CAN MEETING
CIDNY’s Consumer Action Network (CAN) Meeting and ADA Celebration
Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Please join us as we celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The celebration will include a discussion with community leaders, advocates, City and State legislators on Inclusion and Accessibility for People with Disabilities, as well as a recap on some of our legislative wins this year! Refreshments will be provided.
Confirmed guests include: Brad Lander; NY State Senator Kristen Gonzalez, Chair, Internet and Technology Committee & Elections Committee; NYC Council Member Shahana Hanif, Chair of Disabilities Committee; NYC Council Member Virginia Maloney, Chair of Economic development Committee; NYC Council Member Harvey Epstein, Chair of Consumer and Worker Protection; MOPD Commissioner, Nisha Agarwal, and TLC Commissioner, Midori Valdiva.
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: Brooklyn Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Friday, July 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: Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home
Monday, July 20, 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: Bushwick Center for Nursing and Rehab
Wednesday, July 22, 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, July 23, 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: The Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Monday, July 27, 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: Split Rock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Wednesday, July 29, 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.
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.