In the Loop
Keeping pace with the world of Disability, one blog post at a time
LICIL Issues Statement Calling for LIRR to Bridge Service, Safety Gaps
Lawsuits like the class-action recently filed by Long Islanders with disabilities against the Long Island Rail Road are about a great deal more than just bridging the gap between the train and the platform. At issue are the very civil rights of people with...
Disabled Community to Call for Equal Access to LIRR Stations
To the dismay of countless people with disabilities, many Long Island Railroad (LIRR) stations pose a glaring lack of equal access, with elevators only available at some boarding locations. It’s not at all uncommon for commuters with disabilities to have to travel...
Advocates Gear Up to Tell Congress, “Have a Heart for Valentine’s Day”
If you're concerned about the future of healthcare for PWD, you've got to get in on this! Our IL partners at Center for Independence of the Disabled New York are preparing for a Valentine's Day social media campaign and we're supporting the effort! The goal is to...
CDPAANYS, NYAIL, AAPD Issue Action Alert on ACA
This Action Alert came to CDPAANYS via NYAIL and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD). ACTION ALERT Act Now to Protect Healthcare & Medicaid! The Senate is planning to pass a budget that will begin the process of repealing the ACA as soon...
URGENT ALERT: Tell Gov. Cuomo to fund minimum wage for CDPA
Consumer Directed Personal Assistance (CDPA) programs are a lifeline for countless people with disabilities and senior citizens. As a homecare option, CDPA can mean the difference between living freely and productively in the community and simply existing in an...
As ADA Turns 26, PWD Write On!
Today is July 26, 2016 -- An extraordinary day in our history. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on this day 26 years ago and that's reason to celebrate; to reflect; and to look with hope and determination toward a future where disability...
Disabled Parenting Project offers exciting line-up for ADA 26!
Whether defusing toddler tantrums, navigating teen angst, or juggling everything in between, most moms and dads would likely say that parenting is the toughest job they're called to do, bar none. And for many it's also an opportunity they cherish beyond measure. ...
Health and Wellness: ADA 25 and Beyond
As we reach the quarter-century mark since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we should recognize and celebrate the freedom and independence it has made possible. Yet, we must not forget that countless people with disabilities continue to go...
PWD must step-up as County holds disaster prep exercise
Don't miss this great opportunity to lend your voice and experience as we aim for Emergency Management Plans that fully include people with disabilities. In the true spirit of "Nothing About Us Without Us" -- Register today. Our lives depend on it.
Bracing for first blizzard of 2015
Once again, it is time to hunker down for snow and all the elements that come with it. Please heed all warnings and instruction from emergency management personnel and refer to the following tips to help you stay safe: COLD WEATHER/WINTER STORM SAFETY Listen to a NOAA...
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