At North Country Center for Independence, we believe that active participation in local initiatives not only enhances the lives of those we serve but also strengthens the fabric of our community.

  • NCCI staff under tent at the beach

    Family fun at Mayor's Cup

  • Staff member sitting at a table making snow globes

    Making snow globes at Fox Hill Park

  • staff member at a table taking pictures

    Photo booth at the annual Autism Alliance Walk

  • three women smiling

    NCCI Open House

Sign that says North Country Center for Independence outside the Plattsburgh office

Promoting greater independence for people with disabilities

The Mission of the North Country Center for Independence is to help people with disabilities to live more independent and productive lives, and promote better policies and community understanding of disability issues. NCCI serves people with disabilities, families, and the community on issues related to physical and mental disabilities. NCCI is led and staffed mostly by people with disabilities. It is one of the 41 Independent Living Centers in New York State. There are also hundreds of similar centers throughout the United States. NCCI serves Clinton and Essex Counties, New York.