Self-direction, Choice & Independence
"Independent living is not doing things by yourself. It is being in control of how things are done."
—Judy Heumann
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About Us
Our mission is to promote self-realization through empowerment and mutual respect.
Our vision
Support people with disabilities in developing skills to be successful in their lives while making decisions to
Self-direction and independence.
Our most important values
* Respect all participants / family members who receive services.
* Work as a team to achieve individual independence and goals.
* Ensure privacy
Governing Principles
* Commitment
* Dedication
* Reliability
* Responsibility
*Compassion
* Integrity
Board of Directors
Anne Scavotto
President
Anne has served on the Board of Directors since June 2020. She held the position as Recording Secretary from October 2020 to August 2021 and continues to serve as Chairperson of the Governance/Personnel Committee. Anne is a retired Special Education teacher with NYC DOE . She is currently a licensed financial profession.
Milton Malpica
Secretary
Milton has served on the Board of Directors since March 2001. He has held the position as Secretary from 2002-2005 and Vice President from 2007-2011. Served as Chairperson for the Governance/Personnel Committee from 2017-2020. Milton presently serves on the Governance/ Personnel Committee and Public Policy Committee. He is the parent of an young adult male that has been diagnosed with Autism. Milton is retired as a office property manager with Queens Hospital Center.
Iris Garcia
Board member
Iris has just been appointed to the Board of Directors at our December 2022 meeting. She has worked in her native country and volunteers as a social worker within the low income, domestic violence Hispanic community providing support and assistance.
Board membership
Uniting Disabled Individuals is seeking new members to join its Board of Directors. We believe strongly in the Independent Living Philosophy, Social Role Valorization and Systems Reform around disability related issues. For more information contact: info@unitingdisabledindividuals.com
Our Services
Servant Leader
Gallery
Testimonials
FROM ALL OF US
On behalf of all of us at Uniting Disabled Individuals we wish to thank the following
for their generous support.
Aaftab Abid Javed Abid Toni Gilchrist Denise Gonzales Jose Gonzales
Alex Malpica Edwin Malpica Milton Malpica Raymond Malpica Rene Malpica
Patricia Munoz William Naedler Susan Ng Mary Nuccio Carlos Orsini
Hector Orsini Morlan Orsini Jessica Paravalos Anne Scavotto Ashely Scavotto
Joseph Scavotto Michael Scavotto The Garcia/Acosta Family Rafael Camilo
Aurelia Rubiani
In celebration of 5th anniversary as a community store in Jamaica, New York
ways to give
Advocacy Support Services
When you donate to our Advocacy Services you provide support to meet the needs of children and adults with disabilities. Please send check or money order to Uniting Disabled Individuals 87-18 124th Street Suite 2L Richmond Hill, NY 11418 or Contact: Marieta Austin maustinudi@gmail.com
Change Maker
When you donate to our Learning Institute you provide support to an online learning experience for parents/caregivers which moves beyond the traditional training to engage each participant towards a deeper, more personal and purposeful level. Please send check or money order to Uniting Disabled Individuals 87-18 124th Street Suite 2L Richmond Hill, NY 11418 or Contact: Marieta Austin maustinudi@gmail.com
Matching Gifts
Matching gift donations support the mission of U.D.I. to teach and advocate for people with disabilities towards self-direction, choice and independence. If your company uses a paper matching gift form, please complete the employee portion and send it to : Please send check or money order to Uniting Disabled Individuals 87-18 124th Street Suite 2L Richmond Hill, NY 11418 or Contact: Marieta Austin maustinudi@gmail.com
Donate
For recurring donations contact: maustinudi@gmail.com
Contact Us for more information
- Queens, New York, United States
