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
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
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
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
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
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