A unified voice for Independent Support Brokers across New York.
NYISBA is a collaborative community of professionals that strengthens the OPWDD Self-Direction model — elevating professionalism, ethical practice, and the recognition Support Brokers deserve.
OUR VISION
We envision a future where Independent Support Brokerage is recognized as an essential, highly skilled, and respected profession that is integral to the success of Self-Direction.
Through unity, advocacy, mentorship, education, professional excellence, and strategic partnerships, we will strengthen the profession, elevate standards of practice, and help shape the future of Self-Direction. Together, we will expand opportunities and improve outcomes so individuals and families can fully realize lives of choice, dignity, belonging, and purpose.
OUR MISSION
The New York Independent Support Brokerage Association (NYISBA) advances and elevates the Independent Support Brokerage profession within New York State's OPWDD service system.
We unite Independent Support Brokers as one strong voice to promote professional excellence, advocate for meaningful policy, and strengthen person-centered services through collaboration, education, and strategic partnerships. We strive to empower Independent Support Brokers to help the individuals that we serve live lives of dignity, belonging, choice, purpose, and opportunity.