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ADVOCACY | RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC.

Resource Name:ADVOCACY | RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC.

address

420 E. German Street, Suite 107a, Herkimer, NY 13350

Eligibility

Individuals with disabilities.

Hours

M-F 8:30AM-4:00PM.

Languages

Spanish

Application process

Call, email, or walk in.

Fees

No Fee for Service.

Service area

Madison County, New York Herkimer County, New York Oneida County, New York
  • 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

Last assured

03/27/2026

Providing organization

RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC.
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.