Summer is in full swing, and as July comes to a close, WILC is looking back on a month full of connection, learning, and support throughout our community, including celebrating Disability Pride Month. We look forward to carrying that energy forward, making more meaningful memories, and continuing to build a strong and inclusive community together.

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to celebrate the identity, history, and achievements of the disability community while recognizing the ongoing fight for equity, access, and inclusion.

Disability is a natural part of human diversity, not something to overcome or hide, and we're proud to keep building a community rooted in independence, choice, and inclusion.

Win a Signed #23 NY KNICKS Jersey!

The Joe Bravo “Play it Forward” Scholarship

Enter for a chance to win a Knicks jersey signed by 2026 NBA Champion

Mitchell Robinson (#23), and support something bigger!

Every entry benefits the Joe Bravo Play It Forward Scholarship, established in honor of Joe Bravo's extraordinary legacy. For more than four decades, Joe dedicated his life to empowering people with disabilities to live independently, pursue their goals, and fully participate in their communities.This is your chance to own a piece of Knicks history while carrying that legacy forward.

Raffle closes: August 31, 2026 🏀

To read more about Joe's legacy and to enter now visit here!

ADA Anniversary Celebration at Rye Playland

WILC was proud to be apart of the ADA Anniversary Celebration, hosted by Westchester County Executive Kenneth W. Jenkins and the

Westchester County Board of Legislators at Rye Playland on July 15.

Join Our Team!

WILC is hiring! We're looking for passionate people to join our team, with openings for a Waiver Regional Resources Development Specialist and a TBI/NHTD Waiver Administrative role.

Interested? Email your resume and cover letter to leatonwhite@wilc.org

More information can be found here!

August 19: Emotional Resilience Group

You are not alone. 🫂

Join WILC's virtual discussion group on Emotional Resilience, a space to talk through everyday stressors and build tools to promote positivity and connection. Our next session is Tuesday, August 19th, 2:00-3:00pm.

More information can be found here!

New on Our Blog: The 2026 WILC Disability Pride Art Showcase

This Disability Pride Month, we're celebrating the voices and creativity of artists in our community.

View the Disability Pride Art Showcase here!
Featured work: Ollie Lowery "Life Gives Your Rhythm"

More coming soon to the Showcase following today's Voices Without Barriers Virtual Poetry Works hop.

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