- CDRNYS
- November 12, 2008
Rochester, NY – Even before Governor David Paterson had announced his proposed budget cuts Wednesday morning, groups that advocate for what they call vulnerable populations were asking for relief.
- Mike Volkmer
- November 10, 2008
It’s no secret that people are living longer than they ever have before. Many factors contribute to the increase in the number of the seniors,…Read More
- Leah Farrell
- November 6, 2008
REFORMING LONG TERM CARE SERVICES IN NEW YORK STATE CENTER FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS POSITION PAPER NOVEMBER 5 2008, VOL. 4 The traditional model of agency…Read More
- Chris Hilderbrant
- November 5, 2008
We have some things to be excited about, nationally and locally and we have some things that continue to be cause for concern. Nationally, we…Read More
- Anita Cameron
- November 4, 2008
Most folks who know me know that I have strong feelings when it comes to voting. I feel that as an African American, it is…Read More
- Lara Kassel
- November 3, 2008
According to a recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (reported in the October 3rd issue of the CDC’s Morbidity and Mortality…Read More
- CDRNYS
- November 3, 2008
Politicians aren't the only ones who are busy during election season. Workers at the Monroe County Board of Elections, the people who plan for and oversee elections here, started preparing about a year ago.
- CDRNYS
- October 29, 2008
Media Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Marco Altieri (585) 546-7510 October 29, 2008 Rochester, NY—The Center for Disability Rights, Inc. (CDR) and Regional Center for…Read More
- Chris Hilderbrant
- October 24, 2008
Last night, CDR and RCIL hosted a “Candidate Forum on Disability Issues”. It’s an event we do every year focusing on whichever races seem to…Read More
- Leah Farrell
- October 23, 2008
ADOPT AN INDEPENDENT LIVING APPROACH RATHER THAN MEDICAL MODEL OF LTC SERVICES. The traditional model of long term care services emphasizes a medical approach to…Read More
- Diane Coleman
- October 22, 2008
CDR’s Advocacy Team grew by leaps and bounds this summer. Of course, CDR is well known and widely respected for its strong commitment to “systems…Read More
- Anita Cameron
- October 14, 2008
With the clamor and outrage over the movie, “Tropic Thunder” just dying down, you’d think that Hollywood would carefully scrutinize any movie that it wants…Read More
- Leah Farrell
- October 13, 2008
LIVING IN THE MOST INTEGRATED SETTING MUST BE THE NORM, NOT THE EXCEPTION. People must be able to live and receive services in the most…Read More
- Terrie Lincoln
- October 10, 2008
On Wednesday, October 8th, twenty one disability rights advocates headed from Rochester to Albany for the Most Integrated Setting Coordinating Council (MISCC) meeting. MISCC was…Read More
- Celia Brown
- October 9, 2008
We have all had to go to the emergency room at some point, either ourselves or with a family member. This stressful experience is only…Read More