Welcome to RCIL

Large Text | No Graphics

• Home
• Action Center
• About RCIL
  • RCIL Overview
  • RCIL's Mission
  • Learning Disability Association
  • Disability Institute
  • RCIL Foundation
  • Columbia Place Associates
  • Voter Registration
  • Annual Dinner Meeting
• Programs and Services
  • Programs & Services Overview
  • Advocacy Services
    • Advocacy Services Overview
    • Barrier-Free Design Consultation
    • Benefits Counseling
    • Client Assistance Program
    • Nursing Home Transition
    • Individual & Systems Advocacy
  • Elderly Services
    • Elderly Services Overview
    • Adult Day Services
    • In-Home Respite
    • Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Coalition (ADAC)
  • Employment Services
    • Employment Services Overview
    • Job Development
    • Recovery Through Employment
    • Senior Service America
    • Supported Employment
  • Home & Community Based Services
    • Community Services Overview
    • Consumer-Directed Home Care
    • In-Home Respite
    • Medicaid Waiver Programs
    • Peer Counseling
    • Service Coordination
  • Sign Language Interpreting
    • Sign Language Interpreting Program
    • SignUp - Membership Program for Physicians
  • Youth Services
    • Youth Services Overview
    • School Partnership
    • Youth Leadership
• Assistive Technology
  • Assistive Technology Overview
  • Resource Library
  • Purchase Assistive Devices
• Changing the World
  • How RCIL is Changing the World
  • Take Action
  • Disability Rights Coalition
  • Disability Institute
• Donation Opportunities
• Wonderland of Lights
  • Wonderland of Lights Event
  • Sponsor a Light
• Press Room
  • Press Room Overview
  • Press Releases
  • Disability Statistics
  • Tips for Communicating with People with Disabilities
  • Disability FAQ
• Resources and Links
• Human Resources
  • HR Overview
  • Job Opportunities
  • Employment Application
  • Employee Benefits
• Disability FAQ
• RCIL Locations
  • Utica
  • Amsterdam
  • Herkimer
• Contact RCIL
  • Main Contact Page
  • Utica
  • Amsterdam
  • Herkimer

• 
  
  
  

Press Room

For the Media

RCIL's long-standing expertise has established us as a key resource for journalists covering local, state, and national issues related to disability and civil rights. We welcome your interest and look forward to working with you on your story, whether you need background information and statistics, insights into the impact of current legislation, or updates on our programs, events, or advocacy efforts.

For general media inquiries, please contact

Marcie Bartnick
Public Relations Specialist
315-797-4642 x2979

Gene Hughes
Coordinator, Community Relations
315-797-4642 x2933

For information on current legislative efforts and disability issues, please contact

Donna Gillette
NYS Legislative Policy Advocate
315-797-4642 x2981

Press Releases

Learn the latest about what's going on at RCIL.

RCIL Facts & Disability Statistics

Find quick facts about RCIL, plus a variety of disability-related statistics.

Tips for Communicating With and About People with Disabilities

No one wants to unintentionally further negative stereotypes. This fact sheet is designed to help you become completely comfortable meeting, interviewing, and writing about people with disabilities. And of course, feel free to contact RCIL with any questions you might still have!>

Disability FAQ

Get answers to frequently asked questions about disability, including information on specific disabilities, the disability rights movement, and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).