Access To Independence of Cortland County, Inc.

06/12/2026

Join Access To Independence in August for our Level Up Summer Camp week!
You will learn about your strengths, important skills for employment, networking, and more!
When: August 10th - 14th from 9am-1pm
Where: Suggett Park

Space is limited! Please register at the following link ASAP if you are interested:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScBmPA92IbMndLoKd2OJQT9LYzM7G_frn4pr2jeJdkyT-rDRw/viewform

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06/12/2026

🦋♿ ~ Happy Friday! ~ ♿🦋

The Summer heat is here! Make sure to stay cool and hydrated during fun weekend activities and keep your activities accessible! Here is a video on how to stay cool during the high heat days:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vk_bMzok0k
Differences between Heat Exhaustion & Heat Stroke & what to do:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8gn3DEYOPuE

Here is a cute pet video to get you through the rest of your day!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjmhQgcJO_I

This is what you love - a new challenge for my huskies and kitties....

06/11/2026

🦋♿🏳️‍🌈 ~ June is Pride Month ~ 🏳️‍🌈♿🦋

A significant number of LGBTQIA+ people also live with disabilities. In particular, due to stigma and discrimination, many find themselves having to deal with mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, and physical disabilities as a direct result of discrimination.

The LGBTQIA+ community and the disability community share a lot in common. The two communities faced horrid discrimination, often being treated as broken or subhuman. Both also have had to-and to this day still have to- fight for their rights to exist in public spaces.

Pride is not just a celebration, but a declaration that the LGBTQIA+ community deserves to be seen and respected. And for those of us living with disabilities, it is all the more important that we are seen.

06/11/2026

Everyone has the right to vote, even people with disabilities!

VOTE411 is LIVE for primaries in Cortland County! Enrolled in a political party? If so, you can vote on June 23rd in the primary! Find out more at VOTE411.org. Just go to the site, click the party you belong to, put in your address and P**F! What will be on your ballot will appear!

We've asked anyone running for local elections to answer some simple questions -
1. What do you see as the most important responsibilities of a local party committee member, and how will you approach them if elected?

2. How will you ensure that the concerns and priorities of voters in your election district are reflected in party decisions?

3. What steps would you take to strengthen civic participation and encourage more residents to engage with the local party process?

Sadly, we've gotten only one response so far.... if you know anyone running for a political party committee position, please encourage them to respond. We sent everyone a snail-mail letter to make sure everyone got their own copy.

Democracy thrives when everyone's voice is heard. You too can become informed and engaged!

06/08/2026

World No To***co Day was on May 31st this year! Did you know that people with disabilities are more likely to use to***co and often face greater health risks too? Targeted marketing, health inequities, and barriers to quitting all play a role.

Remember: ATI has to***co cessation support pouches if you're interested in decreasing your use of to***co or ni****ne products! Ask our front desk crew for one the next time you visit.

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06/08/2026

🦋♿️ ~ Myth Buster Monday! ~ ♿️🦋

Please help us stop myths like this by sharing your stories and sharing this post on Facebook and Instagram!

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06/05/2026

Our June Newsletter is here!
In this issue:
- June is Pride Month!
- Lime Hollow's dedication to Fran
- Juneteenth
- Changes to Medicaid
- And More!

Click on the following link to access our newsletter: https://gr8.com/r/BKqbmi/E/ICLxf?f=

06/05/2026

Join the Cortland County Office for Aging and Cortland County Adult Protective Services on June 15, 2026 at 1:00 p.m. as we “Shine a Light” on elder abuse awareness. Community members are encouraged to wear purple and gather on the front lawn of the County Office Building to show support and help raise awareness for the prevention of elder abuse.

06/05/2026

🦋♿🐕 ~ Happy Friday! ~ 🐈♿🦋

Well we made it through most of the week! Here is a silly video of pets solving puzzles to get you through the[[ day.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR_kmcczNfE

Remember to keep all your weekend activities accessible to all!

How to entertain your dog and cat at home? Each of our pets needs m...

06/04/2026

🦋♿ ~ A CALL FOR DME! ~ ♿🦋

Our Loan Closet is running low!
If you happen to have any Durable Medical Equipment that you are no longer using and are willing to donate it, we would greatly appreciate it.

We loan all kinds of DME out for FREE! (Wheelchair or smaller)
Questions? Call 607-753-7363 or stop into our office for questions or more information. (26 N Main Street)

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