CHInyc was formed by parents in 2024 to foster the development of a disability forward INCLUSION MICRO COMMUNITY (IMC) for people with and without significant disabilities. By 2032, we will create an innovative, replicable model for disability-forward living in NYC that combines housing, supports and community building. CHInyc is committed to autonomy, accessibility, inclusion, and a person-centered approach for our supported residents.

(IMC)

An IMC in NYC is a building or small complex designed so that New Yorkers of all abilities can live and thrive with plenty of opportunities to interact with their neighbors. The IMC’s many amenities are available to all community members on a sliding scale basis. Their use and the active social life of the building are supported by professional Inclusion managers who work on-site.

An IMC is non-certified, self-directed and sustainable.

An IMC in NYC includes affordable housing options.

An IMC provides residents with the opportunity to age comfortably in place, creating a naturally occurring retirement community or NORC.

An IMC provides overlapping supports for young families, people with disabilities, and seniors.

We envision CHInyc becoming a part of the fabric of NYC and beyond, creating a global example for a replicable model that is conducive to autonomy and housing stability for people with and without significant disabilities. CHInyc anticipates remaining an active entity for generations to come to ensure the dignity of our most vulnerable citizens.