Arthur Palevsky

Mr. Palevsky began his career in social services in 1975 after receiving two Masters Degrees from Columbia University. He entered the field working in direct service before advancing to managerial and executive roles. Throughout his distinguished career, he has been dedicated to enhancing the lives of developmentally disabled individuals. With specializations in program development and quality assurance, Mr. Palevsky is strongly attuned to familial challenges associated with caring for a loved one with special needs. Prior to joining Independent Living Association, Inc. in January 1991, he worked for a parent-run service provider for more than a decade. Under Mr. Palevsky’s outstanding leadership at ILA (he was appointed Executive Director in 2003), the agency has grown significantly and continues to expand to serve many more Individuals and families across New York City.