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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Wellness Center Expo to be held at Newburgh Free Library  

Read About it here

FREE AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM FOR JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES OFFERED.

ADA Amendment

 Act of 2008

Read it Here

 

Leadership Orange Donates to Independent Living

See Press Release here

 

 

ILC receives $250,000 to build regional disability training, Technology and conference center.

View the Press release

 

 

People 1st

Independent Living Inc.'s

Quarterly Newsletter

Is now available

HERE

You can also see Archived copies of our newsletter Here.

 

 

The Orange County Mental Health and Wellness Conference was held on June 25th. Read about it here.

 

 

Independent Living held the The third annual Early Childhood Conference on June 11th

Read About it Here

 

 

US House of representatives pass improvements to the 1990 Americans with Disabilities Act.

Read the full article here.

 

 

Valueless Lives of Elderly and Disabled in Nursing Homes

News Story

 


See
Donna's Story continuation from our newsletter

A blind Governer adjusts and so does Albany. An article from The New York Times.

Boot the SHU is passed into law.

Final Welfare Reform Regulations Announced

Rules will promote self-sufficiency and program flexibility

 

HAVA voting Law

Signs of a

Sea Change In Voting

 

2008
 DISABILITY
Legislative
Action Agenda!!
 
Keeping Patients From Reentering the Hospital Article from the Wall Street Journal
 
Title III of the ADA Becomes NY State Law
 
NEW YORK TO BRING NEWS SERVICE TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED CONSUMERS
 
Public Input Needed- Partnership4coverage
 
Rights for The Disabled!
Governor Spitzer Signs Legislation Increasing Rights for The Disabled
 
Burden of Proof!
Governor Spitzer signs law that puts burden of proof on schools in special education disputes!! Will make it easier for parents of disabled children to challenge school districts' decisions regarding their child's education
 
Shadows Training
An informational program for students with disabilities, their families and professionals.  

Thursday, September 18, 2008 at 6:30 pm

88 East Main Street

Port Jervis, NY

 

 

 

BE PARKING CONSIDERATE

View a sample "fake"

Reserved Parking ticket

"Be Parking Considerate!"

   

NYS DMV Reserved Parking Permit Application

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Independent Living, Inc.

OPEN POSITION(S)

 

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF PROGRAM OPERATIONS                                    Full-Time

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Responsibilities of this position are to implement, lead and manage programs and services as well as:

·         Hire, direct, supervise, train, evaluate, and terminate staff.

·         In absence of Executive, serve in the capacity.

·         Supervise and monitor multifaceted programs for quality, contract compliance standards and statistical reporting.

·         Assist in research, evaluation, proposal development, and implementation of current and new grant initiatives.

·         Monitor and review programs, with budgetary comprehension.

·         Oversee preparation and submittal of internal and external reports.

·         Participate in evaluation of, reporting to, and communication with funding sources.

·         Participate in policy development.

·         Attend community meetings, trainings and conferences

 

The Qualifications of this candidate should be:

·         Eight to ten years working with individuals with disabilities, five of which are supervisory.

·         Strong ability building community relations and possess a strong sense of community involvement

·         Define and delegate responsibilities to Program Managers Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Services or related field, Master’s preferred.

·         Must be proficient with computers, higher level writing and counseling skills Knowledge of VESID, 504, ADA, CBVH, TBI, OMRDD, Mental health system, Social Security Programs, Work incentives, Entitlement Programs, supportive employment, Federal/State/Local services, laws and systems related to individuals with disabilities.

 

MICA BRIDGER                                                                                                       Full-Time

·         Work with persons throughout Orange County as well as those identified by the discharge planning teams at hospitals and other treatment facilities.

·         Assist with and participate in discharge planning by treatment teams during hospitalization and/or other treatment.

·         Maintain effective working relationships and lines of communication with participating 9.39 hospitals, drug and alcohol treatment centers and other community providers. This includes, when required, participating in in-service presentations and other informational sessions.

Qualifications: BS in Human Services, or related chemical dependency field, or 5 yrs in Human Services, Advocacy of 2+ yrs

 

Independent Living, Inc. offers FT employees excellent medical and dental packages, flexible spending account, 401(k), generous paid leave, and competitive wages. Send cover letter, resume and wage expectations via: email: hr@myindependentliving.org, or fax: 845/565-0567, or mail Human Resources, 5 Washington Terrace, Newburgh NY 12550. EOE, affirmative action employer

 

CURRENT AS OF 9/28/07

 

 

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