2026 Events

Our events bring people together to celebrate progress, spark conversation, strengthen community, and raise funds for the people we support. Each gathering reflects our commitment to advancing independence and expanding opportunity for people with disabilities.

Throughout the year, Independent Living, Inc. hosts programs, trainings, advocacy discussions, and signature fundraising events that educate, engage, and inspire action to remove barriers.

Check back often for new events and updates.

Please reach out to our team if you would like more information or are interested in getting involved.

22nd Annual Wellness Conference Save The Date - November 18, 2026, 8am - 1pm, SUNY Orange Kaplan Hall, More details to come.

Join us for the 22nd Annual Chris Ashman Wellness and Recovery Conference, a morning of conversation focused on what it takes to build stronger, more supportive communities.

Together, we’ll explore how homelessness, poverty, behavioral health, disability, healthcare, employment, and institutional bias intersect, and consider how greater investment in community-based supports can strengthen recovery, independence, and opportunity.

November 18, 2026 | 8:00 AM–1:00 PM
SUNY Orange, Kaplan Hall
TICKETS: $20, including continental breakfast and lunch

More details coming soon.

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