CAN MEETING
CIDNY’s Consumer Action Network (CAN) Meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.
Join us during National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) for CIDNY’s October CAN meeting. This event is hybrid with the option to attend in-person at CIDNY’s Manhattan office or online via Zoom.
Part 1 (4 p.m. – 5 p.m.): A Workplace Accommodation Clinic where participants will have the opportunity to discuss the process for obtaining an accommodation at work with CIDNY staff members and legal experts. Those who come in person will also have the opportunity to speak with staff one-on-one. Refreshments will be served!
Part 2 (5 p.m. – 6 p.m.): A presentation from CIDNY’s General Counsel Arthur Schwartz on what accommodations are covered under the ADA, remarks from elected officials on what their offices are doing to promote employment for people with disabilities, and a Q&A Session.
Featuring guests: NYC Councilmember, Chair, Committee on Disabilities, Shahana Hanif – NYC Councilmember Shirley Aldebol – Assemblymember Phil Steck – State Senator Patricia Fahy.
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/.
Open Doors Presentation: Schulman and Schachne Institute
Monday, October 19, 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, October 20, 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: Sea-Crest Nursing Home
Wednesday, October 21 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, October 21, 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, October 22, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3.pm.
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: Seagate Nursing Home
Friday, October 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.
The People’s Money: Virtual Idea Generation Session
Monday, October 26, 2026, 3 p.m.
CIDNY is hosting Idea Generation Workshops for this year’s NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) The People’s Money participatory budgeting process! Join other New Yorkers like you to help decide how to use part of NYC’s budget to improve our communities. In this workshop, we’ll identify needs and craft ideas for programs or services that make life better for us and our neighbors. Then we’ll submit our ideas to the CEC so New Yorkers can vote on which projects to implement. Your idea could be turned into an actual program or service for your community! Make your voice heard and help build a better NYC! *Virtual workshop attendees will receive a $10 honorarium and be entered in our raffle for a chance to win a CIDNY Raffle Basket filled with goodies! (You can only be entered into the raffle once.)*
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/p-RhgiTCRkGaD_0HwS1SEg#/registration
Tuesday Job Club
Tuesday, October 27, 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.
The People’s Money: Virtual Idea Generation Session
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 11 a.m.
CIDNY is hosting Idea Generation Workshops for this year’s NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) The People’s Money participatory budgeting process! Join other New Yorkers like you to help decide how to use part of NYC’s budget to improve our communities. In this workshop, we’ll identify needs and craft ideas for programs or services that make life better for us and our neighbors. Then we’ll submit our ideas to the CEC so New Yorkers can vote on which projects to implement. Your idea could be turned into an actual program or service for your community! Make your voice heard and help build a better NYC! *Virtual workshop attendees will receive a $10 honorarium and be entered in our raffle for a chance to win a CIDNY Raffle Basket filled with goodies! (You can only be entered into the raffle once.)*
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/MbwRLqzXRJuvRi4mwmbSLw#/registration
Open Doors Presentation: Sheepshead Nursing & Rehab Center
Wednesday, October 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.
Pathfinder Peer Group
Wednesday, October 28, 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, October 29, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3.pm.
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: Shoreview Nursing and Rehab
Friday, October 30 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.
The People’s Money: In-Person Idea Generation Session: CIDNY Queens
Friday, October 30, 2026, 1 p.m.
CIDNY is hosting Idea Generation Workshops for this year’s NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) The People’s Money participatory budgeting process! Join other New Yorkers like you to help decide how to use part of NYC’s budget to improve our communities. In this workshop, we’ll identify needs and craft ideas for programs or services that make life better for us and our neighbors. Then we’ll submit our ideas to the CEC so New Yorkers can vote on which projects to implement. Your idea could be turned into an actual program or service for your community! Make your voice heard and help build a better NYC! *In person workshop attendees will receive a $75 honorarium and be entered in our raffle for a chance to win a CIDNY Raffle Basket filled with goodies! (You can only be entered into the raffle once.)*
Register for in-person: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/zRLPnvJ5fj
Register for virtual: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/-BaZXCynQieQWGbEctOYBw
The People’s Money: Virtual Idea Generation Session
Monday, November 2, 2026, 3 p.m.
CIDNY is hosting Idea Generation Workshops for this year’s NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) The People’s Money participatory budgeting process! Join other New Yorkers like you to help decide how to use part of NYC’s budget to improve our communities. In this workshop, we’ll identify needs and craft ideas for programs or services that make life better for us and our neighbors. Then we’ll submit our ideas to the CEC so New Yorkers can vote on which projects to implement. Your idea could be turned into an actual program or service for your community! Make your voice heard and help build a better NYC! *Virtual workshop attendees will receive a $10 honorarium and be entered in our raffle for a chance to win a CIDNY Raffle Basket filled with goodies! (You can only be entered into the raffle once.)*
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/euFLnhBsQHS13M1je93s8w#/registration
CIDNY Election Day Polling Site Accessibility Surveying
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Each year CINDY conducts polling site surveys to ensure accessibility throughout the five boroughs. If you are interested in volunteering to help with surveying please complete this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Q7tYARLZ5B
The People’s Money: Virtual Idea Generation Session
Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 11 a.m.
