ADVOCACY AND PEER ADVOCACY | CAPITAL DISTRICT CENTER FOR INDEPENDENCE (CDCI)
1716 Central Avenue, Colonie, NY 12205
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Albany County, New York
Schenectady County, New York
Description
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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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.