Bronx Independent Living Services (BILS) was established in 1983 by Barbara (Bobbi) Linn as the founding Executive Director. BILS is a not-for-profit consumer based organization. It is a non-residential center for people with disabilities. BILS is part of the Independent Living Centers network. We are dedicated to independence and equal rights for people with disabilities. We work 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. BILS is primarily governed by people with disabilities. Our programs and services are free to consumers with disabilities and their families.
Vision
The vision of Bronx Independent Living Services: Building self-determination for people with disabilities and creating community change.
Mission
Bronx Independent Living Services (BILS) is a non-profit community based organization that is dedicated to empowering people with disabilities to understand and exercise their civil and human rights in order to live fully integrated lives in mainstream society.
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