named programs · 7 · from sources
What they call their work
Community BBQ and Open House
Annual event offering food, music, and information about RCAL’s services to foster community engagement.
Disability Awareness Parade
Annual community parade in Uptown Kingston celebrating inclusion and disability pride, culminating in a resource fair.
Equipment Loan Closet
Provides short-term loans of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, walkers, and home modification tools to support independent living.
Friendraiser
Annual fundraising gala hosted with the Ulster County Chamber of Commerce featuring a silent auction and community networking.
Independent Living Skills Training
Programs that teach daily living skills, self-advocacy, and transition planning for individuals with disabilities of all ages.
Jim Garvey Memorial Disability Resource Expo
Community event connecting individuals with disabilities to service providers, resources, and advocacy organizations.
Peer Counseling and Support Groups
Facilitates peer-led counseling and support groups for individuals with disabilities and their families.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Disability Rights Advocacy & Self-Advocacy Empowerment 2 activities
- ADA compliance and technical assistanceProvides technical assistance and guidance to businesses, community organizations, and government agencies on accessibility and compliance with ADA building code specifications, personnel practices, and inclusive marketing strategies.
- Advocacy and education for independent livingProvides advocacy and education to promote independent living for individuals with disabilities, including organizing volunteers to respond to proposed legislation, contact elected officials, write letters to the editor, provide testimony, and support voter registration and get-out-the-vote campaigns.
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Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
- Annual community events and awareness activitiesOrganizes an annual Disability Awareness Parade in Uptown Kingston featuring a march, resource fair, music, and family-friendly activities, and hosts a Community BBQ and Open House and the Jim Garvey Memorial Disability Resource Expo to promote inclusion, visibility, and connection to services.
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Public Benefits Navigation and Enrollment 1 activity
- Benefits navigation and advisementProvides direct assistance with applications and management of disability, Medicaid, Medicare, and Social Security benefits, including SSI, SSDI, DAC, and work incentives under the Ticket to Work program, through in-person and mobile services offered regularly at community locations.
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Intake and Referral Coordination 1 activity
- Community outreach and resource coordinationConducts community outreach by attending local events and connecting individuals and families to RCAL’s programs and vital resources, and coordinates a system of services linking individuals with disabilities to mental health, housing, health care, transportation, and support groups.
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Special Education Support Services 1 activity
- Education system advocacy and supportAssists parents and guardians of students with disabilities in securing necessary academic services from local school districts and offers special education and disability-related seminars and consultation for teachers and professionals, including workshops on navigating special education, advocating for children, and understanding 504s and IEPs.
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Residential Support for Developmental Disabilities 1 activity
- Independent living support servicesProvides programs including peer counseling, support groups, independent living skills training, economic benefits advisement, home modifications, and an equipment loan closet for individuals with disabilities in Ulster County and the Mid-Hudson Valley.
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Self-Sufficiency Empowerment Workshops 1 activity
- Workshops and educational programmingLeads workshops on home safety, falls prevention, home modifications, Social Security benefits, Medicaid and Medicare, Medicaid pooled trusts, ABLE accounts, and special education to support individuals and families in financial, healthcare, and educational planning.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Administrative and reception supportProvides front-line administrative support through a reception desk that answers phones, responds to emails, greets visitors, and addresses general inquiries, and produces and distributes newsletters to keep stakeholders informed.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$2.14M
Contributions & grants$734K34%
Program service revenue$1.40M66%
Investment income$1K0%
Other revenue$-53
expenses
Total expenses$2.07M
Program expenses88%
Admin / overhead12%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$1.77M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$2.75M
Cash$1.39M
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.09M
Net assets$1.65M
Liquid reserves8.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +20.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANTHONY MIGNONE | CEO | 35 | $128K |
board members · 11
- ALEX STIER — TREASURER
- CRAIG LOPEZ — TERM ENDED N
- EMMA HAMBRIGHT — BOARD MEMBER
- FLORENCE STAATS — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFF WOODARD — BOARD MEMBER
- KATHY MCMAHON — VICE CHAIR
- MAUREEN BRIVETT — SECRETARY
- MELISSA RAPPLEYEA — CHAIR
- RICH ROMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- SHEILA KILPATRICK — BOARD MEMBER
- STEPHANIE GALINSON — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 16
Who they work with
- Administration for Community Living Government — SSAN operates under the Statewide Plan for Independent Living (SPIL), which is approved by the Administration for Community Living.
- Broadway Bubble Partner — Hosts RCAL's Mobile Benefits Advisement services in Kingston.
- Gilles Malkine Partner — Architectural Modification Consultant providing services on behalf of RCAL
- Independent Living Centers network (New York State) Network — Member of a statewide network of approximately 41 Independent Living Centers in New York.
- Keegan Ales Partner — Hosts the post-parade Resource Fair at its venue on James Street in Kingston.
- Mentor Me of Ulster County Partner — Rachel Orourke is Executive Director, and her role connects to RCAL through shared mission and board service.
- New York State Independent Living Council Partner — Collaborates with the New York State Independent Living Council in developing the Statewide Plan for Independent Living, under which SSAN operates.
- RCAL Partner — Self-reference as provider of programs and services.
- RUPCO Partner — Strong partner organization serving many of the same individuals with shared commitment to accessibility and inclusion in Ulster County.
- Social Security Administration Government — Works with RCAL to facilitate access to federal disability and income support programs including SSI, SSDI, and Medicare.
- The Trudy Center Partner — Hosts RCAL's Mobile Benefits Advisement services in Ellenville.
- Ulster County Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-hosts RCAL's annual Friendraiser fundraiser.
- Ulster County Department of Social Services Partner — Collaborates with RCAL to provide information and access to social services for individuals with disabilities.
- Ulster Savings Bank Partner — Michaela Roycroft serves as Social Marketing Coordinator at Ulster Savings Bank and brings community engagement expertise to RCAL.
- United Way of Ulster County Partner — Rachel Orourke serves as a strategic consultant supporting community impact initiatives, indicating an organizational partnership.
- local school district Partner — Collaborates with local school districts to support students with disabilities in securing academic services.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Client-Centered Resource Connectivitymethodology: client-centered_service_accessBy connecting individuals directly to services through coordinated, accessible models—such as resource expos and community-based benefits navigation—the organization improves service utilization and reduces systemic barriers, because personalized access increases empowerment and informed decision-making.
- Grassroots Advocacy and Systemic Changemethodology: grassroots_advocacyBy mobilizing individuals with disabilities through grassroots organizing and education, the organization drives systemic change in disability rights and accessibility policy, because collective action rooted in lived experience produces more effective and sustainable reform.
- Independent Living Modelmethodology: independent_living_modelBy centering services on self-determination and personal autonomy, the organization increases individual control and community integration for people with disabilities, because this approach fosters dignity, confidence, and sustained independence.