Calendar

 

to the left is a photograph of team cidny members standing in front of an i love new york sign at the capitol in albany. to the right in bold purple font upcoming events and meetings

 

CAN MEETING

CIDNY’s Consumer Action Network (CAN) Meeting

Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 4 p.m. – 6 p.m.

Join CIDNY’s Consumer Action Network (CAN) meeting in August for a discussion on accessible transportation options and discount programs with Access-A-Ride, Reduced Fare, Fair Fares, and the Individual Disability Exemption Plan (IDEP). We will also provide one-on-one meetings in person with benefits counselors for enrollment of the programs. This event is hybrid with options to attend in-person at CIDNY’s Manhattan office or online via Zoom.

If you would like to apply for any of the above transit programs, you will need to bring the following:
 
For any program:
    • Copy of a valid government-issued photo ID (driver’s license, passport, IDNYC, or state ID).
For AAR or Reduced Fare:
    • Medical certification filled out and signed by a licensed physician/health care provider, or proof of receiving Medicare (non-age-based) or SSI for a serious mental illness.
    • Provide a passport-type photo (1 ½” x 2”) with this application. Write your name on the back of the photo and attach it where indicated on the front of this application. You are responsible for any fees for obtaining a passport photo.
For Fair Fares:
    • Proof of income: Recent pay stubs, tax returns, or benefit award letters (such as cash assistance or SNAP details) showing household income guidelines.
    • Proof of NYC residency: Utility bill, lease agreement, bank statement, or rent bill dated within the last 90 days.
For IDEP:
    • Valid NY EZPass account
    • Access-A-Ride ID or Parking Permit for People with Disabilities (PPPD).

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: Downtown Brooklyn Nursing and Rehab
Wednesday, August 5 2026, 1 p.m. – 2 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.

 

Career Workshop
Thursday, August 6, 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: Cobble Hill Health Center
Friday, August 7, 2026, 2 p.m. – 3 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: Concord Nursing Home
Monday, August 10, 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 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: Crown Heights Nursing Home
Wednesday, August 12 2026, 11 a.m. – 12 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.

 

Career Workshop
Thursday, August 13, 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: Ditmas Park Nursing and Rehab
Friday, August 14, 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: Downtown Brooklyn Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Monday, August 17 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: Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Rehabilitation Center and Nursing Home
Wednesday, August 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.

 

Career Workshop
Thursday, August 20, 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 Vanderbilt Ventilator And Respiratory Rehab
Monday, August 24, 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.

 

Career Workshop
Thursday, August 27, 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: Richmond Center
Friday, August 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.

 

Career Workshop
Thursday, September 3, 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

 

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.

 

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.

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