DIA is a civil rights organization in New York fighting discrimination against people with disabilities.

DIA is a civil rights organization committed to ending discrimination against people with disabilities, ensuring full equality in American society. The group consists primarily of and is directed by people with disabilities, guided by the motto, 'Nothing about us without us!' DIA supports various local centers across New York City dedicated to independent living and civil rights. These include the Center for Independence of the Disabled, which aims to remove barriers to social, economic, cultural, and civic life; the Harlem Independent Living Center, a non-profit governed by people with disabilities to assist communities in achieving optimal independence; the Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, a grassroots organization empowering persons with disabilities since 1956; and Bronx Independent Living Services, dedicated to empowering individuals to exercise their civil and human rights. Additionally, DIA connects with other advocacy groups such as the Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Sinergia, the National Federation of the Blind of New York, the American Council of the Blind of New York, New York City Black Deaf Advocates, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City, which provides support, education, and advocacy for families and individuals living with mental illness. Together, these organizations work to eliminate architectural, communication, and attitudinal barriers, fostering integration and equal opportunity for all.