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Esther, who lives with chronic anxiety and depression, used to sit at her table for hours. She would contemplate things she had to do and then feel bad about herself when she couldn't finish them. Since Esther started receiving peer support services from NILP’s Northeast Recovery Learning Community (NERLC), she…

For over 20 years, NILP's Annual Golf Tournament has brought in essential funding for our various programs supporting people with disabilities. Community members have rallied behind our mission and got involved in several ways: Dedicated golfers like Corey have invited friends and co-workers to join him. Companies like HIRSCH ROBERTS…

February is a time to honor and celebrate Black Americans who’ve made an undeniable impact in moving us forward as a nation. Often left out of the history books are the contributions of Black persons with disabilities. When their stories are told, rarely do they mention their disability. Many people…

With 61 million Americans living with disabilities, the work we do at NILP is critical. Serving, employing, and retaining people with disabilities is our mission. Independent Living Centers like NILP are unique because they serve people with disabilities and their bylaws say that 51% of their staff must have a…

NILP’s Youth Services Program is truly a collaboration with local schools, community agencies, and businesses. Our philosophy of role modeling and peer counseling, with other individuals with disabilities, empowers students to make changes in their lives and become more self-sufficient and self-reliant. Currently, we are partnering with 39 schools in…