Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley

Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley Contact information, map and directions, contact form, opening hours, services, ratings, photos, videos and announcements from Independent Living Center of the Hudson Valley, 15 3rd Street, Troy, NY.

Since 1987, ILCHV has been promoting independence, equality and full participation of all people with disabilities of any age in the community through advocacy and services.

06/09/2026

♿ Urge Assembly to pass Right to Wheelchair Repair Bill (A.6569)!
On Tuesday, the Senate passed the Consumer Wheelchair Repair Bill of Rights (A.6569-B/S.4500-B) unanimously, after hard work from the Independent Living community to move the bill forward. This bill would improve repair processes for wheelchair users by requiring wheelchair manufacturers to provide any documents and parts needed to consumers who want to perform repairs themselves. It also establishes a timeline repair providers must adhere to for timely wheelchair repairs, eliminates prior authorizations for repairs, and establishes oversight of repair processes.
In the Assembly, A.6569-B is stalled, and there are only two days left to pass it. The Assembly is holding the bill due to concerns from two large national repair providers, even though this is a consumer bill of rights. Being without functional mobility equipment can leave wheelchair users bed bound, at high risk for pressure sores and other life-threatening issues. When repairs do not happen in a timely manner, people lose the ability to engage meaningfully with their community, cutting them off from their job, family, friends, and medical care. Despite hearing from advocates who shared their firsthand experiences with repair delays, the Assembly has prioritized appeasing corporations instead of standing up for the well-being and independence of wheelchair users.

Disabled New Yorkers wait months for their wheelchairs to be repaired. The legislature shouldn't make us wait months for a solution too. Call Assembly Speaker Carl Heastier TODAY to tell him A.6569-B (Bores) must be passed!

To call Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie: Call the Assembly switchboard at 518-455-4100 and ask for the Speaker's office.

06/08/2026

The National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) is offering scholarships to attend their Annual Conference to youth with disabilities ages 18–26 who may otherwise be unable to afford the cost of attendance.
The 2026 Annual Conference on Independent Living will take place July 20–23, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Washington in Washington, DC.
Scholarships cover the costs associated with full participation in the conference, including registration, travel, and hotel accommodations.
The only requirements to apply are identifying as disabled or as a person with a disability (or disabilities); and being between the ages of 18 and 26.
Interested individuals can apply for the scholarship at the link here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DFS9ZDG

06/05/2026

TEMPORARY MARKET LAYOUT CHANGES
Saturday, June 6, 2026

We’re excited to still host a full and safe Farmers Market this Saturday while HBO’s The Gilded Age wraps on overnight filming on Broadway and Second Street!

So we’ve made a few adjustments to keep everything running smoothly for you:

Key Changes:

- Produce vendors will be relocated from Second Street to the First Street parking lot and First Street.

- Makers vendors will be relocated from Broadway to Franklin Alley and The Landing on River Street (next to No Fun and the stairs to the Park).

Access:

Broadway and Second Street will be closed to market activity, but restaurants and storefronts will remain open. You can still walk these streets to reach the market. Full street access expected later in the day.

Parking & Driving:

Normal parking restrictions around the market will still apply.
The First Street Parking Lot will not be available for parking.

We can’t wait to see you at the market tomorrow.

At ILCHV, peer advocacy is about empowering individuals with disabilities to understand their rights, strengthen their v...
06/02/2026

At ILCHV, peer advocacy is about empowering individuals with disabilities to understand their rights, strengthen their voices, and become confident self-advocates.

Our peer advocates help consumers navigate legal, economic, and educational rights while offering guidance rooted in both professional knowledge and lived experience. As a peer-run organization, much of ILCHV’s staff and board are people with disabilities who understand firsthand the importance of accessibility, independence, and self-determination.

We believe people are strongest when they have the tools, support, and knowledge to advocate for themselves and their goals.

Learn more about ILCHV’s programs and services at www.ilchv.org

Thank you to everyone who helped make ILCHV’s 29th Annual Dessert Spectacular such a meaningful evening!Whether you atte...
05/29/2026

Thank you to everyone who helped make ILCHV’s 29th Annual Dessert Spectacular such a meaningful evening!

Whether you attended, sponsored, donated, volunteered, purchased ads, or helped spread the word, your support directly strengthens our ability to serve individuals with disabilities and their families throughout our community.

Because of supporters like you, ILCHV can continue providing programs and services rooted in self-reliance, self-determination, advocacy, accessibility, and independent living.

We are grateful to be surrounded by a community that believes in inclusion, equal rights, and full participation for all.

Thank you for being part of our mission.

What a sweet night in support of an important mission.We are incredibly thankful to the Capital Region community for hel...
05/28/2026

What a sweet night in support of an important mission.

We are incredibly thankful to the Capital Region community for helping make this year’s Dessert Spectacular a success. Events like this are more than fundraisers — they help ILCHV continue providing critical programs and services for people with disabilities and their families.

Visit our website to see photographs and list of sponsors and donors https://www.ilchv.org/dessert-spectacular/

From advocacy and information referral services to transition assistance, peer support, and long-term service connections, your support helps expand opportunities for independence and community inclusion.

We are proud to work alongside a community that values accessibility, dignity, and equal participation for all.

Thank you for helping move our mission forward. Visit www.ilchv.org to learn more about ILCHV and the services we provide.

05/21/2026

We want YOU to join The New York State Independent Living Council (NYSILC)!
Applications are open for our 2026 recruitment cycle!

We’re seeking multiple dynamic, diverse leaders to join our volunteer statewide council and help guide the future of Independent Living in New York with our Statewide Plan for Independent Living!

We’re looking for advocates from all walks of life – including people of all disabilities, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, and regions of New York – who are ready to make an impact. Council members serve a three-year term which would start in January 2027.

Interested individuals should complete the online application form by June 26, 2026, at the link here: https://forms.gle/PQWAh8FPhreM3sLw7

We’re busy getting ready for the 29th Annual Dessert Spectacular at the beautiful Franklin Plaza Ballroom, happening THI...
05/18/2026

We’re busy getting ready for the 29th Annual Dessert Spectacular at the beautiful Franklin Plaza Ballroom, happening THIS THURSDAY!

There will be desserts, coffee by Spill'n the Beans Coffee Roasters, a chocolate fountain, an eclectic silent auction and a $10 wine pull! We have a new band playing this year, new sponsors and we’re looking forward to another amazing event! If you haven’t got tickets yet, you can purchase them here-https://www.ilchv.org/dessert-spectacular/

We hope to see you there! 🍪☕️🍰🧁🍫
image description: a large, open ballroom with chandeliers and hanging plants, tables with white table clothes & a gleaming wooden floor

Address

15 3rd Street
Troy, NY
12180

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+15182740701

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