We Need Your MTA Stories

Posted on February 19, 2019 by in Advocacy, Blog, Take Action
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If you or someone you know are a person with a disability who lives in, works in, or travels to locations in the vicinity of any of these stations and who is impacted by the fact that they’re not accessible, we’d love to talk with you. Broadway Junction (J/Z Lines Only) Bay Ridge Avenue (R) Bay…

Urge Governor Cuomo to include a funding increase of only $5 million for Independent Living Centers in his budget proposal!

Posted on December 12, 2018 by in Advocacy, Blog, Take Action
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It is that time of year again where we need to ask for your help. We all know how crucial Independent Living Centers like Center for Independence of the Disabled, NY are in communities across the State. We provide a wide array of supports and services that help people be independent and integrated in their…

How to Get Food Help

Posted on November 21, 2018 by in Blog, Services
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Are you or someone you know looking for food help this holiday season? CIDNY can help New Yorkers with disabilities connect to food pantries in your neighborhood and/or apply for long term food help. Low income New Yorkers with disabilities can get food help through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly food stamps). Low income seniors might…
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