Staff

New York Association on Independent Living, Inc.

155 Washington Avenue, Suite 208
Albany, NY 12210

Phone: 518-465-4650
Fax: 518-465-4625
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Website: www.ilny.org

Lindsay Miller
Executive Director
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518-465-4650 ext. 102

Alex Thompson
Director of Advocacy
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518-465-4650 ext. 120

Blaise Bryant
Communications Specialist
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518-465-4650 ext. 124

Aurie Mercer
Director of Office Operations & Human Resources
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518-465-4650 ext. 101

Regina Swinney
Administrative Assistant
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518-465-4650 ext. 118

Robert Peters
Director of Finance
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518-465-4650 ext. 107

Renée Catellier
Fiscal Coordinator –
Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS) Program
Rapid Transition Housing (RTH) Program
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518-465-4650 ext. 111

Erin Driggs
Account Clerk
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518-465-4650 ext. 119

Valerie Brennan
Director of Housing Programs –
Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS) Program
Rapid Transition Housing (RTH) Program
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518-465-4650 ext. 110

Vincent Negri
Program Manager – Rapid Transition Housing (RTH) Program
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518-465-4650 ext. 117

Krystina Rodriguez
Support Services Coordinator – Rapid Transition Housing (RTH) Program
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518-465-4650 ext. 116

Andria Miller
Housing Program Specialist- Olmstead and Rapid Transition Housing Programs
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518-465-4650 ext. 123

Richard DeGrijze
Housing Program Specialist- Rapid Transition Housing Program
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518-465-4650 ext. 145

Tracy Marcus
Housing Specialist Liaison- Olmstead Housing Subsidy
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518-465-4650 ext. 146

Peyton Quinn
Housing Program Specialist - Olmstead Housing Subsidy
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518-465-4650 ext. 125

Suzanne de Beaumont
Assistant Executive Director
Project Director – Open Doors (MFP) Transition Center Project
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518-465-4650 ext. 104

Laurie Carter
Social Work Coordinator – Open Doors (MFP) Transition Center Project
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518-465-4650 ext. 108

Tami Loya

Education & Outreach Director – Open Doors (MFP) Transition Center Project

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518-465-4650 ext. 105

Sara Morris
NYC Open Doors (MFP) Transition Center Project &
Olmstead Housing Subsidy (OHS) Housing Coordinator
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518-465-4650 ext. 112

Michele Pedersen
Statewide Transition Specialist Liaison – Open Doors (MFP)
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518-465-4650 ext. 114

Katy Bell
Program Director – Open Doors (MFP) Peer Support Program
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518-465-4650 ext. 106

Lesley Kelder
Statewide Peer and Transition Specialist Liaison – Open Doors (MFP) Transition Center Project
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518-465-4650 ext. 122

Laura Bingell
Nurse - Open Doors (MFP) Transition Center Project
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518-465-4650 ext. 144

Josephine Todaro
Good Neighbor Program Director
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518-465-4650 ext. 121

Success Story

Rebecca was a college senior applying for medical school. After a traumatic skiing accident, Rebecca became paralyzed and was recovering in a rehabilitation hospital. She connected with Lisa from Open Doors at Suffolk Independent Living Organization. Lisa worked with Rebecca and her family to leave a rehabilitation hospital and return to living in the community. “I’m excited to be not in a hospital, where I can hang out with my friends, get my van, go out and explore the world,” said Rebecca.

ILCs Create Community Change!

ILCs address disparities by advocating locally and with NY State to remove systemic barriers, making communities more inclusive and accessible for all.

ILCs advocate for affordable and accessible housing!
Advocacy from the ILC network has led the creation of invaluable programs that help people with disabilities live independently in their community, including the Access to Home home modification program and the Olmstead Housing Subsidy program.
ILCs advocate for accessible transportation!
All Amtrak stations north of Albany are now accessible, thanks to a campaign by ILC advocates. In New York City, ILCs played a key role in the landmark decision to make 50% of all yellow taxis accessible by 2020.
ILCs advocate to increase integrated employment options!
Most recently, ILCs successfully advocated for the State’s Employment First Initiative, which makes integrated employment with appropriate supports and services a priority.