Access To Independence of Cortland County, Inc.

08/21/2026

🦋♿ ~ Happy Friday! ~ ♿🦋

It is almost time to go back to school! If you need help getting services for you child or yourself in school, please contact us and ask for Tina. (607-753-7363, [email protected])

Even pets like to get involved in school routines, but don't let them stop you from doing your homework like some of these goofy pets!

School is back in session and these smart pets are ready for anothe...

08/20/2026

🦋♿ ~ Age Friendly Go Local ~ ♿🦋

Help Access To Independence make our public transportation more accessible and get more people riding the busses!

Call 607-753-7363 or stop into our office (26 N Main Street, Cortland) if you would like to join our group or if you have questions

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08/19/2026

Reminder the food pantry will be here a week earlier this month on Thursday, August 20th starting at 11am.

08/18/2026

Who wants to join us today?

Join us this afternoon for a ice cream trip to Footie's Freez on Route 4! Meet us at the COB at 1:50 and we will take the 4pm bus.

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08/18/2026

Recent Justice Department actions have threatened to undermine disabled people’s rights under foundational disability civil rights laws. AAPD and our partners are hosting a webinar on Wednesday, August 19, to help you navigate these threats and protect your rights.

Speakers will address the importance of the Supreme Court's Olmstead decision and the rights that disabled people have under the ADA and Section 504 to live in their own homes and communities, discuss how recent threats may affect these rights, and teach you what you can do to protect them.

The integration mandate of the ADA and Section 504 is one of the most fundamental rights that disabled people have, and it is critical that we take collective action to preserve it. Please join us on Wednesday, August 19th, from 4 PM - 5:15 PM ET to learn how.

You’ll receive updates and resources from policy leaders fighting for our rights – Maria Town, President and CEO of American Association of People with Disabilities, Jennifer Mathis, Deputy Director of The Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law, Cathy Costanzo, Executive Director of the Center for Public Representation, and Alison Barkoff, Hirsh Health Law & Policy Associate Professor and Hirsh Program Director at GW Milken Institute School of Public Health

ASL and CART will be provided. Please contact [email protected] to request any other accommodations, and be sure to register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xHzUA2CBQAOLx8vh7H7c6Q

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08/17/2026

Cool opportunity

Cortland Family Resource Center is bringing their "Traveling FRC" to the library. Visit with other families, enjoy fun activities, and learn what FRC is all about.

08/17/2026

Heads up

08/17/2026

Drive thru events can make it easier to get old meds out of the house

The Cortland County Drug Takeback will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026. This event provides a safe and environmentally friendly way to dispose of old or unused medications in our community.

Drop-off locations include the Cortlandville Fire Department from 9 AM–Noon, Marathon Village Green/High School from 9–11 AM, and Homer Fire Department from 9–11 AM.

Any quantity of medication can be accepted; however, liquids and sharps (needles, EpiPens, etc.) cannot be accepted.

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08/17/2026

With severe weather events becoming more frequent and more extreme, it is more important than ever that New Yorkers are prepared for disasters. The NY Citizen Preparedness Training Program teaches residents to have the tools and resources to prepare for any type of disaster, respond accordingly and recover as quickly as possible to normal conditions. This training course will provide an introduction to responding to a natural or man-made disaster. Participants will be advised on how to properly prepare for any disaster, including developing a family emergency plan and stocking up on emergency supplies. Each family that attends will receive one preparedness kit.

The free class will be held at the Cortlandville Fire Department, Monday October 12 at 6 PM. Register via the link below if you are interested.

https://pspapps.dhses.ny.gov/CitizenPreparednessCorps/views/registrant/add.xhtml?lang=en&eventId=824