Center For Independence Of The Disabled In New York Inc
Center For Independence Of The Disabled In New York Inc
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About this organization
Mission
CIDNY is a non-profit organization founded in 1978. We are part of the Independent Living Centers movement: a national network of grassroots and community-based organizations that enhance opportunities for all people with disabilities to direct their own lives. Our mission is to ensure full integration, independence, and equal opportunity for all people with disabilities by removing barriers to the social, economic, cultural, and civic life of the community.
About
Founded in 1978, the Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY (CIDNY) is a leading advocate for the civil rights of people with disabilities in New York City. We work one-on-one with individuals to create a roadmap to achieve their goals. We educate people with disabilities about their rights and the public todeepen understanding of disability.- We listen to our community and together we educate the public and policymakers.- People with disabilities lead our advocacy network, offering leadership and skill development.- We research and survey conditions in the community to identify barriers that impede access.- We share our findings with policymakers to advocate for correction of the barriers we find.- We partner with the University of New Hampshire to provide the public and policymakers with up to date information on status and well-being of people with disabilities.- We advocate with lawmakers and in the courts for fair and effective policies that will increase opportunities for full inclusion and for implementation and enforcement of existing law.- We demonstrate for our rights.- We educate and help people with disabilities learn to navigate complex systems and solve difficult problems through appeals that impede access to education, employment, housing, health care, food and transportation.- We help people know whether they are eligible for community supports and apply for them.- We use our experiences as people with disabilities and our knowledge to help them achieve goals that will improve their lives.- We educate the public to enhance their understanding of disability issues by appearing in leading mainstream media outlets and through social media and encourage people with disabilities to participate in public dialogues on key issues.In 2018- CIDNY reached 39,667 individuals, helping 18,611 work towards their individual goals;- Outreaches and workshops reached 14,092 participants;- 73 volunteers educated and advocated for 12,450 people with disabilities in 157 New York City nursing facilities and adult homes;- 206 de-institutionalization outcomes with savings of $13.6 million;- Benefits enrollment savings (NCOA) $9.6 million;- Health care advocacy for people with both Medicare and Medicaid saved individuals $4.4 million.- Advocacy outcomes attributable to legislative advocacy, litigation and negotiation: 24 changes to law, regulation or policy;- Satisfaction: 100% of individual program participants surveyed would refer others to CIDNY;- 6,964 regular social media followers on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn;- Mainstream media and social media about CIDNY has reached 48.7 million viewers;- 30 Newspaper, television and radio stories.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The center for independence of the disabled, new yorks goal is to ensure full integration, independence and equal opportunity for all people with disabilities by removing barriers to the social, economic, cultural and civic life of the community.”.
When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “The center for independence of the disabled, new yorks goal is to ensure full integration, independence and equal opportunity for all people with disabilities by removing barriers to the social, economic, cultural and civic life of the community.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as NY.
- The non-profit's address in 2019 is noted in the filing as 841 Broadway Suite 301, New York, NY, 10003.
- The non-profit's form for 2019 reports a total of 88 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $371,688.
- The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 16 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1978.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization engages in lobbying activities.
- The organization pays $5,161,748 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $31,433 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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