
CAN MEETING
CIDNY’s Consumer Action Network (CAN) Meeting
October CAN information coming soon!
Please RSVP in advance at https://www.tinyurl.com/CIDNY4All or by emailing Mbacke Thiam at mthiam@cidny.org. If you need accommodation like large print, American Sign Language (ASL), or materials in other languages, please let us know as soon as possible and at least two weeks in advance. For more information, please call 212-674-2300.
CIDNY WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS
Below is a list of events and workshops that are presented or run by CIDNY. Some events may be public and some may be private (for example, some private events may be for students only or residents only).
If you are looking for CINDY’s continuing education courses (CEU) for mental health professionals, you can view those dates here: https://www.cidny.org/ce/.
Tuesday Job Club
Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3.pm.
CIDNY’s Tuesday Job Club is a group for individuals who are looking for a job and/or struggling with job retention. This is a deep dive skill building hour long session. Meetings occur each Tuesday and will focus on topics like resume, cover letter, and interview preparation, networking and job-search strategies, disability disclosure and requesting accommodations, workplace communication and knowing where to seek support, and more. For more information and/or to attend, contact sschacter@cidny.org.
Open Doors Presentation: Menorah Home and Hospital
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Pathfinder Peer Group
Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3.pm.
CIDNY’s Wednesday Pathfinder Peer Group is a counseling-focused group for individuals who are currently job seeking or already employed. This group provides a supportive space to discuss the emotional and personal experiences that can come with searching for work, starting a new job, and maintaining employment. For more information or to join the Pathfinder Peer Group, contact sschacter@cidny.org.
Career Workshop
Thursday, September 24, 2026 , 3 p.m.
CIDNY is offering no-cost workshops catered to people with disabilities to find employment and overcome barriers. Weekly interactive workshops will include: current job market, vocational skills, resume writing, interview preparation, mock interviews, job coaching, technology in the workplace, advocacy and reasonable accommodations/legal rights, and more.
RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/LXiN9bmbsq
Open Doors Presentation: New Carlton Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Friday, September 25, 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Open Doors Presentation: New York Congregational Nursing Center
Monday, September 28 2026, 12 p.m. – 1 p.m.
This is a private presentation for people in the Education and Outreach program. Participants will learn about the Open Doors program, the process for referrals and the resources that are offered to participants. It is open to new members in the program depending on their region within New York.
Tuesday Job Club
Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3.pm.
CIDNY’s Tuesday Job Club is a group for individuals who are looking for a job and/or struggling with job retention. This is a deep dive skill building hour long session. Meetings occur each Tuesday and will focus on topics like resume, cover letter, and interview preparation, networking and job-search strategies, disability disclosure and requesting accommodations, workplace communication and knowing where to seek support, and more. For more information and/or to attend, contact sschacter@cidny.org.
Pathfinder Peer Group
Wednesday, September 30, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3.pm.
CIDNY’s Wednesday Pathfinder Peer Group is a counseling-focused group for individuals who are currently job seeking or already employed. This group provides a supportive space to discuss the emotional and personal experiences that can come with searching for work, starting a new job, and maintaining employment. For more information or to join the Pathfinder Peer Group, contact sschacter@cidny.org.
CIDNY Gala
Monday, October 5, 2026, 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Perelman Performing Arts Center (PAC NYC), 251 Fulton Street New York, NY 10007
For tickets and more information, visit: https://www.cidny.org/cidny2026gala/
OTHER EVENTS
Below is a list of events that may not be run by CIDNY, but where CIDNY will have a presence (a table, a speaker, etc.) or is a guest, or from a partner of CIDNY’s. Or, the below events may be private. You may need to contact the event host to register. Some events may be closed to the public.
Daniel’s Day NYC Wellness Event
Saturday, September 19, 2026, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: PS 16 Q – Corona, Queens, Playground Entrance @ 42nd Ave. & 104th St.
Join organizations and advocates for Daniel’s Day in Queens NYC. This community event is part of a statewide series of events commemorating the lives of Daniel Prude, Win Rosario, Eleanor Bumpurs, Deborah Danner, Kawaski Trawick, Eudes Pierre, and many others who tragically lost their lives or were harmed while in crisis due to an encounter with police. This event brings together families, local organizations, small businesses, and service providers for a day of education, resources, wellness, entertainment, and community engagement. This event is focused on the social determinants of health — the conditions in which people live, work, and play, and how the systems governing those conditions shape our emotional and mental well-being.
RSVP: https://bit.ly/NYCDanielsDay
2026 NYC Disability Pride Parade
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Other RSVP Information
If you need accommodation like large print, American Sign Language (ASL), or materials in other languages, please let us know at least two (2) weeks before the date of the event(s). The link to the meeting will be sent to you via email the day before the event. Please note that CIDNY events may be photographed or recorded for later use.
Please be sure to mention what event you would like to attend when RSVPing by phone or email.
