- Andrew Pulrang
- August 10, 2018
36 of the 50 states have elections for governor this year, including New York. This is an under-appreciated opportunity for disabled voters. State governors can…Read More
- Erin Vallely
- July 18, 2018
It is no secret that humans and corporations are the main cause of global pollution. Most people want to help the environment and do their…Read More
- Andrew Pulrang
- July 18, 2018
(July 18, 2018) As I write this, it is 112 days until the Midterm Election, November 6, 2018. Elections will be held for every level…Read More
- Erin Vallely
- June 28, 2018
Recently, one of my best friends started their drag queen career at a local LGBTQ+ club. I was so excited for her and couldn’t wait…Read More
- Andrew Pulrang
- June 18, 2018
Are you ready for another election season? Not in 2020, this year. Believe it or not, it’s time for the “Midterm” elections. Why are…Read More
- CDRNYS
- June 5, 2018
The Center for Disability Rights (CDR), a disability-led, not-for-profit corporation that provides services to people with disabilities to promote independence and self-determination, has convened its…Read More
- Erin Vallely
- May 30, 2018
I have had a fairly average life. I attended public school, recently earned my bachelor’s degree and enjoy traveling and spending time with my friends. …Read More
- Erin Vallely
- May 15, 2018
The season of warm weather (in the Northern hemisphere) and outdoor activities is rapidly approaching. As a wheelchair user, it is easier to go out…Read More
- Cameron Morgan
- May 9, 2018
**content warning: violence and sexual assault against disabled people** Living with a disability is undoubtedly linked to a higher probability of experiencing violence. Though research…Read More
- Erin Vallely
- April 17, 2018
It’s April, the month that the snow melts, the flowers start to bloom, and Autism Speaks inundates people with their annual Light it Up Blue…Read More
- CDRNYS
- April 12, 2018
The State passed its budget last week. Much of the media attention focused on the Centene-Fidelis merger, the opioid plan, and the exemption of Yeshivas…Read More
- CDRNYS
- April 9, 2018
On April 5th, 2018, Abraham Cardenas, a 7-year-old Autistic boy from Sweden, NY, was murdered when his mother stabbed and decapitated him in their home….Read More
- Cameron Morgan
- April 6, 2018
More than 42,000 people died of opioid overdoses in the United States in 2016—9,000 more than in 2015. That’s the largest yearly increase in recorded…Read More
- Stephanie Woodward
- March 30, 2018
The NYS budget gives millions away to nursing facilities at the expense of disabled people’s freedom. Last spring, you might have seen me and about…Read More
- Kathryn Carroll
- March 30, 2018
This year, New York is holding a gubernatorial election. Activist Cynthia Nixon is challenging Andrew Cuomo for the Democratic nomination. Traditionally, the New York Disability…Read More