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

1716 Central Avenue, Colonie, NY 12205

Eligibility
Individuals with a self-reporting disability
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 4 PM
Languages
Language Line available
Application process
Call for information and services
Fees
None
Service area
Albany County, New York Schenectady County, New York
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.
Last assured
12/18/2023
Providing organization
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.