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Redefining Ability: People With Disabilities Are Living Life Differently And Excelling
Independence Care System (ICS) Health Home Advocacy Specialist Marcus Johnson reflects on defining disability, embracing potential and the work that lies ahead on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ICS Educates Next Generation Of Occupational Therapists
Independence Care System (ICS) has been partnering with various colleges and universities across New York to create Lifestyle Enrichment Series programs to provide aspiring occupational therapy students with hands-on experiences working with people with physical disabilities.

New ICS Thrive Social Adult Day Program to Launch May 9
ICS is proud to announce the launch of ICS Thrive, a new social adult day program featuring an exciting series of activities and programs, which will begin Tuesday, May 9.

ICS’ Marcus Johnson Co-Teaches Engineering Courses At Yale University
Independence Care System (ICS) Health Home Advocacy Specialist Marcus Johnson, CRC, LMHC, BC-TMH, CASAC-T, was recently appointed as a lecturer at Yale University School of Engineering and Applied Science, where he is currently collaborating with fellow lecturer and longtime friend Ron Adrezin, PhD, PE, to teach two engineering courses this spring semester.

ICS Independent Living Program Empowers Members
“The Independent Living Program (ILP) has really allowed for a strong connection and a very supportive foundation between mentors and members,” said Independent Living Program Manager and Independence Care System (ICS) member Sharifa Abu-Hamda.

ICS’ Marcus Johnson Presents at SUNY Upstate Health Justice Conference
Independence Care System (ICS) Health Home Advocacy Specialist Marcus Johnson was a special guest presenter at SUNY Upstate Medical University’s annual Health Justice Conference.

ICS Named Leading Disability Employer for Second Year
Independence Care System (ICS) has been recognized as a 2022 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), marking the second year in a row the organization has received the designation.

Celebrating the ADA’s 32nd Anniversary
July 26 marks the 32nd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the civil rights law that has changed the lives of people with disabilities in America.
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Redefining Ability: People With Disabilities Are Living Life Differently And Excelling
Independence Care System (ICS) Health Home Advocacy Specialist Marcus Johnson reflects on defining disability, embracing potential and the work that lies ahead on the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

ICS Educates Next Generation Of Occupational Therapists
Independence Care System (ICS) has been partnering with various colleges and universities across New York to create Lifestyle Enrichment Series programs to provide aspiring occupational therapy students with hands-on experiences working with people with physical disabilities.

New ICS Thrive Social Adult Day Program to Launch May 9
ICS is proud to announce the launch of ICS Thrive, a new social adult day program featuring an exciting series of activities and programs, which will begin Tuesday, May 9.

ICS’ Marcus Johnson Co-Teaches Engineering Courses At Yale University
Independence Care System (ICS) Health Home Advocacy Specialist Marcus Johnson, CRC, LMHC, BC-TMH, CASAC-T, was recently appointed as a lecturer at Yale University School of Engineering and Applied Science, where he is currently collaborating with fellow lecturer and longtime friend Ron Adrezin, PhD, PE, to teach two engineering courses this spring semester.