CONSUMER DIRECTED PERSONAL ASSISTANT SERVICES (CDPAP) | RESOURCE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING, INC.
131 Genesee Street, Utica, NY 13503
Individual must be self-directing, which means they are able to:
o Make choices about the way they want to live;
o Organize their environment to make these choices a reality
o Understand the consequences of their choices and accept responsibility for them;
o Assume responsibility for managing their own personal needs.
If they unable to be self-directing, they may designate a representative who is willing and competent to act on their behalf.
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Funded through Medicaid
Herkimer County, New York
Madison County, New York
Oneida County, New York
Description
* Provides services to assist those who are chronically ill or have a physical disability and want to live at home, but need skilled nursing services and/or help performing everyday tasks.
* Allows the flexibility and freedom for individuals to choose, hire, train, and supervise the staff/caregivers they invite into their homes.
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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.