- Vilissa Thompson
- May 8, 2017
#IAmAPreExistingCondition. I owe my very life to the lifeline program called Medicaid. Medicaid is how I was able to reach the age of 31 years…Read More
- Vilissa Thompson
- May 3, 2017
One topic I discuss a lot in my work is the importance of having a disabled village. A “disabled village” is the phrase I use…Read More
- Dawn Russell
- May 2, 2017
When I first joined ADAPT in 1996, I had no idea what the term “attendant care” meant, even though I had received it all my…Read More
- CDRNYS
- April 27, 2017
Rochester, NY. April 27, 2017. The Center for Disability Rights and members of the Disability Community across the United States are celebrating Minority Leader Charles…Read More
- CDRNYS
- April 25, 2017
In December, I wrote an open letter to Cheryl Dinolfo, Monroe County Executive, regarding her decision to support Ridesharing. In this letter, I discussed the…Read More
- CDRNYS
- April 18, 2017
On Sunday, April 9th, the Senate passed the New York State Budget for the 2017-2018 fiscal year which began on April 1. In negotiations Governor…Read More
- #CDRchat
- April 18, 2017
Do you want to know about #LiveOn? Do you want to learn more about advocating for suicide prevention? For this month’s chat, we will discuss…Read More
- #CDRchat
- April 14, 2017
The Twitter Chat on Disability & Parenting was incredibly educational and invaluable. Parenting insights and supportive tips were shared by our #CDRchat co-hosts: Carrie Ann Lucas, founder…Read More
- Vilissa Thompson
- April 11, 2017
Awareness: knowledge that something exists, or understanding of a situation or subject at the present time based on information or experience. Is having awareness about…Read More
- Julie Farrar
- April 3, 2017
Governor Cuomo has said on multiple occasions that he wants “to bring ridesharing to all New Yorkers”. However, the legislation he is promoting as part…Read More
- Vilissa Thompson
- March 28, 2017
As someone who adamantly seeks to find disabled characters in comics, books, films, and TV shows, having appropriate and empowering representation matters poignantly so that…Read More
- Adam Prizio
- March 22, 2017
Below is the statement that I read at today’s event in front of Congressman Faso’s office in Kinderhook. About a dozen brave souls from different…Read More
- CDRNYS
- March 22, 2017
Today, March 22, 2017, advocates from the Center for Disability Rights will be holding a press conference calling on Representative Collins, Read, and other Republican…Read More
- #CDRchat
- March 14, 2017
#CDRchat, presented by the Center for Disability Rights, is aimed at broadening the conversation on a wide variety of disability issues. This month’s chat will…Read More
- CDRNYS
- March 10, 2017
March 10, 2017 Early this morning, the House Ways and Means committee approved the American Health Care Act (AHCA) which repeals portions of the Affordable…Read More