Summer youth program yields first Deaf Intern hired by NYPD. Summer youth programs have many benefits. Every year, RCIL ensures that these programs and opportunities are provided to youth in our community. One graduate of the program, Taiba Dawlat, now works for LIFE at RCIL as a Deaf Disability Rights Advocate. We're proud that she got her start in the summer youth program several years ago. For questions about RCIL summer youth programs contact: Lyn Geigel (315) 624-2544 Margaret Gallaway (315) 797-1253 https://lnkd.in/eMeZSdn4
Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
Individual and Family Services
Utica, New York 860 followers
A civil rights org offering individuals with disabilities a wide range of independent living and advocacy services
About us
RCIL is a civil rights organization offering a wide range of independent living and advocacy services for and — most importantly — with people with disabilities. The basic human right of participating in society as a self-determining individual must extend to all citizens. Each of us has the capacity — and responsibility — to be a proud, contributing member of our society. To support these goals, RCIL helps individuals of all ages and types of disability obtain the community supports and services they need to live independently. Whether this means getting an education, obtaining competitive employment, or living in one's own home, our programs are designed to provide a full spectrum of support and advocacy. RCIL staff also serves the community at large as expert consultants in the areas of barrier-free architectural design, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and disability-related policy issues. With more than 1400 employees providing service in 28 counties in Upstate New York, the Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) is the largest of 37 independent living centers (ILCs) in the state and one of over 400 nationally. We believe that disability should be seen as a human experience that makes each person unique -- something to be recognized and celebrated, rather than a reason to shun and segregate one another.
- Website
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http://www.rcil.com
External link for Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
- Industry
- Individual and Family Services
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Utica, New York
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1983
- Specialties
- Disability Rights, Home and Community Based Services, and Independent Living
Locations
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Primary
131 Genesee St
Utica, New York 13502, US
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347 West Main Street
Amsterdam, NY 12010, US
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1607 Genesee Street
Utica, NY 13502, US
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420 E German St
Suite 107A
Herkimer, New York 13350, US
Employees at Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc.
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Paula McElwee
Director of Technical Assistance, ILRU
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Holly Saupp
Chief Operating Officer at Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL)
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Matthew Sheehan
Information Management and Organizational Operations.
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Clifton Franklin II
Disability Rights Advocate at Resource Center for Independent Living
Updates
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Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. reposted this
The Children’s Brunch and Character Party returns! Dance with Mario & Luigi, play games with Elsa, eat delicious waffles, and more! It's a great time for a great cause - Resource Center for Independent Living, Inc. Need additional motivation? - A crew from Strategic & our friends will be there in costume entertaining the crowd! Date: Sat, Oct 28 Time: 10am-12pm Location: 1607 Genesee Street, Utica (Dorothy Smith Center) Tickets: $10 ages 13 & under | $20 ages 14+ Buy Tickets: https://lnkd.in/ecKpXRgh #RCILChildrensBrunch23 #familyfun #serve #live #grow Strategic Financial Services, Inc. Zvia McCormick Holly Saupp Jennifer DePasquale Shauryn Dasilva Devyn Borawski
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