INDEPENDENT LIVING SERVICES | REGIONAL CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

* Provides peer support for people with disabilities.* Offers an employment program to help people with disabilities increase their employability.* Offers benefits advisement by providing information and advocacy while navigating government health and human service systems.* Offers healthcare advocacy by providing information and assistance with regard to Medicaid, Medicare, Medicaid Managed Care, and Medicaid Funded Services.* Works in conjunction with NY Connects in Monroe, Ontario, Yates, and Wayne County, to inform, assist, and advocate for individuals, caregivers, and family members, seeking community-based long-term services and supports.* Provides housing advocacy by offering information and advocacy on affordable and/or subsidized housing, rental listings, accessibility, home renovations, and home ownership.* Offers peer support groups and services for persons with disabilities.* Provides referrals for equipment loan.* Provides education, assistance to and advocacy for disabled persons wishing to vote.* Provides independent living skills to assist with daily living activities, such as; money and medication management, nutrition, legal rights, socialization, and mobility.* Provides community outreach and education through workshops, classes and other activities to promote awareness of needs of persons with disabilities, and understanding of independent living.

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211 Life Line Finger Lakes

Physical Address

497 State Street, Rochester, NY 14608

Hours

M-F 9:00AM-5:00PM.

Voice

(585) 442-6470

Main | Voice/TTY

Fax

(585) 271-8558

Application process

Call, email, or walk in.

Fee

No fee for services.

Eligibility

All disabilities. Self-disclosure of disability is required.

Languages

American Sign Language, Spanish

Service area

Wayne County, New York Livingston County, New York Ontario County, New York Yates County, New York Monroe County, New York

Agency info

REGIONAL CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Regional Center for Independent Living provides individuals with disabilities with information and assistance for housing, transportation, home care, securing benefits, and other services. RCIL advocates for the full integration, independence, and civil rights of people with disabilities and serves Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, Yates, and Livingston counties.