- Kari Cooke
- December 5, 2013
On July 18th of this year the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released a report on the forward movement (or lack thereof)…Read More
On July 18th of this year the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released a report on the forward movement (or lack thereof)…Read More
The Medicare Savings Program is a state established program to assist eligible consumers with paying for Medicare premiums, co-insurance, and deductibles. For many of the…Read More
Monroe Community Hospital Executive Director Todd Spring did awful things. The County Executive finally took action and fired him last Friday. Last night the Monroe…Read More
The Medicare Savings Program is a state established program to assist eligible consumers with paying for Medicare premiums, co-insurance, and deductibles. For many of the…Read More
The New York Disability Vote Network My name is Jessica Thurber and I am thrilled have joined the Center for Disability Rights (CDR) team as…Read More
Governor Cuomo recently signed a bill (http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/190875/cuomo-signs-bills-for-lever-voting-safe-act-exemption/) that will allow the New York City Board of Elections (NYC BOE) to resurrect ancient lever voting machines…Read More
On July 18th of this year the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee released a report on the forward movement (or lack thereof)…Read More
As a wheelchair user for the past 23 years, I take my wheelchair pretty seriously. If I bump my chair into objects, I say ouch….Read More
According to an addendum to the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Administrative Directive (ADM) 08, it states “ Verification that the income was placed into…Read More
Throughout the history of our great nation, there has been an ongoing issue of the Battle for Equality for the Disability community. Over the years…Read More
On March 13, 2013 I had the opportunity to participate in an ADAPT action held in Albany, NY. I was excited particularly for this adventure…Read More
In their communications opposing the closing of Monroe Developmental Center (MDC), the Public Employees Federation (PEF) alleges that the closing is “rapid” and dangerous to…Read More
What has been an intense and truncated budget season is coming to a close as Legislators begin to vote on the final budget bills. The…Read More
The State is designing the Olmstead Plan, which we expect to be released this May. The following is a quick reference of the components we…Read More
The Executive Budget is an opportunity to take the pulse of the Governor’s policies regarding people with disabilities. Each year, CDR closely reviews and responds…Read More