Our East Harlem Hub for Innovation, Disability Culture, Creativity & Inclusive Wellness
Pathways to Independence
Each program is designed with accessibility at its core, led by peers with lived experience, and focused on building skills that translate to real-world independence.
275+
Weekly Particpants
10,000+
Annual Meals
6
Core Programs
CORE PROGRAMMING
CORE+ Independence

CORE+ Independence
Empowering Strength and Stability
Structured, adaptive strength and stability training designed for people living with disabilities and older adults. Disability-informed programming focused on building core strength, functional fitness, and independence through peer-supported sessions.
Community Commons

Community Commons
Fostering Connection and Belonging
A flexible gathering space for cultural events, performances, celebrations, and community programs that build belonging and connection for people living with disabilities and older adults. Creating opportunities for cultural expression, shared experiences, and community participation.
Makers Space

Makers Space
Design & Fabrication
An accessible studio positioning making, repair, and adaptive design as foundational tools for independence, self-determination, and community participation for people with disabilities and older adults. Emphasizing practical, real-world skill building through peer-based learning and creative problem-solving.
Media Lab

Media Lab
Innovative Creative and Tech Space
An accessible, peer-led creative and technology space designed to expand participation, expression, and opportunity. Integrating media, music, adaptive gaming, and AI-enabled tools that reduce physical strain and increase independence in communication, creativity, and work.
Nutrition & Culinary Wellness

Nutrition & Culinary Wellness
Food Access & Independence
A barrier-free initiative positioning food as a critical pathway to independence, self-determination, and long-term wellbeing for people with disabilities, older adults, and their caregivers. Integrating adaptive cooking classes, nutrition education, and a disability-centered CSA model with daily community meals as the heart of connection.
Disability & Social Justice REsource Library

Disability & Social Justice Resource Library
Advocacy & Resources
An accessible resource library curated specifically for people living with disabilities and older adults. Providing materials related to disability rights, housing access, self-advocacy, independent living, and social-emotional wellbeing as a decision-support and stabilization resource.
scholarships
The Axis Project is dedicated to serving our community. With the generosity of donors, our Financial Assistance Program ensures accessibility to memberships, programs, and events. To apply, download the form or visit the Member Services Desk.

