Established in 1975 and based in Albany, NYSID is a not-for-profit membership organization with a 40-year mission of creating jobs for New Yorkers with disabilities.

NYSID and its member agencies are a proven procurement solution for government agency customers. NYSID members are the employment resource centers for individuals with diverse abilities. Our member agencies also partner with private sector New York State businesses, including Minority and Woman-Owned Business and veterans’ support programs.

Employment on a NYSID contract transforms lives and communities:

• Individuals realize the financial security, self-worth and personal relationships that come with long-term employment, and a traditionally under-employed workforce is served.

• NYSID’s member agencies are able to offer center-based or community employment, unique to individuals’ abilities and independence goals.

• Government procurement needs are met affordably and with a proven track record.

Preferred Source procurement satisfies the obligation to comply with New York State Finance Law Section 162's mandate to purchase approved goods and services provided by New Yorkers with disabilities. 

NYSID prices are approved by the New York State Office of General Services. 

New York State benefits by having a workforce which includes empowered individuals with disabilities, who bring stability to communities through wages earned and spent where they live.

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New York State Industries for the Disabled, Inc. (NYSID)

Maureen O'Brien

Margie Castellana

Joseph Delfavero

Mary Crowley

Chuck Tobin

Victoria Harn

Tom Lalla

Meredith Hartman

Margie Werder

Eileen Jackson McCarthy

Jennifer Lawrence

The Leadership Team at NYSID spearheads the organization’s mission of creating employment opportunities for New Yorkers with disabilities. The President & CEO sets strategic direction and oversees organizational operations, the Chief Compliance Officer ensures adherence to New York State regulations and statutory requirements, and the Executive Vice President manages external relationships and business development. Together, they drive initiatives that transform lives and communities through inclusive employment practices.

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