The Finger Lakes Independence Center

The Finger Lakes Independence Center Mission Statement: To empower all people with disabilities while creating an inclusive society through the elimination of social and architectural barriers

Thoughtful gift! We received a large donation of incontinence briefs, size medium. If you are in need, please stop in. (...
05/01/2026

Thoughtful gift! We received a large donation of incontinence briefs, size medium. If you are in need, please stop in.

(To be fair to all the wonderful people we serve, we can't "hold" any items. While supplies last.)

Ila and Andrea were happy to join Winifred, our awesome intern, at her ILR luncheon and presentation last week. The even...
05/01/2026

Ila and Andrea were happy to join Winifred, our awesome intern, at her ILR luncheon and presentation last week. The event showcases the work of the Cornell University ILR School High Road Scholars who intern at various agencies or groups in Ithaca whose mission is related to social justice. Winifred shared her positive experience at FLIC. We will miss you, Winifred!

04/26/2026

Love Living at Home is a member-driven nonprofit organization that enables older adults to live vibrantly while aging in place. Members, volunteers, and staff work together to provide engaging educational and social programs and responsive support services to promote a strong Caring-Connected-Community. Please share!
www.lovelivingathome.org

04/26/2026

As Ithaca’s community kitchen offering meals 5 days a week to anyone, no questions asked, we depend on our fabulous volunteers week in and week out. This week, we are honoring our volunteers for National Volunteer Appreciation Week with a daily giveaway! Shout out to Scott S, our volunteer winner of the day, we’ve got some swag for you ☺️

04/26/2026

The President’s FY 2027 budget proposes cuts that would seriously harm people with disabilities and the systems that protect their rights.

The Protection & Advocacy Network exists to prevent abuse, ensure access, and support community living. Funding cuts to our network members would cause real harm to the disability community.

Read our full statement here:
https://www.ndrn.org/resource/fy27budgetcuts/

NEW DONATION! Available for loaning.
04/17/2026

NEW DONATION! Available for loaning.

Come on in if you need us ... or our scale.
04/17/2026

Come on in if you need us ... or our scale.

Over 100 New York groups, including FLIC, urge , & to protect nearly half a million NY residents from losing their he...
04/16/2026

Over 100 New York groups, including FLIC, urge , & to protect nearly half a million NY residents from losing their health coverage as early as July 1st due to the federal cuts from HR 1.

NYS leaders: you have to act boldly & urgently so our family, friends & neighbors can keep the health insurance they rely on!
📲 Call them today: win.newmode.net/protecthealthcare

We have a variety of rolling oxygen tank holders or those that can attach to a wheelchair/walker. What do you need? Stop...
04/13/2026

We have a variety of rolling oxygen tank holders or those that can attach to a wheelchair/walker. What do you need? Stop in!

Is your child struggling at school due to a suspected or diagnosed disability? Do you have questions about what your chi...
04/10/2026

Is your child struggling at school due to a suspected or diagnosed disability? Do you have questions about what your child’s rights are and how to best advocate for your child’s needs with the school? If so, FLIC offers local families free, professional, experienced education advocacy support.

• 504 / IEP Evaluation Guidance
• Policy and Process Guidance
• Support at School Meetings
• Child-centered Solutions

Contact us today at 607-272-2433, info@fliconline.org, or at 215 Fifth Street, Ithaca.

Are you passionate about disability advocacy? Sign up to receive Action Alerts from our Statewide Systems Advocate, Andr...
04/09/2026

Are you passionate about disability advocacy? Sign up to receive Action Alerts from our Statewide Systems Advocate, Andrea! Actions typically take fewer than five minutes to complete and focus on local, state, and federal policies. Email Andrea at andrea@FLIConline.org. Nothing about us, without us!

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215 5th Street
Ithaca, NY
14850

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16072722433

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