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INTERIOR DESIGNERS FOR LEGISLATION IN NEW YORK INC

ALBANY, NY · EIN 133320223 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · Micro (<$100K) · idlny.org
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mission · from form 990

TO RAISE THE STANDARDS OF THE INTERIOR DESIGN PROFESSION

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Interior Designers for Legislation in New York (IDLNY) is a coalition advocating to strengthen the interior design profession in New York State. Founded in 1984, it works to advance legal recognition, licensing, and professional privileges for certified interior designers. The organization engages in legislative advocacy, public education, and coalition-building with design associations, firms, and educators.

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What they call their work

Legislative Advocacy Program
Advances legislative initiatives to expand professional rights for Certified Interior Designers in New York, including signing and sealing documents, participating in public bidding, and forming professional corporations
Town Hall Meetings
Forums for interior designers across New York State to discuss practice act concepts, legislative strategies, and professional standards
Winter Certification Series
Educational event series supporting interior designers in achieving NCIDQ certification and becoming New York State Certified Interior Designers (CIDs)
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What they do

  • Professional Development & Advocacy for Designers 3 activities
    • Advocacy for interior design profession recognition and regulation
      Advocates for certified interior designers to be recognized as the gold standard of the profession and promotes legislation and regulatory standards that support the practice of interior design in New York State. This includes efforts to pass Practice Act and Title Act legislation, enable stamping and sealing rights for Certified Interior Designers, and allow participation in multi-disciplinary design partnerships.
    • Education and information dissemination on professional and legislative issues
      Provides education and information to New York legislative and regulatory bodies, interior designers, and consumers about issues affecting the interior design profession, including NCIDQ certification processes and state licensing requirements. Conducts town hall meetings and CEU presentations to support professional development and regulatory understanding.
    • Professional certification support programs
      Conducts annual winter certification series to prepare interior designers for NCIDQ certification and to support the path toward becoming a New York State Certified Interior Designer (NYS CID).
  • Benefit Events for Arts and Culture 1 activity
    • Fundraising through annual gala events
      Hosts annual gala events to raise funds in support of ongoing advocacy for the interior design profession in New York State, with documented events held at the Intrepid and Manhattan Penthouse on Fifth Avenue between 2016 and 2019.
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2 years on record · 2019–2020
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Who they work with

  • 3form Partner — Gold sponsor of the 2019 Intrepid Gala
  • AIA New York State Partner — Called upon to retract a letter and invited to collaborate on an equitable regulatory solution for interior design.
  • AIA State Component Government — Responds to a letter from the AIA State Component regarding interior design regulation.
  • ASID Partner — Representatives from ASID participated in an IDLNY advocacy event in November 2017.
  • ASID NY Metro Coalition — Coalition partner of IDLNY
  • ASID NY Metro Coalition — Member of the coalition representing interior design stakeholders in New York State
  • ASID NY Metro Partner — Coalition partner attending IDLNY's 2019 gala.
  • ASID NY Upstate and Canada East Coalition — Coalition partner of IDLNY
  • ASID NY Upstate and Canada East Partner — Coalition partner attending IDLNY's 2019 gala.
  • ASID National Coalition — Coalition partner of IDLNY
  • ASID National Coalition — Member of the coalition representing interior design stakeholders in New York State
  • ASID National Partner — Coalition partner attending IDLNY's 2019 gala.
  • ASID New York Metropolitan Chapter Partner — Founding coalition member organization in IDLNY
  • ASID New York Upstate/Canada East Chapter Partner — Founding coalition member organization in IDLNY
  • ASID Upstate and Canada East Chapter Coalition — Member of the coalition representing interior design stakeholders in New York State
  • American Institute of Interior Designers Network — References the evolution of professional organizations in interior design, including the American Institute of Interior Designers, as part of the broader professional landscape.
  • Assemblyman Lavine Government — Co-sponsored Assembly Bill A9132 to expand business formation rights for certified interior designers.
  • CIDQ Partner — Collaborates with CIDQ to provide educational resources on the NCIDQ examination process.
  • Carlos Molina Partner — Photographer for the 2019 Intrepid Gala
  • Council for Interior Design Accreditation Network — References CIDA (formerly FIDER) as the body responsible for accrediting interior design education programs.
  • Howard Rubenstein Partner — Hired as lobbyist and public relations firm to support IDLNY's legislative advocacy
  • IIDA Partner — Representatives from IIDA participated in an IDLNY advocacy event in November 2017.
  • IIDA NY Coalition — Coalition partner of IDLNY
  • IIDA NY Partner — Coalition partner attending IDLNY's 2019 gala.
  • IIDA NY Chapter Coalition — Member of the coalition representing interior design stakeholders in New York State
  • IIDA National Coalition — Coalition partner of IDLNY
  • IIDA National Coalition — Member of the coalition representing interior design stakeholders in New York State
  • IIDA National Partner — Coalition partner attending IDLNY's 2019 gala.
  • Infinium Partner — Gold sponsor of the 2019 Intrepid Gala
  • Milliken Partner — Collaborated on a CEU presentation during the Fall 2016 Town Hall event.
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How they approach the work

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  • Coalition and Collaborative Engagement
    methodology: collaborative_advocacy
    By forming coalitions and engaging directly with professional organizations and public officials, the organization advances equitable regulatory solutions and amplifies its advocacy impact through collective action and shared expertise.
  • Education and Evidence-Based Policy Advocacy
    methodology: evidence-based advocacy
    By using research, data, and educational outreach to inform stakeholders and shape policy, the organization builds credible, fact-based support for interior design as a regulated profession essential to public health, safety, and welfare.
  • Legislative Advocacy for Professional Licensure
    methodology: professional-legislative-advocacy
    By advocating for legislative changes and professional licensure, the organization strengthens the interior design profession, enhances public health and safety, and reduces consumer costs, because legal recognition ensures accountability and access to qualified practitioners.
  • Public Health and Safety-Focused Professional Differentiation
    methodology: public-health-and-safety-focused-specialization
    By promoting certification and specialized practice areas, the organization distinguishes qualified interior designers as essential to protecting public health, safety, and welfare, because standardized qualifications ensure competent, responsible design in the built environment.