- CDRNYS
- March 11, 2020
We have seen the news reports about the coronavirus being in nursing facilities and the deaths that it caused. As reported in the New York…Read More
- CDRNYS
- March 11, 2020
Your voice is needed – today, Wednesday, March 11th is a Day of Action to Protect Medicaid. Take action. Call your legislators. Tweet the legislative…Read More
- CDRNYS
- March 6, 2020
Our Assistant Director For Deaf Services discusses some safety precautions related to the Coronavirus. Offering tips gives tips on how to keep yourself safe and…Read More
- CDRNYS
- March 6, 2020
There is a lot of useful information about Novel Coronavirus (COVID 19) to help consumers and attendants protect themselves from the virus. Below is a…Read More
- CDRNYS
- March 5, 2020
At the Center for Disability Rights, we have been monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and taking steps to prepare locally. Last week, the day after…Read More
- CDRNYS
- February 26, 2020
Yesterday (2/25), officials from the Centers for Disease Control said that Americans should prepare for the spread of the Coronavirus in communities across the country. …Read More
- CDRNYS
- February 25, 2020
All, Organizations are invited to join a broad, diverse set of coalitions and groups that have come together to oppose the Governor’s approach to this…Read More
- CDRNYS
- February 13, 2020
A “Progressive” Agenda Without Progress for Disabled New Yorkers Response to Governor Cuomo’s 2020-2021 State of the State and Budget February 13, 2020 INTRODUCTION…Read More
- Andrew Pulrang
- February 3, 2020
Some disabled people think about politics and activism all the time. For some of us it’s a matter of life, death, and basic freedom, so…Read More
- CDRNYS
- December 31, 2019
No one wants to be locked away in an institution at any time of the year, but it is worst during the holidays. As…Read More
- CDRNYS
- December 30, 2019
Governor Andrew Cuomo has vetoed A.7431B/S.5394A, a bill concerning e-bikes and e-scooters. The Center for Disability Rights (CDR) is pleased that disabled New Yorkers will…Read More
- Justin Young
- December 30, 2019
In December 2019 both the United States House of Representatives and Senate introduced a bill that has been pending in Congress for the past few…Read More
- CDRNYS
- December 23, 2019
Susan Stahl, CDR Transition Specialist, has returned to Rochester after traveling to Japan from December 10 to December 21. Her leadership with nursing home transition…Read More
- CDRNYS
- December 19, 2019
Susan Stahl, CDR Transition Specialist, is in Japan from December 10 to December 21, traveling with other Independent Living advocates from the Open Doors Transition…Read More
- CDRNYS
- December 16, 2019
Over the weekend, the Governor vetoed a bill to re-establish the Office of the Advocate for People with Disabilities. The Legislature has passed this bill…Read More