At NCCI, we engage in both individual and systems advocacy. We help individuals advocate more effectively for their own needs, and we work to identify issues in our community, state, and country that need to be addressed. Sometimes we speak for people who have difficulty speaking for themselves. At the same time, we aim to teach people how to fight for their own needs, and come together to fight for the needs and aspirations of people with disabilities everywhere.
Individual Advocacy
Individual advocacy occurs when a person is trying to solve a problem or dispute by seeking help, alteration in policies, accommodations, reconsideration of decisions, or improved service from other people or organizations. A tenant may advocate with a landlord for better snow removal on a ramp, or an extra week to pay the rent. A customer may advocate with a business owner to move displays that are blocking wheelchair access. A consumer may advocate with a home care provider to get more hours of service or a change in staff. Everyone advocates for themselves from time to time. People with disabilities may need to advocate for themselves more often. Self-advocacy is a vital skill to learn for independent living.
If your or someone you know is in a nursing home and has any kind of problem they aren't sure how to solve, call our Clinton County Long Term Care Ombudsman program at 518-562-1732. Visit our Long Term Care Ombudsman page to learn more about how the Ombudsman program can help you, and how you might help us by becoming an Ombudsman.
We can help parents of kids with disabilities advocate for their childrens' education needs. You can also contact the Parent to Parent Adirondack Office.
Advocacy Tips Brochure
NYS Commission on Quality of Care and Advocacy for Persons with Disabilities
NYS Client Assistance Program (CAP)
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York
New York State Consumer Protection Board
Rural Law Center of New York
Special Education Mediation
Youth Legal Rights in New York State
Managing Your Debt
Disability Advocates
Systems Advocacy
Systems advocacy addresses policies and practices of organizations that affect many people, not just one. Systems advocacy on disability issues can be aimed at large employers, major retailers and service providers, and local, state, or federal government departments. Systems advocacy can address policies, practices, accessibility, regulations, or laws ... any possible changes that have the potential to improve conditions for a wide variety of people with disabilities. For more information on State and National disability issues, contact Robert Poulin, Systems Advocate.
NCCI's Issues & Advocacy Blog has the latest information on disability issues. Visit often, and join the discussion! And don't forget to visit our Voter Registration page.
Local and New York State Advocacy
New York Association on Independent Living (NYAIL)
2010 Disability Priority Agenda - State legislative proposals on housing, health care, civil rights, transportation, election reform, and mental health.
Cost Savings Proposals - Serious propsals to save significant Medicaid Long Term Care costs, while supporting independent living and consumer choice.
National and International Advocacy
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund ... nation-wide disability rights legal and policy development organization.
World Institute on Disability ... studies the development of disability issues globally.
American Association of Persons with Disabilities (AAPD) ... a membership organizaion representing the interests of Americans with Disabilities in national policy-making.
Main Menu
HomeWhat is Independent Living?
Support Services
Emergency Help
Housing
Independent Living Skills
Advocacy & Problem-Solving
Accessibility
Technology & Adaptability
Employment
Education
Volunteering & Community Involvement
Training & Events
Accessible North Country
Long Term Care Ombudsman Program
Mentoring
Social Security Work Incentives
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance
Radio Reading Service
Voter Registration
NCCI's Mission
Staff & Board
Issues & Advocacy
Events Calendar
Service Statistics
Photo Album
NCCI YouTube Channel
Send us an e-mail
Click here to visit our Facebook page.
North Country Center for Independence
102 Sharron Avenue
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
518-563-9058 Phone & TTY
518-563-0292 Fax
 |
The North Country Center for Independence receives funding from:
The NYS Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, Resource Center for Independent Living, United Way of the Adirondack Region, Clinton County Office for the Aging, Concepts of Independent Choices, New York State Medicaid, Plattsburgh City School District / 21st Century Learning Centers, the Northeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center, Stewarts Shops, Mountain Lake PBS, Northeast Public Radio, as well as civic organizations and individual donors throughout the North Country.© 2010, North Country Center
for Independence, Ltd.
Updated: 7 / 15 / 10
[Home]