SAIL empowers people of all ages with disabilities to live independently by providing support, resources, and advocacy.
As a consumer-controlled, cross-disability, non-residential center, we promote dignity, equality, and choice in every aspect of community life. We serve people with all physical and mental disabilities of all ages—along with their families, caregivers, educators, employers, government agencies, service providers, volunteers, medical professionals, and civic organizations—whether living independently, in supported housing, institutional settings, or elsewhere.
Our History
1972
The Center for Independent Living in Berkeley, CA was the first ILC (Independent Living Center), which sparked the worldwide Independent Living movement.
1988
Glens Falls Independent Living Center is founded.
1990
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law. It prohibits discrimination and guarantees that people with disabilities have the same opportunities as everyone else to participate in the mainstream of American life – to enjoy employment opportunities, to purchase goods and services, and to participate in State and Local programs and services.
Glens Falls Independent Living Center relocates! Initially, a few people were helping people with disabilities from a small room over a bank on the corner of Bay and Quaker Roads. The Center moved to 25 Sherman Avenue in Glens Falls, NY.
1994
The Saratoga satellite office is established in a room donated by The Saratoga City Hall.
1998
Glens Falls Independent Living Center moves to the Queensbury Building at 71 Glenwood Avenue.
1999
The United States Supreme Court held in Olmstead v. L.C. that unjustified segregation of persons with disabilities constitutes discrimination in violation of Title II of The Americans with Disabilities Act.
2004
Saratoga County Office of Independent Living (SCOIL), the GFILC satellite office, relocates to its own building in the city of Saratoga Springs.
The Glens Falls Independent Living Center is renamed The Southern Adirondack Independent Living Center (SAIL) to reflect the larger constituency that we serve.
2007
2008
SAIL satellite office moves to Geyser Road in Ballston Spa, which is a more centralized location within Saratoga County.
2010
Establishment of Advisory Councils.
2013
SAIL satellite office in Plattsburgh established.
2019
New Mission and Vision, renovation of the buildings.
Help Us Change Lives
SAIL is a non-profit organization that relies heavily on donations for continued operations. More than 20,000 services are provided each year and the demand for assistance is growing.
