About
is a private not-for-profit community-based Independent Living Center located in Albany, NY. Established in 1979, the Center provides non-residential services to over 1,500 people with disabilities annually living in the Greater Capital District of New York State. Their mission is to promote independent living for people with disabilities through a wide variety of services, information, education, outreach, and trainings. The Center offers advocacy and self-help instruction, including a peer-based approach to managing one's affairs, the development of self-determination, decision-making skills, self-advocacy skills, assistance in day-to-day community participation, and other social roles to maintain or regain their independence in the community. They also work to educate the public, inform public officials, foster improvements in programs that serve people with disabilities, protect the civil rights of the disabled, and broaden access to employment, education, housing, transportation, and social/recreational opportunities.
Insurance & payment
Insurance details are not listed publicly — call the practice to confirm.
Ask about sliding-scale fees if you're paying out of pocket.
Services & specialties
Advocacy and Self-Help Instruction
Includes a peer-based approach to managing one's affairs, the development of self-determination, decision-making skills, self-advocacy skills, assistance in day-to-day community participation, and other social roles to maintain or regain independence in the community.
Community Education
Promotes systemic advocacy, disability awareness, and inclusion, organizational partnerships, and education in the community.
Pre-Employment Transition Services for Students
Supports students in achieving their goals through problem-solving, personal growth, self-advocacy, and connecting to resources in the community.
Pre-Employment Transition Services for Youth
Supports youth through advocacy and information, including the Pre-Employment Transition Services for Youth.
Peer Counseling
Provides peer-based support and guidance to individuals with disabilities.
Independent Living Skills Training
Teaches individuals with disabilities the skills necessary to live independently in the community.