Concepts of Independence, the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program, is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, whose only purpose is to administer Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) services in the New York City area.

We are committed to this philosophy and its underlying principles of independence, consumer direction and self-determination. Over time, our consumers have grown to include individuals who require high-level home care services and consumers who are not independently self-directing, such as children and the frail elderly who require the assistance of a surrogate.

Prior to 2003, Concepts of Independence also administered CDPAP services to Consumers living in the counties of Westchester, Albany, Nassau, Schenectady, Saratoga and Clinton. The Board of Directors made a decision to form an affiliated not-for-profit company, Concepts of Independent Choices, to better serve these Consumers. Now county specific programs can be developed that meet the needs of their respective Consumers and Personal Assistants, while maintaining the same resources that result in economies and efficiencies of a much larger organization.

Mission Statement
    Concepts of Independence’s mission is to administer and advocate for Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Services which will permit chronically ill and/or physically disabled individuals receiving Medical Assistance in the New York City area to live in the community with independence, autonomy and greater freedom of choice.