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Our Mission

Founded in 1983, Bronx Independent Living Services (BILS) is a non-profit, community based organization that is dedicated to empowering people with all disabilities to understand and exercise their civil and human rights in order to live fully integrated lives in mainstream society.

Our Programs

Employment
Program

Youth
Services

Open Doors
(MFP)

Olmstead Housing
Subsidy (OHS)

Rapid Transition
Housing (RTH)

Peer Integration
Services

Crime Victim &
Domestic Violence
Services

Deaf
Services

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Benefits Advisement

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Disability Awareness Program

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Information and Referrals

Our Partners

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NYC Emergency Management
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Contact Us

BILS offers services in English, Spanish and ASL with access to more languages through translation services. BILS is committed to assuring accessibility and usability of our website. Please reach out if you have any questions/comments regarding the accessibility of our website.

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Settlement in Disability Advocates’ Class Action Over MTA Elevators – July 29, 2026

“Bronx Independent Living Services is thrilled that we have reached a settlement with the MTA. We are grateful to all of the other plaintiffs in this case as well as our attorneys and we look forward to what the outcome brings all individuals with disabilities.”

-Brett Eisenberg, Executive Director of Plaintiff Bronx Independent Living Services

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