuals’ dietary needs are met & that turkey & other holiday meats are prepared in accordance with proper food consistencies. #SafetyFirst
November 7, 2025 at 6:03 PM
With the #holidays approaching, #ILA staff are making all the necessary preparations to align with #safeeating practices, ensuring Individuals’ dietary needs are met & that turkey & other holiday meats are prepared in accordance with proper food consistencies. #SafetyFirst
It was a #Halloween party to remember at our Brooklyn Day Hab, as Individuals dressed in their favorite costumes and enjoyed festive treats (no tricks!) to celebrate the holiday. #ILA #Celebration #MondayMemories
November 3, 2025 at 3:51 PM
It was a #Halloween party to remember at our Brooklyn Day Hab, as Individuals dressed in their favorite costumes and enjoyed festive treats (no tricks!) to celebrate the holiday. #ILA #Celebration #MondayMemories
Our York Street team is getting into the “spirit” of Halloween! #ILA #Workplace #Halloween #Celebration #FridayVibes
October 31, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Our York Street team is getting into the “spirit” of Halloween! #ILA #Workplace #Halloween #Celebration #FridayVibes
October 31, 2025 at 3:12 PM
#ILA staff have been #GoingPink for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to spread the word about #earlydetection & to support those impacted by the disease. Schedule your #mammogram today & get screened! #BreastCancerAwareness #GoPink #WellnessWednesday
October 29, 2025 at 4:14 PM
#ILA staff have been #GoingPink for #BreastCancerAwarenessMonth to spread the word about #earlydetection & to support those impacted by the disease. Schedule your #mammogram today & get screened! #BreastCancerAwareness #GoPink #WellnessWednesday
One of our Individuals’ favorite Fall activities is a trip to Rocking Horse Ranch in Upstate New York! Great times were had by all on the recent #roadtrip – from the residence to the van to the ranch! Thanks to Rocking Horse for their warm hospitality! #ILA #Community #InclusionMatters
October 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
One of our Individuals’ favorite Fall activities is a trip to Rocking Horse Ranch in Upstate New York! Great times were had by all on the recent #roadtrip – from the residence to the van to the ranch! Thanks to Rocking Horse for their warm hospitality! #ILA #Community #InclusionMatters
On #NationalFineArtAppreciationDay, #ILA celebrates our own great artists – our Individuals who create beautiful works of #art! We remain committed to providing inclusive spaces to help them embrace their creativity & foster their self-expression with every masterpiece! #Inclusion #ArtAppreciation
October 25, 2025 at 2:56 PM
On #NationalFineArtAppreciationDay, #ILA celebrates our own great artists – our Individuals who create beautiful works of #art! We remain committed to providing inclusive spaces to help them embrace their creativity & foster their self-expression with every masterpiece! #Inclusion #ArtAppreciation
With #Halloween fast approaching, we’re flashing back to some of last year’s ILA festivities, including an array of fun costumes and a trip to a local Halloween house with an elaborate display for the holiday! #ILA #FlashbackFriday #Community #Inclusion #Brooklyn #StatenIsland #NYC
October 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
With #Halloween fast approaching, we’re flashing back to some of last year’s ILA festivities, including an array of fun costumes and a trip to a local Halloween house with an elaborate display for the holiday! #ILA #FlashbackFriday #Community #Inclusion #Brooklyn #StatenIsland #NYC
It’s #NationalPharmacyWeek! #ILA is proud to partner with Community Care Rx and Tower Drugs to help keep our Individuals #healthy & safe. #ThankYou for contributing to our mission of providing the highest quality care to the Individuals who call ILA home! #Health #Wellness #NYC
October 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
#ILA honored the outstanding career of our Accounts Payable Manager Wendy Rhodes who retired from ILA after 31 years! Her continuous diligence ensured that invoices were always accurately processed & that vendors got paid on time. Best wishes, Wendy! You will be missed. #Workplace #Celebration
October 17, 2025 at 2:52 PM
#ILA honored the outstanding career of our Accounts Payable Manager Wendy Rhodes who retired from ILA after 31 years! Her continuous diligence ensured that invoices were always accurately processed & that vendors got paid on time. Best wishes, Wendy! You will be missed. #Workplace #Celebration
If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity to help #makeadifference in the lives of others, consider becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP). Visit ilaonline.org/careers to learn more about how you can #joinourteam on #StatenIsland and across #NYC. #ILA #Employment #WeAreHiring
October 16, 2025 at 5:33 PM
If you’re looking for a rewarding opportunity to help #makeadifference in the lives of others, consider becoming a Direct Support Professional (DSP). Visit ilaonline.org/careers to learn more about how you can #joinourteam on #StatenIsland and across #NYC. #ILA #Employment #WeAreHiring
Several of our Individuals took part in the Marine and Aviation Anchor Club’s annual “Boat Ride for God’s Exceptional Children”. The Staten Island Ferry provided a lovely #NYC backdrop as Individuals from #ILA & across the #community enjoyed a fun day out on the water! #StatenIsland #Inclusion
October 14, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Several of our Individuals took part in the Marine and Aviation Anchor Club’s annual “Boat Ride for God’s Exceptional Children”. The Staten Island Ferry provided a lovely #NYC backdrop as Individuals from #ILA & across the #community enjoyed a fun day out on the water! #StatenIsland #Inclusion
