Independent Living Program

This is NRCIL's core funding and main program. It is the reason the Center exists. The listed objectives may vary from year to year in response to the varying needs of the community, but the following is representative of our services:

Conduct activities that will assist individuals in being involved in the community and advocating on behalf of themselves and their peers.
Identify disability issues during the year and involve staff and volunteers in motivating members of the community to actively pursue the issues.

 
Provide assistance and advocacy to public entities on understanding rights and responsibilities under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other Federal and State laws.

Provide assistance to interested individuals on understanding their rights and responsibilities under the ADA and other Federal and State laws.

Assist people in developing support groups upon request.

Offer core independent living services dependent upon adequate funding and community demand. These can include but are not limited to advocacy, peer counseling, information and referral, benefits advisement, independent living skills, housing assistance and voter registration.

Our target service area is Jefferson, Lewis and Northern Oswego Counties, but we will respond to requests for services from individuals living in Southern St. Lawrence County, Northern Oswego County and other rural locations in Northern and Central New York.
 

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