Self-Initiated Living Options, Inc.
Suffolk County's Center for
Independent Living and Disability Rights
education - advocacy - empowerment
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In Memory of Dawn Cookler
It is with great sadness that Self-Initiated Living Options, Inc. (SILO) mourns the passing of Dawn Cookler, a dedicated former member and Vice Chair of the SILO Board of Directors and a widely respected leader in the disability rights community.
Dawn devoted more than 12 years of service to SILO, helping guide the organization with integrity, commitment, compassion, and an unwavering belief in equity, inclusion, and the rights of people with disabilities.
Her advocacy and leadership strengthened disability rights throughout our community and left a lasting impact on SILO and the many individuals and families whose lives she touched. Her dedication to independent living and equality will continue to inspire us and remain an important part of SILO's history.
Center for
Independent and Disability Rights Programs
SILO is chartered by the New York State Legislature and contracted by NYSED, ACCES-VR, ILC Department to provide independent living services through-out the Long Island Region.
SILO partners with the New York State Department of Health, New York State Office for the Aging, New York Association for Independent Living and over 300 Human Service agencies and private vendors on Long Island to ensure a comprehensive set of services for our participants and clients.
21,000+
individuals served
annually throughout Long Island
Our Impact
375+
community partners
working together for change
40+ years
serving our community
with compassion and advocacy
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