IRI: Innovative Resources For Independence

IRI is Innovative Resources for Independence, an award-winning nonprofit that supports people with developmental disabilities to live meaningful lives, integrated in society, empowered by their abilities. IRI listens to each person and their family, and with them, creates individualized supports that allow them to live, work, participate in the community, and maintain good health. The Queens-based agency was founded in 1984 by parents concerned about the well-being of their children. Operating 24/7, IRI offers Residential, Family Support, Employment and Day Services, Medicaid Service Coordination, Crisis Prevention and intervention, and Self Advocacy Groups.