- CDRNYS
- June 10, 2025
We are deeply disturbed by the Senate’s decision to pass legislation legalizing assisted suicide—particularly at a time when the state is actively dismantling vital healthcare…Read More
- CDRNYS
- May 1, 2025
The Center for Disability Rights (CDR) and Regional Center for Independent Living (RCIL) in Rochester announce their Artist and Writers in Residence, Summer Fellowships, and…Read More
- CDRNYS
- April 29, 2025
Today marks a dark and deeply troubling day for Disabled New Yorkers. The passage of legislation to legalize assisted suicide in the Assembly sends a…Read More
- CDRNYS
- March 18, 2025
Rochester, NY – [March 18, 2025] – An arbitrary deadline that will leave tens of thousands of Disabled people across the state without personal assistance…Read More
- CDRNYS
- March 5, 2025
Andrew Cuomo’s record – at best – makes him a deeply inappropriate choice for Mayor of New York City or any governmental office. As the…Read More
- CDRNYS
- January 30, 2025
First, the Center for Disability expresses our condolences to everyone who has been impacted by the crash of American Eagle Flight 5342. The plane was…Read More
- CDRNYS
- May 18, 2023
The Center for Disability Rights was proud to participate in Monday’s Assembly’s Legislative Disabilities Awareness Day in Albany. This annual event is held to recognize…Read More
- CDRNYS
- May 11, 2023
CDR is excited to share that we are hosting Daisuke Kasayanagi who is from Japan and working with us as a fellow funded by the…Read More
- CDRNYS
- May 2, 2023
CENTER FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS CALLS ON UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER MEDICAL HOME CARE TO RESTORE HOME CARE SERVICES FOR LOCAL DISABLED WOMAN WHO WON FAIR HEARING;…Read More
- CDRNYS
- March 31, 2023
The people in the home care industry are suffering greatly, both workers and those who rely on services. There is a shortage of workers, and…Read More
- CDRNYS
- February 22, 2023
RESULTS ~ Center for Disability Rights (CDR) & Regional Center for Independent Living (RCIL) ~ 2022 Annual Membership Meeting…by MAIL On behalf of CDR &…Read More
- CDRNYS
- January 27, 2023
“One such group is the Center for Disability Rights New York, which calls the bill ‘an existential threat to disabled New Yorkers.’” https://nystateofpolitics.com/state-of-politics/new-york/politics/2023/01/24/the–new-york-medical-aid-in-dying-act–is-back
- CDRNYS
- January 4, 2023
Although we tired our best, plans for an in-person Annual Meeting did not materialize for the summer of 2022. CDR & RCIL will hold the…Read More
- CDRNYS
- November 4, 2022
Lois Curtis a Black disabled woman activist icon has passed away. Her legacy and life will forever be a part of the disability movement for…Read More
- CDRNYS
- November 4, 2022