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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · 2d

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

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · 3d

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

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · 6d

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

Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · 10d

#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

Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · 11d

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

Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · 13d

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

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · 17d

#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

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · 20d

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

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · 24d

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

Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · 26d

To those observing Yom Kippur, #ILA wishes you an easy and meaningful fast. #YomKippur

Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · 26d

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

Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · 26d

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

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 26

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

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 22

Wishing a joyous #RoshHashanah to all who celebrate – may your New Year be good and sweet, and healthy and prosperous! #HappyRoshHashanah #ShanahTovah #HappyNewYear

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 19

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

Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 17

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

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 16

When our York Street team needs an escape, they head to an escape room! They recently took team building to a whole new level as they worked together to solve puzzles and plan their getaway while playing The Escape Game. Their mission was a fun success! #ILA #Brooklyn #Teamwork #EmployeeEngagement

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 15

#ILA celebrates #HispanicHeritageMonth & the enormous contributions of the Hispanic & Latino American community. Together, let’s honor their rich history, outstanding achievements & wonderful traditions that have shaped the vibrant culture of our city & our nation. #Celebration #Diversity #Community

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 12

This week, we proudly honored DSPs across #ILA in recognition of their hard work and dedication! #ThankYou to all for enhancing the lives of the wonderful Individuals in our care! #CultureOfCaring #DSPRecognitionWeek #DSPRW2025

Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 11

Honoring and remembering the countless lives lost and the heroic first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11, 2001. #NYC #NeverForget #HonorAndRemember

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 10

Another appreciation post for our amazing DSPs! From #StatenIsland to #Brooklyn, our dynamic Day Hab DSPs help our Individuals reach their activity goals and meet their dietary needs, ensuring continuous safety, growth, and self-sufficiency as they thrive in our programs! #DSPRW2025 #ILA #Workplace

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 9

Yesterday we unveiled our new Day Hab site in #StatenIsland! From a colorful art room to a high-tech computer space, the site can accommodate up to 40 Participants, enabling us to broaden our reach in the #community. Congratulations to our Day Hab family on the opening of the amazing new site! #ILA

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 8

It’s Direct Support Professional (DSP) Recognition Week! #ILA is proud to recognize this critical part of our workforce who deliver loving support, encouragement, and guidance to the Individuals in our care. #ThankYou for the compassion and dedication that you exhibit every day! #DSPRW2025

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Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 5

This week, our amazing #Brooklyn Day Hab team presented their annual Multicultural West Indian Labor Day Parade! This year’s costumes were more vibrant than ever, as Individuals celebrated their heritage and marched with pride! #ILA #Diversity #Community #Inclusion #LaborDay #FlashbackFriday

Independent Living Association @ilaonline.bsky.social · Sep 4

This week marks a special anniversary at #ILA. 10 years ago we took over the reins at Mulrooney Manor in #Brooklyn, formerly run by Catholic Charities. Since then, the site has become a hub for ILA events and wonderful memories have been made. Here’s to many more! #ThrowbackThursday

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