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Welcome to RCAL

Your independence is our mission.

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The Mission

Mission Statement

RCAL’s mission is to facilitate independence, choice, accessibility, and participation in all aspects of life.

We believe in:

  • Respect

  • Integrity

  • Commitment to Service

Vision Statement

Our vision is to live in a fully accessible, integrated community without barriers for people with disabilities.

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View Our Mission Standards

About Us

Founded in 1983, RCAL belongs to a network of approximately 41 Independent Living Centers scattered throughout New York State. RCAL‘s founder, Joan Gundersen, saw a real need for education and advocacy after an accident left her with a permanent disability. Today, RCAL continues to advocate for the rights and needs of individuals of all ages with disabilities.

The mission of Independent Living Centers is to enhance the ability of persons with all types of disabilities to determine their own destinies, participate in all aspects of society and contribute to and share their responsibility in community life. To this end, centers pursue objectives that address the personal needs of individuals as well as improve social and environmental aspects of their local communities.

RCAL staff assist individuals with negotiating systems – from Social Security to education – so that they can maintain their independence in the community.

Mission Statemnt
Vision Statement
About Us

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Community Contributors

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RCAL Board Member, Stephanie and Jeffrey Galinson

Disability Advocates

The RUPCO logo. The word RUPCO is in white over a black rectangle. On top of the word "RUPCO," there are three green houses.
The Herzog's logo. The word "Herzog's" is in blue over a red chevron. Beneath that, there are two red lines. Between them are the words "home and paint centers" in red. Above the top red line says "est. 1909" in blue.
The Norman Staffing logo. There is a orange and gray/blue box divided by a white swoosh. To the right of that are the words "Norman Staffing" in gray/blue.
The Naccarato Insurance logo. The words "Nacarato Insurance" are in gold over a black shape with a gold and maroon border. There is a maroon oval overtop of the words that says "since 1963" in gold. Beneath the black shape is a gold banner that says "trusted for 60 years."
Business cards for Alex Stier, Real Estate Associate Broker and the D'Addezio Team at Keller Williams Realty Hudson Valley North. The top business card is a light purple rectangle and has a headshot of Alex Stier. His name is in white on the top of the business card with the words "real estate associate broker" underneath. Beneath that there are two phone numbers: (518) 281-8700 (C) and (845) 765-3900 (O). Beneath that, is the email astier@kw.com in white. Beneath that is the address 15 Taylor St. Kingston, NY 12401 in white. Beneath that are the words "each office is independently owned and operated" in black. To the left of that and beneath the headshot is the Keller Williams logo which features the letters "KW" in gold with the words "Hudson Valley North" to the right of it. Beneath those it says Keller Willaims Realty. Beneath that business card, the D'Addezio Team business card is a white rectangle with a gold circle in the middle. Inside of that is the word D'Addezio in cursive

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Peter & Joanna Mignone

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RCAL Board Member, Kathy McMahon & Jack Ruddick

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Friends of RCAL

The Timely Signs logo. The words "Timely Signs" is in gray to the right of a gray square with a quarter of a blue and white clock.
The New York Association on Independent Living logo. There is a dark blue, light blue, and yellow hosue with a white person inside with the words "New York Association on" to the right of it in blue. The words "Independent Living" are beneath everything in bolded blue.
The Williams Lumber and Home Centers. The word "Williams" is on the top in red, the words "lumber & home centers" are beneath that in black, and there is a red swoosh beneath it all in the center.

RCAL Board Member

Sheila Kilpatrick

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The RCAL logo. There is a dark blue mountain with an organge stick figure to the left of it and an orange sun to the right. There is a blue swoosh around the left side of the image. Beneathe the image is "RCAL" in orange and "Resource Center for Accessible Living, inc." to the right of that in blue.

RCAL

727 Ulster Avenue
Kingston, New York 12401

Main: 845-331-0541
Fax: 845-331-2076
TTY: 845-331-4527

Hours:

Mon - Fri: 9am - 4pm

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