The National Federation of the Blind of New York and related disability rights organizations in New York City.

The National Federation of the Blind of New York is a civil rights organization dedicated to ending discrimination against people with all disabilities by eliminating barriers to full equality in American society. It operates under the motto, "Nothing about us without us!" and is primarily directed by people with disabilities. The organization works to raise expectations and transform dreams into reality for blind individuals. Alongside the NFB, the area is served by a network of independent living centers and advocacy groups, including the Center for Independence of the Disabled (CIDNY), which aims to ensure full integration, independence, and equal opportunity by removing barriers to social, economic, cultural, and civic life. Other key entities include the Harlem Independent Living Center, the Brooklyn Center for Independence of the Disabled, Bronx Independent Living Services, and the Staten Island Center for Independent Living, all non-profit organizations governed and staffed primarily by people with disabilities to assist communities in achieving optimal independence through culturally appropriate services. Additionally, organizations like The Self-Advocacy Association of New York State, Sinergia, New York City Black Deaf Advocates, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness of New York City provide specialized support, education, and advocacy for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, deaf individuals, and those living with mental illness, respectively, fostering person-centered systems and empowering communities across New York City.