Access To Independence of Cortland County, Inc.

05/06/2026

🦋♿🎈 ~ ATI's Founder Day Party ~ 🎈♿🦋

Join Access To Independence on Wednesday, May 13th from 12:00-2:30pm, as we celebrate our Founder, Fran Pizzola, and the anniversary of ATI becoming an Independent Living Center! There will be food and fun activities!

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05/04/2026

May The Fourth Be With You!

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05/04/2026

🦋♿ ~ Myth Buster Monday! ~ ♿🦋

Help ATI bust myths like this! Share your stories in the comments and share our post please!

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05/01/2026

🦆🦆🦆~ Corn-Ducky Derby Tomorrow! ~ 🦆🦆🦆

Stop by our table at the Corn-Ducky Derby tomorrow at Suggett Park!

For more information about the Corn-Ducky Derby event, click the following link: https://cornduckyderby.org

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04/30/2026

The Assembly and Senate showed support for Independent Living Centers (ILCs) in their One-House Budgets released in March – but as we approach May with no budget passed, it is time to remind state leaders about the importance of properly funding ILCs.
ILCs are the only statewide network of disability-led organizations. We help disabled New Yorkers navigate complicated systems to get the supports they need to live independently in the community. The long term services and supports that disabled people rely on continue to be under threat from the federal government, making it even more important for the state to truly invest in ILCs.
Correcting years of underfunding by including ILCs in the Targeted Inflationary Increase and increasing our base funding will ensure ILCs have the capacity to adequately support their communities and continue helping disabled people access services, stay out of nursing homes, and build independent living skills.
Tell your local Assemblymember and Senator why funding ILCs is important to you!
https://www.votervoice.net/BroadcastLinks/R3vLmkqkCdKIhocAmwYNKg

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04/29/2026

🦆🦆🦆~ LAST Chance to get Tickets! ~ 🦆🦆🦆

The Corn-Ducky Derby is THIS weekend and Access To Independence has your tickets! Stop into our office to buy tickets for $5 each and have a chance to win up to $2,500!
Stop in by the end of tomorrow (Thursday, April 30th) to get your tickets! (26 N Main Street)

For more information about the Corn-Ducky Derby event, click the following link: https://cornduckyderby.org

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04/28/2026

To***co marketing doesn’t just sell products, it sells a lifestyle. Through ads, social media, and sponsorships, to***co companies make their products seem fun, popular, and harmless while leaving out the real risks. See through the smoke. Know the truth behind the marketing.

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04/28/2026

Living independently in the community must be an option.
Transition assistance programs help individuals return home with the support they need.

Learn more about transition assistance: https://ilny.us/transition-assistance
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04/28/2026

To***co companies go where their audience is. From concerts to sponsorships and events, marketing is designed to blend in and feel like part of the experience. See through the smoke. Know the truth behind the marketing.

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04/27/2026

🦋♿ ~ Myth Buster Monday ~ ♿🦋

Help us dispel myths like this by sharing our post and your stories with us!

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04/24/2026

Ever notice what’s right at eye level when you check out? That’s not random. Bright packaging, strategic placement, and constant visibility are all part of the plan. See what’s really going on behind the counter. Know the truth behind the marketing.

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04/24/2026

🦋♿ ~ Happy Friday! ~ ♿🦋

It's Friday once again and here is a silly video to make you laugh. Don't work too hard and make sure to keep all your weekend fun accessible!

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