Westchester Independent Living Center, Inc.

Where do you vote?

Where do you vote?

If you are not sure where your polling site is located use the links below. Click for the online polling site locater for Putnam County residents Click for the online polling site locater for Westchester County residents Polling locations throughout New York State can be found at this link

Affidavit and Provisional Ballots

It is always your right to vote on a paper affidavit ballot. Affidavit ballots, also known as provisional ballots, are used when you believe yourself eligible to vote but cannot submit a regular ballot. For example, your name is not listed in the poll book, or your address has changed but your local board of […]

Where to call if your voter rights are being violated

• 866 OUR VOTE at www.866ourvote.org or 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) • 888-Ve-Y-Vota (888-839-8682) for Bilingual English and Spanish assistance • The Election Assistance Commission https://www.eac.gov/, 1-866-747-1471 • The Department of Justice Voting Section at www.justice.gov/crt/contacting-voting-section, 800-253-3931. • Your state Protection & Advocacy Agency – a list of state agencies can be found on the National Disability […]

Voter Rights and Accomodations

The disability community represents an important and potentially influential voting bloc. But we can only be effective if we participate and get out and vote! Candidates that support the equality and full inclusion of people with disabilities will benefit from the power of the disability vote. This year’s general election will be a busy one […]

What Happens When I’m Gone?

10.18.2018 Understanding new service and support systems for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in housing and services and understanding the relevance of Intentional Communities: Support systems for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities need to be healthy, safe, person centered and of high quality, and they need to be sustainable for the long term. […]

What Happens When I’m Gone?

10.18.2018 Understanding new service and support systems for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in housing and services and understanding the relevance of Intentional Communities: Support systems for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities need to be healthy, safe, person centered and of high quality, and they need to be sustainable for the long term. […]

Absentee Ballots

Who may apply for an absentee ballot? In the 2020 general election, to be held November 3, every registered voter in New York State is eligible to an absentee ballot due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is important in this election that when using an absentee application and/or ballot to be sure to follow the […]

Are You Registered to Vote?

The last day to register to vote changes with every election but you can register throughout the year and be ready to vote in upcoming elections. Check your local board of elections for specific dates. It’s important that people with disabilities get out and vote, which will help decide who is representing us! If you […]

The EMPOWER Care Act Would Give People with Disabilities the Freedom They Deserve

9.6.2018 – On Wednesday, the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee will consider the EMPOWER Care Act, bipartisan legislation to re-authorize the Money Follows the Person program, which helps people with disabilities move from institutions into the community. Lindsay Miller, Executive Director, New York Association on Independent Living. MFP is little known outside of the disability community, […]

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Know Your Rights

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2016 Class Action Lawsuit and SUNY Purchase Campus Access

8.9.18 – The recent refusal and later, accommodation, received by an incoming freshman student, with a disability, at SUNY Purchase highlights the issue on campus of accessibility and ADA access. Read more about the class action lawsuit against the State University of New York at Purchase College, located in Westchester County, alleging that it violates […]

Administrative Assistant

Putnam Independent Living Services is a consumer controlled, nonresidential center for independent living providing information and advocacy to persons with disabilities, their families, and individuals or agencies serving them. Our services are provided through a self-help model. We are located in Brewster, New York. POSITION: Administrative Assistant POSTED: July 26, 2018 SALARY: Full-time, $15.00 – […]

Administrative Assistant

WILC is a consumer controlled, nonresidential center for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC operates a Waiver Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience disability so that […]

Peer Independent Living Advocate (Mental Health Specialist)

Part-time or Full-time position: $15 – $17 per hour, commensurate with experience RESPONSIBLITIES: Researches and maintains well-organized, accurate, up-to-date, information on benefits, entitlements and community services. Provides benefits consultation and assists consumers, especially those with mental illness, in obtaining their entitlements. Provides individual advocacy services and/or peer advisement as needed. Empower consumers by exploring options, […]

Ombudsman Intake and Administrative Specialist

Posted 6.25.2018 Job Summary: To serve as the Certified Ombudsman Intake and administrative specialist for the New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Region 4 (Putnam, Rockland, Westchester). Reports to :  Ombudsman Program Director, Secondarily to Executive Director Office Location: WILC, White Plains, NY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Handles bulk of NYS Long Term Care […]