Putnam Independent Living Services

Delivery, Curbside Pick-up and Accessible Restaurants

Bilingual Education and Outreach Specialist

(15 Hours – Part-time & Flexible, $23.00 per hour) MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Outreach to unserved and underserved populationsthroughout the Region Identify, build and maintain relationships with community partners, school districts and individuals in Putnam and Westchester Counties Offer assistance and information regarding benefits Provide information and referral to parents and professionals by assessing needs, offering information […]

Top Five Tips for Managing Stress During the Holiday Season

The holiday season is often touted as a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. However, for many, it can also be a source of stress and overwhelm. Balancing work commitments, family obligations, and social events can leave us feeling drained and anxious. The good news is that with a mindful approach and some practical strategies, […]

Empowering Lives: Preventing Type 2 Diabetes and Enhancing Disability Awareness

As we observe Disability Awareness Month, it is crucial to shed light on a health condition that affects millions worldwide and is linked to disabilities —Type 2 diabetes. This month serves as a reminder of the importance of understanding and preventing this condition that not only impacts physical health but can also lead to various […]

Rapid Transition Housing Program

High-need Medicaid beneficiary rent subsidy & transitional housing support Contact Michele Bianchi, Rapid Transition Housing Program, mbianchi@wilc.org or call 914-682-3926 (voice), 914-259-8036 (VP). The Rapid Transition Housing Program (RTHP) is a statewide program to establish a rental subsidy and supportive housing services for high-need Medicaid beneficiaries and those who are defined by a hospital, managed […]

Social Security Accelerates Decisions for People with Severe Disabilities

Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, announced 12 new Compassionate Allowances conditions: Angioimmunoblastic T-cell Lymphoma, Blastic Plasmacytoid Dendritic Cell Neoplasm, Gerstmann-Straussler-Scheinker Disease, Microvillus Inclusion Disease – Child, Mowat-Wilson Syndrome, Myelodysplastic Syndrome with Excess Blasts, NUT Carcinoma, Pfeiffer Syndrome – Types II and III, Pontocerebellar Hypoplasia, Posterior Cortical Atrophy, Renal Amyloidosis – AL Type, and […]

National Infant Formula Shortage Patient Information

Resources provided by Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital  What should I do if I am having trouble finding formula? For most babies, you can safely switch between brands (including formula and store brands). They are similar and have everything your baby needs. If your baby has special nutritional needs and requires a specialty formula (e.g., hydrolyzed or […]

Putnam County Commissioner of Social Services Warned About Fraudulent Website

The Office of Mental Health has been advised of a fraudulent, and potentially illegal, website that offers to direct internet users to mental health services in their community. While the website does list legitimate facilities and services, it uses a false toll-free telephone number that connects users to a center that collects financial and personal data as […]

Minority Outreach Specialist 

POSITION: Minority Outreach Specialist  RESPONSIBLITIES:  Researches and maintains well-organized, accurate, up-to-date information on referral services.  To outreach and network with various agencies, churches, civic groups and others serving the minority community to improve access to services for minorities with disabilities.  Empower consumers by exploring options, setting goals and teaching self-advocacy skills.  Organizes or facilitates workshops, […]

Calling for HOME CARE

This short film “Calling for Home Care” is part of our fight to demand increased wages and benefits for home care workers across the state.

Regional Resources Development Assistant (RRDA)

WILC/PILS are consumer controlled nonresidential centers for independent living, which provides information and advocacy to persons with disabilities. In addition, WILC/PILS operates a Regional Resources Development Services Program (seven counties). The goal of this Program is to develop home and community-based services and supports needed by individuals and family members who experience a disability. POSITION: […]

NYS Fair Housing Campaign

Learn more about housing discrimination,  breaking down barriers, fair housing rights and upcoming webinars.

RISE UP! 2020 NYAPRS

9.15.2020 RISE UP! Community. Connection. Culture. NYAPRS Annual conference will be held virtually in recognition of the isolating consequences of social distancing and quarantine required by COVID-19 as well as our long overdue need to confront the pervasive impact of racisms in ourselves, our systems and our culture. September 22 to October 1. Visit NYAPRS […]

County Board of Elections in NY State

Click here for the list of the NYS County Board of Elections March 11, 2020 County’s are listed in alphabetical order and include the address, phone, fax and email to contact for information.

Waiver Regional Resources Development Specialist (RRDS)

Full time, 35 hours per week, with benefits RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Conduct eligibility screenings to individuals seeking wavier services in the region; 2. Assist with the review and tracking of service plans and team meeting packets submitted; 3. Review, track and monitor Serious Reportable Incidents and Recordable Incidents for the LHV; 4. Review, track and monitor […]