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The Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York’s 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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Now, more than ever, help us help New Yorkers with disabilities with a financial contribution.

Tales of the ADA

Everyday Stories Celebrating the 20 Year Anniversary of the Americans with Disablities Act
.To share your story contact access@cidny.org





  Are you getting all the benefits you need? Take a few minutes to find out. Then call CIDNY for questions or assistance.
                               

What CIDNY can do for you...
Benefits Counselors at CIDNY assist consumers in obtaining and maintaining public benefits, including:

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Medicaid        

Food Stamps    

Employment

Housing 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Medicare

Disability Awareness Training       

Education

And more… 

 
You can make a difference...
Join Consumer Action Network Empowering you to make change in your community.

Legislative Action Center (Capwiz) let our voices be heard, write to your local representative.
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New Yorkers for Accessible Health Coverage (NYFAHC) is the voice of everyday people on issues of health coverage.
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Protection & Advocacy for Voters Access empowering people with disabilities to vote privately and independently.
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Consumers Speak Out read the stories of people with disabilities who come to CIDNY for services or as volunteers

Volunteer

What's happening at CIDNY? 

Visit to Museum of the American Indian
Friday, July 9th
2:15pm to 4:30pm

The Metroplitan Opera at SumerStage
Monday, July 12th
7pm to 9:30pm

Comedy Central Presents the Daily Show & Friends
Wednesday, July 21st
7pm to 9:30pm

Movement Therapy
Tuesday, July 27th
6pm to 7pm
 
Creative Writing Workshop
Every Thursday  

4pm to 6pm

Event Photos


Workshop Archive: Video and Material

CIDNY in the News
             
TV
Health Care Rally
 

Print
Press Release:
Justice Department Settles Remainder of Voter Registration Case with State of New York for Violating Rights of Students with Disabilities

Daily News: Health Care Put on Hold

NY Times: Speaker Praises Prior Approval

Times Union: Disability bill passed

New York Times: 
New York Offers Costly Lessons on Insurance

Radio
New Yorkers with Disabilities Battered by Recession as ADA Turns 20

NY Ponders Return to "Prior Approval" for Insurance Rate Increases 







CELEBRATION
July 29, 2010 7pm to 9pm
(text only)



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Quick Links:
NYFAHC

Nutrition Consortium, NOEP

NYHousingSearch.gov

New York State
Independent Living Council


Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities

Health Care For All
New York


New York Association for Independent Living 

Center for Urban Community Service (CUCS)


The
Disability Law Lowdown also in Spanish and ASL

NYeHealth: New York Health IT Information Kit



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