Yesterday's Dream, Today's Reality, Tomorrow's Vision
CCFI provided services to over 1400 people with disabilities and their families in 2019
CCFI provided information and/or services to 104 businesses in 2019
Of individuals that were enrolled in the ACES program gained employment in 2019
During open enrollment for the NYS Department of Health, CCFI staff enrolled 545 people in health insurance through the marketplace.
Number of individuals with a disability who have attended college and/or received an associate’s degree*
*In Delaware, Otsego & Schoharie counties
of Delaware County are individuals with a disability
of Otsego County are individuals with a disability
of Schoharie County are individuals with a disability
of students age 6 – 21 have a disability
Because of CCFI staff, a local grocery store made accessibility changes, included an accessible entrance, aisle, and checkout.
Number of people in the world who have some form of disability
Percentage of New York State's population with a disability
NY is the 40th state in the US in jobs for people with disabilities
Median household income for an individual with a disability working full time
Catskill Center for Independence is one of approximately 40 locally controlled independent living centers found throughout New York State.What this means is we are a non-residential, not-for-profit, community based, disability advocacy agency. The Center provides a variety of programs and services all with the goal of assisting and supporting individuals with disabilities in our community in their attainment of universal access and opportunity in every aspect of their lives.
We are a “Community of One.” The Center is run by individuals with disabilities for individuals with disabilities. In order to call ourselves an independent living center, at least 51% of our board of directors must be individuals with disabilities. Additionally, many of the Center’s staff also have personal experience with a disability. We serve individuals of any age with any type of disability. To further our goal we also provide services to families and friends, businesses, agencies, and municipalities. Since 1987 the Center has been committed to the elimination of physical, programmatic and attitudinal barriers. We also are dedicated to assisting individuals with disabilities to become more independent in all phases of their lives. Our staff is committed to serving anyone with a disability who needs our services or assistance in becoming more independent in their lives and communities.