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“Independent Living is not doing things by yourself, it is being in control of how things are done.”
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.
Our Work
INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES
Services to help people with disabilities live more independently, including:
Information and referral
Peer counseling and mentoring
Advocacy and problem-solving
Independent living skills
Benefits information and advice
Housing assistance
Transportation assistance
DISABILITY ADVOCACY
An important part of our mission is to address the broader barriers that affect people with disabilities. NCCI pursues disability issues locally, and in cooperation with other Independent Living Centers and disability organizations in New York State and around the U.S.
What’s new?
Paws, Claws and Aww's for Independence — Our 2024 Pet Calendar
Weekly Disability Reading List — Budget summary, sub-minimum wage, and a disability newsletter.
Action Alert: Update SSI's Asset Limits … update long outdated SSI rules.
Action Alert: Addressing Disparities in Funding for Community Habilitation Services … Fairer, more sustainable funding for programs serving people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Free COVID Tests - Get 4 free at-home COVID tests delivered to your home.
Clinton County: LOW
Essex County: LOW
Franklin County: LOW
New York Association on Independent Living Disability Priority Agenda - Public Policy Priorities
National Council on Independent Living Advocacy Priorities
Office Hours
Office open Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM.
Phone
518-563-9058
Address
80 Sharron Avenue, Plattsburgh, New York, 12901
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HOME CARE
Some people with disabilities need help at home to maintain their independence. The Consumer-Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a Medicaid program that gives people with disabilities more independence and control over their home care. It allows users to choose and supervise their own caregivers.
LONG TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
The Long Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates for older people and people with disabilities living in nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult homes. Residents in these facilities have the right to proper care, accommodations and respect, and the right to leave. Volunteer Ombudsmen visit residents and their families, and help them exercise their rights.
