North Country Center for Independence

10/28/2025

Have you used ACCES-VR services? They're hosting 3 virtual public sessions where you can learn more and give feedback on your experience! Sign up here:

Virtual Public Input Opportunity The New York State Education Department’s Office of Adult Career and Continuing Education Services – Vocational Rehabilitation (ACCES-VR) and the State Rehabilitation Council (SRC) invite you to a virtual public input session to share your feedback and help shape

10/24/2025

The 2025 General Election is Nov 4, and early voting starts tomorrow! Dates and times are included here: https://www.clintoncountyny.gov/boe/early-voting-faq

To request an accessible ballot, click here.
https://elections.ny.gov/request-ballot -ballot

10/22/2025

GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN: What It Means for People with Disabilities
The federal shutdown has lasted 2 weeks — and it’s putting millions at risk.
- SNAP & WIC: October benefits are safe, but November could be delayed. Families may go hungry.
- Medicaid & Medicare: Still active but delays in claims and eligibility help are expected.
- Social Security & Disability Benefits: Payments continue, but service delays may affect access.
- Housing & Energy Assistance: Section 8 and LIHEAP are impacted. Lease renewals, inspections, and energy grants may be paused.
📣 What You Can Do:
✅ Contact your Senators & Representatives — urge them to reopen the government and protect healthcare access.
✅ Reach out to banks and utility providers for flexible payment options.
✅ Visit Feeding America to find food assistance near you.
Let’s stand together to protect access to healthcare, food, housing, and dignity.

10/21/2025

Alert: Learn about cuts to vital programs and how you can take action.

On Friday, October 10th, the administration laid off more than 4,000 federal workers in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Health and Human Services (HHS), and four other agencies, including most of the staff at ED that provide support for disabled children a

10/20/2025

We have some slots left to participate in our Halloween trivia event this Saturday, 10/25! For details, see our event page or email Mindy at mindy@ncci-online.com

10/17/2025

Alert: With all of the uncertainty surrounding healthcare, NY's Office of Mental Health is hosting virtual forums to discuss how mental health services may be impacted due to recent federal changes. Click here to sign up for a session.

North Country Center for Independence 8/29/25 North Country Center for Independence 8/29/25 Alert: Raise the Personal Needs Allowance: 40 years at $50 is not enough Action Alert sign Tell New York representatives that nursing home residents need more than a $40/month allowance by signing this petiti...

10/13/2025

Raffle Baskets are at Walmart today until 2:00pm! Winners will be called on October 25th at NCCI’s Frightful Day of Trivia! Come see us! ♥️