LIFE at RCIL (Living Independently is For Everyone at RCIL, Inc.) (UTICA)

About

ILCs are private, not-for-profit organizations, governed by a majority of people with disabilities and staffed primarily by people with disabilities. ILCs are service and advocacy centers that do not run residential programs or operate places where people live. The philosophy of independent living is to maximize opportunities for choices and growth through peer driven supports and self-help. ILCs are the voice of people with disabilities and the disability rights movement in local communities across New York State.

Services Provided

Employment

• Paid employment (e.g., competitive integrated employment, supported employment)
• Work experience (e.g., vocational training programs, employment training programs, internships, volunteer)
• Skill development (e.g., technology, employability skills, pre-employment transition services)
• Career development (e.g., career counseling, job club, mentor)
• On-the-job training and support (e.g., job coach, assistive technology, supported employment)
• Youth and adult employment programs

Independent/Community Living

• Housing/Residential services (e.g., apartment, low-income housing, supported apartments, groups homes, intermediate care facility, community residence, treatment facility)
• Daily living skills (e.g., cooking, cleaning, budgeting, community habilitation)
• Recreation (e.g., parks, sports centers, arts programs, summer camps, social groups, day habilitation programs)
• Transportation (e.g., public transportation, driving instruction, vehicle modification, medical appointments)

Education/Training

• Certificate programs (e.g., food handling, welding, first aid/CPR)
• Vocational training programs

Other Services

• Advocacy (e.g., special education, supported decision-making, young adult self-advocacy)

Supported Age Ranges

• Early childhood (0-5)
• School age (5-18)
• Young adult (18+)

Counties Served

• ONEIDA