Independent Living Services
thru: Regional Center for Independent Living
• Provides peer support for people with disabilities.
• Offers an employment program to help people with disabilities increase their employability.
• Offers benefits advisement by providing information and advocacy while navigating government health and human service systems.
• Offers healthcare advocacy by providing information and assistance with regard to Medicaid, Medicare, Medicaid Managed Care, and Medicaid Funded Services.
• Works in conjunction with NY Connects in Monroe, Ontario, Yates, and Wayne County, to inform, assist, and advocate for individuals, caregivers, and family members, seeking community-based long-term services and supports.
• Provides housing advocacy by offering information and advocacy on affordable and/or subsidized housing, rental listings, accessibility, home renovations, and home ownership.
• Offers peer support groups and services for persons with disabilities.
• Provides referrals for equipment loan.
• Provides education, assistance to and advocacy for disabled persons wishing to vote.
• Provides independent living skills to assist with daily living activities, such as; money and medication management, nutrition, legal rights, socialization, and mobility.
• Provides community outreach and education through workshops, classes and other activities to promote awareness of needs of persons with disabilities, and understanding of independent living.
• Offers an employment program to help people with disabilities increase their employability.
• Offers benefits advisement by providing information and advocacy while navigating government health and human service systems.
• Offers healthcare advocacy by providing information and assistance with regard to Medicaid, Medicare, Medicaid Managed Care, and Medicaid Funded Services.
• Works in conjunction with NY Connects in Monroe, Ontario, Yates, and Wayne County, to inform, assist, and advocate for individuals, caregivers, and family members, seeking community-based long-term services and supports.
• Provides housing advocacy by offering information and advocacy on affordable and/or subsidized housing, rental listings, accessibility, home renovations, and home ownership.
• Offers peer support groups and services for persons with disabilities.
• Provides referrals for equipment loan.
• Provides education, assistance to and advocacy for disabled persons wishing to vote.
• Provides independent living skills to assist with daily living activities, such as; money and medication management, nutrition, legal rights, socialization, and mobility.
• Provides community outreach and education through workshops, classes and other activities to promote awareness of needs of persons with disabilities, and understanding of independent living.
Language Access
Eligibility: All disabilities. Self-disclosure of disability is required.
Application Process: Call, email, or walk in.
Required Documentation: Call for information.
Fees: No fee for services.
Coverage Note: Monroe, Livingston, Ontario, Wayne, and Yates counties.
Languages: Spanish, American Sign Language
This program is offered here:
Regional Center for Independent Living
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497 State Street
Rochester NY 14608
Rochester NY 14608
Hours:
M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.
Bus Service:
RCIL is located on a bus route.
Disabilities Access:
Ramps.
Program Categories
Home Barrier Evaluation/Removal Services
Barrier Free Home Rental Listings
Juvenile Delinquency Prevention
Benefits and Services Assistance
Occasional Medical Equipment/Supplies
Centers for Independent Living
Independent Living Skills Instruction