Resource Center for Independent Living

02/02/2026

Join Our Team at RCIL
Empowering Independence, Enriching Lives
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Join RCIL
(Resource Center for Independent Living), where every day is an opportunity to help
individuals achieve greater independence and improve their quality of life.
Why Work at RCIL? Inclusive Environment, Community Impact, Benefits Package, Professional Growth, Competitive Salaries, Work-Life Balance.
How to Apply:
Join us at RCIL and help us empower individuals to live independently and achieve their full potential
For more information about RCIL and our mission, visit our website at rcil.com/careers or call (315) 797-4642
We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

01/29/2026

Independent Living is more than a concept—it’s a movement that champions freedom, choice, and equality for people with disabilities. It’s about creating a world where barriers are removed and individuals have the tools and support to live life on their own terms. At RCIL, we believe independence isn’t about doing everything alone; it’s about having the confidence and resources to shape your future.

Read more at:
https://www.rcil.com/news/what-is-independent-living/

01/28/2026

Many working families struggle to put food on the table. SNAP may be able to help. With SNAP, you’ll have more to spend at the grocery store. Contact your local Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) Coordinator and get free, confidential help to find out if you may be eligible for SNAP.
In Montgomery County call Life at RCIL at 518-770-7616

01/28/2026

Herkimer's LIFE at RCIL is making everyday skills more accessible through a hands‑on laundry training program designed specifically for people with disabilities. This WKTV feature highlights how the program helps participants build confidence, learn essential laundry skills, and gain greater independence in their daily lives.

The Resource Center for Independent Living’s Life Division has come up with a program to assist people with disabilities.

01/27/2026

Mark your calendar for a squeaky clean laundry day with LIFE at RCIL! Join us at The New Aiello’s Laundromat (232 Mohawk Street, Herkimer) Today, January 27, 2026, from 10am–2pm.
Our team will be on site offering hands on laundry skills and support. BYOL—Bring Your Own Laundry—and we’ll provide the rest. LIFE at RCIL will supply detergent, dryer sheets, laundry bags, hangers, and payment for all laundering services.
This program is open to all people with disabilities living in the community. If you self identify as having a disability, you’re eligible for this fun, fresh, and completely FREE event.
Can’t make it this time? Keep an eye out, we’ll be popping up at other Herkimer laundromats soon.
Questions can be directed to LIFE at RCIL at 315 866 7245. We look forward to seeing you there!

01/26/2026

Mark your calendar for a squeaky clean laundry day with LIFE at RCIL! Join us at The New Aiello’s Laundromat (232 Mohawk Street, Herkimer) on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, from 10am–2pm.
Our team will be on site offering hands on laundry skills and support. BYOL—Bring Your Own Laundry—and we’ll provide the rest. LIFE at RCIL will supply detergent, dryer sheets, laundry bags, hangers, and payment for all laundering services.
This program is open to all people with disabilities living in the community. If you self identify as having a disability, you’re eligible for this fun, fresh, and completely FREE event.
Can’t make it this time? Keep an eye out, we’ll be popping up at other Herkimer laundromats soon.
Questions can be directed to LIFE at RCIL at 315 866 7245. We look forward to seeing you there!

01/22/2026

RCIL Announces CEO’s Retirement and Incoming Leadership

Zvia McCormick will retire from her role as Chief Executive Officer of the Resource Center for Independent Living (RCIL) in April 2026. Since 2013, McCormick led RCIL, advancing the nonprofit’s mission to ensure a just, inclusive, and equitable world for people with disabilities.

McCormick’s commitment to improving the lives of people with disabilities remained a steadfast center of her career. Under her leadership, RCIL thrived as a consumer-controlled, person-first advocate for people with disabilities. She brought her passion for ensuring people with disabilities have the rights and resources to live life in their chosen communities to every facet of her work, resulting in the expansion and enhancement of the organization’s diverse programs and services. McCormick also built a positive and uplifting work environment for RCIL’s team, most notably by improving wages and benefits for employees.

With this chapter of RCIL’s story coming to an end, a new one begins. Mansoor Shahid, currently RCIL’s Chief Operating Officer, will step into the role upon McCormick’s departure. Shahid arrived at RCIL three years ago with over twenty years’ experience in healthcare, streamlining RCIL’s vast operations to function with smooth efficiency and delivering optimal consumer experience. “Over the past three years, I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with RCIL program staff, consumers, and community partners across multiple counties,” notes Shahid. “I’ve learned that improving consumer outcomes requires more than efficient processes. It requires listening, adapting, and building systems that honor autonomy, dignity, and choice. This perspective will guide my leadership approach and inform how I support RCIL’s mission as its incoming CEO.”

Please join RCIL in bidding a fond farewell to McCormick and welcoming Shahid to his new role!

01/22/2026

Using Self-Direction to Build a Life in the Community
Independence is more than a checklist—it’s about living life on your own terms. At RCIL, we believe every person deserves the freedom to make choices that reflect their goals and dreams. That’s why Self-Direction is transforming the way people with disabilities access support. It’s not just a program—it’s a pathway to empowerment, flexibility, and true community inclusion.
Read more at:
https://www.rcil.com/news/using-self-direction-to-build-a-life-in-the-community/