Access To Independence of Cortland County, Inc.

10/15/2025

The giving season is here again! Please consider donating to our Thanksgiving Food Drive to help make people's Thanksgiving a little brighter!

Any nonperishable unexpired food items can be dropped off at Access To Independence (26 N Main Street). All items will be brought to the Aid Victims of Violence (Grace Brown House).

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10/15/2025

Today is White Cane Day.

White canes or mobility canes help people who are visually impaired get around on a daily basis, so please be aware and respectful of them. Mobility canes can also come in different colors, so if you see someone walking with that style cane then they are most likely visually impaired.

To learn more about white canes, click the following link: https://www.brailleinstitute.org/white-cane-day/

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10/14/2025

Join Access To Independence on Thursday, October 30th at 3:00pm for a fun Halloween Event!

Learn how to make some healthy spooky snacks and drinks, then enjoy watching a Halloween movie with us!

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10/14/2025

🦋♿ ~ ATI's DME Closet ~ ♿🦋

Do you need durable medical equipment, like a wheelchair, rollator, walker, shower chair, etc.?

ATI Cortland will loan you the equipment for FREE!

Please call 607-753-7363 or stop into our office for questions or more information. (26 N Main Street) Keep in mind that we don't always have every type of equipment, so it is a good idea to call ahead of time to see if we have what you need.

The only donations we are currently in need of are knee scooters. We are full on all other types of DME equipment. If you have donations, please call our office before bringing it in.

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10/13/2025

Access To Independence will be closed today as we observe the holiday. We will reopen tomorrow (Tuesday) at our normal time of 8:00am.

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10/11/2025

A huge thank you to the County Family YMCA for co-hosting the Run4All event with us! We had a great turnout today!

Thank you to Mania and for donating coffee and bagels!

And of course, thank you to all ATI staff that helped out with the event!

10/10/2025

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Just a reminder that your mental health is just as important as any other part of your health.

You are loved, and you deserve to be here. Take care of yourself.

10/10/2025

Get FREE Veggies from Cortland County Community Action Program on Thursday, October 30th from 10am - Noon! (32 N Main Street)

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10/10/2025

Join us tomorrow morning at Yaman Park!

10/10/2025

🦋♿ ~ Happy Friday! ~ ♿🦋

Access To Independence will be closed on Monday, October 13th as we observe the holiday. Enjoy the long weekend and remember to keep your activities accessible for all!

We will be open again on Tuesday at our usual 8:00am.

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10/09/2025

~ A Call for Wheelchairs! ~

ATI Cortland is low on wheelchairs. If you happen to have one that you or a family member no longer needs, please consider donating it.

Do you need durable medical equipment, like a wheelchair, rollator, walker, shower chair, etc.?

ATI Cortland will loan you the equipment for FREE!

Please call 607-753-7363 or stop into our office for questions or more information. (26 N Main Street) Keep in mind that we don't always have every type of equipment, so it is a good idea to call ahead of time to see if we have what you need.

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10/08/2025

Did you know that how we think about aging can affect how long we live?

Older adults with more positive self-perceptions of aging live an average of 7.5 years longer than those with negative views. Optimism is important, and so is the way we talk about aging.

Join us in talking about ageism as we approach Ageism Awareness Day this Thursday. Learn more and access resources at https://asaging.org/ageism-awareness/