Resource Center for Independent Living

09/03/2026

Mark your calendar for squeaky-clean laundry day with LIFE at RCIL! Join us at The Mohawk Washing Well on September 10th from 10am-2pm. Our helpful team will be on site to provide laundry skills and support lessons. BYOL: Bring Your Own Laundry… and we bring everything else! That's right. LIFE at RCIL will supply detergent, dryer sheets, laundry bags, hangers, and payment for laundering services. This program is open to ALL people with disabilities living in the community. Any self-disclosed disability makes you eligible for this fun, fresh, and FREE program. Can't join us this round? Keep an eye out for us in the Herkimer County community! We’ll be bringing this program to a laundromat near you soon! Questions? Need transportation assistance? We may be able to help! Reach LIFE at RCIL at 315-866-7245. See you there!

09/02/2026

SAVE-THE-DATE
September 18th will be a historic day for everyone in our community to GIVE BIG! You can learn more about Mohawk Valley Gives and support our campaign at www.rcil.com.

08/31/2026

The real success of Mohawk Valley Gives will not be how much money we raise but the tremendous impact those dollars will have when nonprofits across our community put them to work! Join the giving on September 18th at www.givemv.org.

08/28/2026

SAVE-THE-DATE
We’re so excited to be a part of Mohawk Valley Gives! You can support our campaign by visiting www.givemv.org and donating on September 18th.

08/27/2026

LIFE at RCIL staff joined other community programs at Oneida Square in Utica to discuss the services and assistance that RCIL can provide.

08/18/2026

Did you know OPWDD Self-Direction gives individuals with developmental disabilities greater choice and control over their services? Learn how Self-Direction empowers people to build support systems around their goals, interests, and vision for independent living.
Follow the link to learn more: https://www.rcil.com/news/complete-guide-to-self-direction-opwdd-services/

For individuals with developmental disabilities and their families, navigating New York's support system can feel overwhelming. Understanding your options is the first step toward creating a life built around personal goals, independence, and