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.
#ILA recognizes #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities. Together let’s drive progress forward with more #inclusion, giving Individuals a deeper sense of belonging as they integrate into their community and lead fulfilling lives. #Advocacy #Equality
December 3, 2025 at 2:47 PM
#ILA recognizes #InternationalDayOfPersonsWithDisabilities. Together let’s drive progress forward with more #inclusion, giving Individuals a deeper sense of belonging as they integrate into their community and lead fulfilling lives. #Advocacy #Equality
On #GivingTuesday, we kindly ask that you consider making a #donation to ILA, helping us to #makeadifference for the amazing Individuals who call ILA home. To donate to ILA, please visit
ilaonline.org/support-ila. #ThankYou! #ILA #Nonprofit #Support #Donate #GiveBack
ilaonline.org/support-ila. #ThankYou! #ILA #Nonprofit #Support #Donate #GiveBack
December 2, 2025 at 3:52 PM
On #GivingTuesday, we kindly ask that you consider making a #donation to ILA, helping us to #makeadifference for the amazing Individuals who call ILA home. To donate to ILA, please visit
ilaonline.org/support-ila. #ThankYou! #ILA #Nonprofit #Support #Donate #GiveBack
ilaonline.org/support-ila. #ThankYou! #ILA #Nonprofit #Support #Donate #GiveBack
Today is the 50th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, guaranteeing children with disabilities the right to a free & appropriate public education. Together let’s ensure Individuals with disabilities have every opportunity to reach for the stars! #DisabilityRights #ILA
November 29, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Today is the 50th Anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, guaranteeing children with disabilities the right to a free & appropriate public education. Together let’s ensure Individuals with disabilities have every opportunity to reach for the stars! #DisabilityRights #ILA
Wishing you a wonderful #Thanksgiving from our homes to yours! #HappyThanksgiving from all of us at #ILA!
November 27, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Wishing you a wonderful #Thanksgiving from our homes to yours! #HappyThanksgiving from all of us at #ILA!
From local pumpkin patches to the festive halls of our Day Habs, we’re sending warm #fallvibes on this Friday before Thanksgiving! #ILA #FridayVibes #Autumn #NYC
November 21, 2025 at 1:50 PM
From local pumpkin patches to the festive halls of our Day Habs, we’re sending warm #fallvibes on this Friday before Thanksgiving! #ILA #FridayVibes #Autumn #NYC
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 [email protected] or call (917) 453-7485. #ILA #StatenIsland
to [email protected] 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 [email protected] or call (917) 453-7485. #ILA #StatenIsland
to [email protected] or call (917) 453-7485. #ILA #StatenIsland