Bronx Independent Living Services, Inc.

Mission

BILS' philosophy is based on the belief that people with disabilities can and should make their own decisions and take control of the issues that affect their lives. From helping to devise simple, practical aids for everyday living to assistance in negotiating the maze of bureaucracy, BILS strives to make individuals aware of the range of opportunities and programs available to them and to which they are entitled. Since our beginning in 1983, BILS has assisted people with disabilities by demonstrating ways of breaking down the barriers that have "handicapped" them.

Programs

BILS' basic services consist of advocacy, peer counseling, housing information and referral, and independent living skills counseling and training. Services are provided to people with disabilities at no cost. We also work on a systemic level to educate and advocate for legislative and social change on disability issues. BILS also runs specific projects including the Disabled Crime Victims/Domestic Violence program, which provides counseling to disabled victims of crime and domestic violence.