Mission
INCLUDENYC FOSTERS POSITIVE FUTURES AND ENHANCES THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR NEW YORK CITY CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES, AGES BIRTH THROUGH 26, AND THEIR FAMILIES. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)INCLUDENYC EMPOWERS FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, CONFIDENCE, AND SKILLS TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS, EFFECTIVELY ACCESS AND NAVIGATE SYSTEMS AND SERVICES, AND ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES AND OTHER YOUNG PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. INCLUDENYC SUPPORTS EDUCATORS, YOUTH WORKERS, AND OTHER PROFESSIONALS TO PARTNER WITH FAMILIES FOR SUCCESSFUL, PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES, AND TO SUPPORT AND PROMOTE A FAMILY VOICE IN THE POLICY PROCESS.