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

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

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

In the midst of so much uncertainty and dismay over how Congress would handle the current economic crisis, a victory of no small proportion was…Read More

CENTER FOR DISABILITY RIGHTS POSITION PAPER SEPTEMBER 29, 2008, VOL. 1 New York State’s long term care system needs reform. The current system is complicated,…Read More

When the phrase “long term care” is mentioned, the majority of the general public envisions a peaceful scenario in which an elderly person is relaxing…Read More

With the issue of housing fresh on our minds following the recent ADAPT action (www.DUHcity.org), I was intrigued by the Center on Budget and Policy…Read More

Perhaps it is the mindset of a computer professional – ‘how can this data be used’ – that gets my thoughts running. I think it…Read More

“Did you see we were in the newspaper?” calls out a 10 year old girl as she arrives at the Recreation center. “You were in…Read More

It’s been all over the headlines. Banks are in crisis. The extraordinary number of home foreclosures and bankruptcies are bringing massive financial institutions that have…Read More

The headline will read something like “Disability Activists Arrested at McCain HQ”, but that’s such a vague silhouette of the reality of what took place…Read More

I have always had the utmost respect for anyone who has served our country as a participant in our nation’s armed forces. As far as…Read More

Just last week, adults in our recreation program were spotted outside shooting hoops with neighborhood children and youth. The week before, several young folks were…Read More

Just because you are a senior does not mean that you do not have the mental capacity to make your own decisions. My mom just…Read More