Category: Events

Disability Advocacy Training Network

Syracuse University’s Center on Disability and Inclusion is excited to invite you and your students to a free virtual training to help them prepare for this winter’s Student Empowerment Day 2027 in Albany. Getting Ready to Advocate in Albany! Student Empowerment Day is an opportunity for students in New York State to share their voices […]

On behalf of NYABLE

NY ABLE allows individuals with disabilities and their families to save for qualified disability related expenses, without limiting their ability to benefit from federal benefit programs such as SSI, SSDI and Medicaid. NY ABLE offers multiple investment options including a checking account and debit card option allowing individuals with disabilities to maintain their independence and […]

Happy DSP Recognition Week!

This week is all about celebrating the incredible Direct Support Professionals who make a difference every day and the hard work you are putting forth through your work with our participants! DSPs are an essential part of Independent Support Services and Self-Direction, and we would not be where we are today without you. From the […]

Registration has been extended for Walk n Roll Event

Great news! ISS is extending the registration for our Walk n Roll fundraiser event through September 4th! Join us on September 19th with a rain date of September 20th, for a day of fun and community while supporting an important cause. Event Schedule: This event benefits the Barry Fund for Self-Direction, helping to support individuals and families through Self-Directed services. To register, […]

Walk Rollathon Update

Music Group – Mayhem Long Island will be Live! Hi everyone, ISS is very excited to announce that we have finalized a deal to have Mayhem Long Island perform live at our Walk n Roll event on September 19th, 10:00am to 2:00pm. Mayhem LI is a neuro divergent band whose members are mostly Self-Directing. Their website […]

Walk-Rollathon Event Registration deadline

The deadline for registration is coming up! Dear Stakeholders, Please take note that the cut off date for the ISS walk and rollathon event to raise funds to support the BARRY FUND for Self-Direction is September 1, 2026 for the event taking place on September 19th.  Your participation will help individuals who are self-directing but unable, through […]

Walk-Rollathon Event – September 19th, 2026 10:00am to 2:00pm

Dear Stakeholders, We have received numerous responses to this event and we will send emails every week to keep you updated! See important information below. We look forward to seeing you there! Thank you!

Walk-Rollathon Event

The ISS Walk-Rollathon event is taking shape! This and future events will be fundraisers to support The BARRY FUND for Self-Direction.  Our donation button is now functional on our website at issny.org as well as our event button. Click on the Walk/Roll Button at the top of the navigation bar to register for the walk-rollathon, receive a T-Shirt, bottle of water and box lunch. […]

Announcing an ISS Participant Event

For the LI Ducks Game on Saturday, August 1st, 2026 LI DUCKS GAME REGISTRATION FOR 8-1-26 IS NOW OPEN! PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE TAKE A MINUTE TO READ EVERYTHING BEFORE REGISTERING – THANK YOU!!!  THE WHAT, WHO, WHEN, WHERE & HOW FOR THIS EVENT ARE BELOW WHATISS is again sponsoring a baseball game with the Long […]