CCI petitions DOJ to crack down on service dog scammers
Some folks will go to any lengths to take their pet into public places. And as far too many service dog owners can attest, that makes life a hassle for bona fide people with disabilities. Be a part of...
View ArticleAmtrak lags behind on equal access
The Washington Post’s blog, Dr. Gridlock reports on a recent study compiled by the National Disability Rights Network: Many of the nation’s Amtrak stations remain difficult to navigate for people with...
View ArticleWake-up call for newly disabled principal in NYC must lead to public policy...
A recently disabled New York City principal and her supporters are demanding access to the school where she works. The New York Post broke the story this week, and multiple media outlets have picked...
View ArticleAre PWD integrated into LI disaster management? Local orgs invited to weigh-in
FEMA REGION II Disability Community Stakeholders Meeting for Long Island, New York Volunteer Agency Challenges in Catastrophic Emergencies and Disasters Non-Profit Agency Challenges in Preparing...
View ArticlePittsburgh ‘meets-up’ for access
Pittsburgh disability advocates want to make their city more accessible, and they’re enlisting a broad range of thinkers and problem solvers to get the job done. Check out the full story here. How is...
View Article‘Gold standard’ for Disability rights? Maybe not.
Independence. Civil rights. Equality. All of these are words that resonate as America celebrates the Fourth of July. And these words resound, too, as we commemorate the passage of the Civil Rights...
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Health and Wellness: ADA 25 and Beyond
As we reach the quarter-century mark since the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we should recognize and celebrate the freedom and independence it has made possible. Yet, we must...
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Disabled Parenting Project offers exciting line-up for ADA 26!
Whether defusing toddler tantrums, navigating teen angst, or juggling everything in between, most moms and dads would likely say that parenting is the toughest job they’re called to do, bar none....
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As ADA Turns 26, PWD Write On!
Today is July 26, 2016 — An extraordinary day in our history. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed into law on this day 26 years ago and that’s reason to celebrate; to reflect; and to...
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Disabled Community to Call for Equal Access to LIRR Stations
To the dismay of countless people with disabilities, many Long Island Railroad (LIRR) stations pose a glaring lack of equal access, with elevators only available at some boarding locations. It’s not at...
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