ADVOCACY AND PEER ADVOCACY | CAPITAL DISTRICT CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE (CDCI)

Provides assistance with securing rights and benefits by educating individuals on their rights and abilities to self-advocate. Also provides peer advocates that are trained to assist individuals with disabilities in a one-on-one supportive setting, lead support groups to mentor other individuals with disabilities, and teach them to be self-advocate.

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211 North East New York

Physical Address

1716 Central Avenue, Colonie, NY 12205

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM

Fax

(518) 459-7847

Fax

(518) 459-7847

Application process

Call for information and services

Fee

None

Eligibility

Individuals with a self-reporting disability

Languages

Language Line available

Service area

Albany County, New York
Schenectady County, New York

Agency info

CAPITAL DISTRICT CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE (CDCI)

Assists people with disabilities with obtaining self-advocacy skills, peer support, housing search assistance, independent living skills training, employment skills, re-entry assistance, and transition age youth to achieve an independent lifestyle.