Recently local news outlet WXXI covered the need for increased independent living resources for Disabled New Yorkers. Check it out: https://www.wxxinews.org/post/disability-community-still-fighting-independent-living Thank you Jensen and…Read More
“We do not want our freedom gradually; we want our freedom now!” – Rep. John Lewis Today is a sad day as the world mourns…Read More
On July 17th Center for Disability Rights (CDR) joined Amnesty International USA and over 100 organizations in a letter to The U.S. Department of Homeland…Read More
On July 6th, the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) issued a report intended to determine the cause of the outbreak of COVID-19 in…Read More
Michael Hickson did not have to die on June 11, 2020 at 46 years of age. Mr. Hickson did not die because he contracted the coronavirus…Read More
Patti is a Disabled woman in Rochester NY who is working with the Center for Disability Rights to remain living in her own home, so…Read More
The Most Integrated Settings Coordinating Council (MISCC) will be meeting on Monday, June 29, at 10 am. The Agenda and viewing link can be found here. …Read More
The Center for Disability Rights supports extending democracy to everyone and believe it is long overdue that the District of Columbia become a state. We…Read More
OLMSTEAD. In disability rights circles, it’s almost like a magical incantation. It seems to stand for so much, and its has done a lot. But…Read More
This Juneteenth we continue to strive for the day Black people across the world are truly free. We respect and honor the millions of Black…Read More
On behalf of CDR & RCIL, THANK YOU to our members who participated in the 2020 Annual Membership Meeting…by MAIL. For more information, please refer…Read More
The murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis is a tragedy, and the Center for Disability Rights (CDR) condemns it and the police violence experienced by…Read More
Center for Disability Rights is committed to making sure that consumers and attendants have the face coverings they need to keep them safe. COVID-19 has…Read More
Today is Wishbone Day and this year because of the COVID19 crisis, it is more important to celebrate it than it ever was before. Wishbone…Read More
The Center for Disability Rights (CDR) applauds the lawsuit filed today by Disability Rights New York (DRNY) to ensure that Governor Cuomo provides ASL interpreters…Read More