- Anita O'Brien
- November 25, 2008
There is something to be said for not re-inventing the wheel. This was very true for our Recreation Program when we decided it was past…Read More
- Leah Farrell
- November 21, 2008
REFORMING LONG TERM CARE SERVICES IN NEW YORK STATE CENTER FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS POSITION PAPER VOL. 5 New York State should focus on functional needs…Read More
- Leah Farrell
- November 20, 2008
REFORMING LONG TERM CARE SERVICES IN NEW YORK STATE CENTER FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS POSITION PAPER NOVEMBER 13, 2008 In order for people with disabilities to receive…Read More
- CDRNYS
- November 13, 2008
ALBANY - Gov. David Paterson on Wednesday proposed cutting aid to local schools this year by $585 million, lowering health-care spending by $572 million, freezing aid to cities and towns and raising tuition at state colleges to help close what he sees as a $1.5 billion budget deficit this year.
- 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