Advocacy

(Program)

* Provides active support and guidance to people with disabilities, and help ensure that an individual’s choices for living independently are respected. Advocates can answer questions and provide assistance with applications for Social Security Disability and SSI, Temporary Assistance, HEAP, Medicaid, Food Stamps, and housing. Advocates can also assist recipients of DSS with understanding sanctions and the steps for Fair Hearings.

Peer Mentoring
Information and Referral
Independent Living Skills
Disability Awareness Education
Transitional Services

Eligibility: Individuals with disabilities.

Application Process: Call, email, or walk in.

Required Documentation: Documentation of benefits received from other public or private entities.

Fees: No Fee for Service.

Herkimer, Madison, and Oneida Counties.

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Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
(Agency)

RCIL is a human services and civil rights organization working to ensure equality and independence for individuals with disabilities. RCIL provides assistance to all individuals with any disability regardless of age, income or ability.RCIL's services are consumer-directed and geared toward increasing awareness of an individual's rights and options, as well as the various methods that are available to help them achieve the goals they have chosen for themselves.

131 Genesee Street
PO Box 210
Utica NY 13503

Website: www.rcil.com

Hours: M-F 8:00AM-4:00PM