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The Center for Independence of the Disabled, New York’s goal is to ensure full integration, independence and equal opportunity for all people with disabilities by removing barriers to the social, economic, cultural and civic life of the community,
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Are you getting all the benefits you need? Take a few minutes to find out. Then call CIDNY for questions or assistance.
                                





What CIDNY can do for you...
Benefits Counselors at CIDNY assist consumers in obtaining and maintaining public benefits, including:

Medicaid                                                                                       Medicare

Food Stamps                                                                              Employment

Housing                                                                                        Traumatic Brain Injury Waver      

Education                                                                                    Nursing Home Transition & Diversion
 
And more…  

You can make a difference...
Join Consumer Action Network Empowering you to make change in your community.

Legislative Action Center (Capwiz) let our voices be heard, write to your local representative.
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New Yorkers for Accessible Health Coverage is the voice of everyday people on issues of health coverage.
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Protection & Advocacy for Voters Access empowering people with disabilities to vote privately and independently.
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Consumers Speak Out read the stories of people with disabilities who come to CIDNY for services or as volunteers

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What's happening at CIDNY?
Upcoming Events                                              CIDNY in the News 


Café CIDNY: Bingo Night

Friday June 26th

6pm to 8pm


Spotlight

Department for the Aging will install free air conditioners to low-income seniors over age 60 in NYC

LTCCC Report on Long Term Care Restructuring in New York State 

Hard Times and Health Insurance: Staying Covered When You Lose Your Job 



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Immigrants Short-Changed by Health Insurance

Connecting Immigrants to Commercial Health Coverage

Quick Links:

NYHousingSearch.gov

New York State
Independent Living Council


Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities

Health Care For All
New York


New York Association for Independent Living

NY NOW (hosted by Susan Arbetter)

New York Now is available on WNET, New York City Friday at 11:00 a.m.


The Disability Law Lowdown
is a podcast series devoted to disability law issues.

Immigrants Short-Changed by Health Insurance



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