Omission in ADA may keep Veteran’s service dog out of culinary program’s kitchen.
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CP of NYS and the New York City Ballet
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ELKS To Host Car Show To Benefit CP of NYS Home Service Program
Annual car show will benefit NYS ELKS Major Projects and the CP of NYS Home Service program.
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Date Set For Conference On Clinical Care For People With I/DD
Don’t miss this clinical conference for health professionals who provide services to people with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
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Federal Legislation Would Designate People With Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities As Medically Underserved
Congressman Seth Moulton (MA) has just introduced the Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally Disabled and Underserved Population Act, or the HEADs UP Act of 2018. This piece of legislation would designate people with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) as a Medically Underserved Population (MUP).
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Governor Announces Plan To Improve Accessibility, But MTA Lags Behind
Governor Announces Plan To Improve Accessibility for all New Yorkers
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But…
New York’s subway system described as one of the least accessible in the country.
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NYC Subways Struggle With Accessibility Issues
A lawsuit against the transit agency, recently joined by the Justice Department, described New York’s subway system as one of the least accessible in the country.
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Governor Announces Plan To Improve Accessibility Across New York State
Governor Cuomo marked the 28th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act with the launch of the “Able New York” agenda, a multi-agency initiative that will emphasize enhanced accessibility to state programs and services for New Yorkers with disabilities.
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President Trump Issues Proclamation in Support of ADA
On the 28th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we celebrate this historic legislation, which echoed our Nation’s founding promise to recognize and secure the equal rights of all men and women.
NYCB and CP of NYS Ballet Workshop A Big Hit
In case you missed it, New York City Ballet (NYCB) Soloist Ashley Laracey and Principal Dancer Adrian Danchig-Waring conducted a dance workshop for children with disabilities on Saturday, July 21, at the Gideon Putnam Hotel in Saratoga Springs. The two world-renowned dancers led 19 participants in ballet-based warm-up and movement combinations inspired by NYCB’s Romeo + Juliet, and included a lively performance for family and friends. Following the event, there was time for a photo and autograph opportunity with the artists. Below are links to images from media coverage of the event.