#ILA held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of our newly relocated Staten Island Day Hab! #ThankYou to our #golfouting sponsors for helping to fund the renovations & to our Day Hab team for putting the event together & the great work you do each day! #NYC #Community #Inclusion
October 10, 2025 at 6:25 PM
#ILA held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of our newly relocated Staten Island Day Hab! #ThankYou to our #golfouting sponsors for helping to fund the renovations & to our Day Hab team for putting the event together & the great work you do each day! #NYC #Community #Inclusion
We’re getting ready for #Halloween at our York Street office! Just ask Steven, our IT Director, who was greeted by a spider (nice one, Jessica!) as he was fittingly discussing the latest “Web” developments! #ILA #Workplace #HappyHalloween
October 7, 2025 at 2:07 PM
We’re getting ready for #Halloween at our York Street office! Just ask Steven, our IT Director, who was greeted by a spider (nice one, Jessica!) as he was fittingly discussing the latest “Web” developments! #ILA #Workplace #HappyHalloween
It’s #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth! #ILA’s Day Hab programs help Individuals gain important skills for #employment to maximize their independence. Let’s all celebrate the wonderful impact that Individuals with disabilities have in the #workplace! #NDEAM #Inclusion
October 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
It’s #NationalDisabilityEmploymentAwarenessMonth! #ILA’s Day Hab programs help Individuals gain important skills for #employment to maximize their independence. Let’s all celebrate the wonderful impact that Individuals with disabilities have in the #workplace! #NDEAM #Inclusion
To those observing Yom Kippur, #ILA wishes you an easy and meaningful fast. #YomKippur
October 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
To those observing Yom Kippur, #ILA wishes you an easy and meaningful fast. #YomKippur
Join us at our #OpenHouse on Tuesday, October 7 or Wednesday, October 8 as we officially open our Staten Island Day Hab Program! Take a tour of the new space, enjoy some refreshments & meet our team! RSVP by Monday, October 6
to Nsawyers@ilaonline.org or call (917) 453-7485. #ILA #StatenIsland
to Nsawyers@ilaonline.org or call (917) 453-7485. #ILA #StatenIsland
October 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Join us at our #OpenHouse on Tuesday, October 7 or Wednesday, October 8 as we officially open our Staten Island Day Hab Program! Take a tour of the new space, enjoy some refreshments & meet our team! RSVP by Monday, October 6
to Nsawyers@ilaonline.org or call (917) 453-7485. #ILA #StatenIsland
to Nsawyers@ilaonline.org or call (917) 453-7485. #ILA #StatenIsland
It’s #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth! Together, let us all celebrate Individuals with #DownSyndrome and their outstanding skills and achievements, while ensuring continuous #support, #acceptance, and #inclusion so they live their best lives! #ILA #Community #Nonprofit #HumanServices
October 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It’s #DownSyndromeAwarenessMonth! Together, let us all celebrate Individuals with #DownSyndrome and their outstanding skills and achievements, while ensuring continuous #support, #acceptance, and #inclusion so they live their best lives! #ILA #Community #Nonprofit #HumanServices
Autumn officially arrived this week, making it a great time to flash back to some of last year’s fun Fall activities that our Individuals enjoyed. From hayrides & pumpkin patches to trick-or-treating & Halloween-themed events, there were festive outings across #NYC! #ILA #FallFun #FlashbackFriday
September 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Autumn officially arrived this week, making it a great time to flash back to some of last year’s fun Fall activities that our Individuals enjoyed. From hayrides & pumpkin patches to trick-or-treating & Halloween-themed events, there were festive outings across #NYC! #ILA #FallFun #FlashbackFriday
Wishing a joyous #RoshHashanah to all who celebrate – may your New Year be good and sweet, and healthy and prosperous! #HappyRoshHashanah #ShanahTovah #HappyNewYear
September 22, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Wishing a joyous #RoshHashanah to all who celebrate – may your New Year be good and sweet, and healthy and prosperous! #HappyRoshHashanah #ShanahTovah #HappyNewYear
Congratulations to our DSP Recognition Week raffle winners! Our lucky recipients were awarded $100 gift certificates in appreciation of their exemplary service and the continuous support they provide to our Individuals. #ThankYou again to our amazing DSPs! #ILA #FlashbackFriday #DSPRW2025
September 19, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Congratulations to our DSP Recognition Week raffle winners! Our lucky recipients were awarded $100 gift certificates in appreciation of their exemplary service and the continuous support they provide to our Individuals. #ThankYou again to our amazing DSPs! #ILA #FlashbackFriday #DSPRW2025
September is #HealthyAgingMonth! With the support and activities that #ILA provides, we remain committed to helping our senior adults reach their #health, #wellness, and #nutrition goals while giving them the tools they need to build their #independence and to #stayhealthy. #Lifestyle #Inclusion
September 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
September is #HealthyAgingMonth! With the support and activities that #ILA provides, we remain committed to helping our senior adults reach their #health, #wellness, and #nutrition goals while giving them the tools they need to build their #independence and to #stayhealthy. #Lifestyle #Inclusion