In Flight, Inc.

For over 30 years, In Flight, Inc., a nonprofit organization that empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, to reach for their hopes and dreams, has strived for the best quality of life in a supportive environment, and continues to envision and continue to be the basis of the entire organization through its service programs. These programs teach new skills in communication, socialization, volunteerism, and employment that form the building blocks to be as independent and financially sustainable as possible.

In 1993, an influx of people needing Medicaid assistance boomed across the United States. Noticing the lack of available services in the Hudson Valley region of New York State, In Flight, Inc. decided to take action and switch from being a Medicaid service coordination agency to providing programs for those with disabilities to address the growing need for programming.

As time passed and the population grew, so did In Flight’s service area to cover Ulster, Dutchess, Columbia, and Greene counties providing a full range of services to promote independence for people with disabilities.

Through various partnerships within the community, In Flight has been an active leader in progress advocacy, collaboration, policies, and legislation in the field of human services. As a founding member and equity partner of HVSP, In Flight returned to its roots to help fill in program gaps with the start-up and launch of LifePlan CCO, LLC, in response to New York State’s initiative to promote conflict-free Medicaid service and coordination.

In Flight, Inc. is an innovator of developmental achievement and is always assessing the need for support to obtain independence. In Flight created In Flight’s Success Academy for Independent Living, to provide an additional support layer to the skills learned in residential, pre-vocational, and supported employment programs with an additional focus on job retention. This unique program addresses the barriers to living independently and financial sustainability, promoting additional steps toward independence.

As time continues, In Flight, Inc. will continue to assess the needs of people with I/DD and create programming to empower their independence. Together with the community, we will create a world where everyone can strive for the best quality of life, in a supportive and fulfilling environment.