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Mission & Vision of the ILCHV

Mission:  ILCHV is a disability rights organization that is led by and inspires people with disabilities to achieve self-determination and advocates for an integrated society.

 

Vision: We envision a world in which people with disabilities enjoy equal rights for self-determination, economic freedom and full participation in community life.

 

 

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ILCHV will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 9:00am.

Learn more about Indigenous Peoples Day here- https://nysm.nysed.gov/native-american-heritage-resources
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Chowderfest is happening this Sunday in Troy!
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ILCHV would like to congratulate our Executive Director, Denise Figueroa, for being elected Chair of the @American Public Transit Association (APTA), one of the public transportation industry’s leading national organizations. Denise was elected at APTA's Annual Meeting of the Members in Chicago this week.

CDTA writes in their press release, "Figueroa has been deeply involved with APTA for many years and has included serving on the APTA Executive Committee, chairing the Transit Board Members Committee, serving on the Leadership APTA Committee, and co-leading the association’s Paratransit Task Force. She is also a former chair of APTA’s Research, Communications, and Advocacy Council."

Denise was also honored for being named APTA’s 2026 Board Member of the Year Award!

Congratulations, Denise! 🚍

Read more here!
https://aptapassengertransport.com/meet-the-apta-officers-for-2026-27/

https://www.cdta.org/news/denise-figueroa-named-chair
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) 2026 is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Learn more about NDEAM!

Apprenticeship programs help employers access a wider talent pool. Learn how to start or expand your own registered apprenticeship program: dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/apprenticeship #NDEAM

There’s no better way for employers to promote the spirit of #NDEAM than by asking the Job Accommodation Network for help creating a supportive workplace where everyone can succeed. AskJAN.org #NDEAM @JANatJAN

Cast a wider net when hiring! @AskEARN can help employers in their efforts to recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities. AskEARN.org #NDEAM

If you’re exploring workplace accommodations to support a disabled employee, start with the Job Accommodation Network’s free Situations and Solutions Finder for access to more than 700 successful accommodation scenarios shared by @JANatJAN users. #NDEAM

Learn how @USDOL’s Office of Disability Employment Policy helps increase access and opportunity in the workplace for Americans with disabilities. dol.gov/agencies/odep #NDEAM
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On October 6, the Albany County Department for Aging is partnering with the Albany County Sheriff's Department to present an Elder Scam Prevention class at the Neil Hellman Family and Wellness Center. This is open to all Albany County Seniors, 60+ and guests.

To register visit:
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ILCHV will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Our office will reopen on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 9:00am.

Learn more about Indigenous Peoples Day here- https://nysm.nysed.gov/native-american-heritage-resources
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Chowderfest is happening this Sunday in Troy!
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ILCHV would like to congratulate our Executive Director, Denise Figueroa, for being elected Chair of the @American Public Transit Association (APTA), one of the public transportation industry’s leading national organizations. Denise was elected at APTA's Annual Meeting of the Members in Chicago this week.

CDTA writes in their press release, "Figueroa has been deeply involved with APTA for many years and has included serving on the APTA Executive Committee, chairing the Transit Board Members Committee, serving on the Leadership APTA Committee, and co-leading the association’s Paratransit Task Force. She is also a former chair of APTA’s Research, Communications, and Advocacy Council."

Denise was also honored for being named APTA’s 2026 Board Member of the Year Award!

Congratulations, Denise! 🚍

Read more here!
https://aptapassengertransport.com/meet-the-apta-officers-for-2026-27/

https://www.cdta.org/news/denise-figueroa-named-chair
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. The theme for National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#NDEAM) 2026 is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Learn more about NDEAM!

Apprenticeship programs help employers access a wider talent pool. Learn how to start or expand your own registered apprenticeship program: dol.gov/agencies/odep/program-areas/apprenticeship #NDEAM

There’s no better way for employers to promote the spirit of #NDEAM than by asking the Job Accommodation Network for help creating a supportive workplace where everyone can succeed. AskJAN.org #NDEAM @JANatJAN

Cast a wider net when hiring! @AskEARN can help employers in their efforts to recruit, hire, retain, and advance people with disabilities, including those with mental health conditions and other nonobvious disabilities. AskEARN.org #NDEAM

If you’re exploring workplace accommodations to support a disabled employee, start with the Job Accommodation Network’s free Situations and Solutions Finder for access to more than 700 successful accommodation scenarios shared by @JANatJAN users. #NDEAM

Learn how @USDOL’s Office of Disability Employment Policy helps increase access and opportunity in the workplace for Americans with disabilities. dol.gov/agencies/odep #NDEAM
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On October 6, the Albany County Department for Aging is partnering with the Albany County Sheriff's Department to present an Elder Scam Prevention class at the Neil Hellman Family and Wellness Center. This is open to all Albany County Seniors, 60+ and guests.

To register visit:
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