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We are here to help.

We are committed to serving our consumers and community during this time and always.

We are using this space to make important announcements about CDCI and our community, list much needed resources, and sharing positive messages to keep us going. If you have information which would benefit your neighbors, please email us at info@cdciweb.com. Thank you!

CDCI Survey

If you have the time, please click the link to complete the survey. We want to make sure you are doing okay during this time.

Do you have food? Do you have income? How about health insurance?

Take a couple of minutes and check-in with yourself and let us know. If you have barriers and need helping overcoming them, enter your contact information in as well and an advocate will reach out. Thank you.

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How is CDCI conducting business?

Staff is working remotely until the governor declares non-essential workers can return to work.

We continue to serve our consumers, their families, and businesses in the Capital District. Our hours remain the same, Monday – Friday.

All appointments over the phone or using video conferencing software. All in-person meetings are cancelled until further notice.

We are conducting free workshops and support groups online using Facebook Live, Youtube and other video conferencing services. Please check our event calendar to see what is coming up!

If you would like to set up an appointment, please call us at (518) 459-6422 and leave a voicemail. We will return your call within 48 business hours. You may also email us at info@cdciweb.com.

If you would like to access specific COVID-19 information, please click on a category below.

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Responsible Financing
The Simple Dollar presents this useful guide on coping strategies to apply this winter season amidst Covid-19. It includes mental ...
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Covid-19 Vaccine
A covid-19 vaccine has been approved by the CDC and New York State's independent Clinical Advisory Task Force and is ...
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COVID Alert NY App
From the Office of the Governor, On behalf of Governor Cuomo, we are reaching out to inform you of a ...
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Boredom Busters
Young at Heart Boredom Busters Crediting Brianna Valenti, a girl scout from service unit 136 troop 1747. These activities are ...
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Parental Right to Decline Examination Waiver
In NYS, the regents tests were suspended due to COVID and the resulting school closures. Students are typically required to ...
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CDCI is partially reopen!
CDCI has reopened!! Staff will be working a mixture of in-person at the office and remote at-home. A limited ...
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(Wo)man’s Best Friend
Tofu the Pug Animals can save your life. I mean, Tofu is not going to get nominated for dog hero ...
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Unemployment Webinar
Shannon M., CDCI's Benefits Counselor, reviews the nuances of applying for unemployment and what changes have been made during COVID ...
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Hobbies Matter During Uncertain Times
Egg Muffins After cooking for over a period of time I learned new skills like multitasking and being detailed-oriented, plus ...
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Free Workshop on Health and Safety for Essential Workers
Have you or someone you know been injured on the job? Are you worried about being an essential worker during ...
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The Governor is Ending the Eviction Moratorium *update*
Presently, all tenants within New York State are protected from any and all evictions. Tenants who can prove they did ...
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Help VR Help You
CDCI's, Ryan P. shares tips and tricks about Vocational Rehabilitation and how you can set yourself up to be a ...
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ILCs are at the Frontlines of Disability Services
And there is a chance we will not have enough funding to continue to help those in need. Independent Living ...
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Spring 2020 Recipes
Egg Muffins Cherise B., CDCI's Healthy Living Coordinator, has develop four different recipes to help you clean out the pantry ...
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COVID Stimulus Check Webinar
CDCI's Benefits Counselor, Shannon M., presents on the CARES Act Stimulus Check. She will cover the basics of who receives ...
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Contact Tracing Jobs
New York State is currently hiring people to fill temporary positions for contact tracing. These people will be able to ...
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Pictures Are Worth Thousands of Words
The best camera is the one you have with you. Laurel Kelley shares moments with a simple phone camera. These ...
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The Importance of Attending to Myself
I am a mom to three boys, which means, I am a chef, housekeeper, chauffeur, referee and now: teacher.  In ...
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Plus $500 Push Deadline for VA and SSI beneficiaries
The "Plus $500 Push" is coming to a close. For individuals with SSI or VA benefits who have do not ...
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Times Union Job Fair
The Times Union Job Fair will be held virtually this year!! The Fair will be held between May 11th - ...
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Free Self-Care Activities
Here are some free self-care activities put together by our friends at New York Association of Independent Living (NYAIL).
The Roller Coaster of Isolation Parenting
I don't know about many of you, but there's so much anxiousness and stress involved during this COVID-19 situation. Not ...
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COVID Financial Survival Toolkit
Message from Comptroller DiNapoli “The COVID-19 pandemic has created a serious public health crisis for New York and the economic ...
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NYS on PAUSE Extended
Here are the What You Need to Know bullet points from the governor's office. Here is the website for more ...
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You Are Not Alone
It's been a difficult couple of months... Like most of us these days things have not been easy. But I've ...
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Spring 2020 Healthy Living Bulletin
Cherise, CDCI's Heathy Living Coordinator, has put together our first Healthy Living Bulletin. In this edition, she writes on individualizing ...
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2020 COVID-19 Stimulus Check
The $1,200 stimulus checks have started to hit Americans' bank accounts. However, there are some rules which determines if a ...
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COVID-19 Translated Health Resources
The Office of Refugee and and Immigrant Assistance has released COVID-19 health education resources in 73 different languages. The resources ...
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Restaurant Strong Grant
The Greg Hill Foundation is offering grant funding to displaced restaurant workers who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19 ...
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Headspace and New York State
Access Meditation and Mindfulness Content in New York State Feeling stressed? As New Yorkers, we have another option to help ...
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COVID-19 Check-in Survey
How are you doing? If you have the time, please click the link to complete the survey. We want to ...
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The Essential Shelf
The Essential Shelf has been opened to anyone who is need of necessity items like shelf-stable food, hygiene products and ...
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Positive Messages – Helping to Connect Isolated People
Stacey Porter, Transition Specialist through the Open Doors Program and employee of CDCI has started a new initiative connecting those ...
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COVID-19 Support Helpline
You don't have to feel alone. The Office of Mental Health now as a helpline helping those dealing with overwhelming ...
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Social Security Office will only offer phone services starting March 17th
Please click the link to see the full press release from Social Security. SSA COVID - 19 press release ...
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Resources Explaining COVID-19
Hello from CDCI. We hope everyone is staying safe out there. We wanted to share a couple of resources about ...
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CDCI staff will be working remotely for the next two weeks
CDCI will be operating remotely with no physical appointments. Staff will have access to their files, emails, and phone ...
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Get the Facts About COVID-19 from the CDC
CDC Fact Sheets 2019-ncov-factsheet sick-with-2019-nCoV-fact-sheet ...
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