Access To Independence of Cortland County, Inc.

09/10/2026

It's ***dePreventionDay! 🌎💙

Whether you've lost a loved one or experienced your own personal struggles, we're sending love today to everyone who has been touched by su***de. Remember, together, we can fight for a world without su***de.

Today and every day, AFSP is dedicated to saving lives and bringing hope to those affected by su***de. We're creating a culture that’s smart about mental health by engaging in funding scientific research, educating the public about mental health and su***de prevention, advocating for public policies in mental health and su***de prevention, and supporting survivors of su***de loss and those affected by su***de.

***dePreventionMonth

09/09/2026

🦋♿ ~ Disability Voting Rights Week! ~ ♿🦋

Do you have a disability and struggle to or aren't sure how to vote during election season?

Stop by our office next week (September 15th-18th) and we'll tell you how easy voting really can be. Everyone has the right to vote and your vote matters!

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09/08/2026

🦋♿ ~ National Service Dog Month ~ ♿🦋

September is National Service Dog Month to celebrate the importance and all the hard work that service dogs do. Service dogs play an important role in the disability community since t hey can help so many people.

Here is a video that explains the differences between a Service Dog, a Therapy Dog, and an Emotional Support Dog:

A certified trainer explains the difference between a service dog, ...

09/08/2026

Cortland Area Recovery & Empowerment is hosting a recovery event on Thursday.
promoting recovery is a great way to encourage prevention.

📅 SAVE THE DATE! 🎉💜

Join us for our RCO Speakers/Cake Event! 🎂✨ Come hear inspiring voices, celebrate recovery, connection, and community, and of course… enjoy some cake! 💜

📍 Two Rivers Church – Cortland
78 Homer Ave, Cortland, NY 13045
🗓️ Thursday, September 10th
⏰ 7:00–8:00 PM

Bring a friend, bring your support, and come celebrate with us! 💜👟

We can’t wait to see you there!

09/07/2026

🦋♿ ~ Happy Labor Day! ~ ♿🦋

Access To Independence is closed today as we celebrate the holiday. We will reopen tomorrow (Tuesday) at 8:00am for our usual hours.

Here is a video where you can learn more about why we celebrate Labor Day:

View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/why-do-americans-and-ca...

09/04/2026

Our September Newsletter is here!

In this issue:
- Disability Voting Rights Week
- Level Up Summer Camp Recap
- National Su***de Prevention Month
- Social Security Updates
- And More!

Click the following link to access our newsletter: https://gr8.com/r/B2a9nc/E/ICLxf?f=

09/04/2026

🦋♿ ~ Happy Friday! ~ ♿🦋

Access To Independence will be closed on Monday, September 7th, as we celebrate Labor Day.

Here is a funny pet video to get you through your day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM-eBMfN8GU

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09/03/2026

It's time to decide your Food Sense order for next month! This is what's on the menu for September.

Call and/or visit our office to place cash and check orders by Thursday, September 10, or order online at foodsense.foodbank.cny.org by Monday, September 14 to get some quality food for a great deal!

09/01/2026

Upcoming road paving and construction schedule -

Monday 8/31: Paving Topcoat- Cherry Ln., Chestnut St., Joy St., Harrison St.

Tuesday 9/1: Paving Topcoat- Harmony Cir., Leon Ave., Snyder Dr.,

Wednesday 9/2: Micro Paving Homer Avenue. Starting at N. Main / W. Main intersection North to the City Line. Afternoon City Line South to N. Main / W. Main intersection.

Thursday 9/3: Complete Micro Paving Homer Avenue.

Friday 9/4: Minor work Homer Ave.

Tuesday 9/8 - Storm drain and large pothole repairs on Homer Ave.
Start final paving for Fifth Ave. and Evergreen St.

Week of the 14th micro-paving of Homer Ave. schedule to be released closer to that week.