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- EIN 22-2894558
- (845) 565-1162
- 5 Washington Terrace Newburgh NY 12550-5383 USA
- www.myindependentliving.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, Human Services
Mission: To provide services to disabled individuals to enable them to live independently.
Programs: Consumer directed personal assistance services- provided in cooperation with the local departments of social services in orange, ulster, sullivan, and dutchess counties. This program provides a unique alternative to traditional attendant care, giving individuals being served the opportunity to take control over the personal care services they receive- deciding how, when, and by whom those services are provided. Served 280 consumers in 2014.
mental health services- our commitment to persons with psychiatric disabilities began in 1987 when our doors first opened. Today, we offer a wide range of services many of which are provided by individuals who are themselves either current or former service recipients. Served 1,624 individuals in 2014.
acces-vr independent living center- funding provided to provide core disability & advocacy related services that are critically important to fostering motivation, independence, self-direction, employment, social integration community participation and the elimination of additional, physical and systemic barriers. Served 2,125 individuals in 2014.