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Innovators for Individuals: Assemblyman Marc Butler visits RCIL
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Friday, March 9, 2012. Assemblyman Marc Butler visits RCIL. Resource Center for Independent Living hosts community forum in Herkimer. Assemblyman Marc Butler recently met with individuals and their families who receive services at RCIL’s Herkimer Office on East German Street to discuss challenges faced by people with disabilities in daily living and in the current economic environment. The Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) believes that everyone one of us is entitled to maintain our basic hum...
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Innovators for Individuals: 3/11/12 - 3/18/12
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Tuesday, March 13, 2012. What does it take to end discrimination? The Integrated Services Bill would finally give people the choice they’ve never had to direct their lives and their futures. Without it, the equality we’ve been fighting for will remain elusive. For more information on the bill and how to get involved in transforming the way government does business, contact Donna Gillette at extension 2981. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). What does it take to end discrimination?
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Innovators for Individuals: A conscientious federal spending plan?
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012. A conscientious federal spending plan? Legislators left the Capitol for Easter break and advocates for the poor are still reeling as a House of Representatives Budget Resolution tears apart social safety-net programs and creates new tax benefits for the wealthy. Ryan’s proposal makes even steeper cuts to domestic programs (than what is called for) in the Budget Control Act of 2011. Job training, WIC, housing, and more. The House Budget Resolution would also repeal the Affordabl...
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Innovators for Individuals: Catering with purpose
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Friday, March 2, 2012. 8220;You can tell I don’t sit down much,”. Program Director at Leaf, Loaf and Ladle noted with a sheepish grin as she gestured toward her makeshift desk in a corner of the kitchen space. However,. Didn’t seem to mind the hustle and bustle; her work is a realization of her vision to revitalize lives through food. And, she added, “My work is what I’m passionate about.”. Leaf, Loaf and Ladle is a catering service and social enterprise of RCIL, based out of the kitchens in the. Told th...
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Innovators for Individuals: 1/29/12 - 2/5/12
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Friday, February 3, 2012. Mentors they never had. Clad in a black sweatshirt and baggy khaki pants, Willie Rodriguez lounged comfortably in his swivel chair in his office at RCIL’s Main Street Program. However, as mentor of 75 at-risk 14-21 year olds, Rodriguez’s persona of laidback geniality acts as a necessity as well as a tool. The program was started by Rodriguez in collaboration with Director of Advocacy Services,. Perhaps most impressive are. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Our topi...
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Innovators for Individuals: 4/1/12 - 4/8/12
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Friday, April 6, 2012. Congressman Hanna visits RCIL and the Earned Income Tax Credit Program. Congressman Richard Hanna (NY-24) visited RCIL's Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 1607 Genesee Street, Utica. This gave Congressman Hanna the opportunity to speak with various members of the Mohawk Valley Asset Building Coalition (MVABC), officials from IRS, taxpayers and learn more about the VITA Program. Our mission is to:. The over 35 certified volunteers who prov...
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Innovators for Individuals: Working again
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Franklin’s particularly dedicated to helping consumers navigate the system of social security, disability benefits, or the government programs available to help save money or receive help for substance abuse. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Innovators for Individuals advocates for solutions that promote self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. Our topics on poverty, disability, Medicaid, competitive employment, legislation, state budgets, and community living ...
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Innovators for Individuals: 2/12/12 - 2/19/12
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Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Franklin’s particularly dedicated to helping consumers navigate the system of social security, disability benefits, or the government programs available to help save money or receive help for substance abuse. Links to this post. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Innovators for Individuals advocates for solutions that promote self-sufficiency for individuals with disabilities. Our topics on poverty, disability, Medicaid, competitive employment, legislation, state budgets, and commu...
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