Northern Regional Center for Independent Living

11/22/2025

From our friends at DEC's Advisory Committee on Access for People with Disabilities and Trail Builder Magazine.

Adaptive mountain bikers deserve more than trail access—they deserve great trail experiences. This article outlines practical steps trail builders, nonprofits, and land managers can take to design inclusive, adaptive-friendly trails. From trail width to culture change, here’s how to make your tr...

11/22/2025

From our friends at Rural Minds - an important message about the pressures faced by farmers.

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11/20/2025

We have had another 500 turkeys donated. So 1,000 turkeys will be given away on Saturday. We hope that you will join us for this event! (Image description: a Thanksgiving themed flyer with pumpkins and corn with the words: Harvest of Hope Turkey Giveaway! Join us for a drive-through turkey giveaway to celebrate and support our community. We'll be sharing 500 free turkeys with Medicaid Members-available first-come, first served basis. Saturday, November 22, 10 am. JB Wise Pavilion-175 Black River Parkway, Watertown (Behind Public Square). We've got more than just turkeys! Do you or your family need help with food, finding housing or getting to appointments? Stop by and chat with Healthy Alliance. They work with NYS Medicaid to connect eligible people to support-for free.

11/14/2025

From our friends at The Work Place!

Please reach out to us to see if you qualify for this new Jefferson County program!

11/11/2025

With gratitude in our hearts for all who protect our country, NRCIL will be closed on Tuesday November 11 for Veteran's Day. Thank you!

11/07/2025

The Family Craft Corner for this evening has been cancelled. We are sorry for the inconvenience.

11/07/2025

Whatever you celebrate, come celebrate it with Stop In Center! 🍂❄️
The fall and winter holidays are just around the corner, and we’d love for you to join us this season. Stop by every Wednesday from 9:30–11:00 AM to connect, create, and enjoy the festivities together.

If you have any questions about Stop In Center events, feel free to reach out to Skylar or Rebecca!

11/07/2025

Join us every Friday from 1-2:30 pm for Women's Group. This group is a place for women to meet, socialize and build confidence. Journaling and crafts will be available during group. For more information, contact Ursula at (315)785-8703 or ursulaj@nrcil.net

11/06/2025

Our Blind and Visually Impaired Support Group will be hosting Glenn Stewart, NYS Commission for the Blind today at 3:00 pm. If you are interested in attending this group, please contact Jackie at (315)785-8703 or jackiej@nrcil.net. (Image is a blue background with a white human stick figure who is using a white cane)

11/05/2025

Family Support Services is happy to host our annual Holiday Party for families with this year's theme being Candy Cane Lane! Parents and children are invited to join us for holiday crafts, snacks and a meeting with SANTA. Please RSVP to Susan at (315)785-8703 or susang@nrcil.net.

10/31/2025

And of course, our Lewis County staff got in on the Halloween shenanigans too! Happy Halloween everyone!