- Justin Young
- March 23, 2013
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
- Justin Young
- March 20, 2013
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
- CDRNYS
- March 13, 2013
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
- Leah Farrell
- March 13, 2013
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
- Leah Farrell
- March 2, 2013
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
- Leah Farrell
- February 1, 2013
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
- Leah Farrell
- January 23, 2013
It’s that time of year again! It’s time to strap on our advocacy hats and hunker down for a new budget season. Will there be…Read More
- CDRNYS
- January 10, 2013
Center for Disability Rights’ Response to Governor’s Plan to “Keep guns from people who are mentally ill” FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 10th, 2013 Contact: Bruce…Read More
- Bruce Darling
- January 5, 2013
Like everyone else in the greater Rochester community, people involved with the Center for Disability Rights were shocked by the Christmas Eve shooting in Webster. Many…Read More
- Bruce Darling
- December 28, 2012
Please join the Center for Disability Rights, New York State ADAPT and other disability-led organizations in demanding independent, disability-led, aggressive and comprehensive Protection and Advocacy!…Read More
- Bruce Darling
- November 12, 2012
In all, about $6 billion was spent on the election. And, on the face of it, we ended up where we started. We have the…Read More
- Dave Atias
- November 9, 2012
The big news is, of course, President Obama’s re-election. What does his victory mean to the Disability Community? We can safely say that for us,…Read More
- Dave Atias
- November 5, 2012
It is almost over. Election Day is upon us. Please make sure you get out to vote tomorrow (Tuesday, November 6th). If you are not…Read More
- Dave Atias
- November 2, 2012
Why You Should Vote This has been an ugly election season. It feels as if it has been going on forever. The amount of money…Read More
- CDRNYS
- October 22, 2012
ALBANY — Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's office has reached a settlement with the Rensselaer-based bus company Yankee Trails that will improve policies for disabled riders.