On September 18, 2020, we lost a true pioneer of justice and equality with the passing of fellow New Yorker, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. RBG, as she had come to affectionately be known, was well known for fighting against sexism, fighting for gender equality, and was a strong ally for disability rights.
As a…
The U.S. Census happens every ten years and is used to help allocate budgets and resources for communities. It's more important than ever to make sure that we are counted. That YOU are counted. You can take our census pledge and get counted here: http://www.cidny.org/census/ and complete the census at CIDNY grieves the loss of George Floyd and so many others who have died at the hands of racists, including police. We condemn the racist threat directed at Chris Cooper in Central Park. We condemn the day-to-day racist aggressions that are not caught on cell phones. These deaths and threats are…
A Message From CIDNY On Recent Events
CIDNY’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.