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Maximizing Independent Living Choices - MILC

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Established in 1987, MILC Inc. is a call/walk in self-help resource center that empowers individuals. Not a place to live - a way of life!

NOTHING ABOUT ME - WITHOUT ME!! Services available in St. Lawrence, Franklin, Jefferson, & Lewis Counties with offices located in Malone, Massena, Ogdensburg, & Watertown. What are Independent Living Centers?

- Consumer Controlled: Centers are run by a board of directors, more than half of whom are people with disabilities.

- Community Based: Centers are located throughout New York State in local communities.

- Available to All People with Disabilities: Staff, board members, volunteers, and people served represent a broad cross-section of disabilities.

- Non Residential: Centers are not places to live, nor do they own or operate places for people with disabilities to live.

- Non-Profit: Centers are approved for non-profit status with New York State Attorney General's office. MILC is a resource & advocacy center serving people from all walks of life with various supports to allow for greater independence and inclusion in our community.

10/28/2026

Get Ready for Open Enrollment!

Open Enrollment begins in November, and now is a great time to start thinking about your health insurance options for 2027!

MILC's NY State of Health Navigators offer free, confidential, and conveniently located health insurance assistance to individuals and families throughout our communities.

Our Navigators can help you understand your options, compare plans, help you enroll, and renew your coverage each year.

We provide assistance with Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plans, and Qualified Health Plans.

Even if you already have health insurance, it's important to review your coverage annually to make sure it continues to meet your healthcare needs and budget.

You don't have to navigate health insurance alone. Let MILC help you make informed decisions about your coverage! Call 315-764-9442 or 518-483-2151.

10/26/2026

Early Voting is Here! St. Lawrence County Mobility Management can help get you to early polling locations in Potsdam and Ogdensburg.

Public Transit Weekday bus options include Routes 31, 67, and 68 for the Potsdam polling location and Route 65 for the Ogdensburg polling location. Weekend options include Routes 67 and 68 in Potsdam, but bus hours are limited these days.

Call 315-386-2600 to reach St. Lawrence County Public Transit and get the most up-to-date bus schedules and information. Schedules are posted on the website that can be found in the bio.

Call First Mile Last Mile at 315-644-6944 if you cannot reach the bus stop, and they can schedule a volunteer driver to bring you to the right bus stop for your trip.

Download PassioGO! for live-tracking of the buses. Thank you for riding with us!

10/23/2026

Ready to make your voice heard, New York?

Voting season is here! New York Focus just published a comprehensive guide packed with everything you need to know to cast your ballot with confidence.

Key Information:

Voter registration ends Saturday, Oct 24

Early voting runs Oct 24 through Nov 1

Accessible absentee ballots are still available upon request

Early voting is safe and effective—make sure to mail your ballot by Election Day (Nov 3)

Read the full guide here: https://nysfocus.com/2026/10/16/2026-new-york-election-voter-guide

10/23/2026

Attn Franklin County Residents

10/22/2026

10/21/2026

Office for the Aging Sponsoring Thanksgiving Holiday Gift Card Drive: The Office for the Aging is sponsoring the 13th Annual Thanksgiving Holiday Gift Card Drive for older adults in the home delivered meal program. The Thanksgiving holiday is the perfect time to let older adults in our lives know how much they mean to us and how grateful we are for them! From now until November 9th, the office is collecting gift cards and/or financial contributions to purchase gift cards/gift baskets!

Please consider helping to show older adults how thankful we are for their many contributions to us all. The deadline to donate gift cards and/or financial contributions is November 9th. This will allow the department time to sort the gift cards and/or buy cards to distribute them to clients in time for Thanksgiving! Help us to Give Thanks by Giving Back. ❤

Gift Cards and/or Contributions can be mailed to: St. Lawrence County Office for the Aging, Attention: Thanksgiving Holiday Gift Card Drive, 80 State Highway 310, Suite 7, Canton, NY 13617. For more information, contact (315) 386-4730 or email: [email protected]

10/21/2026

📣 JOIN US TOMORROW! 📣

Learn how to be a good employer when hiring and managing Personal Assistants!

🏠 Taking Control Self-Directed Home Care
How to Be a Good Employer: Hiring, Training & Managing Personal Assistants

Join us for this informative session during National Disability Employment Awareness Month and learn strategies to help you successfully hire, train, and manage your Personal Assistants.

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM

📍 In-person locations:
• WNY Independent Living – Buffalo
• Independent Living of Niagara County – Niagara Falls
• Independent Living of the Genesee Region – Batavia
• Maximizing Independent Living Choices – Watertown, Massena & Malone
• Catskill Center for Independence – Oneonta

💻 Virtual Zoom option available!

📞 Questions? Contact your local Independent Living Center for more information.

10/20/2026

Outdoor recreation should be accessible to everyone!

This article from the Adirondack Explorer addresses the Adirondack Rail Trail from the perspective of someone who uses a wheelchair; bringing attention to the importance of accessibility in outdoor recreation. It offers an opportunity to consider how accessible our trails really are and the barriers people with disabilities may encounter when enjoying the outdoors. We encourage everyone to give it a read and think about why inclusive recreational spaces matter to our communities!

The Rail Trail provides an accessible option for viewing, enjoying and being immersed in the Adirondack wilderness.

10/18/2026

Free Bus tokens and learn about public transit!

Free bus tokens? Yes, please! 🎉

Come hang out with us on Wednesday, October 14th at the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen in Massena and learn all the tips and tricks for riding our buses and using our transportation services.

Even better, take a few minutes to answer some quick questions and you'll earn FREE bus tokens!

📍 178 Victory Road, Massena, NY
🕦 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Curious about the Salvation Army's Soup Kitchen? Search "Salvation Army Massena, NY" on Facebook to learn more.

Hope to see you there! 🚌

Address

156 Center Street
Massena, NY
13662

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+13157649442

Website

https://milcinc.org/

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