CIDNY is hosting Idea Generation Workshops for this year’s NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) The People’s Money participatory budgeting process! Join other New Yorkers like you to help decide how to use part of NYC’s budget to improve our communities. In this workshop, we’ll identify needs and craft ideas for programs or services that make life better for us and our neighbors. Then we’ll submit our ideas to the CEC so New Yorkers can vote on which projects to implement. Your idea could be turned into an actual program or service for your community! Make your voice heard and help build a better NYC! *Virtual workshop attendees will receive a $10 honorarium and be entered in our raffle for a chance to win a CIDNY Raffle Basket filled with goodies! (You can only be entered into the raffle once.)*
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/3pdRtUr6Q9Czayeusq1mmQ#/registration
The People’s Money: In-Person Idea Generation Session: CIDNY Manhattan
Friday, November 6, 2026, 1 p.m.
CIDNY is hosting Idea Generation Workshops for this year’s NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) The People’s Money participatory budgeting process! Join other New Yorkers like you to help decide how to use part of NYC’s budget to improve our communities. In this workshop, we’ll identify needs and craft ideas for programs or services that make life better for us and our neighbors. Then we’ll submit our ideas to the CEC so New Yorkers can vote on which projects to implement. Your idea could be turned into an actual program or service for your community! Make your voice heard and help build a better NYC! *Virtual workshop attendees will receive a $75 honorarium and be entered in our raffle for a chance to win a CIDNY Raffle Basket filled with goodies! (You can only be entered into the raffle once.)*
Register for in-person: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/wnKhiRvVsV
Register for virtual: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/N8EgGp94TBKl7J4lI-InGg
The People’s Money: Virtual Idea Generation Session
Monday, November 9, 2026, 3 p.m.
CIDNY is hosting Idea Generation Workshops for this year’s NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) The People’s Money participatory budgeting process! Join other New Yorkers like you to help decide how to use part of NYC’s budget to improve our communities. In this workshop, we’ll identify needs and craft ideas for programs or services that make life better for us and our neighbors. Then we’ll submit our ideas to the CEC so New Yorkers can vote on which projects to implement. Your idea could be turned into an actual program or service for your community! Make your voice heard and help build a better NYC! *Virtual workshop attendees will receive a $10 honorarium and be entered in our raffle for a chance to win a CIDNY Raffle Basket filled with goodies! (You can only be entered into the raffle once.)*
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Kl_KyKYlR66biG5BTkOQzQ
The People’s Money: In-Person Idea Generation Session: CIDNY Queens
Friday, November 13, 2026, 1 p.m.
CIDNY is hosting Idea Generation Workshops for this year’s NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) The People’s Money participatory budgeting process! Join other New Yorkers like you to help decide how to use part of NYC’s budget to improve our communities. In this workshop, we’ll identify needs and craft ideas for programs or services that make life better for us and our neighbors. Then we’ll submit our ideas to the CEC so New Yorkers can vote on which projects to implement. Your idea could be turned into an actual program or service for your community! Make your voice heard and help build a better NYC! *Virtual workshop attendees will receive a $75 honorarium and be entered in our raffle for a chance to win a CIDNY Raffle Basket filled with goodies! (You can only be entered into the raffle once.)*
Register for in-person: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/y5PRvrVgyJ
Register for virtual: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/euKg4IwKTyqNXCZ-JEZWSA
The People’s Money: Virtual Idea Generation Session
Tuesday, November 17, 2026, 3 p.m.
CIDNY is hosting Idea Generation Workshops for this year’s NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) The People’s Money participatory budgeting process! Join other New Yorkers like you to help decide how to use part of NYC’s budget to improve our communities. In this workshop, we’ll identify needs and craft ideas for programs or services that make life better for us and our neighbors. Then we’ll submit our ideas to the CEC so New Yorkers can vote on which projects to implement. Your idea could be turned into an actual program or service for your community! Make your voice heard and help build a better NYC! *Virtual workshop attendees will receive a $10 honorarium and be entered in our raffle for a chance to win a CIDNY Raffle Basket filled with goodies! (You can only be entered into the raffle once.)*
Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GKl9ZEyhQ_mDBdzrMS2AOQ
The People’s Money: In-Person Idea Generation Session: CIDNY Manhattan
Wednesday, November 18, 2026, 11 a.m.
CIDNY is hosting Idea Generation Workshops for this year’s NYC Civic Engagement Commission (CEC) The People’s Money participatory budgeting process! Join other New Yorkers like you to help decide how to use part of NYC’s budget to improve our communities. In this workshop, we’ll identify needs and craft ideas for programs or services that make life better for us and our neighbors. Then we’ll submit our ideas to the CEC so New Yorkers can vote on which projects to implement. Your idea could be turned into an actual program or service for your community! Make your voice heard and help build a better NYC! *Virtual workshop attendees will receive a $75 honorarium and be entered in our raffle for a chance to win a CIDNY Raffle Basket filled with goodies! (You can only be entered into the raffle once.)*
Register for in-person: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/yhX3iQhiX4
Register for virtual: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/NEycMyfzSLKx07lcEw5A0w
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.
2026 NYC Disability Pride Parade
Sunday, October 18, 2026
Join CIDNY and many others for the 2026 Disability Pride Parade as we march from Madison Square Park to Union Square. After the parade, stop by CIDNY’s table to find out more about our services and advocacy. Would you like to join us and March with CIDNY? If so, please fill out this form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/Yxc8zSv5r6.
More info: https://www.nycdisabilitypride.org/
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.