New Visions Blog

BFL CEO Cynthia Amodeo, at left in photo above with Alicia Eggert Barrier Free Living (BFL) team members attended the "At a Time Like This" art opening this month at Urban Glass for Alicia Eggert. Alicia, who unveiled renderings of the concept of a neon piece for BFL's Freedom Village (2025) at the agency's recent Journey to Freedom event, spoke of her vision and process during… read more

Insperity hosted a Valentine themed volunteer event this past February at its NYC Midtown office, creating flower bouquets, heartfelt cards, and gifts for children and parents at Barrier Free Living (BFL). Members from Insperity offices across NYC, NJ and Westchester joined the event. BFL's Linette Holmes was the special guest. Insperity shares: This was a volunteer event sponsored by Insperity’s New York based team, through Insperity’s Corporate Citizenship. Insperity promotes a very intentional… read more

Progress continues at Barrier Free Living's newest vision, Freedom Village. The newly constructed Freedom Village will include 75 affordable and supportive apartments for homeless adults in need of services and seniors transitioning out of nursing homes. The topping off event was held in November.… read more

From Top, Before & After photos.  Since its early days in the 1980s working with people with disabilities, Barrier Free Living has been committed to the power of healing through community. Whether it’s a tenant-led garden club at BFL’s supportive housing program in the Bronx, a Denim Day mural project at BFL’s Secret Garden program or an occupational therapy cooking class at the newly… read more