OUR MISSION The Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York's (CIDNY) goal is to ensure full integration, independence and equal opportunity for all people with disabilities by removing barriers to the social, economic, cultural and civic life of the community. |
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WHAT'S HAPPENING THIS MONTH Astoria Museum of the Moving Image We will meet at main entrance of the museum at 36-01 35 Avenue (at 37 Street) Astoria, NY 11106. The museum is fully accessible for wheelchairs, offers ADL systems and service animals. Museum of the Moving Image advances the public understanding and appreciation of the art, history, technique, and technology of film, television, and digital media. Metropolitan Museum of Art We will meet at the accessible entrance at 81st Street & 5th Avenue. Please arrive between 3pm and 3:15pm. We will tour as a group or if you may explore on your own. You MUST RSVP for this event by Friday May 17th at 212-674-2300 or info@cidny.org.
Movie: Silver Linings Playbook (2012)
MONTHLY EVENTS Housing Clinic: Every Monday, 10am to 1:30pm Benefits Clinic: Every Tuesday, 10am to 1:30pm Walk In Day: Every Thursday, 10am to 3pm Writer's Workshop: Every Thursday, 4pm to 6pm |
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NEWS FROM CIDNY Coalition to Protect the Rights of New York's Dually Eligible (CPRNYDE) releases "New York's 2012 Managed Long Term Care Report" "My Home, Not A Nursing Home!" Rally Flyer, March 13, 2013 Analysis of ADA Compliance by Managed Long Term Care Plans in New York State Managed Long-Term Care Accessibility Chart CIDNY-Queens Open House, Wednesday, February 20, 3-7pm. For more information, click a link to the right to download the flyer. Word | PDF | JPG Public News Service: “High Concentrations” of NY’ers with Disabilities Live in Flood Zones WNYC: State Registries Saved Lives During Sandy, But Not in NYC NY1 For You: Broken Elevator Keeps Elderly Tenants Stranded Months After Storm Press Release: Lawyers to Help New Yorkers Challenge MTA Denials of Access-A Ride Report: HMOs Get “13 Year Vacation” from ADA Rules in NY Disability Advocates Win Voting Rights Judgment United Spinal v. BOE Summary Judgment Michelin-Starred Dovetail Restaurant Inaccessible to Disabled, Critics Say QUICK LINKS New Jobs in NY announced by Governor Cuomo –CIDNY can help you find out how these jobs might affect your benefits. Announcement of the Coalition to Protect the Rights of New York's Dually Eligible Do you need help with Access-A-Ride? (Spanish) HCFANY: Health Care For All New York |
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