11.8.2018 – This November, Putnam Independent Living Services Recognizes National Diabetes Awareness Month and the Role of Inclusion in Prevention This month-long campaign highlights a critical need for disability inclusion […]
Where do you vote?
If you are not sure where your polling site is located use the links below. Click for the online polling site locater for Putnam County residents Click for the online […]
Affidavit and Provisional Ballots
It is always your right to vote on a paper affidavit ballot. Affidavit ballots, also known as provisional ballots, are used when you believe yourself eligible to vote but cannot […]
Where to call if your voter rights are being violated
• 866 OUR VOTE at www.866ourvote.org or 1-866-OUR-VOTE (1-866-687-8683) • 888-Ve-Y-Vota (888-839-8682) for Bilingual English and Spanish assistance • The Election Assistance Commission https://www.eac.gov/, 1-866-747-1471 • The Department of Justice […]
Voter Rights and Accomodations
The disability community represents an important and potentially influential voting bloc. But we can only be effective if we participate and get out and vote! Candidates that support the equality […]
What Happens When I’m Gone?
10.18.2018 Understanding new service and support systems for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in housing and services and understanding the relevance of Intentional Communities: Support systems for people with […]
What Happens When I’m Gone?
10.18.2018 Understanding new service and support systems for people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in housing and services and understanding the relevance of Intentional Communities: Support systems for people with […]
Absentee Ballots
Who may apply for an absentee ballot? In the 2020 general election, to be held November 3, every registered voter in New York State is eligible to an absentee ballot […]
Are You Registered to Vote?
The last day to register to vote changes with every election but you can register throughout the year and be ready to vote in upcoming elections. Check your local board […]
The EMPOWER Care Act Would Give People with Disabilities the Freedom They Deserve
9.6.2018 – On Wednesday, the House Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee will consider the EMPOWER Care Act, bipartisan legislation to re-authorize the Money Follows the Person program, which helps people with disabilities […]
More About HIV
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Role of Deaf Educators
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Understanding HIV Testing
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Know Your Rights
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What is HIV?
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2016 Class Action Lawsuit and SUNY Purchase Campus Access
8.9.18 – The recent refusal and later, accommodation, received by an incoming freshman student, with a disability, at SUNY Purchase highlights the issue on campus of accessibility and ADA access. […]
Administrative Assistant
Putnam Independent Living Services is a consumer controlled, nonresidential center for independent living providing information and advocacy to persons with disabilities, their families, and individuals or agencies serving them. Our […]
Administrative Assistant
WILC is a consumer controlled, nonresidential center for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC operates a Waiver Services Program (seven counties). The […]
Peer Independent Living Advocate (Mental Health Specialist)
Part-time or Full-time position: $15 – $17 per hour, commensurate with experience RESPONSIBLITIES: Researches and maintains well-organized, accurate, up-to-date, information on benefits, entitlements and community services. Provides benefits consultation and […]
Ombudsman Intake and Administrative Specialist
Posted 6.25.2018 Job Summary: To serve as the Certified Ombudsman Intake and administrative specialist for the New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program, Region 4 (Putnam, Rockland, Westchester). Reports […]