ILR High Road Ithaca Fellowship
Finger Lakes Independence Center

ILR High Road New York is statewide program that aims to teach ILR students practical methods for civic & community engagement and engaged leadership. The High Road Ithaca Program offers students paid community engaged internships with partner organizations committed to social and environmental justice, diversity and equity, access and education in Ithaca and surrounding areas during the fall or spring semesters. Students work 5-10 hours a week and participate in critical reflection activities throughout the semester.

Finger Lakes Independence Center (FLIC) is a New York State Independent Living Center. They provide services and advocacy for people with disabilities. Its mission is to empower all people with disabilities while creating an inclusive society through the elimination of social and architectural barriers. They work with individuals with disabilities on goals/needs that the individual chooses. They also advocate in the community, and at the state level, to promote the rights of people with disabilities and to reduce/eliminate stigma around disability. 

The FLIC fellow may work on a local plan for an anti-stigma campaign, contribute relevant topic articles for the monthly newsletter, assist with policy research and public comments for legislative advocacy, developing internal policies such as AI use, and other projects. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of disability policies, lived experience or family with disabilities, strong interest in social justice, team-oriented and has the ability to work independently. 

The FLIC office is located on 215 Fifth Street, Ithaca, NY.