The New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation (NY Alliance) recognizes diversity is necessary in helping organizations evolve, innovate, and problem-solve. It leads to a better sense of community, engagement, and overall enhanced positive organizational culture.

At the association, we welcome all backgrounds, inclusive of all races, ethnicities, religions, ages, differing abilities, veteran-statuses, socio-economic statuses, gender variances, and sexual identities.

The NY Alliance is committed to making diversity and inclusion integral in our organizational structure, policies, board of directors, staff, partners, strategic goals, and program delivery. We firmly believe a broad base of participation and partners reflecting all of society is needed to be successful in our efforts to live our mission.

The virtual Executive Session will be held on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 from 10:30AM – 12:00PM. It is our hope that you and your staff will join us to allow us to:

• learn about your agency’s DEI story, 
• gain new perspectives on DEI by listening, and 
• to promote an environment where processes, decisions and policymaking ensure equal access to opportunities and resources. 

The session will be facilitated by Kesha Carter, Chief Diversity Officer, Coordinated Care Services, Inc. Kesha will help us shape the association’s DEI guiding statement to advance our work in this space to ensure that people with disabilities and those who support them are treated fairly, have access to all opportunities, and fully participate.

Prior to the March 2nd Session, we ask that you take a look at the NY Alliance mission and vison statements as well as the core values, and keep them in mind as youcomplete this short, 5 question surveybyclicking here or copying and pastinghttps://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6ZFHGH7in your web browser.

Your survey responses will be used to fuel our conversation at our upcoming Executive Session.

MEMBERS ONLY EVENT: This event is for current NY Alliance members only. If you are unsure whether your organization is a member, contact [email protected] before registering.

To register for this session, click this link: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIucOippjgpGdRf2xC6nxlHJIM19xpNJA0n
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

NY Alliance Vision, Mission & Core Values

VISION STATEMENT
The New York Alliance for Inclusion and Innovation (NY Alliance) envisions a society where individuals with disabilities are contributing citizens with equal rights and the ability to live full, productive and meaningful lives.

MISSION STATEMENT
To serve as a catalyst for positive change and leading resource for individuals with disabilities, their families, and the organizations supporting them. We do this through:

• Advocacy
• Education & Training
• Technical Assistance & Practice Improvement
• Advancing Sound Public Policy

CORE VALUES
Community:We foster choice and independence in diverse, inclusive communities and also inspire creativity and innovation, where people thrive and succeed

Leadership:We will build strong coalitions and engage key stakeholders to advocate for all people with disabilities, shape sound public policies which respond to people’s needs and support initiatives which advance positive, high-quality outcomes

Collaboration:We will purposely develop strategic alliances to ensure that people with disabilities and all stakeholders embrace a truly person-centered system of supports and services

Integrity:We believe responsible words and actions should be held to the highest standards of honesty, fairness, respect, and professionalism

Equality: We value the rights of all people by fostering equal and fair treatment, respecting ideas and personal values and embracing diversity