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The Soldier’s Corner
By
Chip Perretta

Monroe County Veterans Discount Card Program

Presently over 39 local area merchants have signed on to provide Monroe County’s more than 60,000 veterans with discounts on merchandise or services, or other special offers. This offer is extended to Monroe County’s honorably discharged veterans through a new discount card program. A list of participating merchants can be found at www.monroecounty.gov.. Click on departments at bottom of screen, then click on the veteran’s link.

Honorably discharged veterans can go directly to the Monroe County clerk’s office in the Monroe County Office Building, with their DD Form 214, and get their discount card immediately. An alternate method of obtaining the discount card is to make an appointment with the Monroe County Veterans Service Agency on 125 Westfall Rd. by calling (585) 753-6040 in order to get your photo taken for the card. (Note photos are taken only on Thursdays and Fridays.

Persons with ID cards i.e. active duty, retired, National Guard, or Reserves, need not apply. Merchants will accept these cards for the specials.

Any questions regarding this program can be addressed to me, Chip Perretta RCIL’s Veterans Outreach Advocate at (585) 442-6470.


 

Strategic Planning Survey

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Quitting Smoking? Help and Assistance

Whether you receive services, advocacy, employment or are just visiting, the Regional Center for Independent Living is committed to the safety and well being of anyone entering our offices. With that in mind, RCIL will be a smoke free environment starting May 1, 2011

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Welcome to RCIL

Your independence starts here.

The Regional Center for Independent Living (RCIL) assists people with all types of disabilities who want the opportunity to live independently and be active members of the community. Our core services include Information Referrals, Peer Support, Independent Living Skills Training, and Advocacy. We also offer specialty services that address a variety of needs including housing, accessibility, environmental modifications, benefits advisement, employment, and youth services.

If you are a person with a disability, care for someone who is, or want to learn how to make the community more accessible to all people, contact RCIL today. We look forward to helping you claim your independence.

 

Navigating the loan closet system

When you click the loan closet link in the main menu, you will be taken to the database of adaptive equipment. In order to browse different categories, please select from the menu on the left hand side.

 

 
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Changing Lives

Learning About the Career of Her Dreams...

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For as long as Shayla can remember, she’s always wanted to be a therapeutic horseback instructor. The Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program (RAMP) arranged a job shadow experience for Shayla with Amy Jenkins, owner of the Meadows of Mendon Stable in Honeoye Falls, NY. It gave Shayla the opportunity to ask general questions about the stables and learn more about her chosen career. 

“I had a ball, it was so much fun,” Shayla said. “I learned a lot about the job, and I still want to take the long journey and finish all the schooling needed to help me get there.”  

RAMP’s main goal is to encourage youth to stay in school so they may pursue employment after graduation. Shayla did so well at the stable that she was invited back to complete her barn time when she is ready. Way to go, Shayla!

Featured Program

Support Groups

Peer Linkage provides individuals with disabilities and their family members with the opportunity to meet others who have similar needs, interests, or life situations. Smaller peer groups encourage their members to choose the topics about which they want to learn and plan the activities in which they participate.

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