Resource Center for Independent Living

06/20/2026

On the longest day of the year, we stand together to shine a light on Alzheimer’s disease and the millions of individuals and families it impacts every day. 💜
At the Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL), we’re proud to join this global movement—raising awareness, supporting caregivers, and empowering those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia to live with dignity and independence.

Join RCIL on June 21 for The Longest Day—raising awareness, supporting caregivers, and empowering those affected by Alzheimer’s and dementia.

06/18/2026

Access to Home: Because your home should fit your needs!
Are you someone with a disability or a senior struggling with home safety?
Are you currently living in a long-term facility due to an inaccessible home? Access to Home is here to help you stay or return to your home. We'll provide modifications or repairs that make your home accessible, livable, and safe for you.
Learn what it means to have Access to Home:
• Ramps, lifts, handrails, stair glides
• Wider doorways
• Non-skid flooring
• Easy-to-reach storage spaces
• Accessible smoke alarms
• First-floor bathroom relocations
• Additional lighting
• Back-up generators
• Roll-in showers and hand-held showers
• Seated bathtubs
• And MORE!
LIFE at RCIL will help you navigate every step of the Access to Home Program, from eligibility, to application, to modification work. Connect with us at[email protected] or 315-797-4642 to see if you’re eligible. Return, stay, and feel comfortable at home with LIFE at RCIL.
Special programs available to support veterans, emergency modifications for seniors (ages 60+), and Medicaid recipients.
Because home is where the heart is… but only if you can access it!
Access to Home is made possible through the NYS Homes and Community Renewal Grant.

06/16/2026

It's time to spotlight another amazing volunteer! Meet Fiona Dejardin. Fiona has served as a NYS Long-term Care Ombudsman volunteer for twelve years. She provides expert advocacy and care to some of the most vulnerable people in our community- those living in nursing homes or assisted living facilities. "Being an ombudsman is an opportunity to pay it forward. Sharing expertise and caring for others is extremely rewarding," says Fiona. "I enjoy meeting new people and learning about their lives. This challenging and complex role provides me with a variety of experiences, and I am enriched by the opportunity." Our community is enriched by your work, Fiona! Join LIFE at RCIL in thanking Fiona and all the NYS Long-term Care Ombudsman volunteers for their hard work, dedication, and heartfelt compassion!

06/02/2026

Access to Home: Because your home should fit your needs!
Are you someone with a disability or a senior struggling with home safety?
Are you currently living in a long-term facility due to an inaccessible home? Access to Home is here to help you stay or return to your home. We'll provide modifications or repairs that make your home accessible, livable, and safe for you.
Learn what it means to have Access to Home:
• Ramps, lifts, handrails, stair glides
• Wider doorways
• Non-skid flooring
• Easy-to-reach storage spaces
• Accessible smoke alarms
• First-floor bathroom relocations
• Additional lighting
• Back-up generators
• Roll-in showers and hand-held showers
• Seated bathtubs
• And MORE!
LIFE at RCIL will help you navigate every step of the Access to Home Program, from eligibility, to application, to modification work. Connect with us at[email protected] or 315-797-4642 to see if you’re eligible. Return, stay, and feel comfortable at home with LIFE at RCIL.
Special programs available to support veterans, emergency modifications for seniors (ages 60+), and Medicaid recipients.
Because home is where the heart is… but only if you can access it!
Access to Home is made possible through the NYS Homes and Community Renewal Grant.

06/01/2026

Cuando termina el año escolar, las comidas de verano y EBT de verano ayudan a los niños a obtener el alimento que necesitan. Comuníquese con un coordinador del Programa de Asistencia y Educación sobre la Nutrición para encontrar comidas de verano para niños y adolescentes y para saber si reúne los requisitos para acceder a SNAP o EBT de verano.

Comuníquese con el Programa de Educación y Divulgación sobre Nutrición en el condado de Oneida llamando a LIFE at RCIL al (315) 272-2908 y mencionando “SNAP” para averiguar si puede ser elegible para SNAP o envíe un correo electrónico a [email protected].

06/01/2026

When the school year ends, summer meals and Summer EBT help kids get the food they need. Contact a Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) Coordinator to find summer meal locations near you and learn more about Summer EBT.

Contact the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program in Oneida County by calling LIFE at RCIL at (315) 272-2908 and mentioning “SNAP” to find out if you may be eligible for SNAP or email [email protected]