ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE, PEER MENTORING / WORK READINESS | ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE
The Peer Mentoring Program helps persons with disabilities improve their independent living skills, such as problem solving techniques, self-determination and self-advocacy through workshops, peer support, interactive assessments, guest speakers, co-sponsored community events and presentations by local agencies.Participants are each matched with mentors, who provide one-on-one feedback during monthly discussions each person's life experiences or personal goals.Job Shadowing & Career Exploration -Communication & Writing Skill DevelopmentJob Search SupportJob Application & Resume SupportGroup & Individual Peer MentoringWorkshops & Training OpportunitiesEmployment Services: ATI offers a wide variety of core rehabilitation employment services beyond work readiness to help PWD secure and maintain community-based competitive employment. Vocational Rehabilitation OrientationEmployment AssessmentsJob PlacementYouth Employment ServicesSupported Employment Assistive Technology / Rehabilitation TechnologyWork Tryouts & On-The-Job Training
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211 Tompkins Cortland
Physical Address
26 North Main Street, Cortland, NY 13045
Hours
Mon 8:00am - 4:00; Tue 8:00am - 4:00; Wed 8:00am - 4:00; Thu 8:00am - 4:00; Fri 8:00am - 4:00; Sat 9:00 - 5:00; Sun 9:00 - 5:00;
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Fax
(607) 756-4884
Fax
(607) 756-4884
Application process
Depends on Program
Fee
Free
Languages
English
Service area
Cortland County, New York
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ACCESS TO INDEPENDENCE
Provides resources and advocacy to people with disabilities, their friends and family, and their caregiversEmpowers people with disabilities to lead independent lives in their community and strives to open doors to full participation and access for allWill lead community towards an all-inclusive future where discrimination and physical barriers no longer exist