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- EIN 14-1692576
- (845) 452-3913
- 82 Washington St Ste 214 Poughkeepsie NY 12601-2305 USA
- taconicresources.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Civil Rights, Disabilities, Disabled Persons Rights, Ear & Throat Diseases, Health, Human Service Organizations, Human Services
Mission: To provide services for persons with disabilities and to this end, to improve the quality of life for those individuals with disabilities; to improve the public image of persons with disabilities; to provide a medium for exchange of information and ideas among individuals with disabilities; to foster and promote communication among all those concerned with the independence and inclusion of persons with disabilities to their fullest capabilities and to work for change in any area consistent with these objectives to procure benefits for and advance the interests of persons with disabilities.
Programs: Independent living skills training/life skills - teaching life skills, including budgeting, sign language, self-help, mobility or travel training, socialization skills, coping skills, and personal care attendant management. Household management, including education and training necessary for living in the community and participating in community activities are also a part of independent living skills training/life skills, as is time spent developing an independent living plan. Total consumers served were 1049.
interpreter service - the objective is to provide the community with effective communication when conversing with each other utilizing professional sign language interpreters. The service accomplishments include successful sign language referral services, advocacy, collaborations, community presentations, information and referral, and interpreter training opportunities. The program served 387 individuals for interpreting, 31 individuals for advocacy and handled at least 1276 for video phone calls.
benefits advisement/counseling - provides consultation or training regarding legal rights, economic thresholds, work incentive programs and procedures. This may comprise some independent living skills training in understanding social security administration and/or dutchess county department of social services benefits as well as applying for these benefits. The program may also involve some consumer advocacy. Advocacy services can include speaking with service providers or other entities on behalf of consumers. Total consumers served were 922.
special education advocacy - assists parents of children with disabilities to navigate through the school system to determine appropriate education needs for their children. Advocacy services can include assistance with iep or 504 plans as well as helping parents become self-advocates so their child will stay in school and reach their educational goals. Total consumers served were 197.